Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Video Tutorial)
Terry White demonstrates how to use Adobe Illustrator CS2 to turn pixel based images in scalable vectors by using Live Trace.
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Using Live Paint in Adobe Illustrator CS2 (Video Tutorial)
Terry White shows how to use Live Paint in Adobe Illustrator CS2 to fill your traces with color.
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Link to Sections of your PDF File (Video Tutorial)
In this video tutorial, Terry White shows how to use GoLive to make links to areas in a PDF file.
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Creating a Window Through Your Brochure Cover
One area of Adobe InDesign that sets it apart from any other layout program is Transparent Effects. In this tutorial, I'll be discussing how it's possible to cut a window right through your page to a beautiful picture below using Layers, Custom Grids, soft Drop Shadows and the Pathfinder palette.
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The Art of Creating Custom Art Brushes
On average, I get one call per month from artists with questions about Art Brushes. The conversation usually goes something like this – "I know that there are a lot of Art Brushes that come with Illustrator," the artist says, "but I can’t seem to find exactly what I need."
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Image Panels Floating Over a Ghosted Image
In my last tutorial, I discussed "Creating a Window Through Your Brochure Cover." The Steps involved in creating the die cut look of the layout, resulted in some interesting feedback from readers. One particular reader's comments stood out.
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Rotate Individual Characters
Seeing text standing up straight all the time can get boring. Learn how to rotate individual characters and make them have a little fun!
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Adobe Bridge Icon
Editor's Pick in Vector Graphics, June 2006
This is a nice tutorial for anyone who is wanting to try to recreate the Adobe bridge icon.
Just follow the easy step by step instructions and you will be amazed at how easy it is.
Weaving a Ribbon Through Text
Create the text:
Create the stroke:
Select the text with the selection tool (black arrow):
Go to Object > Expand:
Manipulating Guides in Illustrator CS
If you use Illustrator regularly, no doubt one of your first steps when working on a new document is to set up your guides. The process, though, can take some time, especially if you like to create a grid made up of guides or want your guides perfectly centered.
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