Illustrator CS3 for the Web

Features

• CD-ROM
• Published by: lynda.com, Inc. May 20, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1596714573
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1596714571
• Book Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 3.2 ounces

Product Description
It might seem counterintuitive to consider using Illustrator, the preeminent vector-based print design tool, for creating pixel-based graphics, but that's exactly what Mordy Golding does in Illustrator CS3 for the Web. He focuses on Illustrator's strengths alongside other tools in the web design workflow, exploring unique features such as object-based editing, and the ease of repurposing art for print and Flash use. This course requires familiarity with Illustrator CS3, and while it provides an introduction to Flash integration, the focus is on effectively turning vectors into pixels, whether for the web, mobile devices, or video. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Managing anti-aliasing and color
• Working with the layout grid, text, and reflections
• Slicing images and defining image maps
• Optimizing graphics for the web and devices
• Creating simple animations and exporting to SWF
• Moving content to Photoshop, Acrobat, Flash, and Dreamweaver

Duration:3 hours
On 1 CD-ROM

About The Author
Mordy Golding has been a production artist for print and the web for many years, and is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Print Specialist. At Adobe, he was the product manager for Illustrator ten and Illustrator CS. A popular presenter at Macworld, PhotoshopWorld and other worldwide events, Mordy is also the author of several books, including SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in One, The Web Designer's Guide to Color, and Real World Adobe Illustrator. In 2003, Mordy was named a Champion of Graphic Design by Graphics IQ. Currently he serves as the founder of DesignResponsibly.com, teaching designers and printers how to successfully adopt today's new technology.