Real World Adobe Illustrator CS3

by Mordy Golding

Real World Adobe Illustra tor CS3 is the definitive reference to Adobe's industry-standard vector graphics software. With an easy, engaging style, author Mordy Golding takes readers through all of the features of the program, explaining not only how to use the multitude of features but also why and when to use them. This edition has been thoroughly updated for Illustrator CS3, including insightful techniques on using the new Live Color environment and its tools, a new Isolation mode for working on complex artwork, and new tools for drawing, erasing, modifying, and cropping graphic. New integration features with Flash CS3 are also covered in depth; for example, readers learn how symbols can be defined as movie clips for use in Flash. Now that Illustrator and Flash are both part of several bundled offerings of the Creative Suite, this coverage is a key part of the entire uninterrupted workflow from initial concept to final execution.

Along with tips, sidebars, and expert commentary, there are also numerous illustrations and screen shots included to offer readers the most complete coverage on this extraordinary application. Designers from all fields--illustrators, animators, package designers, graphic designers, web designers, and more--will find Real World Adobe Illustrator CS3 their one-stop guide to creating powerful designs in Illustrator

Genres: Reference, Software

560 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2005

About the author

Mordy Golding, Director of Content at LinkedIn, is a five-time Adobe MAX Master presenter who has published over 50 online video courses and books covering Adobe software and related design topics. Mordy was the Illustrator product manager at Adobe from 2001–2004. With a background in typesetting, art production, and graphic design, Mordy has traveled the world helping creative professionals use tools and technology to help them express their creative vision. As a consultant, Mordy worked with Nike, the New York Times, Random House, Cabela's, Victoria's Secret, Sesame Workshop, Coach, the NBA, Scientific American, and USA Today, among others. Mordy was named a Champion of Graphic Design by Graphics IQ (formerly Publish! Magazine), and a Road Warrior MVP by American Way magazine.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the best book on Illustrator I have read so far....

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very useful tome for learning Illustrator (one of my goals this year) -- I only wish I didn't have to return it to the library! This might be one I need to buy.