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Book Description

Adobe Illustrator CS4 on Demand

What you need, when you need it!

Need answers quickly? Adobe Illustrator CS4 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

• Improve publishing and productivity with the CS4 interface

• Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge

• Transform and reshape objects to create a new look

• Use Live Paint to create recolor and modify images

• Use Live Color to create color harmony in a design

• Create text and apply style to display artistic text

• Apply appearances and graphic styles for a unique design

• Create eye catching special effects and filters

• Export images to EPS, Adobe PDF, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Photoshop

• Optimize files f or the web

Bonus Online Content

Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:

• Workshops and related files

• Keyboard shortcuts

Visit the author site: perspection.com

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1. Getting Started with Illustrator CS4
  7. 2. Creating and Viewing a Document
  8. 3. Working with Objects
  9. 4. Working with Color
  10. 5. Applying Fills, Strokes, and Gradients
  11. 6. Working with Points and Paths
  12. 7. Working with Layers
  13. 8. Working with Type
  14. 9. Working with Graphics
  15. 10. Manipulating Artwork with Effects
  16. 11. Drawing and Painting
  17. 12. Using Symbols
  18. 13. Automating the Way You Work
  19. 14. Proofing and Printing Documents
  20. 15. Exporting a Document
  21. 16. Designing for the Web and Devices
  22. 17. Customizing the Way You Work
  23. 18. Working Together with Adobe Programs
  24. Workshops: Putting It All Together
  25. New Features
  26. Adobe Certified Expert
  27. Index