The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit A Project-Based Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5 & InDesign CS5

by Wood, Allan

Edition: 5th

ISBN13: 9781111138011

ISBN10: 111113801X

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2010-08-02

Publisher(s): Cengage Learning

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Amazing book for earning graphic design. April 7, 2011
by Peter

I've never used a Mac before or done much with graphics, but in using this book for a community college course, I've been able to learn photo shop quite easily and am looking forward to the other two programs included in the book. If you had a graphic design background at all, I'm sure this would be a book you could use by yourself to step by step through the new CS5. Step by step all the way. It's good. The book came in a great condition and in a short time before expected, thanks to ecampus.

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Summary

Being a successful graphic designer today requires more than knowing the essential features of industry-standard software applications. It also requires an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole while producing work that conforms to design principles and client expectations.

This fully revised fifth edition of The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit provides comprehensive overview of Macintosh OS X Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems, design fundamentals, and the "Big 3" digital design programs used in the graphics industry today: Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Photoshop CS5, and Adobe InDesign CS5. The book examines the essential features of each, then reveals in practical detail the traditional skills and technology necessary for effective design for print and Web Media.

This project-based book features a highly visual introduction to the essential tools and functions of each application from the perspective of the working designer. Readers are then given the hands on opportunity to put what they learn to work by tackling design projects from concept to completion with assignments drawn from the everyday world of professional graphic designers.

All files needed for projects and tutorials are found on the accompanying text CD.

Anyone Will Find This Book Helpful
Emerging Trends
Background of This Text
Textbook Organization xviii
Features
New to Edition
How to Use This Text
Objectives
Design and Toolkit Tips
Client Assignments
Review Questions
Advanced Users and Digital Toolkit Extra Sections
Unit Review Project
The Learning Package
E-Resource
Who Is the Author?
Acknowledgements
Questions and Feedback

Welcome to the Land of OS
Designing for the Client

Adjusting Images in Photoshop
Working with Selections and Channels
Using Layers
Restoring and Coloring a Black and White Photograph

Creating Shapes with Illustrator
Working with Brushes, Symbols, and Layers
Precision with the Pen Tool
Integrating Photoshop and Illustrator Files for Web Use

InDesign Fundamentals
Working with Multipage Documents
Completed Projects and Tutorials
Glossary
Index
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