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