Lynda : Illustrator CS5 New Features [HF]

Video Training | HF | 140Mb

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

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