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Graphics and Multimedia Tutorials

computer_teacher — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:20:02 +0000

Here are several well done Graphics and Multimedia Tutorials, from the School of Information at the Unversity of Texas. These tutorials cover many applications and areas, such as Digitzing Video, Illustrator, Photoshop, SnagIt, Gimp, Digital imaging, iDVD, i Movie, and Windows Movie Maker.

Audio

Digitization

Graphics

Photos

Video

eBooks for Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, and Dreamweaver

computer_teacher — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:44:08 +0000

Here are 6 freely available ebooks covering 5 Adobe applications as linked here. These are Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, and Dreamweaver.

Adobe Application eBooks:

- Photoshop Quick Reference ebook

- Adobe Illustrator ebook

- Fireworks ebook

- Flash MX ebook

- Flash ebook 2

- Dreamweaver ebook

InDesign, Fireworks, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver References and Shortcuts

computer_teacher — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:31:26 +0000

These excellent InDesign, Fireworks, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver Quick References and Keyboard Shortcuts will provide you with a good understanding of the features and functionality available in these applications. These help and support documents cover Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver for both the PC and Mac platforms. All of these reference documents are in pdf format.

Fireworks CS3 Quick Reference Card( Mac) 364K
This reference card explains the different tools and options available in Fireworks CS3 on the Mac platform.

Fireworks CS3 Quick Reference Card (PC) 502K
This reference card explains the different tools and options available in Fireworks CS3 on the PC platform.

Illustrator CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac) 65K
Provides the various useful keyboard shortcuts used in Illustrator CS3 on the Mac platform.

Illustrator CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (PC) 61K
Provides the different useful keyboard shortcuts used in Illustrator CS3 on the PC platform.

InDesign CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac) 64K
Provides the various useful keyboard shortcuts used in InDesign CS3 on the Mac platform.

InDesign CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (PC) 58K
Provides the different useful keyboard shortcuts used in InDesign CS3 on the PC platform.

InDesign for the QuarkXPress User 337K
Discusses the various keyboard shortcuts, selecting and moving objects, document layout in InDesign for QuarkExpress.

Dreamweaver CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac) 62K
Provides the different useful keyboard shortcuts used in Dreamweaver CS3 on the Mac platform.

Dreamweaver CS3 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts (PC) 54K
Provides the different useful keyboard shortcuts used in Dreamweaver CS3 on the PC platform.

131 Illustrator Tutorials from around the Web

computer_teacher — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:12:21 +0000

Adobe Illustrator CS2 Tutorial

computer_teacher — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:24:58 +0000

Here is a one-page Adobe Illustrator CS2 Tutorial at Brown University. Illustrator is a comprehensive vector graphics drawing application. that works with lines and algorithms for various shapes, and is unlike PhotoShop, which works in pixels (raster images). This Illustrator tutorial explains the Illustrator environment, tool bar, palettes and status bar. The tutorial also offers details on saving files and explains the various formats we can save them in. It also teaches you the general concepts and some enhanced features of Illustrator CS2. Finally, it provides a hands-on project to evaluate your experience.

Features and Tools Taught by this Illustrator Tutorial:

Adobe Illustrator Environment:
- Artwork Window
- Toolbox
- Palettes
- Status Bar

General Concepts In Adobe Illustrator:
- Selecting and Moving
- Drawing Paths and Shapes
- Pencil Tool
- Pen Tool
- Paintbrush Tool
- Shape Tools
- Symbol Sprayer Tool
- Applying Color
- Creating Type
- Saving Files and File Types

Enhanced Features In Adobe Illustrator:
- Gradients
- Transparency
- Filters

Adobe Illustrator Projects:
- Creating a Flower and Using the Rotate and Transform Tools
- Creating a Cow and Using the Pathfinder Toolbox
- Tracing an Intricate Butterfly and Practicing with the Pen Tool

125 Illustrator Tutorials at Layersmagazine.com

computer_teacher — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:51:29 +0000

57 Illustrator CS2 Video Tutorials

computer_teacher — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:46:15 +0000

Here are 57 Illustrator CS2 Video Tutorials from video-tutes.com. These Illustrator tutorials will teach you how to create and work with the following using Illustrator: vector graphics and shapes, the Pen and Brush Tools, text and fonts, slice and layers, blending colors, web icons, print design, 3-D maps, custom effects, custom libraries, and keyboard shortcuts. The graphics and artwork you’ll create using these tutorials can afterwards be exported and used in Flash. These free tutorials are aimed at all types of Illustrator users, from those just starting out to more advanced users.

28 Basic Illustrator Video Tutorials:

- Create & Outline Fonts
- Pattern Swatch
- Swatches
- Spray Can Shapes
- Spray Can Images
- Shape Morf
- Scale & Skew
- Rotate & Reflect
- Importing & Placing Images
- Pathfinder Subtract
- Pathfinder MinusBack
- Pathfinder Connect
- Smooth with Pencil
- PMS Colors
- Pen & Brush Tool
- Outlines Around Shapes
- Custom Brush Shapes
- Line Segment Tool
- Font with Gradient
- Text in a Circle
- Adding Blocks of Text
- Outlines Around Text
- Apply Text to a Path
- Picture Clipping
- Slice for Web
- Using Layers
- Blend Color Tool
- Print-ready Postcard

29 Intermediate and Advanced Illustrator Video Tutorials:

- Making Glossy Buttons
- Making Glossy Web Icons
- Creating Business Cards
- Creating a Letterhead
- Brushes in Illustrator
- Recording Actions
- Illustrator Templates
- Automating Illustrator I
- Automating Illustrator II
- Spot Proofing Colors
- Illustrator Screen Printing I
- Illustrator Screen Printing II
- Illustrator and Flash
- Illustrator and Broadcast
- SVG Export
- Gradient Mesh Tool
- Using Transparency
- Productivity tools
- Pseudo 3-D
- 3-D surface maps
- Changing Photos to Paths
- Painting with Text
- Making Custom Libraries
- Creating Swoosh Effects
- Complex Highlights
- Create Glass Effect
- Gel Effects
- Make a Business Card
- Making the video-tutes text

25-page Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

computer_teacher — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:30:06 +0000

Here is an excellent Illustrator Tutorial, Adobe Illustrator CS2 Essentials, from the Institute of Advanced Studies. This tutorial will teach you about both designing and illustrating multimedia artwork using Illustrator CS2, which is a graphics editing application used for printing, multimedia, and online graphics. This Illustrator tutorial gives you the steps and tasks needed for using Illustrator’s many tools to produce quality and professional looking graphics. Its 15 sections are listed below, 25 pages in length and 9.45mb in size (pdf format).

Contents of Illustrator Essentials Tutorial:

- Getting Started
- The Illustrator Workspace
- The Toolbox
- Tool Descriptions
- Placing Files
- Making Selections
- Creating Basic Shapes
- Inserting and Formating Text
- Arranging
- Grouping
- Locking
- Applying Styles and Effects
- Working with Symbols
- Saving and Exporting
- Getting Help

30 Illustrator CS2 Video Tutorials

computer_teacher — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:44:55 +0000

171 Illustrator Tutorials

computer_teacher — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:09:37 +0000

Here are 171 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials from around the web, linked from tutcity.com. Adobe Illustrator is vector-based graphics editor that you can use to create and design artwork such as logos. It is powerful and feature-filled tool that you can use in the creation of print media and web graphics.

Illustrator Tutorial Categories:

- 3D Effects
- Drawing
- Getting Started
- Text Effects
- Web Graphics

16 eBooks and Books for Photoshop and more

computer_teacher — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:46:35 +0000

Here are 16 ebooks and books available from ebooks.binarios.net covering Photoshop, Fireworks, Acrobat, Gimp, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, and Dreamweaver. You can use 7-Zip to uncompress the .rar files.

Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Classroom In A Book (rar)
Adobe Photoshop 6.0 User Guide (pdf)
Adobe Photoshop Actions Catalog (pdf)
Adobe Photoshop Advanced Training (Html And pdf) (rar)
Photoshop ebook (Html) (rar)
Photoshop Handbook (Html) (rar)

Fireworks
Fireworks 4 ebook (pdf)

Acrobat
Acrobat 5 PDF ebook (2001) (pdf)
Adobe Acrobat 6 pdf ebook (2003) (pdf)

Gimp
The Gimp User Manual (pdf)

Illustrator
Illustrator 7 ebook (pdf)

3D Studio Max
3D Studio Max 2 Tutorials (pdf)
3D Studio Max Platinum Tutorials (html) (rar)

Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver 3 ebook (pdf) (rar)
Dreamweaver 4 ebook (pdf)
Macromedia Dreamweaver 4 (pdf) (rar)

Illustrator CS2 Tutorial

computer_teacher — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:51:04 +0000

Here is an excellent Adobe Illustrator CS2 Tutorial for Illustrator beginners, from the Univeristy of Texas.

Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based imaging program. Unlike PhotoShop, which deals in pixels (raster images), Illustrator works with lines and algorithms to create various shapes. It functions by generating curved paths connected by modifiable anchor points. These anchors, with their handles, are editable. You can move, resize, or change the color of the tire without losing the quality of the graphic. A vector graphic is resolution-independent — that is, it can be scaled to any size and printed on any output device at any resolution without losing its detail or clarity. As a result, vector graphics are the best choice for type (especially small type) and bold graphics that must retain crisp lines when scaled to various sizes — for example, logos.

Illustrator Tutorial Contents:

Interface Overview

Understanding Paths and Anchor Points

Creating Curved Paths

Making Text Around the Picture

Additional Resources

Evaluate this tutorial

PDF Handout

Two Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

computer_teacher — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:01:15 +0000

Here are two easy to follow Adobe Illustrator Tutorials from steeldolphin.com. One teaches you how to use the trim tool and the free transform tool. The other shows you how to create a stylized logo using Illustrator.

Creating a Swoosh

In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial you will learn how to use the trim tool, and the free transform tool. This tutorial is targeted to those who are in the beginning stages of learning how to use Illustrator.

Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator

In this tutorial, learn how to create a stylized logo using Adobe Illustrator.

Free Training for Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash

computer_teacher — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:25:45 +0000

Sessions Online School of Design provides fee-based courses in Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia, and Digital Art. However, they offer 18 well produced Free Course Video Modules in The Art & Design Video Tutorial Library. These will help you develop your skills and techniques in digital arts and design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Graphic Design, Painting, and Drawing. Free registration is required.

Free Books for Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and Premier

computer_teacher — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:02:23 +0000

Here are 4 freely available ebooks, two covering Adobe Acrobat, and one each for Illustrator and Premier. These Acrobat, Illustrator and Premier ebooks will give you many details and instructions on how to use the features and functions of these Adobe applications.

Adobe Acrobat 6 Bible (pdf)
54mb

Adobe Acrobat 6 0 Getting Professional Results from Your PDFs
chm, 14327 kb

Adobe Illustrator CS for Dummies (chm)
16mb

Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere 6 5 in 24 hours (chm)
2mb