Overview:
This course covers a range of powerful techniques aimed at both print and the screen.
Delegates:
Maximum 8
A basic familiarity with the program is required
Delegate numbers are restricted to 8, to ensure personal attention from the trainer.
Duration: 2 days 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fee: £395 + VAT per delegate
Dates 2008
January
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February
11/2
March
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April
-
May
27/28
June
-
July
-
August
11/12
September
-
October
-
November
26/27
December
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Course Contents:
General
Creating templates
Colour management – integration with other
software
Drawing and Editing
Creating and working with gradient mesh objects
Compound paths
Envelope distortion techniques
Working with Bezier paths
Masking techniques
The warp and distort tools
Using transparency masks
Using pathfinders
Creating graphs
Expanding complex elements
Colour and Attributes
Using blending modes
Using transparency
Complex patterns and gradients
Typography
Defining character and paragraph styles
Advanced typography
OpenType features
Warping text
Type on a path
Layers
Making the best use of layers
Using layers to create animations
Effects
3D elements – creating from complex objects, lighting and rendering properties, blending, mapping artwork, transforming
Applying multiple appearances – creating complex fills and strokes
Creating graphic styles
Rasterizing artwork production
Creating web elements
Saving for Microsoft Office
Transparency flattening
Separations and other professional printing options
