Coinciding with the CS3 updates, Migrating from FreeHand to Illustrator CS3 explores the intricacies of making a smooth transition to Illustrator CS3. Instructor Mordy Golding approaches the lessons from the perspective of FreeHand users who want to work in Illustrator for small or large projects. The tutorials demonstrate the fundamentals of importing FreeHand files into Illustrator without losing detail, editing paths and changing object attributes, using advanced creative effects, and creating and editing vector graphics. Mordy breaks down Illustrator-specific tools using FreeHand terminology to make the switch as seamless as possible. Exercise files accompany this training.
Course Migrating from FreeHand to Illustrator CS3
Author Mordy Golding
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Release Date 2007-04-20
Duration 4.50 hrs / 48 tutorials
Work files Yes
Price $ 49.95
Retail price $ 99.95
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1. Getting Started
Illustrator's workspace 07:55
Choosing a document color mode 03:59
Choosing a document profile 01:33
2. Migrating Existing FreeHand Content
Migrating via native FreeHand 9, 10, or MX files 05:15
Migrating via EPS, PDF, or Illustrator files 07:32
3. Working with Multiple Pages
Opening a multi-page FreeHand file 02:59
Setting up page tiling 04:55
Creating a multi-page PDF 01:43
Exploring other alternatives 03:52
4. Basic Object Editing
Drawing basic shapes 06:46
Selecting and editing paths 08:12
Basic object attributes 09:58
The Appearance panel 07:35
Grouping objects 07:34
Using graphic styles 04:26
Managing libraries 05:22
5. Working with Type
Two types of text objects 06:13
Placing text on a path 07:09
Working with legacy text 04:27
6. Advanced Object Editing
Pathfinder 04:25
Cloning objects 02:50
Advanced selections 05:54
Aligning and distributing objects 04:24
Blends in Illustrator 04:13
Applying transparent effects 03:53
Creating and using symbols 04:26
Paste Inside vs. clipping masks 05:17
7. Live Trace, Live Paint, and Live Color
Converting bitmaps to vectors 13:35
Working with Live Paint groups 09:12
Understanding Live Paint gap detection 06:48
Working with Live Paint selections 05:49
Getting inspiration from color 06:02
Experimenting with color 05:58
Using Adobe kuler 07:46
8. Enhanced Creativity
The 3D Extrude effect 09:51
The 3D Revolve effect 09:38
3D artwork mapping 11:00
The warp effect 02:40
Using the Symbolism toolset 13:12
Gradient Mesh 06:04
9. Enhanced Productivity
OpenType support 07:04
XMP metadata support 05:54
Saving for the web 07:42
Layer clipping masks 07:15
Opacity masks 07:08
Photoshop integration 03:42
Conclusion
Goodbye 00:35

 
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