Learning Adobe Illustrator CS with Jeff Van West is a movie-based tutorial developed for new Illustrator users, or intermediate users upgrading from previous versions of the software. The training begins by providing a thorough overview of Illustrator CS’s primary tools and quickly advances to cover basic drawing, coloring, editing, transparency, blending, type, special effects including 3D and much more. Along the way, you’ll learn tips and examples that streamline workflows and maximize productivity. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

Introduction

1. Vector-Based Art

2. Workspace and Preferences

3. Selecting and Arranging

4. Basic Shapes *watch FREE video lesson

5. Fills, Strokes and Color

6. Transformations

7. Layers and Appearances

8. Adding Text

9. Type Appearances and Styles

10. Pen and Point Tools

11. Pencil and Line Segment Tools

12. Paintbrush Tool

13. Path Tools

14. Masks and Blending Modes

15. Envelopes, Meshes and Blends

16. Symbols

17. Filters and Effects

18. Graphic Styles

19. 3D

20. Templates and Actions

21. Web Graphics

22. Integration

23. Printing Issues

24. Troubleshooting

25. Extras

Conclusion

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