Course Name

Adobe Illustrator CS3: Advanced

Contact Hours: 10

Course Description

Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Unlock the secrets of Adobe Illustrator CS3 as you learn advanced tricks and techniques in this video series. Showcasing his sense of design and creativity, your host, Geoff Blake teaches you how to make eye-popping special effects, and how to use modern techniques to produce startling results. Learn about Illustrator's advanced path manipulation commands, and how to use blends and clipping masks for amazing visual effects. You'll also learn about Live Paint, 3D techniques, templates, and Illustrator CS3's new Flash animation and export options. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student.

Outcome

By completing this course you will: Get up to speed with Illustrator CS3's advanced path manipulation commands and learn how to work with compound paths. Find out about Opacity Masks, Knockout Groups, and how to create gradient-based transparency effects. Harness the power of Illustrator's Live Effects, Warp commands, and path effects. Learn how to create eye-popping effects with Blends and discover the amazing world of Clipping Masks. Discover how to get Illustrator content into Flash, including how to handle Illustrator symbols, create animation in Illustrator, and handling text.

Assessment

Project files are included with this course to aid in your learning. There are no exams or tests.

Outline

Part 1 Lesson 1: ADVANCED SELECTION TECHNIQUES Selecting with the Lasso Tool Selecting with the Magic Wand Tool Selecting Based on Attributes Saving & Retrieving Selections Lesson 2: ADVANCED PATH EDITING Working with Compound Paths Editing Compound Paths Fixing Problems with Compound Paths Expanding on Compound Paths Converting Paths to Filled Objects Working with Filled Objects Using the Offset Path Command Dividing Objects Lesson 3: BLENDS & CLIPPING MASKS Creating Blends between Two Shapes Altering Customized Gradients Using the Pen Tool with Blends Creating 3D Effects Using Blends Converting Blends to Vector Objects Working with Clipping Masks Applying Clipping Masks & Blends Lesson 4: GRADIENTS & GRADIENT MESHES Applying a Gradient Adjusting Gradients Using the Gradient Tool Using Gradients on Text Using Gradients on Strokes Creating 3D Effects with Gradients Using a Gradient Mesh Expanding on the Gradient Mesh Modifying Mesh Points Blending Objects into a Mesh Lesson 5: ARTISTIC EFFECTS & THE BRUSH TOOL Introducing the Brush Tool Using the Brush Tool to Trace a Sketch Apply Strokes to Vectors & Calligraphic Brush Options Experimenting with Artistic Brushes Stroke Options & Art Brush Options Making a Custom Art Brush Editing the Color of an Art Brush Working with Scatter Brushes Working with Pattern Brushes Lesson 6: WORKING WITH TRANSPARENCY Applying Transparency & Blending Modes to Objects Isolating the Stroke & Fill Manipulating the Stroke & Fill Working with Knockout Groups Filling an Opacity Mask with an Image Filling an Opacity Mask with a Gradient Using Text in an Opacity Mask Creative Tips for Using Opacity Masks Printing Objects with Transparency