The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS (PDF)

"This book offers most everything the new or intermediateIllustrator user needs to make the most of Illustrator CS webgraphics."--Andy Barkl, Technical ReviewerUnleash Illustrator's Power to Make Dynamic WebGraphics--FastAdobe Illustrator is a powerhouse web graphics tool. The problemis most people don't really know how to use it. That's where thisbook comes in. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Illustrator CS:Web Graphics Techniques teaches you to use everythingIllustrator CS has to offer, helping you understand the newfeatures, stop stumbling over the tools, anticipate problems, andget better, cleaner results. This is a valuable and easy-to-useresource for all Illustrator users ready to take their art to theweb. Traditional print designers and students will benefit from itsclear explanation of core web concepts while web professionals willsoak up the advanced instruction, including in-depth coverage ofSVG, web animation, and interactivity. Here's just a little of whatyou'll learn:* Mastering essential Illustrator tools--and choosing the rightone for the job* Setting up your work environment* Integrating your work with other applications, includingGoLive, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and ImageReady* Using information in existing web pages to optimize images* Building common web buttons and banners* Setting up and exporting CSS layers from Illustrator* Using Illustrator to build complete web pages* Creating and using web page templates* Setting up animations in Illustrator* Understanding SVG and using it for interactivity* Creating 3D animations using new Illustrator features