Synopses & Reviews
This 800 page book and video combination provides a complete training package covering Creative Suite 5 Design Premium!Twenty five self-paced lessons help you discover the basics of page layout, vector graphics, photo editing, document management, Web design, animation, and file management. Step-by-step instructions and video tutorials round out this invaluable full-color book-and-video combo. This book includes complete lessons, videos, and exercise files for you to learn InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and Adobe Bridge.
- Features full-color, step-by-step instructions that make even the most complicated tasks easy to understand, while the video training enhances the content covered in the book
- Find ways to use the Adobe Creative Suite to create dynamic designs with its robust tools
- Combines an 800 page full-color instructional book along with lesson files and video training from Adobe Certified Experts
You'll feel as though you have your own personal instructor guiding you through each lesson as you work at your own speed learning the latest release of Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium!
Note: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. These materials are available for download upon purchase.
Synopsis
You have a personal tutor in the Digital ClassroomIf you want expert instruction that fits into your schedule, the Digital Classroom series delivers. Adobe experts guide you through 25 lessons, helping you learn essential CS5 Design Premium skills at your own speed. Full-color, step-by-step instructions in the book are enhanced with video tutorials on the DVD. With this Digital Classroom training package, you have your own private instructor showing you the easiest way to learn CS5 Design Premium.
Create cool artwork and animation with Flash Professional CS5
Edit images precisely and effectively with Photoshop CS5
Build standards-based Web sites using Dreamweaver CS5
Develop compelling layouts with type and images using InDesign CS5
Create vector graphics using the drawing tools of Illustrator CS5
Use Adobe Bridge to keep your creative content organized and work more efficiently
A Complete Training Package!
Tutorials and lesson files on companion DVD
About the Author
Jennifer Smith is Executive Vice President of the American Graphics Institute as well as an Adobe Certified Instructor. Jeremy Osborn is Training Director at American Graphics Institute and an expert on Web and interactive technology. The AGI Creative Team develops and delivers training programs through the American Graphics Institute.
Table of Contents
Starting Up.
Bridge Lesson 1: Using Adobe Bridge.
Photoshop Lesson 1: Exploring Photoshop.
Photoshop Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Workspace.
Photoshop Lesson 3: The Basics of Working with Photoshop.
Photoshop Lesson 4: Making the Best Selections.
Photoshop Lesson 5: Painting and Retouching.
Photoshop Lesson 6: Creating a Good Image.
Dreamweaver Lesson 1: Dreamweaver CS5 Jumpstart.
Dreamweaver Lesson 2: Setting Up a New Site.
Dreamweaver Lesson 3: Adding Text and Images.
Dreamweaver Lesson 4: Styling Your Pages with CSS.
Dreamweaver Lesson 5: Managing Your Web Site: Reports, Optimization, and Maintenance.
Flash Lesson 1: Flash CS5 Jumpstart.
Flash Lesson 2: Getting Started with the Drawing Tools
Flash Lesson 3: Creating Basic Animation
Flash Lesson 4: Delivering Your Final Movie
Fireworks Lesson 1: Adobe Fireworks Jumpstart
Illustrator Lesson 1: Illustrator CS5 Essentials.
Illustrator Lesson 2: Adding Color.
Illustrator Lesson 3: Working with the Drawing Tools.
InDesign Lesson 1: InDesign CS5 Essential Skills.
InDesign Lesson 2: Building Documents with Master Pages.
InDesign Lesson 3: Working with Text and Type.
InDesign Lesson 4: Working with Styles.
InDesign Lesson 5: Working with Graphics.