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Train Simple – Illustrator CC for the Web [webrip 33 (.mp4) plus misc]

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Train Simple – Illustrator CC for the Web [webrip 33 (.mp4) plus misc]
English | Size: 1.46 GB
Category:Graphic & 3D Design


Learn how to create web graphics with Illustrator CC. Geoff Blake will talk about the differences between vector and bitmap graphics and the advantages of working with Illustrator. He’ll also review the best ways to prepare your graphics for web delivery and the various options available to you for optimizing your artwork.
Learn how to create different types of web effects and how to exploit Illustrator’s SVG capability. Finally, Geoff covers how to use Photoshop and Illustrator together when it comes to working with web assets. [Read more…]

Train Simple – Illustrator CC Web Patterns [webrip 16 (.mp4) plus misc]

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Train Simple – Illustrator CC Web Patterns [webrip 16 (.mp4) plus misc]
English | Size: 482.60 MB
Category:Graphic & 3D Design


In this short project, Laura Coyle will show you how to create pixel-perfect patterns for use on the web, using Illustrator’s intuitive pattern editing mode, introduced in version CS6. Project steps: Take one of Illustrator’s included patterns, adjust it for web use and export a single repeat unit. Test the repeat unit in an HTML file, and look at online resources for web pattern inspiration. Create a geometric motif, use it in a repeat pattern, and change color schemes using the appearance panel and blending modes. Explore Brick Repeat, Hex Repeat styles and the Tile Tool with the geometric motif. Editing Patterns: Scaling,
Changing Color, Saving as a Library [Read more…]

Lynda Illustrator CC One on One Complete

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Lynda Illustrator CC One on One Complete
English | Size: 8.23 GB
Category: Anim|GFX


Beginner

Learn to create elegant, optimized graphics with Adobe Illustrator and industry-pro Deke McClelland’s patented One-on-One path to mastery�now updated for Illustrator Creative Cloud. This installment introduces the basic features of Illustrator CC: sizing and arranging artboards; accessing panels, menus, and tools; and creating your first illustrations with line art, shapes, and type. This includes manipulating paths with the Pen tool; painting, grouping, and coloring objects; and placing and adjusting text. Deke shows you how to select fonts, create hanging indents, and tweak the kerning and leading of your text. You’ll also learn to trace images you’ve imported into Illustrator and scale, rotate, and duplicate artwork. [Read more…]

Lynda – Illustrator CC One-on-One Mastery (Updated Oct 02 2014)

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Lynda – Illustrator CC One-on-One Mastery (Updated Oct 02 2014)
English | Size: 1,33 GB
Category: Lynda.com


Join Illustrator master Deke McClelland for the fourth and final installment of his signature One-on-One series on the vector drawing powerhouse, Adobe Illustrator. In this course, Deke shares step-by-step tutorials and expert-level insights on the most robust features, helping you achieve Illustrator mastery for yourself.
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Digital Tutors – The Secrets to Designing Great Logos with Illustrator CC

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Digital Tutors – The Secrets to Designing Great Logos with Illustrator CC
English | Size: 240 MB
Category: Digital Tutors


In this series of tutorials, we’ll learn the process for creating the most effective logos. It doesn’t start with a great idea, something you saw, or a suggestion. It all starts with asking the right questions and doing your research. We take the time to learn why the research is important, and what you can discover along the way.
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