Overview/Description
Adobe Illustrator CS3 allows users to export electronic art to use in other applications and other members of the CS3 suite of products, such as Flash CS3. There are several printing options available in Illustrator CS3 that allow for different output applications and technologies and make Illustrator a versatile product. This course will familiarize you with file formats for saving, exporting, and work flow. It will show you how to optimize Illustrator artwork for the Web, video, and mobile devices, and prepare Illustrator layers for building Flash animations. In this course, you will also learn how to crop areas for print or export, configure artwork for optimal printing on various output devices, and use approaches such as flattening, overprinting, and trapping to address special printing considerations for gradients, effects, and transparency in your artwork.
Target Audience
Graphic designers and IT professionals who want to gain experience using Adobe Illustrator CS3.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with end-user computer applications such as word processing and basic graphics; some knowledge of digital imaging would be an advantage