Illustrator CS3 for the Web
with: Mordy Golding
Running Time: 3 hours

It might seem counterintuitive to consider using Illustrator, the preeminent vector-based print design tool, for creating pixel-based graphics, but that’s exactly what Mordy Golding does in Illustrator CS3 for the Web. He focuses on Illustrator’s strengths alongside other tools in the web design workflow, exploring unique features such as object-based editing, and the ease of repurposing art for print and Flash use. This course requires familiarity with Illustrator CS3, and while it provides an introduction to Flash integration, the focus is on effectively turning vectors into pixels, whether for the web, mobile devices, or video. Exercise files accompany the course.

Table of contents

Introduction
Welcome 0:42 0.7 MB
Illustrator for web design…really? 11:04 11.4 MB
What this title covers (and what it doesn’t) 2:58 3.1 MB
1. Vectors Living in a World of Pixels
Using the Web New Document Profile 5:49 6.1 MB
Basic web preferences 9:12 11.8 MB
Anti-aliasing and Pixel Preview 11:26 15.5 MB
2. Web Color
Color management settings 8:45 10.4 MB
Web-safe colors and hexadecimal values 6:38 6.4 MB
Pulling colors from kuler 4:52 6.7 MB
Using the Color Guide with web-safe colors 2:32 2.8 MB
Converting art to web-safe or limited colors 3:42 5.2 MB
3. Layout and Design
Grid is good, grid is great 9:26 9.7 MB
Working with multiple crop areas 8:06 9.6 MB
Making life easier with custom views 3:47 5.3 MB
Making text look good on the web 5:19 8 MB
Adding reflections 6:42 10.2 MB
4. Web Slicing
Understanding web slicing 2:42 4.1 MB
Object-based slicing 4:44 5 MB
Manual slicing 2:57 3.3 MB
User slices vs. auto slices 2:52 3.1 MB
Applying settings to slices 5:20 6.8 MB
Defining an image map 1:59 2.6 MB
5. Save for Web and Devices
Optimizing web graphics 3:50 5.6 MB
GIF, JPG, PNG, and WBMP files 11:00 17.4 MB
SWF and SVG files 4:11 5.5 MB
The Color Table, Image Size, and Layers options 6:00 9 MB
Optimizing to a specific file size 2:16 2.9 MB
Editing output settings 4:51 7 MB
Automating export with Actions 2:23 3.6 MB
6. Creating Flash (SWF) Content
Creating and editing symbols 5:40 6.2 MB
Specifying Flash text 2:03 2.2 MB
Creating a simple animation 2:26 2.6 MB
Exporting a SWF file 3:21 5.1 MB
7. Working with Other Applications
Sending layers to Photoshop 4:09 6.6 MB
Creating interactive PDF files with Acrobat 2:52 4.3 MB
Moving content to Flash CS3 2:54 3.7 MB
Moving images and layouts to Dreamweaver 4:57 8.3 MB

Download : Part1, Part2, Part3