| Overview
This thorough guide to Adobe Illustrator CS3
is ideal for beginning users who want to master the key features of
Adobe's powerful vector drawing software. Using clear, step-by-step
lessons, each chapter contains a project that builds upon the
reader's growing knowledge of the software, while review questions
at the end of each chapter reinforce key concepts and skills. Adobe
Illustrator CS3 is jam-packed with new features and enhancements,
including Live Color, a new environment that enables users to
explore, apply, and save custom color configurations; improved
integration with Adobe Flash CS3, which ensures that your vector
illustrations import effortlessly to Flash with their anchor point
positions, layers, and paths intact; a new Eraser tool, which lets
users quickly modify objects or create entirely new shapes; a new
Crop Area tool, which lets users set up a workspace so that it's
automatically primed for the type of media that will display their
design, whether it's print, Web, video, or film; new document
profiles, newly improved drawing tools and controls, and much more.
Whether you're brand-new to Adobe Illustrator or are looking for a
project-based tutorial to familiarize yourself with Illustrator
CS3's new features, this book provides you with the key techniques
and tips you need to get the most out of this software.
Educational instructor notes—created to help teachers plan,
organize, and time their lessons—are available for this book
(and for other Classroom in a Book titles) at
www.peachpit.com/instructorresources.
Editorial ReviewsProduct Description This thorough guide to Adobe Illustrator CS3 is ideal for beginning users who want to master the key features of Adobe's powerful vector drawing software. Using clear, step-by-step lessons, each chapter contains a project that builds upon the reader's growing knowledge of the software, while review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key concepts and skills. Adobe Illustrator CS3 is jam-packed with new features and enhancements, including Live Color, a new environment that enables users to explore, apply, and save custom color configurations; improved integration with Adobe Flash CS3, which ensures that your vector illustrations import effortlessly to Flash with their anchor point positions, layers, and paths intact; a new Eraser tool, which lets users quickly modify objects or create entirely new shapes; a new Crop Area tool, which lets users set up a workspace so that it's automatically primed for the type of media that will display their design, whether it's print, Web, video, or film; new document profiles, newly improved drawing tools and controls, and much more. Whether you're brand-new to Adobe Illustrator or are looking for a project-based tutorial to familiarize yourself with Illustrator CS3's new features, this book provides you with the key techniques and tips you need to get the most out of this software.
Educational instructor notes—created to help teachers plan, organize, and time their lessons—are available for this book (and for other Classroom in a Book titles) at www.peachpit.com/instructorresources.
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Reader Reviews From Amazon (Ranked by 'Helpfulness') Average Customer Rating: based on 28 reviews. Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book, 2009-06-11 Reviewer rating: I love the "Classroom in a Book" series. I am a very visual person and I find the lessons very easy to follow and understand. Doing then as the lesson is being explained is very helpful. | adobe classroom in a book series, 2009-05-29 Reviewer rating: I am a big fan of Adobe's "Classroom in a Book" series!! I have found them to be the best and most efficient way to learn the programs in a short amount of time. Adobe Illustrator is no different... I was really happy with the skills I learned and it is a great resource to keep coming back to. | Not Groundbreaking, but Adequate, 2009-03-23 Reviewer rating: The Classroom in a Book series is usually well done, and this entry is no exception. The lessons are easy to follow and give you several options for various tasks; just enough to make you hungry for more information. Unfortunately, like most books in the series, its aimed at beginners, so you aren't going to get too deep into the program. Still, its very good for a refresher or to learn some of the new stuff, and it serves its purpose well. | Good Introductory Book - Still Lacking, 2009-03-21 Reviewer rating: Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book (Book & CD-ROM)
I recently purchased this book after learning by using my roommate's Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book. While I do like the series and think it is helpful, clearly designed, and a great introduction to programs, I think the series lacks some depth (like most books out there). After completing the entire Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book, I've listed some aspects I feel limit this series. This book probably will not serve as a good reference - better off using the Help.
Cons:
- The CD-ROM came somewhat damaged and took a while to read (this is just specific to my CD-ROM)
- While the book takes you through basic functions, it doesn't include a Quick Key page as seen in Adobe CS4 One-to-One books (I just purchased the InDesign book)
- The question and answer portions at the end of the chapters aren't as useful as you would think. The One-to-One series features multiple choice. I had better luck at these versus trying to answer the questions in the back of the Classroom in a Book.
- The steps can be hard to follow and I did find myself re-doing lots of the exercises. The pictures are helpful but don't always appear on the same page as the instructions.
- Should have a shortcut page or a quick question page based on some major functions - Expand and etc.
Pros
-Easy to read
- Clear and uncluttered lesson plans
- Goal-orientated, the chapters are not too long and are not too intimidating
- Affordably priced
- Includes a couple videos | All the guff on CS3, 2009-03-19 Reviewer rating: Great product, excellent reference booklet and memory jogger. I will certainly consider other products from Amazon in future |
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