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Episode: Top 5 Illustrator CS5 Features
Show: Visual Design CS5
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About This Show
Visual Design CS5
Learn print design, graphic design, and digital communication from how-to information, subject experts, and tutorials. For more on teaching these skills, see the free Adobe Visual Design curriculum on adobe.com/education.
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| Using Adobe CS Review Using Adobe CS ReviewUse the online service Adobe CS Review to share your InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop work, and to manage feedback and collaboration. Learn how to upload and share documents, create and manage reviews, and add reviewers and coauthors. | 00:08:53 |
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| Take a tour of the CS Review Web Client Take a tour of the CS Review Web Client | 00:04:46 | |||
| Review Page Layouts with CS Review Review Page Layouts with CS Review | 00:10:28 | |||
| Getting Started (GS): What is Photoshop CS5? Getting Started (GS): What is Photoshop CS5?Learn about three components in a complete photo-editing and management workflow. Use Photoshop CS5, the dedicated photo-editing application for editing, enhancing, and manipulating photos, along with Adobe Bridge CS5 and Adobe Camera Raw. | 00:02:56 |
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| GS-01: Switching and saving workspaces GS-01: Switching and saving workspacesChange the number and location of visible panels by using workspaces in Photoshop CS5. Instantly resize, dock, and group panels by switching between Photoshop's prebuilt workspaces, or edit and save a custom workspace. | 00:04:30 |
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| GS-02: Straightening a crooked image GS-02: Straightening a crooked imageCrop and straighten an image in one fluid step by using the Ruler tool in Photoshop CS5. | 00:00:57 |
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| GS-03: Correcting perspective with the Crop tool GS-03: Correcting perspective with the Crop toolStraighten an image shot from an angle with the Crop tool’s perspective option. Independently move anchor points of a crop bounding box to correct non-square shapes. | 00:03:12 |
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| GS-04: Using the marquee and lasso tools GS-04: Using the marquee and lasso tools Make rectangular and elliptical selections with the marquee tools or freeform selections with the Lasso tool. Constrain, add or subtract from, and move selections. Use modifier keys to change the tools' behavior. | 00:07:30 |
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| GS-05: Introduction to adjustment layers GS-05: Introduction to adjustment layersApply adjustment layers to manipulate the color, tone, contrast, and other aspects of images. Apply adjustments non-destructively, monitor levels in the panel's histogram, and paint away adjustments with the built-in layer mask. | 00:08:04 |
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| GS-06: Non-destructive transformations GS-06: Non-destructive transformationsSizing and scaling images, unlike vector graphics, can result in a loss of image quality. Make your transformations non-destructive in Photoshop by converting layers to Smart Objects prior to making changes. | 00:04:09 |
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| GS-07: Warping images GS-07: Warping imagesExtend from standard Photoshop transformations such as scaling or flipping to Warp distortions. Edit Warp transformations by dragging handles on the bounding box. Apply layer styles for a finishing touch. | 00:03:47 | |||
| GS-08: Making a ho-hum RAW image great GS-08: Making a ho-hum RAW image great Walk through essential adjustments to color, exposure, and detail that you’ll apply to many RAW images. | 00:10:02 |
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| Masking Basics in Photoshop CS5 Masking Basics in Photoshop CS5In this episode, Russell Brown demonstrates how beginning and advanced users can quickly and easily create professional quality masks using Photoshop CS5's Refine Mask panel. | 00:12:44 | |||
| New Camera RAW features in PSCS5 (PSCS5) New Camera RAW features in PSCS5 (PSCS5)In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne Kost goes over all the new refinements and enhancements you’ll find in the latest version of Adobe Camera RAW including Noise Reduction and Image Sharpening | 00:08:05 | |||
| Automatically correcting lens defects Automatically correcting lens defectsUse lens profiles to quickly fix distortion and color problems. Adjust manual options for fine-tuning or special effects. | 00:06:22 | |||
| Using improved selecting and masking Using improved selecting and maskingSelect soft edges and areas of fine detail by using the improved Refine Edge and Refine Mask dialog boxes. View underlying layers to create realistic composites, and finesse selections by using refinement brushes. | 00:12:15 |
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| Working with the new bristle brush tips Working with the new bristle brush tipsPaint lifelike brush strokes with the new bristle tips in Photoshop CS5. Customize bristle qualities ranging from shape and length to thickness and stiffness. | 00:09:11 |
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| Using the Mixer Brush Using the Mixer BrushRealistically mix paint, blending brush and canvas colors with the new Mixer Brush in Photoshop CS5. Create a painting from scratch or add painterly effects to a photograph. | 00:07:19 |
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| New in Photoshop CS5 - Puppet Warp Tool New in Photoshop CS5 - Puppet Warp Tool The puppet warp tool can be the craziest, most fun tool you have ever used. Your host, Colin Smith, explains what practical uses there are for this tool and proceeds to totally ignore them and just has fun with it. | 00:02:20 | |||
| Puppet Warp Tool basics in Photoshop CS5 Puppet Warp Tool basics in Photoshop CS5Join Russell Brown as he demonstrates how to use the new Puppet Warp tool in this Photoshop CS5 tutorial. | 00:08:42 | |||
| New in Photoshop CS5 - Cutout and Refine Edge New in Photoshop CS5 - Cutout and Refine EdgePerhaps the best tool in Photoshop CS5? You be the judge. Colin Smith shows you how easy it is to create high quality cutouts. He takes a photo of a woman and then removes her and places her into another photograph. So quick and easy! | 00:10:18 | |||
| New in CS5 - Content Aware Fill New in CS5 - Content Aware FillOne of the most amazing tools in Photoshop CS5, "Content Aware Fill" replaces a selection with the background texture of a Photograph. Join Colin Smith as he shows you this magical tool that changes everything. | 00:03:00 | |||
| Content Aware Fill (Part 1) Content Aware Fill (Part 1)Join Russell Brown as he shows you how to use Content Aware Fill, just one of the great new Photoshop features in Adobe Photoshop CS5. | 00:06:27 | |||
| Content Aware Fill (Part 2) Content Aware Fill (Part 2)Join Russell Brown as he continues to talk about the benefits of Adobe Photoshop CS5's new Content Aware Fill feature and how to get the best results from it. | 00:06:22 | |||
| Masking Magic Masking MagicIn this episode of the Russell Brown Show, Russell shows you some of the new Masking features found in Adobe Photoshop CS5 combined with the amazing new Content Aware Fill feature. | 00:09:18 | |||
| Getting Started: What is InDesign CS5? Getting Started: What is InDesign CS5?Learn about InDesign CS5, a professional design and layout tool for producing high quality documents for print and on-screen delivery. | 00:02:33 |
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| GS-01: Understanding the application window GS-01: Understanding the application windowLearn the components and features of the application window, including the application bar and control panel, to navigate the parts of a file and to set up a page correctly from scratch or find important information about a file. | 00:06:07 |
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| GS-02: New documents GS-02: New documentsBuild a new InDesign document from the very beginning. Learn the basic ingredients of a document and why understanding the intent of a document can make a difference. Understand how to change the document setup of a previously built document. | 00:07:35 |
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| GS-03: Adding page numbering GS-03: Adding page numberingUse a master page to add and style page numbers throughout a document, whether they are numeric or alphabetical. | 00:03:50 |
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| GS-04: Understanding text frames GS-04: Understanding text framesUnderstand the relationship between text and text frames and how to use the Type tool or any other shape to add new text to an InDesign document. | 00:04:13 |
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| GS-05: Importing graphics GS-05: Importing graphicsLearn how to add images to an InDesign document by using the Place function. Use the pasteboard as a holding location for images before final placement. | 00:08:18 |
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| GS-06: Selecting objects GS-06: Selecting objectsUse the Selection tool to grab objects or even objects within objects, such as text in a text frame or images within an image frame. Learn how to click through a grouped object to an object behind. | 00:05:39 |
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| GS-07: Creating and applying paragraph styles GS-07: Creating and applying paragraph stylesApply consistent formatting to multiple paragraphs by using paragraph styles. Edit style definitions to update formatting throughout a document. Convert local formatting to a paragraph style, break links to styles, and override local formatting. | 00:06:41 |
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| Spanning and splitting columns Spanning and splitting columnsSet up spanning heads over any number of columns or split a group of columns into additional columns to save vertical space. A great tool for magazine or newsletter layouts. | 00:06:15 |
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| Mixing page sizes with the new Page tool Mixing page sizes with the new Page toolCreate complete brochures and book covers along with text with the new ability to mix page sizes within a single file. Never again lose a component of a project because a single file is lost. | 00:08:03 |
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| Creating and editing motion presets Creating and editing motion presetsEdit and customize motion path presets, which allow you to animate images or text in InDesign CS5. Adjust the direction and speed of the animation, as well as edit the beginning and end points of the motion path. | 00:05:23 |
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| Creating documents with interactive features Creating documents with interactive featuresUsing the Media panel, the Preview panel, and the Timing panel to determine what happens when, it is now possible to review all of the assigned animations directly in InDesign. | 00:08:06 |
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| Getting Started (GS): What is Illustrator CS5? Getting Started (GS): What is Illustrator CS5?Learn about Illustrator CS5, a versatile, out-of-the-box solution for creating vector graphics. Illustrator supports cross-media design and multiple graphics formats, and provides endless options to create lifelike designs and artwork. | 00:01:53 |
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| GS-01: Using rulers and guides GS-01: Using rulers and guidesCreate artwork of a specific size that is aligned, scaled, and positioned properly by using rulers and guides. Toggle the rulers on and off, change the units of measurement, add and lock guides, and use the x and y coordinates to navigate a document. | 00:07:33 |
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| GS-02: Using the basic selection tools GS-02: Using the basic selection toolsChoose the Selection tool to select an object or group of objects or the Direct Selection tool to select individual paths or anchor points. Choose the Group Selection tool to select nested groups. Use modifier keys to add or subtract from selections. | 00:08:57 |
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| GS-03: Selecting artwork beneath other objects GS-03: Selecting artwork beneath other objectsNavigate the stacking order in an Illustrator document by using the Selection tool. Select and isolate grouped objects and go into Outline Mode to view them more clearly. Learn how to select objects beneath the selected layer. | 00:02:20 |
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| GS-04: Creating files for print GS-04: Creating files for printEstablishing an intent for artwork, considering the audience and destination, before beginning a project makes it easier to repurpose artwork later. Use New Document Profile settings to define size, artboards, bleed, and color mode for the document. | 00:06:13 |
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| GS-05: The importance of modifier keys GS-05: The importance of modifier keysUnderstand the benefits of using modifier keys in combination with the drawing tools in Illustrator CS5. | 00:01:59 |
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| GS-06: Using the Blob Brush and Eraser GS-06: Using the Blob Brush and EraserThe Blob Brush and Eraser tools perform pathfinder operations behind the scenes as you draw. Draw over existing brush strokes with the Blob Brush to merge the strokes. Select objects before drawing with the Eraser tool to erase only selected areas. | 00:07:13 |
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| What's new in Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Exte... What's new in Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 ExtendedAdobe Photoshop software is the undisputed standard in digital imaging, preferred by professionals worldwide for its unmatched editing and compositing capabilities. Photoshop CS5 redefines the image‐editing experience with a strong focus on photography, breakthrough painting and selection capabilities, and a wide range of workflow and performance enhancements that boost productivity at every level. Designed for professionals who want to push the boundaries of traditional digital imaging, Photoshop CS5 Extended delivers everything in Photoshop CS5 as well as features that enable you to create and edit 3D imagery and motion‐based content and perform advanced image analysis. Watch this video for a sample of just a few of the many powerful features in both products. | 00:22:31 | |||
| Protect Details in Photoshop CS5 Protect Details in Photoshop CS5Learn how the new Protect Detail feature in Photoshop CS5 will prevent artifacts in your images. | 00:00:37 | |||
| Better 3D Performance and Workflow Better 3D Performance and WorkflowWith Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask with new Adobe Repoussé technology. Twist, rotate, extrude, bevel, and inflate these designs, and then easily apply rich materials like chrome, glass, and cork to explore different looks. And take your designs even further by leveraging the Adobe 3D Forge engine for advanced editing of your 3D models. | 00:03:52 | |||
| Complex Selections Made Easy in Photoshop CS5 Complex Selections Made Easy in Photoshop CS5Take the time and frustration out of making precise image selections. New Truer Edge selection technology in Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended offers better edge detection and masking results in less time—even when you select the trickiest image elements, like hair. Eliminate background color around the edges of your selection with new color decontamination capabilities. | 00:02:17 | |||
| Top 5 InDesign CS5 Features Top 5 InDesign CS5 FeaturesJoin Worldwide Design Evangelist Terry White as he runs through his 5 favorite Adobe InDesign CS5 features. Included are Multiple Page Sizes, Spanning, Splitting and the Gap Tool. | 00:06:45 | |||
| InDesign CS5's Layers Panel InDesign CS5's Layers PanelSee how the all new Layers panel lets you manage objects in complex documents with more control in InDesign CS5. | 00:02:59 | |||
| Interactive Documents in InDesign CS5 Interactive Documents in InDesign CS5See how to build rich interactive documents for playback in the Flash Player using a series of new panels. | 00:08:23 | |||
| Multiple Page Sizes in InDesign CS5 Multiple Page Sizes in InDesign CS5See how to simplify file tracking by creating a single InDesign document that includes layouts of different sizes. | 00:04:54 | |||
| Track Text Changes in InDesign CS5 Track Text Changes in InDesign CS5Learn how to collaborate with even greater efficiency using new Track Text Changes in InDesign CS5. | 00:02:01 | |||
| InDesign CS5's Selection Tool, Gap Tool & Live Cor... InDesign CS5's Selection Tool, Gap Tool & Live Corner EffectsWatch how you can make short work of everyday layout tasks using these intuitive productivity tools. | 00:05:13 | |||
| Grid Mode and Live Distribute in InDesign CS5 Grid Mode and Live Distribute in InDesign CS5Watch how you can quickly create grids on the fly using design tools that are "gridified". | 00:02:48 | |||
| eBook Document Design with CS5 Design Premium eBook Document Design with CS5 Design PremiumAs eBook technology continues to evolve, designers are looking for ways to deliver high-quality content in the latest formats for the latest devices. Create compelling eBooks with enhanced support for the EPUB file format with CS5 Design Premium and Digital Editions. | 00:02:20 | |||
| Top 5 Illustrator CS5 Features Top 5 Illustrator CS5 FeaturesJoin Worldwide Design Evangelist Terry White as he runs through his 5 favorite Adobe Illustrator CS5 features. Included are Perspective Drawing, The Width Tool, The Shape Builder Tool and more! | 00:08:10 | |||
| Beautiful Strokes in Illustrator CS5 Beautiful Strokes in Illustrator CS5Symmetrically align dashes and infinitely adjust stroke widths, all part of Beautiful Strokes in Illustrator CS5. | 00:02:59 | |||
| Multiple Artboard Enhancements in Illustrator CS5 Multiple Artboard Enhancements in Illustrator CS5Work on up to 100 artboards of varying sizes in a single file, organized and named the way you want, using the enhancements to Multiple Artboards in Illustrator CS5. | 00:05:01 |
About This Episode
Runtime : 00:08:10
Added : 04/11/2010
Join Worldwide Design Evangelist Terry White as he runs through his 5 favorite Adobe Illustrator CS5 features. Included are Perspective Drawing, The Width Tool, The Shape Builder Tool and more!
