This handy guide uses the proven Visual step-by-step approach to learning Illustrator -- in full color! It covers all the ins and outs of using Adobe Illustrator: creating and editing objects, working with bezier and compound paths, creating layers and masks, working with color, adding raster images, and using Illustrator for Web design. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Illustrator 10 is a tutorial for the graphically minded with clear, concise, jargon-free instructions and over 500 color screenshots throughout. Jam-packed with information, this book goes beyond the basics to help Web designers, graphic design professionals, and business graphics users take full advantage of the robust features of Illustrator 10.

This step-by-step tutorial uses a friendly, conversational, noncondescending approach to teaching readers the basics of Illustrator 9. Covering both Macintosh and Windows platforms, this book covers the following topics: the interface, tools and palettes; setting preferences; drawing and editing objects; layers; working with selections, and more.

* Written by New York graphic design professional Chandler McWilliams, this is the first book about Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator design scripting on the market* Discusses scripting procedures and techniques for Photoshop and Illustrator using JavaScript* Explains how to automate tasks such as linking graphics to a database, transforming images, and performing batch processes* Features more than 500 fully annotated screenshots, expanded introductions, and tips with real-life examples* CD-ROM contains code examples, a fully searchable version of the book, and sampleCombining clear, step-by-step screen shots with minimal text, our five Visual series are the ultimate resources for visual learners, who represent up to forty percent of your customers.Teach Yourself VISUALLY guides help computer users get up to speed on a wide range of office productivity, graphics, and Web design software. Offering significantly more coverage than our Simplified series, these books provide real-world tips and illustrate basic and intermediate level techniques using crisp full-color screen shots.Visual Blueprints apply the proven Visual formula to professional-level programming, Web development, and networking tips. Each two-color guide includes self-contained two-page lessons, covering more than 100 key topics, accompanied by practical tips and code samples as well as examples and bonus software on CD-ROM.

This is the only Visual resource with step-by-step instructions for digital video production. This title is one-stop shopping for the visual digital video designer, providing information about Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and AfterEffects.

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Are you a visual learner? If so, this is the Photoshop Lightroom book for you. Clear, step-by-step screen shots show you how to tackle more than 140 important tasks in Photoshop Lightroom 2. You'll learn to work with Lightroom's interface; import, view, and organize photos; personalize preferences; explore the Develop module; make slideshows and Web galleries; print pictures from Lightroom, and more. Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task, while succinct explanations walk you through step by step.

Designed to dazzle and inspire but not leave you in the dust, this beautifully designed volume lets you follow along as it dissects real-world projects from some of today's top Illustrator artists. In the process it teaches you how to use Illustrator in ever more creative ways for your own projects. Best-selling author and award-winning artist Sharon Steuer uses four-color pictures of real Illustrator projects to show what's possible and then employs simple, step-by-step instructions to explain the techniques that will produce those effects. You'll find comprehensive ground-up coverage of all of Illustrator CS' most important capabilities. Veteran users will be grateful to explore Illustrator CS' new features: powerful new tools for creating 3D graphics on the fly, a new Scribble Effect that lets you add a loose, hand-drawn look to your artwork, a redesigned text engine, enhanced PDF support, and more. On the CD, you'll find artwork from the book, technical documents, third-party software, clip art, and more.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have two of the world’s most accomplished and sought-after graphic artists sitting next to you at your computer as you navigate the infinite possibilities of Adobe Illustrator CS2? How to Wow with Illustrator CS2 is the next-best thing. Two Illustrator powerhouses—Ron Chan and Barbara Obermeier—both renowned graphic designers and trainers, have developed an effective way to help you reach your full creative potential. Ron and Barbara guide you step-by-step through real-world techniques, with an emphasis on uncompromising quality, last-minute flexibility, and go-home-at-night speed! You’ll learn tips and techniques on everything from sophisticated typography to commercial graphics approaches using Illustrator CS2. You’re given the inspiration and know-how at every stage of the creative process in order to learn How to Wow! This book begins with the essentials of Illustrator, including effectively working with layers and tools and integrating with other applications, and then moves on to innovative ideas for making your graphics and typography dazzle the eye. You’ll encounter fascinating techniques for giving your work that competitive, professional edge.

In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you will get up to speed on the basics of creating and editing computer graphics with Adobe Illustrator. Using a straightforword, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of Illustrator from the ground up.