Creation of expression vector illustrations for any project. Experts in the field of design around the world choose Adobe Illustrator CS5 for exceptional accuracy and functionality of advanced tools for drawing, expressive and vibrant brush, a large set of tools that allows to save time, and integration with online services, Adobe CS Live.V for a limited period of time CS Live services are provided free of charge.

System requirements:
* Processor Intel ® Pentium ® 4 or AMD Athlon ® 64
* Microsoft ® Windows ® XP with Service SP3; Windows Vista ® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with SP1 or Windows 7
* 1 GB of RAM
* 2 GB free hard disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (can not install on removable flash storage devices)
* Screen resolution of 1024x768 (recommended 1280x800) with 16-bit video card
* DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection required for online services


Adobe Illustrator Professional CS5 New Features:

Year: 2010
Manufacturer: lynda
Country: United States
Language: English
Author: Mordy Golding
Duration: 2 hours
Sample Files: None

In Illustrator CS5 New Features, author Mordy Golding discusses noteworthy features and improvements in the latest upgrade of Adobe's vector graphics editor and drawing program. This course includes overviews of perspective drawing, expressive bristle brushes, and variable-width strokes, as well as anti-aliasing features for web design, a new Artboards panel, improvements to symbols and drawing modes, and integration with Adobe Flash Catalyst.

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

Format: Clips QuickTime (. Mov)
Video: AVC 960x600 15fps ~ 100Kbps
Audio: AAC 48kHz 2ch 96Kbps

Lynda.com Adobe Illustrator Professional CS5 Essential Training:

Year: 2010
Manufacturer: lynda
Country: United States
Language: English
Author: Mordy Golding
Length: 10:00
Sample Files: None

In Illustrator CS5 Essential Training, author Mordy Golding explains the core concepts and techniques that apply to any workflow in Illustrator, whether designing for print, the web, or assets for other applications. This course includes a detailed explanation of the elements that make up vector graphics-paths, strokes, and fills-and shows how to use each of Illustrator's drawing tools. Also demonstrated are techniques for combining and cleaning up paths, organizing paths into groups and layers, text editing, working with color, effects, and much more.

Topics include:
* Setting up a new document based on the output destination
* Using rules, guides, and grids
* Making detailed selections
* Drawing and editing paths with the Pen and Pencil tools
* Creating compound vector shapes
* Understanding the difference between point and area text
* Applying live effects
* Creating color swatches
* Transforming artwork with Rotation, Scale, and Transform effects
* Placing images
* Working with masks
* Printing, saving, and exporting artwork

Format: Clips QuickTime (. Mov)
Video: AVC 960x600 15fps ~ 100Kbps
Audio: AAC 48kHz 2ch 96Kbps