Illustrator X magic

• New structure focuses on flexibility so readers can easily create their own artwork and apply techniques to their work
  
• Maximize the new features of Illustrator 8 while adding pizzaz and creative techniques to your designs!
  
• Coverage broadened to include all illustration techniques, and the techniques use only Illustrator 8 and its native features and filters - no additional plug-ins or software are needed!

Table of contents :

Introduction ..... 1
Part I: Illustrator Basics

Chapter l: Magic with Composition ..... 6
Chapter 2: Compose an Illustration by Combining Basic Shapes ..... 28
Chapter 3: Create Overlapping Objects ..... 38
Chapter 4: Compose Multiple Objects ..... 48
Chapter 5: Design with Gradients, Blends, and Meshes ..... 54
Chapter 6: Design Special Effects with Masks ..... 64

Part II: Magic with Images

Chapter 7: Convert Napkin Sketches into Line Art ..... 74
Chapter 8: Integrate Photographs with Vector Art ..... 80

Part III: Magic with Type

Chapter 9: Designing Type Along Paths ..... 90
Chapter 10: Creating Shapes with Type ..... 102
Chapter 11: Outlining Type Effects ..... 110
Chapter 12: Creating Shadows with Type ..... 116
Chapter 13: Tweaking Type for Custom Results ..... 124

Part IV: Magic with Filters

Chapter 14: Create Custom Shapes ..... 132
Chapter 15: Form Unique Knock-Outs ..... 138
Chapter 16: Give Objects Translucency ..... 146
Chapter 17: Use the Photo Crosshatch Filter ..... 152

Part V: Magic with Identity

Chapter 18: Create Custom Logos ..... 158
Chapter 19: Design Custom Stationery ..... 170
Chapter 20: Illustrate Poster-Sized Designs ..... 180
Chapter 21: Create Packaging ..... 184

Part VI: Magic with Information Graphics

Chapter 22: Design Maps and Topographical Aids ..... 192
Chapter 23: Design Technical Illustrations ..... 198
Chapter 24: Create Charts and Graphs ..... 204

Part VII: Magic with Dimension

Chapter 25: Create Isometric Illustrations ..... 212
Chapter 26: Draw in Perspective ..... 220
Chapter 27: Generate 3D Type ..... 228
Chapter 28: Design 3D Shadow Effects ..... 234
Chapter 29: Create a 3D Paper Sculpture Effect ..... 238

Part VIII: Magic with Multimedia

Chapter 30: Specify Web-Safe Colors ..... 244
Chapter 31: Create an Imagemap for the Web ..... 250
Chapter 32: Export Art into Photoshop ..... 258

Index ..... 263