Watch and Learn Illustrator!

1 - Introduction (Time: 1:38)

This video provides an overview of the new features. It also explains what you will find in this series.

2 - Things to mention (Time: 5:29)

Here Jon gives a run down of certain new features in Illustrator CS3 that don't require demonstrating, but are worth knowing about.

3 - The New Welcome Screen (Time: 5:25)

Here we will look at the changes to the Illustrator welcome screen, which adds to usability. It's sometimes the little things that make all the difference.

4 - Document Profiles (Time: 4:09)

In this video, we take a look at the new document profiles. This makes life easier when first setting up documents. Your print documents use print standards such as CMYK at 300 DPI, Web RGB, Film and video proportions and so on.

5 - Panels (Time: 10:58)

One of the main overhauls in Illustrator CS3 has been the user-interface. In this video, we explore how to use this excellent new interface design. These new panels are a great help with multiple ways to configure and display panels to save valuable screen real estate.

6 - Live Color (Time: 11:36)

Here we get to grips with the new Live Color feature. We look at the Live Color dialog box and learn to understand what all the features are and what all the fuss is about.

7 - Changing Color in Artwork (Time: 11:17)

Carrying on from the previous video we learn how to edit color using the Live Color feature. This is a practical application of the system that we discussed in the previous movie.

8 - Color Panels (Time: 13:15)

In this video, we'll look at the changes made to the Swatches Panel, such as the addition of groups and we will also look at the new Color Guide Panel.

9 - Live Paint Enhancements (Time: 11:15)

Here you will learn how to use Live Paint with the addition of the cursor swatch preview feature that was added to Illustrator CS3.

10 - Easier to find anchor points on Direct Selection Tool (Time: 3:48)

It has always been like playing the party game, pin the tail on the donkey, when you are trying to select an anchor point using the Direct Selection Tool. Now that is no longer a problem because Illustrator highlights the points as you get close by.

11 - Crop Area Tool (Time: 4:51)

Discover how this new Tool allows you to define areas that you want to save as a separate file such as when exporting for the web.

12 - Eraser Tool (Time: 8:06)

The Eraser Tool is one new addition that I have been waiting for about 15 years. Learn how to make the most of this great new addition to the program

13 - Isolate Selected Groups (Time: 10:32)

One of several new features which draws its inspiration from Flash. For old time Illustrator users this may be confusing at first, but once you understand you will see the benefits in terms of productivity.

14 - Libraries (Time: 4:36)

In this video, we look at the improvements made to libraries. This subtle but intelligent improvement is indicative of the Illustrator CS3 upgrade as a whole.

15 - Integration with Flash (Time: 10:49)

In this video, you will learn to utilize some of the amazing new advances that Adobe has made in integrating Illustrator with Flash. This is one of the most exciting new aspects to this particular upgrade.

16 - Symbols (Time: 9:08)

Learn to create and edit symbols in Illustrator CS3. Symbols are nothing new in Illustrator but these are real Flash style symbols, compatible with Flash, more powerful, more useful.

17 - Preview Offset (Time: 4:21)

The preview in Offset Path is just a little thing but it can make such a big difference and may even lower your blood pressure. Finally you can preview your offset before you apply it!

18 - Adobe Labs Palettes (Time: 5:56)

Last but not least, the two Panels associated with Adobe Labs let you find help, resources and exchange color groups. Learn how to get the most out of this new resource.

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