The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit A Project-Based Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5 & InDesign CS5

by Wood, Allan

• ISBN13: 9781111138011
• ISBN10: 111113801X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-02
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Being a successful graphic designer today requires more than knowing the essential features of industry-standard software applications. It also requires an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole while producing work that conforms to design principles and client expectations.

This fully revised fifth edition of The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit provides comprehensive overview of Macintosh OS X Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems, design fundamentals, and the "Big 3" digital design programs used in the graphics industry today: Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS5, and Adobe InDesign CS5. The book examines the essential features of each, then reveals in practical detail the traditional skills and technology necessary for effective design for print and Web Media.

This project-based book features a highly visual introduction to the essential tools and functions of each application from the perspective of the working designer. Readers are then given the hands on opportunity to put what they learn to work by tackling design projects from concept to completion with assignments drawn from the everyday world of professional graphic designers.

All files needed for projects and tutorials are found on the accompanying text CD.

Table of Contents

Anyone Will Find This Book Helpful

Emerging Trends

Background of This Text

Textbook Organization xviii

Features

New to Edition

How to Use This Text

Objectives

Design and Toolkit Tips

Client Assignments

Review Questions

Advanced Users and Digital Toolkit Extra Sections

Unit Review Project

The Learning Package

E-Resource

Who Is the Author?

Acknowledgements

Questions and Feedback

Welcome to the Land of OS

Designing for the Client

Adjusting Images in Photoshop

Working with Selections and Channels

Using Layers

Restoring and Coloring a Black and White Photograph

Creating Shapes with Illustrator

Working with Brushes, Symbols, and Layers

Precision with the Pen Tool

Integrating Photoshop and Illustrator Files for Web Use

InDesign Fundamentals

Working with Multipage Documents

Completed Projects and Tutorials

Glossary

Index

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