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Illustrator is the application you use to make objects for Photoshop and Flash. As a vector-based drawing application, Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating graphical objects, but it can be a bit confusing at the beginning - especially if you've never created vector graphics before.
In this 5-hour tutorial by seasoned technical author Kelly Murdock, you'll learn valuable tricks for working with vector art. Skills demonstrated in this Illustrator CS4 tutorial include how to use Illustrator's tools to draw objects and edit vector paths, grouping and organizing objects on layers, and working with Type to create text along paths and shapes. You'll also learn important tips for anti-aliasing vector graphics, working with color and gradients, and transforming objects to make intricate works of art.
This is a comprehensive tutorial, but you don't need to watch every video. Use the detailed menu structure and keyword search function to quickly find topics of interest. For a full list of this Illustrator tutorials topics, see the Table of Contents below.

DesignProVideo - Illustrator CS4 101 - Core Illustrator CS4 (2009)

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Get deeper into Illustrator CS4 by watching this Level 2 Illustrator CS 4 tutorial. Produced by veteran technical author and educator Kelly Murdock, this tutorial shows you how to warp, distort & liquify objects, how to apply complex graphical effects and filters, and also how to work with 3D objects in illustrator CS4. Additionally, you'll learn important tips for tracing graphics, creating customized graphs, and making charts in this new version of Illustrator.
This is a comprehensive tutorial, but you don't need to watch every video. Use the detailed menu structure and keyword search function to quickly find topics of interest. For a full list of this Illustrator tutorials topics, see the Table of Contents below.

DesignProVideo - Illustrator CS4 201 - Deeper Into Illustrator (2009)

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Lesson Outline (15 lessons)
In this series of lessons, we'll focus on creating realistic artwork using gradient meshes in Illustrator.
We'll get started by learning about the different components of a gradient mesh and how they each play a part in helping to blend multiple gradients together. Next, we'll learn how to deform a basic symmetrically shaped mesh object into any desired shape. After we finish building our first mesh object, we'll learn how to apply and control several different gradients within the mesh. We'll continue building gradient meshes for our illustration until virtually every detail has been addressed. Along the way, we'll learn how to integrate opacity changes within a mesh object as well as how to create a radial mesh. We'll finish our illustration by learning how to map type to our illustrated object.

1. Introduction and Project Overview
2. Gradient mesh basics
3. Beginning to create meshes for the body of our grenade
4. Finishing the mesh objects for the body of our grenade
5. Beginning to apply color to the meshes in the grenade body
6. Continuing to apply color to the meshes in the grenade body
7. Beginning the mesh for the grenade's safety pin
8. Modifying the mesh for the grenade's safety pin
9. Creating the mesh for the grenade's safety pull ring
10. Creating the mesh for the grenade's fuse
11. Beginning to create mesh objects for small details
12. Continuing to create mesh objects for small details
13. Building the grenade's hinge
14. Adding additional shadows to our grenade
15. Mapping type to our grenade illustration

Digital Tutors - Understanding Gradient Meshes in Illustrator CS5 (2010)

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Tirez profit de toute la puissance d'Illustrator CS4 pour obtenir des effets et des rendus professionnels ! Dans cette formation, Pierre Strapelias vous livre ses trucs et astuces d'illustrateur pour aborder sereinement le retraçage vectoriel d'après une photo, le dessin à l'aide des formes, l'illustration photo-réaliste ou la maîtrise des filets de dégradés. Des exemples de qualité cédés par l'auteur, viennent appuyer cette formation destinée à un public connaissant les bases de ce logiciel quelle que soit sa version.

Elephorm - Techniques créatives avec Illustrator CS4 (2009)

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In diesem Video-Training für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene schauen Sie dem Illustrations-Profi Karl Bihlmeier über die Schulter und lernen so Adobe Illustrator CS4 von Grund auf kennen. Ihr Trainer zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Grafiken und Logos erstellen und mit Effekten und Filtern versehen, wie Sie mit Text und eingefügten Bitmaps arbeiten und Ihre Illustrationen anschließend für den Druck oder das Web vorbereiten. Dank der vielfältigen und liebevoll gestalteten Beispiele lernen Sie von einfachen Diagrammen über Comics und Illustrationen bis hin zu komplexen Info-Grafiken alle Möglichkeiten des Programms kennen. Die Workshops können Sie am mitgelieferten Beispielmaterial im Live-Modus nachvollziehen.
Umsteiger von FreeHand finden in einem eigenen Kapitel alle Unterschiede zwischen den Programmen und viele Tipps und Hinweise für einen leichten und schnellen Einstieg in Illustrator CS4.
Ein weiteres Thema ist die Integration von Illustrator CS4 mit den anderen Programmen der Creative Suite sowie auch Flash und After Effects.
* Vom bekannten Comic-Zeichner Illustrator CS4 lernen
* Mit Special »Alle Werkzeuge per Klick erklärt«
* ,Live-Modus’ für direktes Mitmachen
* Mit Extrakapitel für FreeHand-Umsteiger

Galileo Design - Adobe Illustrator CS4. Das umfassende Training (2008)

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Illustrator CS5 has gone through some major changes. From Beautiful Strokes, to being able to design in a 3D plane, Adobes flagship Illustration software really needs to be experienced to be believed. NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion takes you through all of the changes that have been made in Illustrator CS5. There is no faster way to get up to speed than a Power Session.
1. Introduction (00:59)
2. Using the Width Tool for Changing Strokes (07:13)
3. Working with Dashes and Arrowheads in Illustrator CS5 (05:10)
4. Draw Behind/Draw Inside (05:23)
5. Bristle Brush Overview (04:53)
6. Shape Builder and Pixel Grids (06:07)
7. Naming Your Artboards (10:30)
8. 9 Slice Scaling with Graphics (02:36)
9. Using Perspective Drawing 1 (11:56)
10. Segmented Brushes in Illustrator (02:08)
11. Roundtrip with Flash Catalyst (08:37)
12. Conclusion (00:41)

Kelby Training - Adobe Illustrator CS5 Power Session (2010)

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Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single aspect of Illustrator, this course
focuses on the most important skills that a beginner needs to know.

Lesson 01 - Introduction (1:50)
Lesson 02 - AI vs PS: Similarities and Differences (5:36)
Lesson 03 - Key Concepts 1: Paths and Shapes (3:27)
Lesson 04 - Key Concepts 2: Selecting Objects and Paths (5:03)
Lesson 05 - Key Concepts 3: Fill and Stroke (3:12)
Lesson 06 - The Illustrator Process (4:53)
Lesson 07 - Setting Up a Document (2:36)
Lesson 08 - Creation Tools and Commands 1: Shapes (9:20)
Lesson 09 - Illustrator Clip Art (4:12)
Lesson 10 - Creation Tools and Commands 2: the Pen Tool (7:33)
Lesson 11 - Creation tools and Commands 3: Brushes (3:03)
Lesson 12 - Pathfinder Commands (7:28)
Lesson 13 - Working with Type (10:48)
Lesson 14 - Editing Tools and Commands (5:45)
Lesson 15 - Manipulating Tools and Commands (7:57)
Lesson 16 - Coloring Tools and Commands (7:26)
Lesson 17 - Live Effects (4:50)
Lesson 18 - Appearance Panel (6:40)
Lesson 19 - Saving (6:57)
Lesson 20 - Sample Projects, Part 1 (2:25)
Lesson 21 - Sample Projects, Part 2 (8:11)
Lesson 22 - Conclusion (0:30)

Kelby Training Illustrator CS4 for Beginners (2009)

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Fundamentals:

Illustrator is the gold-standard vector graphics program that is deep and complex. Fortunately, nobody knows the software like award-winning book and video author Deke McClelland. Join Deke as he explores such indispensable features as artboards, layers, line art, transformations, and the Pen tool. Gain expertise with real-world projects that makes sense. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

• Creating great art using basic tools
  
• Brushing and building organic artwork
  
• Scaling and rotating path outlines
  
• Creating and formatting text
  
• Drawing articulated paths with the Pen tool
  
• Combining paths with Pathfinder operations
  
• Printing and exporting to the web

Advanced:

In Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Advanced, author and industry expert Deke McClelland teaches how to take advantage of the wide array of dynamic features in Illustrator CS5. This course demonstrates how to apply these features to paths, groups, and editable text to create professional-quality artwork. The course covers Live Trace, Live Paint, and Live Color, as well as symbols, gradients, exporting, and integration with Photoshop. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

• Tracing a pixel-based image
  
• Sketching and drawing for Illustrator
  
• Creating and editing gradients
  
• Creating multi-colored blends
  
• Creating seamlessly repeating tile patterns
  
• Creating interlocking artwork with Live Paint
  
• Designing advanced type effects
  
• Recoloring artwork with color harmonies
  
• Making the most of symbols
  
• Integrating Illustrator with Photoshop
  
• Using transparency, blend modes, and opacity masks

Mastery:

In Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Mastery, the third and final part of the comprehensive Illustrator One-on-One series, author and industry expert Deke McClelland shows how to take advantage of the wide array of dynamic effects in Illustrator CS5. Deke explores Illustrator’s powerful Gradient Mesh feature, great for creating photorealistic airbrushing effects. He also covers graphic styles, the liquify tools, envelope-style distortions, the new Bristle Brushes, 3D text, and perspective drawing. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

• Working with dynamic effects
  
• Placing artwork as a Photoshop Smart Object
  
• Creating and editing a Gradient Mesh
  
• Distorting artwork with an Envelope Mesh
  
• Using the Calligraphic, Art, and Scatter Brushes
  
• Creating an intricate Pattern Brush
  
• Importing and graphing data
  
• Creating a complex pictograph
  
• Drawing and editing a perspective shape
  
• Working with the new Perspective Grid tool
  
• Using the 3D Revolve effect
  
• Creating 3D type with Extrude & Bevel
  
• Recording and playing automated actions

Lynda.com - Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Fundamentals & Advanced & Mastery (2010)

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In Illustrator CS4 One-on-One: Mastery, the third and final part of the comprehensive One-on-One series,
author and industry expert Deke McClelland teaches how to take advantage of the wide array of dynamic effects in Illustrator CS4.
Deke explores Live Trace, which converts imported images into vectors, and Live Paint, which defines interlocking shapes.
Deke also covers the liquify tools, envelope-style distortions, kuler and Live Color, symbols, and 3D effects. And for the first time,
Deke addresses two of Illustrator's least-known features, pictographs and actions. Exercise files accompany the course.

Lynda.com - Illustrator CS4 One on One: Mastery (Deke McClelland) (2009)

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After learning the essentials of how to draw and reshape paths in Adobe Illustrator CS3, the fun really begins. In Illustrator CS3 One-on-One: Beyond the Basics, computer graphics expert Deke McClelland explores some of Illustrator's most powerful and least known features. He covers merging simple shapes to create complex ones with the Pathfinder palette and distorting shapes to create eye-catching effects using envelopes and the Liquify tool. Deke also teaches users how to paint fluid, multicolor fills with gradient mesh, blends, and masks, as well as how to create versatile type effects using the Type tool and the vector-based brushes. The training ends with two of the deepest and most useful features in all of Illustrator--transparency and live effects. Exercise files accompany the tutorial.

Lynda.com - Illustrator CS3 One-On-One:Beyond the Basics (2007)

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Adobe Illustrator has long been the most popular and viable vector-drawing program on the market but, for many, the learning curve is steep. In Illustrator CS3 One-on-One: The Essentials , author and leading industry expert Deke McClelland teaches the key features of Illustrator in a way that anyone can understand. He also goes beyond that, showing users how to get into the Illustrator "mindset" to make mastering Illustrator simple and easy. The training covers how to use the core drawing and shape tools, the transformation and reshaping features, text and gradients, and color management and printing features. Even if learning Illustrator has been a struggle in the past, this time it is going to make sense. Exercise files accompany the training.

Lynda.com - Illustrator CS3 One-on-One: The Essentials (2007)

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Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS5 Essentials will teach you all you need to know to get up to speed quickly and easily with this powerful vector design tool. Join award-wining designer Steve Holmes as he shows you how to wield the sheer power of this incredible design and artwork program. Learn real-world techniques and solid processes for creating stunning artwork and layouts for print and digital media, utilizing the biggest and best tools Illustrator has to offer.
Highlights:

• Learn how to set up and manage multiple artboards.
  
• Discover how to use layers to lay out multiple versions of a document.
  
• See how to thread text and manage imported text in a layout.
  
• Learn how to effectively use the Pen tool, and how to manipulate anchor points.
  
• Find out how to move artwork out of Illustrator for use in print and on the web.

Total Training - Adobe Illustrator CS5: Essentials (2010)

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With Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS4: Advanced, you'll learn all the secrets that illustrators use everyday to create vector artwork faster and more accurately. You'll discover all the new and exciting features inside of Illustrator CS4 as well as techniques to help you master things such as patterns, clipping paths, and 3D objects. You'll even learn how to build a Flash® animation inside of Illustrator. This series is just want you need to take your Illustrator skills one step further and help you to stay competitive in today's job market!

Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS4: Advanced (2009)

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With Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS4, you’ll discover a world of amazing tools and commands within the industry standard vector drawing application, Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn tricks, techniques, and go-arounds to achieve brilliant results, artistic effects, and stunning visuals. Whether you’re preparing work for print, the web, or beyond, you’ll gain the skills necessary to stay competitive in today’s marketplace using Illustrator CS4.

Total Training Adobe Illustrator CS4 Essentials DVD (2008)

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Unlock the secrets of Adobe Illustrator CS3 as you learn advanced tricks and techniques in this video series. Showcasing his sense of design and creativity, your host, Geoff Blake teaches you how to make eye-popping special effects, and how to use modern techniques to produce startling results. Learn about Illustrator's advanced path manipulation commands, and how to use blends and clipping masks for amazing visual effects. You'll also learn about Live Paint, 3D techniques, templates, and Illustrator CS3's new Flash animation and export options.

Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS3 Advanced (2007)

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Illustrator ist ein faszinierendes Werkzeug, um gleichzeitig präzise und kreativ zu arbeiten. Hat man einmal die Idee des Programms verstanden, macht es großen Spaß, der eigenen Kreativität freien Lauf zu lassen. Dieses Video-Training vermittelt Ihnen ein Grundverständnis dieses anspruchsvollen Tools, erklärt jedes einzelne Werkzeug detailliert und gibt und darüber hinaus einen umfassenden Einblick in die enorme Funktionsfülle von Illustrator. Außerdem hat Gerald Singelmann eine Riesentüte Tricks und jede Menge Beispiele für Sie parat. Machen Sie einfach mit!

Video2Brain - Illustrator CS5 (2010)

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Sie beherrschen Photoshop, aber von Illustrator oder InDesign ist Ihnen nicht viel mehr als das Icon vertraut? Und gern bauen Sie auch Logos oder gar ganze Seiten in Photoshop? Dann ist dieses Video-Training genau für Sie gemacht. Gerald Singelmann geht vom Wissen erfahrener Photoshop-Anwender aus und gibt Lösungswege und Tipps, wie Sie Layouts und Illustrationen schneller, eleganter und produktionssicherer erstellen.

Video2Brain - InDesign & Illustrator für Photoshop-Anwender (2010)

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Jede neue Version von Illustrator bringt in der Regel einige große Neuerungen und eine Menge Detailverbesserungen, die im täglichen Leben oft wichtiger sind als die "dicken Dinger". Gerald Singelmann, anerkannter Produktexperte und erfahrender Trainer, zeigt, „what´s hot and what´s not“. Ob Ihnen das neue Perspektivraster mehr ans Herz wachsen wird oder das neue Formerstellungswerkzeug wissen Sie nach diesem Video-Training!

Video2Brain - Neu in Adobe Illustrator CS5 (2010)

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Dieses Training fängt dort an, wo andere aufhören: Sabine Hamann, Adobe Certified Instructor und eine der führenden Produktspezialistinnen im deutschsprachigen Raum, hat herausragende Ideen, Techniken und Arbeitsbeispiele gesammelt und verrät elegante Lösungen, die zu wirklich hervorragenden Ergebnissen führen. Sie gestaltet anspruchsvolle Workshops zu Verpackungsdesign und allem, was mit Sonderfarben zu tun hat, zu ausgefeilten Über- und Unterfüllungen für beste Druckergebnisse, visualisiert Zahlenauswertungen und Diagramme, wie man es noch nie gesehen hat und vieles mehr. Dabei legt sie viel Wert auf State of the art-Design, was gerade in Zeitschriften, Magazinen, im Web oder in hochwerten Drucksachen voll im Trend ist. Wer Illustrator bis an die Grenzen ausreizen will, ist bei dieser DVD goldrichtig!

Video2Brain - Illustrator CS4. Dirty Tricks (2009)

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Starten Sie durch mit Grafiken, Logos, 3D und Flash-Animationen!
Sabine Hamann hilft Ihnen, Illustrators mächtige Werkzeuge anzuwenden, die neuen Funktionen von CS4 auszureizen und auch bei
Grafiken mit mehreren tausend Objekten noch den Überblick zu behalten. Inspiration und Ideen inklusive!

Video2Brain - Illustrator CS4. Grundlagen (2008)

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Als leistungsstarkes Werkzeug für alle Grafikaufgaben verleiht Illustrator CS3 Ihren Ideen Flügel! Sabine Hamann zeigt in diesem Video-Training, wie Businessgrafiken, Animationen und Illustrationen für verschiedene Ausgabemedien entstehen.

Video2Brain - Adobe Illustrator CS3. Dirty Tricks (2008)

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Grafiken, Logos, Illustrationen, Flash-Animationen – gestochen scharf und unendlich skalierbar – das ist Illustrator! Wie die Vektorwerkzeuge funktionieren und wie Sie auch bei Grafiken mit mehreren tausend Objekten den Überblick behalten, zeigt die Illustrator-Expertin Sabine Hamann live in diesem Video-Training.

Video2Brain - Adobe Illustrator CS3 (2007)

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Diese DVD enthält 3 abgeschlossene Seminare mit insgesamt ca. 260 Filmen. Die Trainings sind ohne Installation und unabhängig von der behandelten Software lauffähig unter MacOS X und Windows.

Video2Brain - Creative Suite - Integration, GoLive CS, Illustrator CS (2006)

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Adobe Illustrator CS5 is the latest version of the industry standard vector drawing application. Now with new features such as the Perspective Tool, the Bristle Brush, Beautiful Strokes and new drawing modes, there are more tools than ever for the creation of stunning art. Professional illustrator, television animation art director and writer Dwayne Ferguson takes you on an in-depth look at Illustrator CS5, taking you through the tools you'll need to master it quickly. The end of the course includes three fun yet practical hands-on projects. Work Files are included.

VTC - Adobe Illustrator CS5 Tutorials (2010)

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Create illustrations on multiple art boards, experience a new way of working with the Blob Brush and take even greater control of your gradients with the revamped Gradient Tool. Adobe Illustrator CS4’s improved interface and tools help you take your creativity to the next level. Professional illustrator, television animation art director and writer Dwayne Ferguson takes you on an in-depth look at Illustrator CS4. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

VTC - Adobe Illustrator CS4 Tutorials (2009)

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Adobe Illustrator CS3 is the premiere illustration and design tool for graphic artists. Its tight integration with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and even Adobe After Effects facilitates easier and faster workflows in print, the web and even video and film. This tutorial, by VTC author and Professional Illustrator, Dwayne Ferguson, will introduce users to the tools and operations available in Illustrator CS3. User will then practice what they have learned by creating two exciting projects. Work Files are included.

VTC - Adobe Illustrator CS3 Tutorials (2007)

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