Illustrator CS Image Design Platinum Tutorial (Computer Graphic Design Series)

Author: Li Jinrong et al
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is a fantastic advanced tutorial based on examples, divided into 5 chapters, and primarily focuses on examples while supplementing them with foundational knowledge. Chapter 1 briefly introduces the tools, panels, and commands of Illustrator CS, giving beginners an understanding of its various functions. Chapters 2 to 5 are the example sections, which provide detailed explanations of Illustrator CS's 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 basics to improvement and from entry-level to mastery, making it highly suitable for readers who want to learn Illustrator CS step by step.
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 a large number of graphic sample libraries and templates, making creation easier and more enjoyable. The newly added 3D effects functionality allows previously complex three-dimensional 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 examples, readers can not only master the basics but also gain a comprehensive understanding and in-depth knowledge of Illustrator CS, while also flexibly applying various tools and effects. For advanced readers, the book focuses on key knowledge points, difficulties, and techniques, enabling them to achieve growth and improvement.
The examples in this book do not simply describe the usage methods of various commands and tools but delve deeply into Illustrator CS's powerful functions and resource advantages, while also making certain breakthroughs in techniques. Through learning, readers can not only become proficient in software application but also discover surprises during the exploration process, thereby stimulating learning interest and creative inspiration, truly achieving the goal of advancement.
At the end of each example, the book includes an "Extension Exercise" section, which supplements aspects related to the knowledge points but not covered in the examples, providing illustrative examples of the effects that can be achieved. This allows readers to engage in deeper learning and research.