The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS: Web Graphics Techniques - Tapa blanda

Adobe Illustrator has long been the industry's dominant illustration package. In recent years, Adobe added a suite of extremely powerful, highly integrated web tools. These tools are the focus of Steve Kurth's "The Hidden Power of Illustrator X: Web Graphic Techniques". This process-oriented guide moves from core to advanced techniques, uncovering the incredible power of Illustrator's web tools. Topics include: Illustrator in a web work flow; working with symbols and icons; optimizing spot illustrations; image maps, slices, and CSS layers; creating animations and SVG; drawing for Flash; and automation.

"This book offers most everything the new or intermediate Illustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS web graphics."
—Andy Barkl, Technical Reviewer

Unleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic Web Graphics—Fast

Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problem is most people don’t really know how to use it. That’s where this book comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS: Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everything Illustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the new features, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, and get better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-use resource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to the web. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from its clear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals will soak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage of SVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here’s just a little of what you'll learn:

• Mastering essential Illustrator tools—and choosing the right one for the job
• Setting up your work environment
• Integrating your work with other applications, including GoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReady
• Using information in existing web pages to optimize images
• Building common web buttons and banners
• Setting up and exporting CSS layers from Illustrator
• Using Illustrator to build complete web pages
• Creating and using web page templates
• Setting up animations in Illustrator
• Understanding SVG and using it for interactivity
• Creating 3D animations using new Illustrator features