The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS Web Graphics Techniques

Description

"This book offers most everything the new or intermediate Illustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS web graphics."—Andy Barkl, Technical ReviewerUnleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic Web Graphics—FastAdobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problem is most people don't really know how to use it. That's where this book comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS: Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everything Illustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the new features, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, and get better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-use resource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to the web. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from its clear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals will soak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage of SVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here's just a little of what you'll learn:Mastering essential Illustrator tools--and choosing the right one for the jobSetting up your work environmentIntegrating your work with other applications, including GoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReadyUsing information in existing web pages to optimize imagesBuilding common web buttons and bannersSetting up and exporting CSS layers from IllustratorUsing Illustrator to build complete web pagesCreating and using web page templatesSetting up animations in IllustratorUnderstanding SVG and using it for interactivityCreating 3D animations using new Illustrator features