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THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER?S DIGITAL TOOLKIT, 6th Edition not only introduces readers to the essential features of industry-standard software applications, but also gives them an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole. Using a highly visual and project-based approach, this fully revised new edition examines Macintosh OS X Lion and Windows 7 operating systems, as well the ?Big 3? digital design programs used in the graphics industry today: Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, and Adobe InDesign CS6. After thoroughly examining the features of each application from the designer?s perspective, the author then reveals in practical detail the traditional skills and technology necessary for effective design for print and Web media. Using online project files, readers are encouraged to practice what they have learned by tackling design projects throughout the text from concept to completion. Effectively merging theory with practice, THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S DIGITAL TOOLKIT, 6th Edition stresses the critical importance of integration in design while meeting design parameters and client expectations. For access to the online project files please refer to the directions in the preface of the book.
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Wood (digital media, photography, and graphic design, Great Bay Community College, Manchester Community College, U. of New Hampshire, and DeVry U.) teaches high school and undergraduate students taking computer graphics applications, digital media, graphic design, and other courses, as well as professionals and business owners, the skills and techniques for using Adobe Photoshop for digital image editing, Adobe Illustrator for digital illustration, and Adobe InDesign for digital desktop publishing. He uses projects to illustrate what a designer might be asked to produce and also introduces Macintosh OS X Lion and Windows 7 computer operations, terminology, and design elements, principles, typography, imagery, and color concepts. This edition incorporates new functions, tools, techniques, and panels used in illustrator CS6, InDesign CS6, and Photoshop CS6; Adobe CS6 Suite functions like the Application bar for tabbed documents, new darker interface in Photoshop and Illustrator, community online help and support center, and using smart guides for increasing productivity; and improvements in Adobe Bridge and Camera RAW. It has updated artwork and projects; updated navigation through the Windows 7 desktop; new images, tutorials, and projects; and additional projects, tutorials, handouts, and other learning tools online. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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