Everyone who uses Adobe Illustrator-whether you’re new to it or have been using it for many years-has questions about it. This is the session to get solutions to Illustrator’s most vexing and frequently asked questions.

• Transparent blends and gradients
• Amazing 3D effects
• Cool designs for print and Web

Flash has become one of the primary methods for distributing video on the Web, but many designers aren’t clear about how to do it and why. Come get the low-down with clear step-by-step instructions that will get you up and running quickly. You will learn how to create a shell to play various videos on the web and on disc. We will wind up the session with some creative new ways of displaying Flash video that will set you apart from the masses, including the use of green screen, vector video and colorizing effects.  

Come learn the Sesame Workshop process for creating lively, dimensional looking Vector character art for use on all product applications, including printing, animation, embroidery/appliqué, etc. Step by step hands on how to actually do it with Wacom & Brush Tool settings included. Get the Licensor’s perspective on how to create and prepare your art files. Plus, all attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a visit to the Creative Offices of Sesame Workshop and The Henson Workshop in New York City to meet the Muppet builders and see where the magic happens. (Travel to NYC not included.)

Just because you’re using Illustrator or Flash doesn’t mean you aren’t working with bitmapped images. Far from it! But success depends on your understanding of how these programs “think” about pixels.

• Illustrator’s resolution gotcha’s
• Making the most of Illustrator’s bitmap tools
• When pixels just won’t do: Live Trace tips & tricks

Come learn how you can use Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create content for mobile devices, such as cell phones and PDAs. It’s not nearly as difficult as it might seem!

• Previewing and testing with Adobe Device Central
• Building parallel sites for desktop browser vs. mobile

Illustrator let you do jaw-dropping effects with text, but it’s not always obvious how to achieve greatness. Come have fun as we explore the ins and outs of text effects.

• Text gradients
• Avoid converting to outlines at all costs

Sure, ActionScript is programming, but don’t worry-you can do it! Follow along as we get you started scripting Flash and creating cool effects.  

Okay, so you can animate something in Flash. Now it’s time to take the next step and make your animations sizzle and pop!

Just when you think you know Illustrator pretty well, you realize just how deep this amazing program is. Come explore some of Illustrator’s most powerful yet misunderstood features.

If you’re one of the many people who own Illustrator but hardly scratch the surface of what it can do, this is the half-day class for you. Let a nationally-recognized trainer and author give you the low-down on this extraordinary program, including production-oriented tasks to help you build more efficient files that can be edited easily.