| The Illustrator 8 WOW! Book
Jed Clampett
March 1, 2000
Let your fingers do the dancing - is exactly what you'll be doing after
experiencing this guide. It's organized into 6 logical categories. The exercises are
meant to help you make the transition into an " Illustrator Technician
Extraordinaire." The categories are:
- Basics Tips
- Exercises (not for the faint
of heart)
- Techniques - chapter 8 is an
entire chapter devoted to advanced tips, tricks and techniques.
- Galleries
- References - technical
notes, resources, publications and artists appendixes
Even the table of contents
is unique. It uses a Read heading to indicate the advanced sections. Most of them are at
the end of a section and assume you understand the previous exercise.
The layout is clear and
easy to understand, with sidebars containing additional information. There are tons and
tons of illustrations in full color on great quality paper.
In chapter 2 you learn how
to build a house using various methods. It helps you to conceptualize a number of
different ways to create the same image. You'll also make a classic icon, scale, rotate,
make simple objects and learn the Finger Dance, one hand on the keyboard - one on the
mouse. A summary of Finger Dance Power-Keys is on the pullout quick reference card for
easy access.
You'll also see how to
produce book cover designs, labels and how to make tabs for the web. Not only is this book
packed full of projects to do; it is an inspiration as well!
by: Sharon
Steuer
Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0201353997
240 Pages
$44.95 |
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