The Adobe Creative Suite contains a powerful and extremely flexible set of tools that a creative person can use to make art. Whether working on an advertisement for a client, a painting for a gallery exhibit, or even an illustration for a children s book, there are tools for each job and more. The course is led by lt;a href= http://www.vtc.com/files/productlist.php?author=Dwayne%20Ferguson target= _blank gt;Dwayne J. Fergusonlt;/agt;, a professional illustrator, author and creator of popular comic book and television characters. Work files are provided where necessary, so the user can follow along, or feel free to use his or her own imagination in the application of the techniques demonstrated. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the lt;bgt;Adobe Creative Suite Power Projectslt;/bgt; lessons.
IntroductionIntroductionApplications UsedAlternative ApplicationsMac and PC ConventionsRAM RequirementsTypes of IllustrationCorporateLifestyleCartooningFine ArtPackagingChildrenTools of the TradeDigital TabletUsing ReferenceScanningCMYK vs. RGBSketchingGesture Drawing
Sketching with Layers pt. 1
Sketching with Layers pt. 2
Project ToolsMastering the Pen Tool pt. 1
Mastering the Pen Tool pt. 2
Clipping
Paths
Custom Brushes
Channels
Levels
Masking
Layer Styles
Alpha Channels
Project 1 - Pirate FlagProject Overview
Tracing the Sketch pt. 1
Tracing the Sketch pt. 2
Adding/Subtracting Points
Custom Brush Storke
Detailing
Exporting to Photoshop
Adding Clouds and Rain
Toning
Light Source
Displacement Map
Liquify Filter
Finished Illustration
Project 2 - Photoreal Retro ToasterProject Overview
Reference Material
Tracing the Art pt. 1
Tracing the Art pt. 2
Tracing the Art pt. 3
Creating a Metal Gradient
Adding Shadows
Gradient Mesh
Details
Finished Vector Art
Exporting to Photoshop
Environment Reflection
Project 3 - Lifestyle LogoProject Overview
Text Warp
3D Rotate
3D Revolve
Custom Text
Text Effects
Creating the Vortex
Type On a Circle
Finishing Touches
Finished Logo
Project 4 - CaricatureProject Overview
Tracing the Sketch
Gradient
Vector Microphone
Adding Details
Background
Adding Shadows
Gradient Mesh
The Keyboard
Project 5 - Comic ColoringProject Overview
Tracing the Art
Final Art
Creating Burlap
Using Photos
Dodge and Burn
Lighting
Quick Metal Weapons
Ninja Smoke
Project 6 - Business Card Before && AfterCard Before
Drawing the Fin
Making Waves
Adding Text
Card After
Project 7 - Cyber Coffee MenuMaking the Background
Starting the Menu
Menu Items
Desserts
Café Logo
Lightning Bolts
Clipping Path
Waveform
Drop Shadows
Finished Menu
Special EffectsLightning
Wood
Scratched Metal
Water Style
Mist
Snow
ResourcesBooks and Magazines
Websites
ConclusionWrap Up
CreditsAbout this Author
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