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Illustrator CS5 - Intro Training
- A. Getting Started
- - Creating a new document
  - Creating a document from a template
  - Working with multiple documents
  - Adding file information
  - Displaying panels
  - Choosing a workspace
  - Saving a custom workspace
  - Using the Tools panel
- B. Alignment Options
- - Using rulers and grids
  - Creating and deleting guides
  - Grouping objects
  - Placing an image
  - Aligning objects
  - Aligning objects based on a key object
  - Distributing objects evenly
  - Setting object transparency
- C. Basic Shapes & Lines
- - Using the Line Segment tools
  - Creating basic shapes
  - Creating flares
  - Editing flares
  - Using the Pencil tool
  - Using the Path Eraser tool
  - Erasing part of a fill using the Eraser tool
- D. Fills & Strokes
- - Applying a fill or line color (stroke)
  - Modifying a stroke pt. 1
  - Modifying a stroke pt. 2
  - Applying a gradient pt. 1
  - Applying a gradient pt. 2
  - Creating an Elliptical gradient
  - Adding transparency to a gradient
  - Using the Swatches panel
  - Using the Eyedropper tool on an object
  - Using the Eyedropper tool on multiple objects
- E. Type
- - Creating point type
  - Creating area type
  - Creating vertical type
  - Typing on a path
  - Wrapping text around objects
  - Reformatting text with the Eyedropper tool
- F. Using the Paint Brush & Blob Brush
- - Using the Paint Brush tool
  - Creating objects using the Blob Brush
  - Setting Blob Brush options
- G. Using the Pen Tool
- - Drawing objects with straight paths
  - Drawing objects with curved paths
  - Drawing objects with both straight and curved paths
  - Changing direction on a path
  - Adding anchor points to an existing path
  - Deleting anchor points
  - Using the Reshape tool
- H. Working with Paths
- - Cutting paths with the Scissors tool
  - Cutting paths with the Knife tool
  - Creating compound paths
  - Using the Average command
  - Using the Outline Stroke command
  - Using the Offset Path function
  - Simplifying vector paths
  - Removing unnecessary objects with the Clean Up command
  - Changing Anchor Point preferences
  - Aligning individual anchor points
- I. Selecting Paths & Objects
- - Using the Direct Selection tool
  - Using the Lasso tool
  - Modifying objects with the Transform panel pt. 1
  - Modifying objects with the Transform panel pt. 2
  - Using Cut Path and Connect Path
- J. Transformations & Effects
- - Resizing objects using the Bounding box
  - Rotating objects
  - Creating new objects using the Rotate tool
  - Performing multiple transformations on objects
  - Using the Liquify tools pt. 1
  - Using the Liquify tools pt. 2
  - Using the Liquify tools pt. 3
  - Using effects
  - Editing effects
  - Defining a graphic style
  - Editing a graphic style
- K. Working with Layers
- - Locking layers
  - Changing layer stacking
  - Setting Layer options
  - Targeting objects and layers in the Layers panel
  - Setting the Blend mode for an object
  - Using the Select Behind feature
- L. Web Art
- - Creating slices
  - Creating image maps
  - Saving a project for the Web pt. 1
  - Saving a project for the Web pt. 2
  - Optimizing individual slices
  - Exporting layers with CSS information pt. 1
  - Exporting layers with CSS information pt. 2
- M. Preparing for Print
- - Changing the Color mode
  - Soft-proofing artwork for color blindness
  - Including page marks and bleed for press
  - Using the Flattener Preview panel pt. 1
  - Using the Flattener Preview panel pt. 2
- N. Saving & Exporting
- - Exporting a project into another format
  - Saving your document as a template
  - Saving as a PDF
  - Preparing Illustrator artwork and importing it into Microsoft^® Word

Illustrator CS5 - Intro Training

Platform: PC

Adobe^® Illustrator^® CS5 software allows you to create sophisticated artwork for virtually any medium. In this online training series you will learn how to use the industry-standard drawing tools, flexible color controls, and professional type controls that help you capture your ideas. And experiment freely, while time saving features such as easier to access options let you work quickly and intuitively.

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A. Getting Started

		Key #	Length
1.	Creating a new document	84953	1:14
2.	Creating a document from a template	84954	0:41
3.	Working with multiple documents	85041	1:08
4.	Adding file information	84955	1:06
5.	Displaying panels	85042	1:24
6.	Choosing a workspace	85043	1:07
7.	Saving a custom workspace	85044	0:39
8.	Using the Tools panel	85045	1:36

B. Alignment Options

		Key #	Length
1.	Using rulers and grids	84956	1:28
2.	Creating and deleting guides	85040	1:24
3.	Grouping objects	84957	0:58
4.	Placing an image	84958	0:32
5.	Aligning objects	84959	0:49
6.	Aligning objects based on a key object	84960	1:07
7.	Distributing objects evenly	84961	0:41
8.	Setting object transparency	84962	1:13

C. Basic Shapes & Lines

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the Line Segment tools	84963	1:58
2.	Creating basic shapes	84964	2:30
3.	Creating flares	84965	1:40
4.	Editing flares	84966	1:22
5.	Using the Pencil tool	84967	1:17
6.	Using the Path Eraser tool	84968	1:01
7.	Erasing part of a fill using the Eraser tool	85030	0:59

D. Fills & Strokes

		Key #	Length
1.	Applying a fill or line color (stroke)	84969	1:42
2.	Modifying a stroke pt. 1	84970	2:50
3.	Modifying a stroke pt. 2	84971	2:13
4.	Applying a gradient pt. 1	84972	2:41
5.	Applying a gradient pt. 2	84973	1:18
6.	Creating an Elliptical gradient	85034	1:29
7.	Adding transparency to a gradient	85035	1:22
8.	Using the Swatches panel	84974	1:18
9.	Using the Eyedropper tool on an object	84975	1:26
10.	Using the Eyedropper tool on multiple objects	84976	0:47

E. Type

		Key #	Length
1.	Creating point type	84977	1:05
2.	Creating area type	84978	0:38
3.	Creating vertical type	84979	0:33
4.	Typing on a path	84980	1:48
5.	Wrapping text around objects	84981	1:49
6.	Reformatting text with the Eyedropper tool	85046	1:06

F. Using the Paint Brush & Blob Brush

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the Paint Brush tool	85047	2:49
2.	Creating objects using the Blob Brush	85036	1:54
3.	Setting Blob Brush options	85037	1:37

G. Using the Pen Tool

		Key #	Length
1.	Drawing objects with straight paths	84982	0:44
2.	Drawing objects with curved paths	84983	1:43
3.	Drawing objects with both straight and curved paths	84984	1:28
4.	Changing direction on a path	84985	1:36
5.	Adding anchor points to an existing path	84986	0:35
6.	Deleting anchor points	84987	1:10
7.	Using the Reshape tool	84988	2:12

H. Working with Paths

		Key #	Length
1.	Cutting paths with the Scissors tool	84989	1:26
2.	Cutting paths with the Knife tool	84990	0:54
3.	Creating compound paths	84991	1:30
4.	Using the Average command	84992	1:26
5.	Using the Outline Stroke command	84993	0:51
6.	Using the Offset Path function	84994	1:04
7.	Simplifying vector paths	84995	2:16
8.	Removing unnecessary objects with the Clean Up command	84996	1:02
9.	Changing Anchor Point preferences	85031	1:13
10.	Aligning individual anchor points	85032	1:06

I. Selecting Paths & Objects

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the Direct Selection tool	84997	1:37
2.	Using the Lasso tool	84998	1:00
3.	Modifying objects with the Transform panel pt. 1	84999	1:31
4.	Modifying objects with the Transform panel pt. 2	85033	2:06
5.	Using Cut Path and Connect Path	85048	1:18

J. Transformations & Effects

		Key #	Length
1.	Resizing objects using the Bounding box	85000	1:04
2.	Rotating objects	85001	1:52
3.	Creating new objects using the Rotate tool	85039	2:17
4.	Performing multiple transformations on objects	85002	2:07
5.	Using the Liquify tools pt. 1	85003	2:42
6.	Using the Liquify tools pt. 2	85004	1:59
7.	Using the Liquify tools pt. 3	85005	1:17
8.	Using effects	85006	1:11
9.	Editing effects	85007	1:08
10.	Defining a graphic style	85008	1:03
11.	Editing a graphic style	85009	2:15

K. Working with Layers

		Key #	Length
1.	Locking layers	85010	1:55
2.	Changing layer stacking	85011	0:41
3.	Setting Layer options	85012	2:26
4.	Targeting objects and layers in the Layers panel	85013	1:21
5.	Setting the Blend mode for an object	85014	1:34
6.	Using the Select Behind feature	85049	1:00

L. Web Art

		Key #	Length
1.	Creating slices	85015	1:40
2.	Creating image maps	85016	1:46
3.	Saving a project for the Web pt. 1	85017	1:12
4.	Saving a project for the Web pt. 2	85029	2:25
5.	Optimizing individual slices	85018	2:28
6.	Exporting layers with CSS information pt. 1	85019	2:00
7.	Exporting layers with CSS information pt. 2	85028	2:24

M. Preparing for Print

		Key #	Length
1.	Changing the Color mode	85020	1:19
2.	Soft-proofing artwork for color blindness	85038	1:34
3.	Including page marks and bleed for press	85021	1:36
4.	Using the Flattener Preview panel pt. 1	85022	2:32
5.	Using the Flattener Preview panel pt. 2	85023	2:13

N. Saving & Exporting

		Key #	Length
1.	Exporting a project into another format	85024	0:49
2.	Saving your document as a template	85025	0:49
3.	Saving as a PDF	85026	1:03
4.	Preparing Illustrator artwork and importing it into Microsoft^® Word	85027	1:09

Tutorial series by Sara Schmidt Boldon, narration by Christopher Boldon

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