Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition

by Jennifer Smith, Christopher Smith
Released April 2021
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781119724148

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Book description

Fly higher in your Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud makes the most popular tools used by designers, photographers, and other creative professionals accessible in a single place. Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies is the ultimate one-stop reference guide for how to use them all. Whatever gets your creative juices flowing, you'll find the in-depth guidance required to deliver the results you want, from polishing-up photos and images to creating illustrations and designs. And once your assets are just how you want them, you can pick up best practices for managing and publishing via the amazing Adobe Bridge.

Written by pro designers for those getting started with this powerful set of tools, this book gives you an overview of Creative Cloud and step-by-step coverage of the major applications—InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and Adobe XD, and Adobe Bridge—in seven mini-books that take you from the basics to more advanced topics. You'll also discover how to get your work noticed by building personal galleries and displaying your creative wares.

  • Find the essentials on the top tools in Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Build and enhance your design skills
  • Protect your documents with Acrobat Pro
  • Get the most out of each program with insider tips

Whatever your skill level and project needs, you'll find the essentials you need to demystify these complex programs and the knowledge to make your work shine even more brightly through the Cloud!

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Introduction
    1. Why Is It Important?
    2. About This Book
    3. Foolish Assumptions
    4. Icons Used in This Book
    5. Beyond the Book
    6. Where to Go from Here
  5. Book 1: Getting Started with the Creative Cloud Suite
    1. Chapter 1: The Creative Cloud
      1. Applications Covered in This Book
    2. Chapter 2: Creative Cloud Application Management
      1. Downloading Your First App
    3. Chapter 3: Creative Cloud Extras for You
      1. Launching the Creative Cloud App
      2. Apps
      3. Categories
      4. Managing Your Fonts
      5. Resource Links
      6. Your Work
      7. Discovering Design Opportunities with New Fonts
      8. Finding Images with Adobe Stock
      9. Promoting Yourself with Behance
      10. Creating a Cover
      11. Bonus! Adobe Portfolio
      12. It’s Not Just Apps!
    4. Chapter 4: Using Common Menus and Commands
      1. Discovering Common Menus
      2. Using Dialog Boxes
      3. Encountering Alerts
      4. Discovering Common Menu Options
      5. About Contextual Menus
      6. Using Common Keyboard Shortcuts
      7. Changing Your Preferences
    5. Chapter 5: Exploring Common Panels
      1. Understanding the Common Workspace
      2. Using Panels in the Workspace
  6. Book 2: Adobe Bridge
    1. Chapter 1: Organizing and Managing Your Files with Adobe Bridge
      1. Getting to Know the Adobe Bridge Workspace
    2. Chapter 2: Taking Advantage of Metadata in Adobe Bridge
      1. Locating Your Files
      2. Using Keywords
      3. Creating a Metadata Template
      4. Searching for Files Using Adobe Bridge
      5. Saving a Collection
    3. Chapter 3: Using Automation Tools in Adobe Bridge
      1. Getting Files from Your Camera
      2. Automation Tools in Adobe Bridge
  7. Book 3: Photoshop CC
    1. Chapter 1: Getting into Photoshop CC Basics
      1. The Start Screen
      2. The New Document Window
      3. Sample Images Can Help You Investigate More Features
      4. Opening an Image
      5. Getting to Know the Tools
      6. Navigating the Work Area
      7. Choosing Your Screen Mode
      8. Getting Started with Basic Tasks in Photoshop CC
    2. Chapter 2: Messing with Mode Matters
      1. Working with Bitmap Images
      2. Choosing the Correct Photoshop Mode
    3. Chapter 3: Making Selective Changes
      1. Getting to Know the Selection Tools
      2. Manipulating Selections with Refine Selection
      3. Selecting the Subject
      4. Saving Selections
    4. Chapter 4: Using the Photoshop Pen Tool
      1. Selecting the Right Pen Tool for the Task
      2. Using a Path as a Selection
      3. Creating Curved Paths
      4. Clipping Paths
      5. Using Shape Layers
    5. Chapter 5: Creating Images in the Right Resolution for Print and the Web
      1. Creating Images for Print
      2. Determining the Resolution for Web Images
      3. Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter to an Image
    6. Chapter 6: Creating a Good Image
      1. Reading a Histogram
      2. Creating a Good Tone Curve
      3. Editing an Adjustment Layer
      4. Testing a Printer
    7. Chapter 7: Working with Painting and Retouching Tools
      1. Using the Swatches Panel
      2. Choosing Foreground and Background Colors
      3. The Painting and Retouching Tools
      4. Blending Modes
      5. Saving Presets
    8. Chapter 8: Using Layers
      1. Creating and Working with Layers
      2. Duplicating a Layer
      3. Selecting a Layer
      4. Creating a Text Layer
      5. Using Layer Masks
      6. Organizing Your Layers
      7. Filter Capabilities in the Layers Panel
      8. Merging and Flattening Images
    9. Chapter 9: Going Beyond the Basics with Layers
      1. Using Layer Styles
      2. Smart, Really Smart! Smart Objects
      3. Finding Tools and Features That Are Hidden
      4. Using the Frame Tool
      5. Working with Artboards in Photoshop
      6. Experimenting with 3D Files
      7. Preserving Corrective Perspective with the Vanishing Point Feature
    10. Chapter 10: Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web
      1. Backing Up with a Save
      2. Choosing a File Format for Saving
      3. Saving Images for the Web
      4. Saving Settings
  8. Book 4: InDesign CC
    1. Chapter 1: Introducing InDesign CC
      1. Getting Started with InDesign CC
      2. Touring the Workspace
      3. Setting Up the Workspace
      4. Working with Documents
    2. Chapter 2: Working with Text and Text Frames
      1. Understanding Text, Font, and Frames
      2. Creating and Using Text Frames
      3. Adding Text to Your Publication
      4. Looking at Text Frame Options
      5. Modifying and Connecting Text Frames on a Page
      6. Understanding Paragraph Settings
      7. Editing Stories
      8. Using Tables
      9. Looking at Text on a Path
    3. Chapter 3: Understanding Page Layout
      1. Importing Images
      2. Linking and Embedding Images
      3. Setting Image Quality and Display
      4. Selecting Images
      5. Manipulating Text and Graphics in a Layout
      6. Merging Text and Graphics
      7. Working with Pages and the Pages Panel
      8. Using Master Spreads in Page Layout
    4. Chapter 4: Drawing in InDesign
      1. Getting Started with Drawing
      2. Getting to Know the Tools of the Trade
      3. Drawing Shapes
      4. Editing Basic Shapes
      5. Drawing Freeform Paths
      6. Editing Freeform Paths
      7. Modifying Frame Corners
      8. Using Fills
      9. Adding Layers
      10. Creating QR Codes
    5. Chapter 5: Understanding Color
      1. Selecting Color with Color Controls
      2. Understanding Color Models
      3. Using Color Swatches and Libraries
    6. Chapter 6: Clipping Paths, Alignment, and Object Transformation
      1. Working with Transformations
      2. Understanding Clipping Paths
      3. Arranging Objects on the Page
    7. Chapter 7: Exporting to PDF and Printing
      1. Preflight: Preparing Your Documents for Printing
      2. Packaging Your Documents
      3. Understanding File Formats
      4. Exporting Publications
      5. Printing Your Work
    8. Chapter 8: Creating Digital Documents Using EPUB and Publish Online
      1. Choosing the Right Digital Format
      2. Planning Layouts for Digital Distribution
      3. Adapting Print Documents to Share Digitally
      4. Exporting Digital Books as EPUB
  9. Book 5: Illustrator CC
    1. Chapter 1: Discovering Illustrator CC
      1. Deciding When to Use Illustrator CC
      2. Creating a New Document
      3. Try a Template
      4. Opening an Existing Document
      5. Taking a Look at the Document Window
      6. Navigating the Work Area with Zoom Controls
      7. Taking Advantage of Artboards
      8. Checking Out the Panels
      9. Getting to Know Your Workspace
      10. Becoming Familiar with the Tools
      11. Changing Views
    2. Chapter 2: Using the Selection Tools
      1. Getting to Know the Selection Tools
      2. Working with Selections
      3. Grouping and Ungrouping
      4. Manipulating Selected Objects
    3. Chapter 3: Creating Basic Shapes and Beyond
      1. The Basic Shape Tools
      2. Resizing Shapes
      3. Tips for Creating Shapes
    4. Chapter 4: Using the Pen Tool and Integrating Images
      1. Pen Tool Fundamentals
      2. Additional Pen Tools
      3. Tracing Artwork
      4. Other Details You Should Know about Placing Images
    5. Chapter 5: Using Type in Illustrator
      1. Working with Type
      2. Assigning Font Styles
      3. Using the Character Panel
      4. Using the Paragraph Panel
      5. Text Utilities: Your Key to Efficiency
    6. Chapter 6: Organizing Your Illustrations
      1. Setting Ruler Increments
      2. Using Guides
      3. Using the Properties Panel for Placement
      4. Changing the Ruler Origin
      5. What You Need to Know about Object Arrangement
      6. Hiding Objects
      7. Locking Objects
      8. Creating a Clipping Mask
      9. Creating a Mask of Illustrator Objects Using the Blend Tool
      10. Creating a Clipping Path Using the Draw Inside Button
    7. Chapter 7: Using Layers
      1. Creating New Layers
      2. Using Layers for Selections
      3. Changing the Layer Stacking Order
      4. Moving and Cloning Objects
      5. Hiding Layers
      6. Locking Layers
    8. Chapter 8: Livening Up Illustrations with Color
      1. Choosing a Document Profile
      2. Using the Swatches Panel
      3. Applying Color to the Fill and Stroke
      4. Changing the Width and Type of a Stroke
      5. Adding Arrowheads
      6. Using the Color Panel
      7. Saving Colors
      8. Editing or Applying Colors
      9. Editing Colors
      10. Building and Editing Patterns
      11. Advanced Pattern Editing
      12. Working with Gradients
      13. Copying Color Attributes
      14. Painting Made Easy: The Live Paint Feature
    9. Chapter 9: Using the Transform and Distortion Tools
      1. Working with Transformations
      2. Creating Distortions
    10. Chapter 10: Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools
      1. The Mesh Tool
      2. The Blend Tool
      3. The Symbol Sprayer Tool
      4. Transparency
    11. Chapter 11: Using Filters and Effects
      1. Working with Effects
      2. Saving Graphic Styles
      3. Creating 3D Artwork
      4. Adding Multiple Fills and Strokes
      5. Using the Perspective Grid
    12. Chapter 12: Using Your Illustrator Images
      1. Saving and Exporting Illustrator Files
      2. Saving Your Artwork for the Web
      3. Saving Multiple Assets out of Illustrator
      4. Flattening Transparency
      5. Printing from Illustrator
  10. Book 6: Adobe XD
    1. Chapter 1: Introducing the XD Workspace
      1. Understanding the Modern User Interface
      2. Relating Objects to the Property Inspector
      3. A Little Bit about Artboards
      4. Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating the Workspace
      5. Design View versus Prototype Mode
    2. Chapter 2: Working with Artboards
      1. Starting Your Document and Adding an Artboard
      2. Creating New Artboards
      3. Resizing an Artboard
      4. Adding a New Artboard
      5. Using the Layers Panel
      6. Adding Objects to Your Artboards
      7. Arranging Artboards in Your Pasteboard Area
      8. Aligning and Distributing Your Artboards
      9. Adding Scrolling Capability to an Artboard
      10. Adding Guides to Your Artboard
    3. Chapter 3: Creating Your User Interface (UI) with Shapes, Paths, and Custom Shapes
      1. Working with the Basic Shapes
      2. Using a Shape to Create a Button
      3. Changing the Direction and Angle of Your Gradient
      4. Using the Pen Tool
      5. Editing shapes
      6. Creating Custom Shapes
    4. Chapter 4: Building Your UI
      1. Layers and the Objects They Contain
      2. Transforming Objects
      3. Aligning and Distributing
    5. Chapter 5: Working with Text in Your XD Project
      1. Using the Text Tool
      2. Adjusting Text Properties
      3. Saving Your Properties as an Asset
      4. Using the Spellchecker
      5. Importing Text
      6. Using the Repeat Grid Feature
    6. Chapter 6: Working with Imagery in XD
      1. Importing Artwork into Your Prototype
      2. Working with Images in XD
      3. Importing Vector Images into XD
      4. Exporting Selected Artwork from XD
    7. Chapter 7: Creating Design Libraries
      1. Saving Reusable Objects as Components
      2. Saving Character Styles
      3. Discovering Libraries
      4. Taking Advantage of UI Kits
    8. Chapter 8: Adding Interactivity to Your XD Project
      1. Entering Prototype Mode
      2. Creating a Drag Trigger
      3. Creating an Overlay
      4. Adding States and Rollovers
    9. Chapter 9: Sharing Your XD Project
      1. Viewing Your App/Website on Your Desktop
      2. Creating a Movie for Your User Story
      3. Using the Device Preview Feature
      4. Sharing Your XD File with Others
  11. Index
  12. About the Authors
  13. Connect with Dummies
  14. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition
  • Author(s): Jennifer Smith, Christopher Smith
  • Release date: April 2021
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781119724148