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Adobe ImageReady 7 Training CD

Adobe ImageReady 7 is a wonderful web production tool that allows you to create animation, image maps, web banners and backgrounds, and web layouts, and slice up and optimize graphics for faster downloading, as well as many exciting new features. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Mario Leone will guide you through 9 hours of exciting instruction as he helps you learn how to make ImageReady 7 work for you. You will start with the basics, including the interface and the tools. You will then move on to working with text and images, and then will learn about layers and slicing. Other topics covered in this tutorial include color saturation, masking, and animating. You will even learn how to automate actions, how to create wireless images, about filters and special effects you can use, and how to integrate ImageReady 7 with other Adobe software, such as Photoshop 7, Illustrator 10, and LiveMotion. To start learning, simply click on one of the movie topics below.


Whats New?
What is Image Ready?
System Requirements for Mac and PC
What are some of the New Features?
Overview of Tools
Understanding Palettes
Image Windows
Preview in A Browser
Understanding the Toolbar and Views and Menus
Understanding the Canvas
Understanding Color Picker and Color Palettes
The History Pallete
Preview in Other Browser

Working With Images and Text
File Types and Bit Depth Overview
Pixel and Vector Graphics VS Bitmap
Screen Areas and Monitor Resolution
Working with the Canvas
Cropping Images
Edit Transform Menu 1
Edit Transform Menu 2
Paragraph / Character Palette
Paragraph Palette
Character Palette 1
Character Palette 2
Warp Text

Selecting Images
Selecting Images
Selecting Mr. Veggie Man 1
Selecting Mr. Veggie Man 2
Selecting Mr. Veggie Man 3
Select Similar
Inverse/Vignette
Drawing with Selections
Saving a Selection

Optimizing
Output settings HTML
Output settings Slices
Output settings Image Maps
Output Settings Background and Saving Files
Understanding Color Palettes
Transparency 1
Transparency 2
Definitions for Compressing
Interlacing and Color Table
Compressing a Gif
Understanding Dither and Dither Options
What is Banding and how to Cure it?
Knocking Out Colors on a Transparent Gif
Compressing a Photo

Working with Layers and Slicing
Understanding Layers
Aligning and Linking Layers
Stacking Order and Layer Effects
Building a Basic Navigation Bar
Creating a Web Layout
Organizing Type Layers
Importing Elements and Graphics
Placing Type for Finishing Touch
Basic Slicing and Naming
Types of Slices
Slice Preferences
Adding Type and Compression

Image Maps and Rollovers
What is a Rollover and the types
Rollover types in Action
Standard Rollovers
Layer Based Rollovers
Unifying Layers with Rollovers
What is an Image Map?
Creating an Image Map
Creating a Layer Based Image Map

Color Correction
Levels
Hues Saturation
Brightness Contrast and Variations
Photo Correction Techniques 1
Photo Correction Techniques 2
Photo Correction Techniques 3
Photo Correction Techniques 4
Photo Correction Techniques 5

Painting and Masking
Painting Tools
Compositing and Masking
Compositing and Masking 2
Type Masking (Group with Previous)

Animation Overview
Tweening Concept
Tweening and the Animation Palette
Animating Colors with Layers
Animating Warped Text
Basic Animation
Animating a Scale Effect
Animating Layer Effects
Animating Ripple Effect
Animating Mask
Animating a Blur
Building a Basic Banner and Compression
Creating the Banner from Layers

Background Images
Creating Background Tile
Background Tile 1
Background Tile 2
Background Tile Grid

Automations
What are Actions?
Creating an Action and Working with a History
Action Script Droplet
Optimize Palette Droplet
Scanning in to Image Ready
Importing Folder as Frames

Filters/Special FX
Text Glow FX
Working with Drop Shadows
Gradients and Type
Text Screen Effect
Layer Fx and Text Warp
Lightning Pattern 2
Creating a Style
Creating a Style
Lighting Fx
Digimarc
Working with Filters
Working with Type and Styles
Creating Types of Textures 1
Creating Types of Textures 2
Cork/Wood Texture
Strange Textures
Patchwork Texture and More
Creating a Displacement Map
Applying a Displacement Map with Many Filters
Sandstone Texture

Liquify Tools
Liquify Tools 1
Liquify Tools 2
Reconstructing modes
Liquify Tools in Action

Putting it all Together
Building Composition
Organizing and Slicing
Creating Rollovers
Animating and Adding Content
Compressing the Composition
Repairing Animations and Unifying Layers 1
Repairing Animations and Unifying Layers 2
Image Map Final Touch

Integration with Other Applications
Image Ready 7 with Illustrator 10
Image Ready 7 with Photoshop 7
Image Ready 7 with Photoshop 7 (File Types)
Image Ready 7 with Livemotion
Image Ready 7 with ATM/Adobe Type Manager Deluxe

Wireless Images
Creating a Wireless Image and Resources

AlterCast
Understanding Altercast

Photoshop Combined with Image Ready
Photoshop Tools and Interface
Creating Gradients
Creating Brushes
Using Channels
Pen Tool
Pattern Stamp Tool
Making a Texture
Notes and Audio Tool
Custom Shape Tool
Magnetic Lasso
Healing Brush and Patch Tool
Web Photo Gallery
Eye Dropper / Color Sampler and Measure Tool
Matting and Defringe
Replace Color
Selective Color
Extract Tool
Channel Mixer
Pattern Maker
Channels to Build an Interface
Slicing and Save for Web Feature
Picture Package
Printing with Preview
Creating Adjustment Layers
Gradient Map and File Browser

Resources
Resources for Graphic Artists

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* Abstract Tapestry Consulting
* Accolade Publishing
* Accurate Solutions Ltd
* Ace4Training
* Active Silicon
* Active Solutions Europe Ltd
* Allied Manufacturing
* Altwood C of E School
* Ambassador Theatre Group
* Amerex
* American Express Travel
* Amethyst Risk Management Ltd.
* Anorak London
* Antoni Film
* Antonmanor
* Apartments2book
* AQA
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* Art Disability Culture Ltd
* ArtiCAD Ltd
* Association for Project Management
* Aston Taylor Ltd
* aura
* Autumn and May
* Award Learning Services Ltd
* Aztec Marketing
* Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
* BCIM London South Bank University
* BDTA
* Bechtel
* Bluefrog Ltd
* Boltblue
* Bond Hotel
* Bournemouth University
* BP
* BP International
* Brasher Leisure Ltd T/A Sweatshop
* British Dental Trade Association
* British Medical Journal
* Brunel University
* BskyB
* BT
* Bucklers Mead Community School
* Building Research Establishment Ltd
* C&C Technology Consulting
* Calchas PSS
* Calvert Studios Ltd
* Cambridge ESOL
* Cannes Lions
* Cardinal Advisory
* Cardinal Pole School
* Casterbridge
* Castle Computing Services Ltd
* Chelsea Football Club
* Chingford Foundation School
* Chroland Associates Ltd
* Church House Conference Centre Ltd
* CIMA
* City Interactive Media
* Claire Lobel Design
* CNET Networks UK Ltd
* Cognac Uk
* Comet Group
* Comic Relief
* Community Security Trust
* Concep Group Limited
* Concern Worldwide
* Control Techniques
* Copenhagen International School
* Corporation of Lloyd`s
* Crystalblue Solutions
* Cultoon Television Limited
* Custom Carpentry
* Customer Interaction
* Czech Centre
* Dare Digital
* Data Lateral Limited
* David Richards Limited
* DBT
* De Beers
* Defaqto Ltd.
* Denbigh School
* Designs on the Web Ltd.
* Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
* Discovery Communications Ltd
* DMG World Media
* Dog Store
* Donmar Warehouse
* DS & TE RAF Brampton
* Dubai College
* East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
* EE Control Group Ltd
* Elementus
* Elsevier Ltd
* Europa Components
* Event Merchandising Ltd
* F-Secure UK Ltd
* Falconer School
* Families for Children
* FERN
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* Findaplaceabroad.com
* FIRA International Ltd
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* FISU Meditation
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* GE HEALTHCARE
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* Glint Facilities
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* GMFA
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* Grass Roots Ltd
* Gregg & St Winifred`s School Trust
* H Bauer Publishing
* Hachette Children`s Books
* Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
* Harrow College
* Hasbro
* Hays
* Health Protection Agency
* Healthcare Education Services
* Hertfordshire County Council
* Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
* Herts Sports Partnership
* Holland Park School
* HPB
* HPS Group Ltd
* HWTMA
* I Want One Of Those.com
* i-2-k
* i2k Ltd
* Impact Marcom
* Indigo
* Inlightin Ltd
* Insight Security Ltd
* Inspired Gaming Group
* InterContinental Hotels Group
* Interdirect Ltd
* ISA Retail
* ITFC
* ITV
* J.A.Steel and Son Ltd
* James Eckhardt
* Jbeech
* Jobcentreplus
* John Fleming
* JollofTutors
* Jon Nash Photography
* JTT
* Jumbo Games
* JWT London
* Karaimages.com
* Kelston
* Keziah Design Ltd
* Kier Islington
* Kiuki
* KLC School of Design
* KPMG
* Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd
* Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
* LexisNexis
* Lloyds
* Lloyds Banking Group
* Lockheed Martin UK-INSYS
* London Borough of Southwark
* London Fertility Centre
* Lorica Consulting Limited
* Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
* LOVEFiLM
* Lubricants UK Ltd
* Luton Sixth Form College
* Lynn Simpson
* M&G Investments
* Macmillan Cancer Support
* Maconomy
* Maltings Academy
* Man Investments
* Man Investments AG
* Management Sushi
* Marcus Evans
* Martin Robeson Planning Practice
* mbc
* MCS CREATIVE LTD
* Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
* Medina High School
* Merton College
* Metadigm
* Metanoia Institute
* Metropolitan Police
* MGPA
* Millbrook Beds Ltd
* Minerva Computer Services
* Modernisation Initiative
* Monarch Airlines
* Monks Walk School
* Mothercare
* Mothercare Uk Limited
* MSA GB Ltd
* Multilingualvacancies.com
* My Mustard
* Mystic Online Media
* NAHT
* Nash Mills Script Exchange
* National Children`s Bureau
* NATS c/o Business Training Partnership
* NCCHTA at University of Southampton
* Network Data Holdings PLC
* Nexus Industries
* Nichols plc
* Nokia UK Ltd
* Non-Violence Foundation Limited
* Norgren
* North Oxfordshire Academy
* Norwich City Football Club
* Oakwood School
* Office Diner
* Office of Jean Lambert MEP
* OHL GROUP LIMITED
* Oil Technics Ltd
* OILspace
* OmniLedger Ltd
* onCore UK
* Optoma Europe Ltd
* Orantez
* Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
* Out of the Blue Print Ltd
* OV Productions
* Owners Direct
* Oxford University Press
* P&O Ferries
* Partnerships for Schools
* PartyGaming Marketing (UK)
* PDSA
* Pentagon IT
* People In Aid
* Perform Media Services Ltd
* PETCHEY HOLDINGS PLC
* PFA Consulting
* Pfizer
* Pfizer Limited
* Phoebe Stewart Marketing
* Portslade Community College
* Powergen / E.ON
* Praxis Limited
* PreScript Communications Ltd
* Princes Trust
* Proactive UK Ltd
* Profile Marketing Services
* Promega
* PruHealth
* PSC Copywriting
* Punchline Media & Events LTD
* QinetiQ
* R P Europe Limited
* R.A.G.S.
* Rainmaker Advertising Ltd
* RDS Networks Ltd
* Reaction Visual Media Limited
* Red Brick Media
* Red Giant Projects Ltd
* Red Letter Days
* Reddot Racing
* RedR UK Ltd
* Reed Learning
* Reed`s School
* RES Group Limited
* Research Now
* RM Education
* RNIB
* Rocketseed
* Roehampton University
* Ronly Holdings Ltd
* Rothamsted Research
* Royal Academy Of Music
* Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
* Royal College of Surgeons of England
* RP Europe
* Same World Ltd
* Same World Trading Ltd
* Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals
* SAPG
* Saxon Industries
* Scarlett & Butler
* Science Photo Library
* SCP Designs
* Selston Arts & Community College
* Serco TTI
* Service Complaints Commissioner
* Sesame
* Sesame Ltd
* Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
* Shazam Entertainment Limited
* Shazam Entertainment Ltd
* Shazam Entertaintment Ltd
* Shine Marketing UK Limited
* Silverfish Media
* Silverfish Production Ltd.
* SIS
* Snap Surveys
* Softek
* SolveIT Enterprises Ltd
* Sort IT.biz Ltd
* Sounds Good Ltd
* South West of England Regional Development Agency
* Southampton City Council
* Southampton Solent University
* Southern Office Refurbishment Ltd
* SPAN
* Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
* Spring Fine Foods
* SR Media Ltd
* ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
* St Matthew Academy
* Stage Entertainment UK LTD
* Standout
* Sternberg Clarke
* Stevenage 14-19 Partnership
* Stiefel Laboratories
* Stocklin Ltd
* Style Coaching Institute
* Surrey Police
* Swift Image
* Systex Ltd
* Tarragon Solutions Ltd
* Tectura UK
* TeleAdapt
* Teletext Holidays
* Telmanage Limited
* Terrapinn Holdings Limited
* Tesco
* The British Dental Trade Association
* The Camping and Caravanning Club
* The CDCard Company
* The Cheval Group of Serviced Apartments Ltd
* The Entertainer
* The Fabulous Coaching Company
* The Fine Confectionery Company Ltd
* The Gregg & St WInifred`s Schools Trust
* The Grimsby Institute of Higher And Further Education
* The Mobile Music Company
* The Mobile Music Company Ltd
* The MotivAction Group plc
* The National Autistic Society
* The Open University
* The PD Group
* The Reading Agency
* The Scan Team
* The Virtual Office Group
* The Works International
* The Write Technology Ltd
* Thomson Reuters
* TimePlan Education Group Ltd
* TimePlan Education Ltd
* Tiny Seeds
* TMN Media
* Torch
* Toshiba
* Tourdesign Ltd
* Trust The Process
* Trust The Process Counselling
* TSL Education
* TW Digital Media
* TW Podcasts
* Twyford C of E High School
* UBM live
* UK Association of National Park Authorities
* UNICEF UK
* Unilever
* United Utilities
* University of Hertfordshire
* University of Southampton
* URBAN PUMPKIN
* USPG
* V2 Music Group
* Vertical Systems Ltd
* Video Adz
* VillaCentre Limited
* VINCI PLC
* Virgin Games
* Virgin Unite
* Vocal Limited
* Vokera Limited
* waterwhileaway
* Web Editors Ltd
* Welsh Assembly Government
* West Herts College
* West Nottinghamshire College
* Weston Homes Plc
* Whisper Design Consultants
* Wickes Building Supplies Ltd
* Wroxham Primary School
* WSP Environmental
* X Games LTD
* Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
* Yell.com
* Yorkshire Film Archive
* YouNique Photos
* Youth Sport Trust
* Zurich International School