Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - Adobe Illustrator Advanced
For those already with a good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, this training course covers the more advanced functionality of the software, teaching many sophisticated techniques often used in the industry to create specific effects and achieve certain tasks. Subjects covered include file management with Adobe Bridge, modifying objects, envelopes and masks, as well as working with colours, brushes, effects and layers. If you are looking to attain a greater level or understanding and to hone your ability in using this powerful software package, this compact and intensive course is the ideal option.
Also available is our Illustrator Introduction Course if you are just starting out using Illustrator.
You can also attend both of these courses in one discounted package in our Complete Illustrator Course, currently available at the special price of 425 for 2 days.
Duration: 1 day.
Prerequisites: A good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is required, either from attending our
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator training course or via equivalent experience.
Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd, Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [
Click here for a map]
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.
Software Versions: All of our Adobe courses include lessons generic to CS3, CS4 and CS5 versions of the Adobe suite: whichever version you use is covered in detail. Our Apple training courses utilise Final Cut Studio HD (also known of as version 3 or FCS 2009).
Equipment: Our fully featured training room includes six top-of-the-range iMac computers configured to work in both Macintosh (OSX) and PC (Windows) modes, ensuring you the maximum familiarity with your chosen operating system.
Accommodation: Details of local accomodation can be found
here.
Further assistance: Our
FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call
0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.
COURSE CONTENT
File Management With Adobe Bridge
- Understanding the interface
- Previewing files in different modes
- Rating and labelling
- Assigning Keywords
- Batch Rename
- Synchronising Adobes Colour Workspace
Workflow
- Creating and managing custom Guides
- Working with Views
- Understanding Smart Guides
- Creating Illustrator Templates
Modifying Objects
- Appearance Palette
- Compound Shapes
- Working with the Pathfinder to:
- Divide, trim, merge, crop and outline object
- Creating Groups
Envelopes
- Applying Warp and Mash Envelopes
- Expanding and releasing
- Edit Envelope contents
- Creating custom Envelope shapes
Masks
- Creating and applying Masks
- Modifying and updating mask content
Working with Colour
- Understanding Illustrators Swatches
- Creating Gradient and Pattern Swatches
- Working with Colour Guide
- Creating Live Paint Objects
- Loading Pantone Libraries
- Saving and exporting Swatches
- Working with Gradient Mashes
Brushes
- Creating Calligraphic-, Art-, Pattern-, and Scatter Brushes
- Modifying the brush options
- Updating and applying Brush Presets
Graphic Styles
- Understanding Illustrators Graphic Styles
- Creating and applying Graphic Styles
- Loading and saving Graphic Style Presets
Effects & Filters
- Understanding Illustrators Filter and Effects menu
- Distort & Transform
- Stylize
- Effect Gallery
Working With Layers
- Creating and understanding Layers
- Selecting and arranging Layers
- Duplicating Layer content
- Applying Layer Options
- Releasing and flattening Layers
Text In Illustrator
- Creating and threading multiple text containers
- Modifying threaded text
- Modifying Area Type Options
- Type flow into a shape
- Text on a Path Options
- Using Text Wrap and options
- Using Character-, and Paragraph Styles
- Special characters with the Glyph Palette
- Setting up Hyphenations and Justifications
- Customizing Tabs
Print
- Setting up for professional printing
- Understanding transparency flattening
- Creating Crop Marks
- Page Tiling
- Exporting Multiple Page PDF
- Using the Area Crop Tool to export pre-defined areas
- Setting up the Document Raster Effect Setting
Working With Bitmaps
- Placing images
- Understanding the Link Palette
- Converting bitmap into vector graphics using Live Trace
- Using bitmap filter
3D
- Understanding Illustrators 3D Effects
- Rotate, Bevel & Extrude and revolve objects
- Mapping artwork onto objects
Automating Tasks
- Creating and recoding Actions
- Creating Droplets
- Running a Batch
- Loading and saving Action Sets
