Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Adobe Illustrator 9.0

by Adobe Creative Team

• ISBN13: 9780201729894
• ISBN10: 020172989X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and Illustrator 9.0 Advanced Classroom in a Book takes the user who is familiar with both programs through more challenging exercises that incorporate advanced typography, image compositing, painting, and image-correction techniques. Users will learn when to use either Photoshop or Illustrator for complex tasks such as gradients and masks, and they'll learn the differences between the tools in each program. Self-paced lessons help users sharpen their print, Web, and multi-application skills. The cross-platform CD supplements the lessons in the book.

Table of Contents

Getting Started	1	(1)
About Advanced Classroom in a Book	1	(1)
Prerequisites	2	(1)
Installing Adobe Products	2	(1)
Installing the Classroom in a Book fonts	3	(1)
Copying the Advanced Classroom in a Book files	3	(1)
Restoring default preferences	4	(3)
Additional resources	7	(1)
Adobe Certification	7	(4)
Preparing Images for Print or the Web	11	(28)
Getting started	12	(1)
Basic image editing for both print and Web images	13	(7)
Preparing an image for print	20	(5)
Preparing an image for the Web	25	(14)
Shading and Blending	39	(30)
Choosing Illustrator versus Photoshop	40	(1)
Getting started	41	(1)
Shading and blending in Photoshop	42	(17)
Shading and Blending in Illustrator	59	(10)
Color Management and Distribution	69	(44)
Setting up a color-matching strategy	71	(1)
Getting started	72	(1)
Production workflow for a printed postcard	73	(1)
Setting up color management in Adobe Photoshop	74	(6)
Editing the postcard image	80	(2)
Soft-proofing an image	82	(2)
Color-separating an image	84	(1)
Matching colors in different applications	85	(2)
Opening a file with an embedded profile	87	(2)
Color management in Adobe Illustrator	89	(12)
Creating Web-based art	101	(5)
Optimizing Web-based art	106	(7)
Advanced Masking	113	(44)
Masking in Photoshop	114	(1)
Getting started	115	(1)
Creating a mask from an existing channel	115	(2)
Editing and refining a mask with selections	117	(2)
Touching up the mask edges	119	(2)
Using the masked image	121	(4)
Making a mask from a selection	125	(1)
Masking through layers	126	(3)
Creating a layer mask	129	(2)
Masking in Illustrator	131	(1)
Creating a compound mask	132	(2)
Masking a simple path	134	(1)
Creating an opacity mask with an image	135	(3)
Exploring on your own	138	(19)
Advanced Compositing	157	(30)
Getting started	158	(1)
Beginning the design	159	(1)
Using layer modes to blend	160	(1)
Setting the layer transparency display to white	161	(1)
Blending with the layer masks	162	(3)
Using adjustment layers	165	(3)
Editing and managing masks	168	(4)
Importing a Photoshop image into Illustrator	172	(12)
Combining comp elements	184	(3)
Creating an Animated Web Ad Banner	187	(24)
Getting started	188	(1)
Designing your banner	189	(5)
Specifying layers and exporting the artwork	194	(2)
Creating the animation and adding effects	196	(8)
Setting the animation's timing	204	(2)
Optimizing and exporting the banner	206	(2)
Exploring on your own	208	(3)
Advanced Typography and Layout	211	(30)
Getting started	212	(1)
Setting up your document	213	(10)
Applying a PANTONE color	223	(2)
Creating a tabbed price chart	225	(2)
Importing and styling text	227	(8)
Creating and applying a spot varnish	235	(2)
Printing tiled sections	237	(1)
Exploring on your own	238	(3)
Mastering the Pen Tool	241	(24)
About Bezier curves	243	(1)
Getting started	243	(2)
Drawing precise shapes	245	(6)
Adding color with the gradient mesh tool	251	(6)
Arranging artwork using the Layers palette	257	(2)
Using the pen tool in Photoshop to create highlights	259	(2)
Transforming paths to add a drop shadow	261	(4)
Two-Color Print Projects	265	(22)
About channels	266	(1)
Getting started	267	(1)
Improving the image quality	268	(5)
Creating a duotone	273	(1)
Preparing to add a spot color	274	(2)
Adding a spot color	276	(1)
Adding definition to your colored object	277	(2)
Completing your poster in Illustrator	279	(5)
Preparing final files for printing	284	(1)
Making sure that two-color files print properly	285	(2)
Index	287	(8)
Project Designers	295	(2)
Production Notes	297