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CreativeLive

Basics of Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

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Overview

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The Adobe® Creative Cloud is a robust set of tools that can answer any number of design needs. It can, however, seem confusing to the new user in terms of when to use what program for which project. Jason Hoppe, an Adobe Certified Expert and trusted CreativeLive instructor, is ready to clarify the process and help you dive into each of the Creative Cloud design tools.

He will teach you how to integrate Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe llustrator® and Adobe InDesign® into a more streamlined and easy to follow workflow, as well as:

  • When and why to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 
  • How to create shapes and lines in Illustrator
  • Manipulating images and basic color correction in Adobe Photoshop
  • Build multiple pages and layouts in Adobe Indesign
The class also comes with 13 in-depth Quick Reference Guide Bonus Materials and downloadable assets so you can follow right along with Jason step-by-step.

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Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015, Adobe Illustrator CC 2015, Adobe InDesign CC 2015

Syllabus

  • Class introduction
  • Key Features of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
  • Best Project Uses for Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
  • Create a streamlined workflow In Creative Cloud
  • Q&A: Deciding which program fo use for your project
  • Illustrator File setup
  • Use Basic Drawing & Selection Tools in Illustrator
  • Work with Layers in Illustrator
  • Adding & Manipulating Type in Illustrator
  • Pathfinder & Color Tools in Illustrator
  • Create a logo In Illustrator
  • Illustrator Output
  • Understand Pixels & Resolution in Photoshop
  • Use Color Modes & Color Correction in Photoshop
  • Basic selections tools in Photoshop
  • Use Basic Layers in Photoshop
  • Save files & Understand file formats in Photoshop
  • Create files in InDesign
  • Add & Edit Type in InDesign
  • Create Multiple Pages in InDesign
  • Place Images & Logos in InDesign
  • Complete an InDesign Project with Type & Logos
  • Output & Print in InDesign

Taught by

Jason Hoppe

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