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Adobe Illustrator CS3 Advanced On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

Master Illustrator's tools and effects.

Course Description/Agenda

Learn the skills that will set you apart and give your work control and polish. Get tips and tricks to work smarter.
Goals Master Illustrator's tools and effects.
Audience Illustrator professionals who are extending their skills.
PreRequisites Illustrator Fundamentals at Connect Learning plus experience using the software (or equivalent experience). This class is not for someone who uses Illustrator occasionally.
Outline Unit 1. Typography Import a text file Create columns of text Understand text flow Work with overflow text and text reflow Thread text Resize the text area Change text attributes Change font size Chang font color Change additional text attributes Change paragraph attributes Save and use styles Create and use a Paragraph style Create and use Character styles Wrap text around a graphic Reshape text with a warp Create text on paths and shapes Create text outlines Unit 2. Layers Create layers Move objects and layers Lock layers View layers Paste layers Create clipping masks Merge layers Apply appearance attributes to layers Unit 3. Blending Shapes and Colors Create a gradient fill Adjust the direction of the gradient blend Add colors to a gradient Create smooth-color blends Blend intermediate steps Modify the blend Combine blends with gradients Unit 4. Brushes Use Art brushes Draw with the Paintbrush tool Edit paths with the Paintbrush tool Use Scatter brushes Change brush options Apply a Scatter brush to paths Change the color attributes of brushes Change brush color using Hue Shift colorization Change brush color using Tints colorization Use a fill color with brushes Use Calligraphic brushes Use Pattern brushes Create brushes Create swatches for a Pattern brush Create a Pattern brush from swatches Paint with the Pattern brush Apply the Scribble Effect Unit 5.Effects Use live effects Create a banner logo with the Warp effect Create the logotype Stylize the banner and logotype Edit an effect Apply the Symbol as mapped artwork Create and revolve an object Change the lighting Map a Photoshop image Adjusting the lighting Unit 6. Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles Document Startup Profiles Add and apply appearance attributes Reorder appearance attributes Create and save a Graphic Style Apply a Graphic Style to a layer Apply existing Graphic Styles Apply an appearance to a layer Remove Graphic Styles Unit 7. Symbols Work with symbols Use Illustrator Symbol Libraries Edit a Symbol Create a Symbol Apply a symbol instance Edit symbols using the symbol tools Update a symbol Break the link to a symbol Store and retrieve artwork in the Symbols panel Map a symbol to 3D artwork Integrate a Symbol into a Flash movie. Unit 8. Illustrator CS3 Graphics and the Creative Suite Combine artwork Identify Vector versus bitmap graphics Create a crop area Place an Adobe Photoshop file Create a layer comp Duplicate a placed image Apply Color Edits to a placed image Apply a Clipping Mask to an image Create compound paths and opacity masks Edit an imported mask Sample colors in placed images Replace a placed image Export a layered file to Photoshop Unit 9. Printers, Artwork, and Color Separations Printing: An overview About printing devices Halftone screens Screen frequency Output device resolution About color The RGB color model The CMYK color model Spot colors What is color management? Set up color management in Adobe applications Synchronize color using Adobe Bridge Specify and apply Application color settings Print black-and-white proofs Soft-proof colors Use the Document Info command Create color separations Select a printer description file Specify the bleed area Separate the colors Specify the screen frequency Work with two-color illustrations Edit a spot color Separate spot colors Create a trap Overprint objects Save and print files with transparency effects Specify the resolution of filters and live effects Specify Document Raster Effects Settings Use the Flattener Preview panel Assign the Flattening preset Save a file with transparency Save in the EPS format Print transparent artwork Export and import flattening settings Save as Adobe PDF

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