Adobe Creative Suite Tutorial - Power Projects

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Sketching
Gesture Drawing
Sketching with Layers - Lesson 1
Sketching with Layers - Lesson 2

Project Tools
Mastering the Pen Tool - Lesson 1
Mastering the Pen Tool - Lesson 2
Clipping
Paths
Custom Brushes
Channels
Levels
Masking
Layer Styles
Alpha Channels

Project 1 - Pirate Flag
Project Overview
Tracing the Sketch - Lesson 1
Tracing the Sketch - Lesson 2
Adding/Subtracting Points
Custom Brush Storke
Detailing
Exporting to Photoshop
Adding Clouds and Rain
Toning
Light Source
Displacement Map
Liquify Filter
Finished Illustration

Project 2 - Photoreal Retro Toaster
Project Overview
Reference Material
Tracing the Art - Lesson 1
Tracing the Art - Lesson 2
Tracing the Art - Lesson 3
Creating a Metal Gradient
Adding Shadows
Gradient Mesh
Details
Finished Vector Art
Exporting to Photoshop
Environment Reflection

Project 3 - Lifestyle Logo
Project Overview
Text Warp
3D Rotate
3D Revolve
Custom Text
Text Effects
Creating the Vortex
Type On a Circle
Finishing Touches
Finished Logo

Project 4 - Caricature
Project Overview
Tracing the Sketch
Gradient
Vector Microphone
Adding Details
Background
Adding Shadows
Gradient Mesh
The Keyboard

Project 5 - Comic Coloring
Project Overview
Tracing the Art
Final Art
Creating Burlap
Using Photos
Dodge and Burn
Lighting
Quick Metal Weapons
Ninja Smoke

Project 6 -
Card Before
Drawing the Fin
Making Waves
Adding Text
Card After

Project 7 - Cyber Coffee Menu
Making the Background
Starting the Menu
Menu Items
Desserts
Café Logo
Lightning Bolts
Clipping Path
Waveform
Drop Shadows
Finished Menu

Special Effects
Lightning
Wood
Scratched Metal
Water Style
Mist
Snow

Resources
Books and Magazines
Websites

Conclusion
Wrap Up

Credits
About this Author