Online Training Classes

Illustrator

  • Illustrator CS5 Power Session
    Rafael "RC" Concepcion

    Illustrator CS5 has gone through some major changes. From Beautiful Strokes, to being able to design in a 3D plane, Adobes flagship Illustration software really needs to be experienced to be believed. NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion takes you through all of the changes that have been made in Illustrator CS5. There is no faster way to get up to speed than a Power Session.

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    1. Introduction (00:59)
    2. Using the Width Tool for Changing Strokes (07:13)
    3. Working with Dashes and Arrowheads in Illustrator CS5 (05:10)
    4. Draw Behind/Draw Inside (05:23)
    5. Bristle Brush Overview (04:53)
    6. Shape Builder and Pixel Grids (06:07)
    7. Naming Your Artboards (10:30)
    8. 9 Slice Scaling with Graphics (02:36)
    9. Using Perspective Drawing 1 (11:56)
    10. Segmented Brushes in Illustrator (02:08)
    11. Roundtrip with Flash Catalyst (08:37)
    12. Conclusion (00:41)
    13. Total: 01:06:13

  • Illustrator CS4 for Beginners
    Dave Cross

    Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single aspect of Illustrator, this course focuses on the most important skills that a beginner needs to know.

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    1. Introduction (01:50)
    2. AI vs PS: Similarities and Differences (05:36)
    3. Key Concepts 1: Paths and Shapes (03:27)
    4. Key Concepts 2: Selecting Objects and Paths (05:03)
    5. Key Concepts 3: Fill and Stroke (03:12)
    6. The Illustrator Process (04:53)
    7. Setting Up a Document (02:36)
    8. Creation Tools and Commands 1: Shapes (09:20)
    9. Illustrator Clip Art (04:12)
    10. Creation Tools and Commands 2: the Pen Tool (07:33)
    11. Creation tools and Commands 3: Brushes (03:03)
    12. Pathfinder Commands (07:28)
    13. Working with Type (10:48)
    14. Editing Tools and Commands (05:45)
    15. Manipulating Tools and Commands (07:57)
    16. Coloring Tools and Commands (07:26)
    17. Live Effects (04:50)
    18. Appearance Panel (06:40)
    19. Saving (06:57)
    20. Sample Projects, Part 1 (02:25)
    21. Sample Projects, Part 2 (08:11)
    22. Conclusion (00:30)
    23. Total: 01:59:42

  • Creative Integration with Photoshop CS4 and Illustrator
    Corey Barker

    Both of these applications are amazing by themselves, but once you begin to integrate features form each you will see a world of possibilities open up. In this course we will cover the numerous ways you can utilize the strengths of both Photoshop and Illustrator to be more efficient and more creative

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    1. Introduction (00:30)
    2. Setting Up Color Preferences (04:02)
    3. Difference Between Raster and Vector (04:35)
    4. Using Artboards and Templates (11:06)
    5. Importing and Exporting (07:15)
    6. Copying and Pasting (08:54)
    7. Transferring Color Sets (11:03)
    8. Exploring Presets, Part 1 (10:37)
    9. Exploring Presets, Part 2 (08:14)
    10. Photoshop Effects in Illustrator (07:20)
    11. Using Live Trace (10:33)
    12. Working with Text Objects (10:23)
    13. Masking and Transparency (08:33)
    14. Warped Integration (09:38)
    15. Inside Live Effects (06:03)
    16. Editable 3D Text via Smart Objects (11:18)
    17. More Shape Effects (10:31)
    18. Creating Custom Patterns (08:40)
    19. Exploration: Realistic Diamond Plate (08:27)
    20. Conclusion (00:26)
    21. Total: 02:38:08

  • Creative Suite 4 Integration
    Dave Cross

    Learn how to take advantage of the interactivity of tools found in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CS4

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    1. Introduction (00:51)
    2. Planning and Organizing (03:30)
    3. Placing Graphics (02:14)
    4. Automated Features (05:32)
    5. Resolution and Mode (04:47)
    6. Setting Up Colors (06:08)
    7. Creating Basic Graphics and Logos (08:47)
    8. From Illustrator to Photoshop and InDesign (05:40)
    9. Illustrator and InDesign (03:11)
    10. Resolution and Mode (05:12)
    11. Camera Raw and Smart Objects (10:16)
    12. Photoshop and InDesign (04:57)
    13. Photoshop Layer Comps (06:00)
    14. Using Photoshop Shapes in Illustrator (02:06)
    15. Building Illustrator Logos into Photoshop (02:54)
    16. Creating Photoshop Layers from Illustrator (02:45)
    17. Document Set Up and Master Pages (06:53)
    18. Placing Graphics (06:24)
    19. Creating and Importing Text (08:02)
    20. Text and Graphic Styles (07:52)
    21. Outputting PDF and Web Documents (08:06)
    22. Project 1: Put a Logo On a Shirt (06:08)
    23. Project 2: InDesign Template (04:53)
    24. Project 3: 3D Filmstrip (05:46)
    25. Conclusion (00:26)
    26. Total: 02:09:20

  • Creative Suite Interactivity
    Taz Tally

    Tips, techniques and shortcuts for working faster and better between Creative Suite applications.

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    1. Introduction (00:59)
    2. Creative Suite Fundamentals (02:52)
    3. Creative Suite Mini Tour (07:43)
    4. Photoshop Preferences for Interactivity (03:44)
    5. Illustrator Preferences for Interactivity (04:56)
    6. InDesign Preferences for Interactivity (03:11)
    7. Bridge Preferences for Interactivity (07:41)
    8. Custom Keyboard Shortcuts (07:48)
    9. Working Through Bridge (15:49)
    10. Using Bridge To Organize Project Assets (03:31)
    11. Managing Color (03:39)
    12. Image Processing In Bridge (06:37)
    13. Bridge and InDesign (03:34)
    14. InDesign Contact Sheets (05:01)
    15. PDF Proofs (05:12)
    16. Illustrator and Bridge (04:54)
    17. Interaction with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (07:26)
    18. Illustrator to Photoshop (05:23)
    19. Outside Bridge (02:23)
    20. Color Exchange Pallets (03:27)
    21. Color From Photoshop to InDesign (02:42)
    22. Using PDF Files (03:09)
    23. PDF Files In Photoshop (04:52)
    24. Conclusion (00:33)
    25. Total: 01:57:06

  • Photoshop and Illustrator Creative Integration
    Photoshop

    Learn how to create stunning visual effects that are only possible when you combine the best that vector and raster graphics have to offer.

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    1. Introduction (00:45)
    2. Key Differences (09:12)
    3. Important Similarities (04:16)
    4. Open, Place, Export (09:45)
    5. Copy and Paste Smart Objects (06:49)
    6. Photoshop to Illustrator (11:08)
    7. Paste and Trace (02:49)
    8. Paste and 3D Mapping (03:22)
    9. Photoshop Shapes Into Illustrator (01:46)
    10. Illustrator Objects into Photoshop (03:28)
    11. Smart Object Warping (03:12)
    12. 3D Text Smart Objects (02:21)
    13. Illustrator Shapes for Edge Effects (04:15)
    14. Illustrator Shapes for Borders (04:08)
    15. Exchanging Color Swatches (01:35)
    16. Better Live Tracing (08:55)
    17. Conclusion (00:37)
    18. Total: 01:18:23

  • Illustrator Down and Dirty Tricks
    Corey Barker

    This class is perfect for graphic designers and digital artists who want to unlock the incredible potential of Illustrator CS3, and take their work to a whole new level of creativity.

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    1. Glass Buttons (09:49)
    2. Border Effects (05:53)
    3. Appearance Effects (06:08)
    4. Fire Effects (06:43)
    5. Gradient Mesh (08:53)
    6. Warped Fabric (10:23)
    7. Abstract Background (05:28)
    8. More Creative Masking (02:24)
    9. Smart Symbols (06:49)
    10. Live Effects: Blammo! (08:33)
    11. Live Effects: Depth of Field (08:34)
    12. Dimensional Background (09:51)
    13. Bevel Engine (06:55)
    14. Map Artwork (08:50)
    15. 3D Reflection (09:20)
    16. Type Path Options (05:17)
    17. Wrap Text in 3D (06:41)
    18. Masking Wood Grain (06:05)
    19. Retro Brushes (08:32)
    20. Halftone Pattern (06:38)
    21. Live Trace Techniques (06:38)
    22. Image Masking with Text (05:54)
    23. Using a Wacom Tablet (10:24)
    24. Color Sets from Live Trace (02:28)
    25. Total: 02:53:10
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