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Best way to learn illustrator/flash!

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  • 27-12-2008 11:39pm
    #1
    PoleStar
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    Hi everyone!

    Basically, need to create a few simple graphics, and some animations.

    I have just acquired adobe production suite, however as noobie, need some help.

    I have seen lynda.com, has anyone used this? Is this site a very comprehensive source of info? If people have good experiences with this, I might sign up if it pretty much has full coverage of illustrator/flash.

    Or has anyone any other good recommendations?

    Thanks!


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    #2
    Karoma
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    lynda.com usually offers the first few chapters free/as a preview. Try them and see for yourself. They're usually quite good for the basics. Otherwise, try Help -> Tutorial?


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    PoleStar
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    Great thanks I might do that!

    If Im stuck I will come back here!

    I need to create some graphics in illustrator and then some simple animations which will be in flash.

    I also need to animate some line graphs.

    I will get there eventually!


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    Karoma
    Registered Users Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Good luck & have fun.


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    cormie
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    I find youtube great for finding how to do things in photoshop. Maybe I've just been lucky in the things I've been searching for, but I've found out how to do pretty much everything I've wanted to find out through youtube!

    Just search "illustrator *task*" and you might be in luck :)


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    p
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    if you just want to create simple graphics, then I'd suggest just learning Flash for now. Flash offers enough tools for drawing for basic use. Illustrator is really overkill for your needs.

    Here's an excellent site for learning the basics of Flash:
    http://www.flash-creations.com/notes/

    Best things is to just set yourself a task and start playing. If you know anyone who knows Flash ask them to give you a half an hour crash course to give you a tour of the interface. Also, look on YouTube for beginners tutorials.


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