Illustrator CS Image Design Platinum Tutorial

Author: Li Jinrong, Li Jinming
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book is a fantastic advanced tutorial based on practical examples, divided into 5 chapters. It primarily adopts an example-focused approach with foundational knowledge as a supplement. Chapter 1 briefly introduces the tools, panels, and commands of Illustrator CS, giving beginners an overview of its functions. Chapters 2 to 5 are the practical example section, which provides detailed explanations of Illustrator CS's various functions, commands, usage techniques, and production methods through 20 carefully curated examples, progressing from simple to complex and from easy to difficult. The process highlights the journey from basic to advanced, from beginner to expert, making it highly suitable for readers seeking a step-by-step learning experience with Illustrator CS.
In the field of computer graphics software, Illustrator has become a pioneer in vector graphics processing due to its powerful capabilities, user-friendly operation, and an interface similar to Photoshop, along with tight integration. With each version update, Illustrator CS has added numerous graphic sample libraries and templates, making creation easier and more enjoyable. The new 3D effects feature allows previously complex 3D effects to be achieved instantly.
This book selects 20 examples, emphasizing their representativeness, guidance, and practicality in arrangement. For beginners and intermediate readers, the book highlights the advantages of example-based teaching—intuitive, flexible, highly instructive, suitable for self-study, and easy to grasp. Through extensive practice with these examples, readers can not only master the basics but also gain a comprehensive understanding of Illustrator CS and develop flexible applications of various tools and effects. For advanced readers, the book focuses on key knowledge points, challenges, and techniques, enabling them to improve and grow.
The examples in this book do not merely illustrate the usage of commands and tools but delve deeply into Illustrator CS's powerful functions and resources, while also offering certain breakthroughs in techniques. Through learning, readers can not only become proficient in software application but also discover continuous surprises in the process, stimulating learning interest and creative inspiration. This truly helps readers achieve an advanced level of proficiency.
At the end of each example, the book includes an "Extended Practice" section, which supplements aspects related to the knowledge points but not covered in the examples, providing illustrative examples of the effects achieved. This enables readers to engage in deeper learning and research.