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The Adobe Creative Suite contains a powerful and extremely flexible set of tools that a creative person can use to make art. Whether working on an advertisement for a client, a painting for a gallery exhibit, or even an illustration for a children's book, there are tools for each job and more. The course is led by Dwayne J. Ferguson, a professional illustrator, author and creator of popular comic book and television characters. Work files are provided where necessary, so the user can follow along, or feel free to use his or her own imagination in the application of the techniques demonstrated. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Adobe Creative Suite Power Projects lessons.

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Introduction
  Introduction (00:56)
  Applications Used (01:27)
  Alternative Applications (00:59)
  Mac and PC Conventions (00:34)
  RAM Requirements (02:07)
Types of Illustration
  Corporate (03:11)
  Lifestyle (01:19)
  Cartooning (01:21)
  Fine Art (01:42)
  Packaging (02:49)
  Children (01:45)
Tools of the Trade
  Digital Tablet (01:52)
  Using Reference (02:31)
  Scanning (02:53)
  CMYK vs. RGB (04:00)
Sketching
  Gesture Drawing (03:03)
  Sketching with Layers pt. 1 (03:25)
  Sketching with Layers pt. 2 (05:54)
Project Tools
  Mastering the Pen Tool pt. 1 (03:59)
  Mastering the Pen Tool pt. 2 (03:13)
  Clipping (01:53)
  Paths (03:28)
  Custom Brushes (02:14)
  Channels (01:17)
  Levels (01:54)
  Masking (03:28)
  Layer Styles (02:59)
  Alpha Channels (02:32)
Project 1 - Pirate Flag
  Project Overview (02:08)
  Tracing the Sketch pt. 1 (05:23)
  Tracing the Sketch pt. 2 (05:30)
  Adding/Subtracting Points (01:35)
  Custom Brush Storke (03:16)
  Detailing (04:37)
  Exporting to Photoshop (01:52)
  Adding Clouds and Rain (03:08)
  Toning (05:56)
  Light Source (05:08)
  Displacement Map (02:46)
  Liquify Filter (02:52)
  Finished Illustration (01:20)
Project 2 - Photoreal Retro Toaster
  Project Overview (00:44)
  Reference Material (00:51)
  Tracing the Art pt. 1 (03:39)
  Tracing the Art pt. 2 (05:05)
  Tracing the Art pt. 3 (04:43)
  Creating a Metal Gradient (04:48)
  Adding Shadows (04:25)
  Gradient Mesh (04:38)
  Details (05:11)
  Finished Vector Art (00:33)
  Exporting to Photoshop (00:55)
  Environment Reflection (01:27)
Project 3 - Lifestyle Logo
  Project Overview (01:17)
  Text Warp (02:49)
  3D Rotate (02:48)
  3D Revolve (02:33)
  Custom Text (05:26)
  Text Effects (01:42)
  Creating the Vortex (01:18)
  Type On a Circle (02:37)
  Finishing Touches (04:02)
  Finished Logo (00:54)
Project 4 - Caricature
  Project Overview (01:34)
  Tracing the Sketch (04:04)
  Gradient (02:54)
  Vector Microphone (03:34)
  Adding Details (03:32)
  Background (04:26)
  Adding Shadows (02:43)
  Gradient Mesh (02:09)
  The Keyboard (02:15)
Project 5 - Comic Coloring
  Project Overview (00:52)
  Tracing the Art (02:10)
  Final Art (04:16)
  Creating Burlap (02:28)
  Using Photos (02:20)
  Dodge and Burn (04:21)
  Lighting (03:04)
  Quick Metal Weapons (01:23)
  Ninja Smoke (01:17)
Project 6 - Business Card Before & After
  Card Before (01:06)
  Drawing the Fin (03:22)
  Making Waves (02:44)
  Adding Text (05:38)
  Card After (00:58)
Project 7 - Cyber Coffee Menu
  Making the Background (01:32)
  Starting the Menu (03:05)
  Menu Items (03:10)
  Desserts (01:54)
  Café Logo (02:28)
  Lightning Bolts (02:59)
  Clipping Path (02:43)
  Waveform (02:05)
  Drop Shadows (01:25)
  Finished Menu (00:41)
Special Effects
  Lightning (01:56)
  Wood (03:17)
  Scratched Metal (02:41)
  Water Style (03:31)
  Mist (02:30)
  Snow (02:30)
Resources
  Books and Magazines (01:08)
  Websites (02:44)
Conclusion
  Wrap Up (01:15)
Credits
  About this Author (01:23)

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Tutorial Information

Title: Adobe Creative Suite Power Projects
Author: Dwayne Ferguson
SKU: 33612
ISBN: 1-932808-57-4
Release Date: 2005-04-08
Duration: 5 hrs / 106 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: No
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
QuickTime 7, Flash 8

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