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Episode: Getting Started: 01 Starting a new document
Show: Learn Illustrator CS4
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Learn Illustrator CS4
Learn how to use Illustrator CS4 with tutorials selected by experts at Adobe.There's everything from Getting Started for beginners, to New Features, Workflows, and Overviews.
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| Getting Started: 01 Starting a new document Getting Started: 01 Starting a new documentStart a new document in Illustrator CS4 using the Welcome screen. Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box. Establish multiple artboards. | 00:04:27 | |||
| Getting Started: 02 Brushes and blobs Getting Started: 02 Brushes and blobsLearn about the Blob and Brush tools in Illustrator CS4. Choose a brush style. Change the fill color. Create freeform lines, shapes, and other paths. | 00:06:59 | |||
| Getting Started: 03 Working with text Getting Started: 03 Working with textWork with text inside Illustrator CS4. Use the Type tool to create a basic text object. Format text using the Type tool menus in the Control Palette. | 00:05:14 | |||
| Getting Started: 04 Point and path text Getting Started: 04 Point and path textCreate point text and path text. Format text using the Control palette. Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce text size and change the leading. | 00:05:48 | |||
| Getting Started: 05 Filling and stroking Getting Started: 05 Filling and strokingGet introduced to fill and stroke. Access the Swatches panel to use preset colors or create custom shades. Add strokes from the Appearance panel. | 00:05:50 | |||
| Getting Started: 06 Scaling and rotating Getting Started: 06 Scaling and rotatingUse Illustrator’s Scale and Rotate tools. Access the Transform panel. Learn keyboard shortcuts for transforming graphics. Use reference points. | 00:05:21 | |||
| Getting Started: 07 Reshaping a path outline Getting Started: 07 Reshaping a path outlineReshape path outlines by dragging anchor points with the Selection tool. Align objects using Smart Guides. Use the Reflect tool to flip a path. | 00:05:07 | |||
| Getting Started: 08 Using control handles Getting Started: 08 Using control handlesUse control handles to define the curvature of a segment. Use the Direct Selection tool and the Convert Anchor Point tool to create refined curves. | 00:05:50 | |||
| Getting Started: 09 Using Live Paint Getting Started: 09 Using Live PaintFill and stroke objects according to how they overlap and intersect using Live Paint. Use the Live Paint bucket to convert objects into a group. | 00:05:00 | |||
| Working with multiple artboards Working with multiple artboardsCreate up to 100 artboards of any size and then export and print them in different ways to create multiple assets for a single project. | 00:07:53 |
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| Working with color groups and color harmonies Working with color groups and color harmoniesUse Edit Color and Recolor Artwork panels, with the Kuler panel and website to create, edit, or share harmonious color groups. | 00:05:19 |
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| Introducing Illustrator CS4 Introducing Illustrator CS4Learn about some exciting new features in CS4: document windows, multiple artboards, gradients, appearances, and the Recolor Artwork dialog box. | 00:09:20 |
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| Working with gradients Working with gradientsCreate and save elliptical gradients with full or partial transparency. Learn to use the interactive Gradient tool and Gradient panel. | 00:06:14 |
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| Using the Blob Brush tool Using the Blob Brush toolDraw merged paths and automatically remove redundant points so the path is easy to select and edit. Learn how to use the Eraser and Smooth tools. | 00:05:06 |
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| Using smart guides and key alignment Using smart guides and key alignmentLearn how smart guides can intuitively and unobtrusively guide drawing. Learn to quickly and easily align objects to another key object. | 00:05:06 |
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| Using the Separations preview Using the Separations previewLearn to use the Separations Preview panel to proof and fix your color separations before exporting your files and sending them to a printer. | 00:05:55 |
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| Using Appearance and Graphic Styles Using Appearance and Graphic StylesUse the Appearance panel to manage attributes such as effects and fills. Use the Graphics Styles panel to reuse combinations of attributes. | 00:06:09 |
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| Exporting artboards to Flash Exporting artboards to FlashLearn to export Illustrator files with multiple artboards to Flash, set options for export and view the art in the Flash library and Timeline. | 00:05:53 |
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| Preparing AI and PS files for Flash Preparing AI and PS files for FlashLearn how to bring content from Illustrator or Photoshop into your Flash projects. | 00:09:05 | |||
| Using Kuler color themes Using Kuler color themesBrowse, search, and modify Kuler color themes directly in your CS4 application. Include them in your workflow by using the Swatches panel. | 00:04:11 |
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| Using ConnectNow to share your screen Using ConnectNow to share your screenUse ConnectNow to share your screen with other users online, directly from the interface of your CS4 application. | 00:07:12 |
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| Managing Design Suite workspaces Managing Design Suite workspacesMove among CS4 design applications easily with the common interface elements. Adapt each to your style with a preset or custom workspace. | 00:07:44 |
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About This Episode
Runtime : 00:04:27
Added : 04/06/2009
Start a new document in Illustrator CS4 using the Welcome screen. Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box. Establish multiple artboards.
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