Lynda.COM Illustrator CS5 New Features

Mordy Golding

Software works on:

Mac and Windows

Topics include:

• Creating complex art from basic shapes with the Shape Builder tool
• Transforming flat artwork using perspective grids and vanishing points
• Creating variable-width strokes
• Controlling dashed line length, corners, and gaps
• Creating original brushes using the Brushes panel
• Adding arrowheads to strokes
• Creating web-ready graphics, text, and slices
• Integrating with Flash Catalyst

Introduction
Welcome           01:21
Comparing Illustrator CS4 and Illustrator CS5           07:39
27:02 1. Perspective Drawing
Defining perspective grids           07:48
Drawing artwork in perspective           08:46
Mapping flat artwork to perspective grids           10:28
15:36 2. Adjustable Strokes
Creating variable-width strokes           04:26
Using variable-width profiles           04:26
Creating perfect dashed lines           03:30
Easily adding arrowheads to strokes           03:14
16:08 3. Expressive Brushes
Simulating real brush strokes with the Bristle brush           11:46
Using enhanced art and pattern brushes           02:55
Applying variable-width settings to brushstrokes           01:27
12:10 4. Enhanced Drawing Functions
Drawing Behind and Draw Inside Drawing modes           04:17
Creating complex art easily with the Shape Builder tool           06:05
Easily joining multiple paths           01:48
11:25 5. Symbols Improvements
Working with symbols more easily           06:56
Using 9-slice scaling options with symbols           04:29
07:55 6. Multiple Artboard Enhancements
Using the new Artboards panel           04:13
Setting individual artboard rulers           02:35
Printing artboards more easily           01:07
11:47 7. New Web Design Features
Creating pixel-perfect web graphics           03:43
Creating crisp readable text for the web           01:58
Quickly exporting individual slices           01:50
Integrating with Adobe Flash Catalyst           04:16
10:11 8. Additional Improvements
Select artwork through other objects           02:36
Using new paste commands           01:57
Applying resolution-independent raster effects           02:55
Specifying transparency within gradient mesh           01:08
Creating editable trim marks           01:35
00:17 Conclusion
Goodbye           00:17