1. Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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2. Getting Started
The project brief
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Doing research
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Setting up a document in InDesign CS5
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Setting up a document in InDesign CS4
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Putting your InDesign CS5 document on a grid
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Putting your InDesign CS4 document on a grid
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Setting up the document in Illustrator and placing it on a grid
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3. The "Big Book" Solution
Creating hand-drawn type with the Blob Brush tool
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Using Live Paint to color type
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Choosing typefaces
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Creating a simple illustration using the Pen and Gradient tools
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Applying type effects
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Manual tracing
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Using the gradient and transparency effects
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4. The Typographic Solution
Distressed type
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More distressed type
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Using mirrored type
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Using giant wraparound text
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Starting text on the cover
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5. The Abstract Solution
Illustrating concepts with abstract shapes and transparency
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Representing the book content with icons
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6. The Illustration Solution
Using historic photography
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Using Illustrator to create a simple illustration
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Using gradient mesh in Illustrator to create a simple illustration
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Using Live Trace on a photograph
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Using black-and-white images creatively
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7. Beyond the Front Cover
Developing a book set
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Designing the back cover
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Designing the flaps
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Designing the spine
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8. Printing
Using spot varnish
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Preflighting your document
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Preparing the PDF
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Ex_Files_Design_Bk_Hands_CS5.zip
(162.8 MB)
Ex_Files_Design_Bk_Hands_CS4.zip
(162.2 MB)