In Illustrator CS5 New Features, author Mordy Golding discusses
noteworthy features and improvements in the latest upgrade of
Adobe's vector graphics editor and drawing program. This course
includes overviews of perspective drawing, expressive bristle
brushes, and variable-width strokes, as well as anti-aliasing
features for web design, a new Artboards panel, improvements to
symbols and drawing modes, and integration with Adobe Flash
Catalyst. Exercise files are included with the course.

Topics include:

* Creating complex art from basic shapes with the Shape Builder
tool
* Transforming flat artwork using perspective grids and vanishing
points
* Creating variable-width strokes
* Controlling dashed line length, corners, and gaps
* Creating original brushes using the Brushes panel
* Adding arrowheads to strokes
* Creating web-ready graphics, text, and slices
* Integrating with Flash Catalyst

Download File Size:162.5 MB

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