Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Fundamentals

An exploration of Adobe’s vector graphics program.Illustrator is the gold-standard vector graphics program that is deep and complex. Fortunately, nobody knows the software like award-winning book and video author Deke McClelland. Join Deke as he explores such indispensable features as artboards, layers, line art, transformations, and the Pen tool. Gain expertise with real-world projects that makes sense. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Creating great art using basic tools Brushing and building organic artwork Scaling and rotating path outlines Creating and formatting text Drawing articulated paths with the Pen tool Combining paths with Pathfinder operations Printing and exporting to the web