vector graphics

Vector Basic Training: A Systematic Creative Process for Building Prescision Artwork

Author: 
Von Glitschka
Publisher: 
New Riders
Published Date: 
2011
ISBN: 
978-0-321-74959-8
Pages: 
234
Rating: 
5

I Love this book and wish I had studied it during Illustrator CS4 class. Included is a DVD-ROM that contains video tutorials and downloadable art that can be used to follow along with examples enabling readers to fully digest the concepts present by Von Clitschka. While it felt like an insult to learn that I am a tooler, "someone who doesn't neccessarily want to improve her drawing skills", I am thankful to learn successful vector building techniques.

Adobe Illustrator CS4 WOW! Book

Author: 
Sharon Steuer & the Illustrator WOW team
Publisher: 
Peachpit Press
Published Date: 
2009
ISBN: 
978-0-321-60558-0
Pages: 
476
Rating: 
5

Adobe Illustrator CS4 WOW is way beyond the basics.  It is eye candy for any designer or vector illustrator regardless if they are a beginner or advance user. It is packed full of tips and techniques including step-by-step instructions that will have you mastering skills in lightning speeds!

Particularly interesting, is Chapter 2, "Zen of Illustrator" the instructions on the "finger dance".  I agree, once an illustrator masters this technique ... every skill, shortcut and exercise will be easier and faster from that point forward.  (This skill is especially important for someone using A.I to produce vector files in a fast-past, deadline-orientated work environment.)  

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