"This book offers most everything the new or intermediateIllustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS webgraphics."--Andy Barkl, Technical ReviewerUnleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic WebGraphics--FastAdobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problemis most people don't really know how to use it. That's where thisbook comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS:Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everythingIllustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the newfeatures, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, andget better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-useresource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to theweb. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from itsclear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals willsoak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage ofSVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here's just a little of whatyou'll learn:* Mastering essential Illustrator tools--and choosing the rightone for the job* Setting up your work environment* Integrating your work with other applications, includingGoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReady* Using information in existing web pages to optimize images* Building common web buttons and banners* Setting up and exporting CSS layers from Illustrator* Using Illustrator to build complete web pages* Creating and using web page templates* Setting up animations in Illustrator* Understanding SVG and using it for interactivity* Creating 3D animations using new Illustrator features
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Steve Kurth is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop, Acrobat, and Illustrator, as well as author of Illustrator 10 Shop Manual (New Riders) and co-author of Digital Prepress Complete (Hayden). He's an instructor at the American Graphics Institute, a lecturer at industry events, and a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. Corporate clients include Verizon and LL Bean.
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"This book offers most everything the new or intermediate Illustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS web graphics."
Andy Barkl, Technical Reviewer
Unleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic Web GraphicsFast
Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problem is most people don't really know how to use it. That's where this book comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS: Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everything Illustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the new features, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, and get better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-use resource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to the web. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from its clear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals will soak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage of SVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here's just a little of what you'll learn:
- Mastering essential Illustrator toolsand choosing the right one for the job
- Setting up your work environment
- Integrating your work with other applications, including GoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReady
- Using information in existing web pages to optimize images
- Building common web buttons and banners
- Setting up and exporting CSS layers from Illustrator
- Using Illustrator to build complete web pages
- Creating and using web page templates
- Setting up animations in Illustrator
- Understanding SVG and using it for interactivity
- Creating 3D animations using new Illustrator features
Inhalt
Foreword.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Core Terms and Concepts.
Chapter 2: Essential Illustrator Tools and Techniques.
Chapter 3: Save For Web Reference.
Chapter 4: Gathering the Required Information.
Chapter 5: Preparing the Work Environment.
Chapter 6: Creating Single Graphics.
Chapter 7: Optimizing Spot Illustrations.
Chapter 8: Creating Complete Pages.
Chapter 9: Creating Animations.
Chapter 10: Creating Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG).
Index.