Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1627 in Software
• Brand: Mediaroots Ltd
• Released on: 2009-03-06
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X
• Format: DVD-ROM

Manufacturer's Description

With the help of this DVD, you'll be creating digital masterpieces using Illustrator before you can say "Michelangelo". Suitable for all levels of user, this DVD guides you through versions CS4 and CS3 in a clear, step-by-step format. An Illustrator expert passes on insider tips and techniques as he teaches you how to create shapes, draw masks and use all the latest CS4 features.

Adobe Illustrator is an essential tool for graphic designers and anyone interested in creating top quality vector artwork. This accessible training title is a comprehensive guide to the CS4 and CS3 versions. It is designed to smooth away any headaches associated with learning new software and let you focus on what you do best – being creative. Illustrator expert and trainer Mark Schlesinger covers everything you need to know, including the new CS4 interface and enhancements, and helps you master the vast array of drawing, transforming and editing tools, including the new "live" tools.

This DVD saves you the time and hassle often encountered when getting to grips with a new program or learning new features. To make it easy for you to get the most from this vast program as quickly as possible, we've broken it down into concise, bite-size chunks such as "Creating Basic Shapes", "3D" and "Creating For Web". A clear menu helps you navigate through the entire program in detail – from a basic Introduction to every tool through to advanced features and techniques. You'll also master every CS4 enhancement, including the "Transparency in gradients" and "In-panel appearance editing" features, and the Blob Brush tool.

The beauty of this format is that it puts you in control of your learning – you can start at the beginning or jump to something that interests you. When you're ready to test your new skills, the final section of the DVD provides a range of practical exercises covering everything from the use of colour to masks and 3D. Learn from home, at your own pace. Order today to learn how to create stunning artwork using Illustrator's powerful tools.

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Customer Reviews

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I gave this to my nephew who found it an extremely useful programme. Easy to use and very versatile were his comments. The only downside is that the price is a little steep but Amazon do have it on very good offer at the moment.

Very useful
I have been using Illustrator for a couple of years to design brochures for my business. However, I have no formal experience and I tend to use pre-made templates because I don't know how to create my own.

This training DVD has taken me from amateur messer-arounder to a semi-professional. I now have the confidence and the knowledge to create my own templates. The real icing on the cake is that I now know what all the buttons in Illustrator do!

I love the training style of the presenters and the way the training exercises reinforce the teaching.

A must for CS3 & CS4 users
If you use CS3 or CS4 then this is indespensible. I've always found CS3 & CS4 need a great deal of background knowledge in order to get the most from them, and this DVD certainly provides enough information for any user. I have to agree with the previous review, because I found the presenter rather dull and uncharismatic. However, he certainly knows his stuff. CS3 & CS4 are superb pices of software, but they are expensive & very complex. So, it is definitely well worth investing in a copy of this Core Video Training DVD. I had no idea just how versatile Adobe Illustrator was, and I'm very pleased I ordered this training package.