Use the Type Tool in Illustrator CS3

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to use the type tool in Adobe Illustrator CS3.

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design

More than just a how to manual, Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design introduces readers to the Illustrator approach to design and ways to think about designing fashion apparel and textiles using the program. Early chapters provide a strong foundation in the commands and capabilities of the program while later sections offer application exercises that develop skills in fashion drawing, textile design and presentation techniques. Available with an accompanying DVD, this book emphasizes the creative process and explores the capabilities of this powerful program as related to drawings of clothing, fashion poses, and textile prints. Anyone looking to get into the fashion industry. Prepares readers for the competitive job market by teaching them sought after technical skills.

Available at Amazon.com.

Basic Drawing in Illustrator

Illustrator CS allows you to draw vector-based images with ease. But before you start your next masterpiece, you need to know the basics. Learn several ways to draw a simple heart shape.

Vectorize a Human Eye in Illustrator

In this video will take vector the eye of a model in Illustrator using some techniques that will be useful in not only vectoring eyes but tracing techniques that are used for full face and body vectoring and vexeling.

Draw Swirling Rainbows in Illustrator

Have you ever seen those looping, swooshing, swirling rainbow graphics used in all kinds of graphics ranging from logos, and sketches, to grungy and retro illustrations? Well we are going to create one of them in Illustrator and learn how to export it to a program such as Photoshop as a samrt object to utilize it as a smart object so we can both retain vector scalability while giving us the option to use Illustrator to edit the graphic for us!

Libraries and Symbols in Illustrator

See how you can speed up your processes and workflow by saving out libraries of symbols, graphic styles, swatches and more. Also get the scoop on symbols and why it may be advantageous to build up several libraries to have at your disposal.

Libraries and Symbols in Illustrator

See how you can speed up your processes and workflow by saving out libraries of symbols, graphic styles, swatches and more. Also get the scoop on symbols and why it may be advantageous to build up several libraries to have at your disposal.

Drop Caps and Formatting in Illustrator

In this episode we’ll look at a workaround to make a drop cap in Illustrator, as well as pointing out how to do the same in InDesign and Quark. We’ll also take a look at a setting that can cause you type formatting fits in InDesign and how to turn it off.

Adobe Illustrator CS3 Wow! Book

The definitive full-color book on mastering Adobe Illustrator — now fully updat ed for Illust rat or CS3

For years, Sharon Steuer and her international Wow! team have been reaching out to the world of professional illustrators to showcase the range and quality of work these artists are doing in Illustrator. In this revised edition of the best-selling and award-winning Illustrator WOW! Book, youll find tips, tricks, and techniques derived from actual projects from more than 100 of these top Illustrator artists. Using Adobe Illustrator CS3, Sharon shows you how to perform magical color changes using Live Color, and prepare animations for Flash. You'll not only learn how to“think in Illustrator”with the Zen of Illustrator lessons, you'll also master the newest, hottest, and most challenging techniques.

This edition is loaded with new lessons on these subjects, and many more:

• Using the new Live Color features
• Creating animations and integrating Illustrator with Flash
• Working with Live Trace and Live Paint
• The basics of using layers, templates, the Free Distort tool, and more
• "Opacity Mask 101” based on the cover image
• Applying blending modes and transparency to raster images
• Masking with live type
• Simulating ink and watercolor paintings
• Working with live fills, multiple strokes, and Live 3D
• Basic to advanced blends, gradients, and mesh
• Colorizing photos
• Demystifying photorealistic mesh

Available at Amazon.com.

Create and Draw Retro/Glam Sparkles in Illustrator

In the following video we will cover how to create retro looking sparkles. The bulk of the video will cover the many advantages to using symbols when and where you can in your illustrations when dealing with many of the same graphic objects. Learn to edit 100's of objects in no time, and learn about many of the symbolism tools available to you in Adobe Illustrator!

Learn How to Use Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator

The live trace tool enables you to change photos into vector-based drawings, allowing you to resize any image without losing quality. Learn how to use live trace in Adobe Illustrator.

Create Very Nice Distressed Text using Illustrator

In the following video we will start with a blank Adobe Illustrator document and create some very nice distressed looking text. Of course this is in Illustrator so it is vector. Enjoy this one!

Create Vector Metal Icons Buttons in Illustrator

Create these nice little metal buttons that can also be used as icons. Everything we make in this video is 100% vector so it can be used virtually anywhere!

Make an iPod GEL progress bar using Adobe Illustrator

In the following tutorial we will learn how to create a gel progress/loading bar-similar to the progress bar found on an iPod-from start to finish.

Sharing Illustrator Gradients with InDesign

Ever wanted to get all the cool gradient Swatches From Illustrator and use them InDesign? Then this is the episode for you.

Type on a Path in Illustrator

In this video tutorial, learn about setting and formatting type on a path and on a shape in Adobe Illustrator.

Create Glassy/Shiny Text in Illustrator

In this video we will quickly create Glassy Text with a reflection! This is the glass text I drag into the screen in the 3D logo video! Have fun!

Make a 3D Logo using Illustrator

In this video we will make a 3D logo. You may want to follow the video on glassy text for the final finished logo WITH text.

Vectorize Photos using Illustrator

In this tutorial we will look at a fast and easy, yet highly optional and precise way of tracing your photos or sketches in Illustrator. The possibilities are endless! This is a new feature of Cs2.

Make Comic Style Text using Illustrator

We will learn how to make some comic styled text in this video! You will learn how to break text down and add gradients, you will also learn how to create a fake 3D effect as well as some stroke options. All of these techniques will come together in the end as we create a comic book cover worthy logo.