Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2014 release)
Genres: Graphic Design
Book Preface
Getting Started
Adobe® Illustrator® CC is the industry-standard illustration application for print, multimedia, and online graphics. Whether you are a designer or a technical illustrator producing artwork for print publishing, an artist producing multimedia graphics, or a creator of web pages or online content, Adobe Illustrator offers you the tools you need to get professional-quality results.
About Classroom in a Book
Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2014 release) is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software developed with the support of Adobe product experts.
The lessons are designed so that you can learn at your own pace. If you’re new to Adobe Illustrator, you’ll learn the fundamentals you need to master to put the application to work. If you are an experienced user, you’ll find that Classroom in a Book teaches many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator.
Although each lesson provides step-by-step instructions for creating a specific project, there’s room for exploration and experimentation. You can follow the book from start to finish, or do only the lessons that correspond to your interests and needs. Each lesson concludes with a review section summarizing what you’ve covered.
Prerequisites
Before beginning to use Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2014 release), you should have working knowledge of your computer and its operating system. Make sure that you know how to use the mouse and standard menus and commands, and also how to open, save, and close files. If you need to review these techniques, see the printed or online documentation for your Windows or Mac OS.
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Installing the program
Before you begin using Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2014 release), make sure that your system is set up correctly and that you’ve installed the required software and hardware.
You must purchase the Adobe Illustrator CC software separately. For complete instructions on installing the software, visit helpx.adobe.com/illustrator.html. You must install Illustrator from Adobe Creative Cloud onto your hard disk. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Contents
WHERE ARE THE LESSON FILES?
GETTING STARTED
About Classroom in a Book
Prerequisites
Installing the program
Fonts used in this book
Accessing the Classroom in a Book files
Restoring default preferences
To delete or save the current Illustrator preferences file
To restore saved preferences after completing the lessons
Additional resources
Adobe Authorized Training Centers
Sync settings using Adobe Creative Cloud
WHAT’S NEW IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC (2014 RELEASE)
Creative Cloud Libraries
Curvature tool
Touch workspace
Area type Autosizing
Live Shapes
Typekit integration
Pen tool preview and drawing-related enhancements
Pencil tool enhancements
Path segment reshaping
Join tool
Other enhancements
A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE® ILLUSTRATOR® CC (2014 RELEASE)
Getting started
Creating a new document
Sync settings using Adobe Creative Cloud
Drawing shapes
Applying color
Working with layers
Drawing with the Pencil tool
Editing strokes
Working with the Width tool
Creating shapes using the Shape Builder tool
Copying content
Working with symbols
Placing images in Illustrator
Using Image Trace
Creating a clipping mask
Creating and editing gradients
Working with type
Warping text
Working with brushes
Working with effects
1 GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA
Introducing Adobe Illustrator
Starting Illustrator and opening a file
Understanding the workspace
Adjusting the user-interface brightness
Working with the Tools panel
Exploring the Control panel
Working with panels
Editing panel groups
Resetting and saving your workspace
Using panel menus
Changing the view of artwork
Using view commands
Using the Zoom tool
Scrolling through a document
Viewing artwork
Navigating multiple artboards
Using the Navigator panel
Arranging multiple documents
Finding resources for using Illustrator
2 TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK
Getting started
Selecting objects
Using the Selection tool
Using the Direct Selection tool
Creating selections with a marquee
Creating selections with the Magic Wand tool
Selecting similar objects
Selecting in Outline mode
Aligning objects
Aligning objects to each other
Aligning to a key object
Aligning anchor points
Distributing objects
Aligning to the artboard
Working with groups
Grouping items
Working in Isolation mode
Creating a nested group
Exploring object arrangement
Arranging objects
Selecting objects behind
Hiding and locking objects
3 USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR A POSTCARD
Getting started
Creating a new document
Working with basic shapes
Creating rectangles
Creating a rounded rectangle
Editing the corners of a Live Shape
Creating an ellipse
Creating polygons
Creating stars
Changing stroke width and alignment
Working with lines
Joining paths
Editing and combining paths and shapes
Using the Width tool
Outlining strokes
Working with the Shape Builder tool
Working with the Pathfinder panel
Using the Eraser tool
Working with drawing modes
Working with Draw Behind mode
Using the Draw Inside mode
Editing content drawn inside
Using Image Trace to create shapes
4 TRANSFORMING ARTWORK
Getting started
Working with artboards
Adding artboards to the document
Editing artboards
Renaming artboards
Reordering artboards
Transforming content
Working with rulers and guides
Positioning objects precisely
Scaling objects
Reflecting objects
Distorting objects with effects
Rotating objects
Shearing objects
Transforming with the Free Transform tool
Creating a PDF
5 CREATING AN ILLUSTRATION WITH THE DRAWING TOOLS
Getting started
Getting started with the Pen tool
Selecting paths
Constraining lines
Introducing curved paths
Drawing a curve with the Pen tool
Drawing a series of curves with the Pen tool
Converting smooth points to corner points
Combining curves and straight lines
Creating the ice cream illustration
Drawing the ice cream with the Pen tool
Drawing the dish with the Curvature tool
Finishing the ice cream dish
Editing curves
Deleting and adding anchor points
Converting between smooth points and corner points
Working with the Anchor Point tool
Cutting with the Scissors tool
Creating a dashed line
Cutting with the Knife tool
Adding arrowheads
Drawing and editing with the Pencil tool
6 USING COLOR AND PATTERNS TO ENHANCE SIGNAGE
Getting started
Understanding color
Exploring color modes
Understanding the main color controls
Working with color
Applying an existing color
Creating and saving a custom color as a swatch
Creating a copy of a swatch
Editing a swatch
Creating and editing a global swatch
Using the Color Picker to create color
Using Illustrator swatch libraries
Creating a spot color
Creating and saving a tint of a color
Adjusting colors
Copying appearance attributes
Creating a color group
Working with color in the Color Guide panel
Editing a color group in the Edit Colors dialog box
Editing colors in artwork
Assigning colors to your artwork
Painting with patterns
Applying existing patterns
Creating your own pattern
Applying your pattern
Editing your pattern
Working with Live Paint
Creating a Live Paint group
Painting with the Live Paint Bucket tool
Modifying a Live Paint group
7 ADDING TYPE TO A POSTER
Getting started
Adding type to the poster
Adding text at a point
Adding area type
Converting between area and point type
Importing a plain text file
Working with overflow text and text reflow
Threading text
Creating columns of text
Formatting type
Changing font family and font style
Changing font size
Changing font color
Changing additional text attributes
Modifying text with the Touch Type tool
Changing paragraph attributes
Resizing and reshaping type objects
Creating and applying text styles
Creating and applying a paragraph style
Editing a paragraph style
Creating and applying a character style
Editing a character style
Sampling text formatting
Warping text
Reshaping text with a preset envelope warp
Editing the envelope warp
Working with type on a path
Creating type on a path
Creating type on a closed path
Editing type on a path options
Wrapping text around an object
Creating text outlines
8 ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS
Getting started
Understanding layers
Creating layers and sublayers
Editing layers and objects
Locating layers
Moving layers and content between layers
Duplicating layer content
Merging layers
Pasting layers
Changing layer order
Viewing layers
Applying appearance attributes to layers
Creating a clipping mask
9 BLENDING COLORS AND SHAPES
Getting started
Working with gradients
Creating and applying a linear gradient to a fill
Adjusting the direction and angle of a gradient fill
Applying and editing a gradient on a stroke
Creating and applying a radial gradient
Editing the radial gradient colors
Adjusting the radial gradient
Applying gradients to multiple objects
Adding transparency to gradients
Working with blended objects
Creating a blend with specified steps
Modifying a blend
Finishing the blend
Creating and editing a smooth color blend
10 USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER
Getting started
Working with brushes
Using Calligraphic brushes
Applying a Calligraphic brush to artwork
Drawing with the Paintbrush tool
Editing paths with the Paintbrush tool
Editing a brush
Removing a brush stroke
Using Art brushes
Applying an existing Art brush
Creating an Art brush using a raster image
Editing an Art brush
Using Bristle brushes
Changing Bristle brush options
Painting with a Bristle brush
Using Pattern brushes
Creating a Pattern brush
Applying a Pattern brush
Editing the Pattern brush
Working with the Blob Brush tool
Drawing with the Blob Brush tool
Merging paths with the Blob Brush tool
Editing with the Eraser tool
11 EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES
Getting started
Using the Appearance panel
Editing appearance attributes
Adding another stroke and fill
Reordering appearance attributes
Using live effects
Applying an effect
Editing an effect
Styling text with a Warp effect
Applying the Offset Path effect
Applying a raster effect
Working with 3D effects
Applying a 3D Rotate effect
Using graphic styles
Applying an existing graphic style
Creating and applying a graphic style
Updating a graphic style
Applying a graphic style to a layer
Scaling strokes and effects
12 CREATING A PRODUCT MOCKUP IN PERSPECTIVE
Getting started
Understanding the perspective grid
Working with the perspective grid
Using a preset grid
Adjusting the perspective grid
Drawing objects in perspective
Selecting and transforming objects in perspective
Duplicating content in perspective
Moving objects in a perpendicular direction
Moving planes and objects together
Bringing content into perspective
Drawing with no active grid
Adding and editing text in perspective
Moving a plane to match an object
Adding symbols to the perspective grid
Editing symbols in perspective
Grouping content in perspective
Releasing content from perspective
13 USING SYMBOLS TO CREATE A MAP
Getting started
Working with symbols
Using existing Illustrator symbol libraries
Editing a symbol
Creating symbols
Duplicating symbols
Replacing symbols
Breaking a link to a symbol
Editing symbol options
Working with the Symbolism tools
Spraying symbol instances
Editing symbols with the Symbolism tools
14 USING ILLUSTRATOR CC WITH OTHER ADOBE APPLICATIONS
Getting started
Combining artwork
Placing image files
Placing an image
Scaling a placed image
Placing a Photoshop image with Show Import Options
Placing multiple images
Applying color edits to an image
Masking images
Applying a simple mask to an image
Editing a clipping path (mask)
Masking an object with text
Creating an opacity mask
Editing an opacity mask
Sampling colors in placed images
Working with image links
Finding link information
Embedding and unembedding images
Replacing a linked image
Packaging a file
15 PREPARING CONTENT FOR THE WEB
Getting started
Saving content for the Web
Aligning content to the pixel grid
Slicing content
Selecting and editing slices
Using the Save For Web command
Creating CSS code
Setting up your design for generating CSS
Working with character styles and CSS code
Working with graphic styles and CSS code
Copying CSS
Exporting CSS
Saving artwork as SVG
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