Adobe Creative Cloud Classroom in a Book: Design Software Foundations with Adobe Creative Cloud

The Adobe Creative Cloud subscription provides a powerful set of creativity tools for web, print, video, interactive, digital marketing, UX/UI design, and more. This classroom-proven guide, authored by Joseph Labrecque, teaches students how to use these tools effectively, choose the right tool for each job, and create amazing work. It covers topics such as cloud-based photography, raster image compositing, vector graphics design, page layout management, prototyping, 3D rendering, audio content production, video content sequencing, motion graphics compositing, live performance capture, and interactive content animation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2022
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

Your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription unlocks a stunning array of cutting-edge creativity tools, catering to diverse needs across web, print, video, interactive, digital marketing, UX/UI design, and more. With such immense capabilities, where do you begin? If you're already familiar with one or two of Adobe's tools, how do you expand your expertise to maximize the full potential of the entire Creative Cloud, select the appropriate tool for each task, and create exceptional work? Start your journey here with the definitive classroom-tested guide to the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite: Adobe Creative Cloud Classroom in a Book. Authored by renowned designer and instructor Joseph Labrecque, this comprehensive guide draws from his extensive experience teaching hundreds of students at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication & Information. Each chapter seamlessly blends an overview of a Creative Cloud app with hands-on practice, ensuring a thorough understanding and practical application of the software. Labrecque begins by introducing the software, elucidating essential concepts and design principles that underpin its usage. He then guides you through foundational tools and workflows, empowering you to execute projects from start to finish. Throughout the book, you'll gain a deep understanding of how each tool functions in real-world scenarios and how to apply design concepts and theories to your own creative practice. Labrecque not only covers the fundamentals of Creative Cloud for both desktop and mobile but also delves into Creative Cloud Express, equipping you with a diverse range of skills. These skills encompass cloud-based photography with Lightroom, raster image compositing with Photoshop, vector graphics design with Illustrator, page layout management with InDesign, prototyping for screens with Adobe XD, 3D rendering with Dimension, audio content production with Audition, video content sequencing with Premiere Pro, motion graphics compositing with After Effects, live performance capture with Character Animator, and interactive content animation with Animate. By mastering these skills, you'll be well-equipped to create stunning visuals, compelling narratives, and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impact. Whether you're a professional designer, marketer, or creative enthusiast, Adobe Creative Cloud Classroom in a Book is your trusted companion on the path to artistic mastery. Unleash your creativity and unlock new realms of possibilities with this comprehensive and empowering guide.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 230 x 188 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780137914708