Photoshop 7 & Illustrator 10. Create Great Advanced Graphics

For web designers and graphic artists who need a cutting edge in their designs, this book gives you the knowledge to make the most out of these two great applications when confronted by real-life situations. Focusing on the best ways to use Photoshop, Illustrator and ImageReady together to create stunning results for both print and the Web, the authors share their years of experience of using these applications both separately and in conjunction with each other, providing an in-depth look at the latest versions and the new features available. Inside you'll find: Comprehensive theory: An examination of resolution-dependence and independence; An overview of each of the applications' strengths and weaknesses; How to select the best tool for the task at hand; Setting up a common color management scheme across both applications; Advanced techniques for working with layer blending modes. Practical projects: Creating a corporate identity - logo design, business cards, and advertisements; Building a corporate website - animation, slices, rollovers, and data driven graphics; Producing packaging artwork - giving flat artwork depth and perspective