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    Adobe Illustrator

    Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics drawing and illustration software developed and marketed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The very first version of Adobe Illustrator was developed during 1986, released to public in January 1987, and was only available for the Apple Macintosh. Today, current versions of the program are available for PCs using the Microsoft Windows operating system, and for Apple Macintosh computers, but in the past, older versions of software, were once released (admittedly on a somewhat sporadic basis) for Solaris and some other UNIX operating systems.

    From its inception, Adobe Illustrator has been based around the concept of Bézier curves as the main element of documents - in fact degenerate Bézier curves are used to represent lines, and the curves are even used to emulate circles and arcs. Additionally, Adobe Illustrator has incorporated technologies derived from PostScript and Adobe's font technology. However, despite the sophisticated technology behind the product, Adobe Illustrator has always been relatively easy to learn and use, making it accessible and suitable for graphics and design professionals who are not necessarily technical wizards.

    Over time, successive versions of Adobe Illustrator have gradually been enhanced with more and more features. For example, Internet-orientated features to support web publishing have been added, as have advanced rasterization and PDF features. Recent versions of Adobe Illustrator have even added capabilities for extrude and revolving shades in 3D, thus allow you to use the program to create simple 3D objects. Additionally, a relatively new feature known as "Live Trace" provdes a powerful method of converting bitmap images into vector art ("vectorization").

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    Adobe Illustrator CS6

    Adobe
    Released: 2012-05-07
    DVD-ROM (Pc)
    Windows 7/Windows XP

    Adobe Illustrator CS6
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    • Sophisticated vector drawing tools-Create distinctive designs with precise shape-building tools, fluid and painterly brushes, and advanced path controls.
    • Mercury Performance System-Work with precision, speed, and rock-solid stability on large, complex files due to native 64-bit support on Mac OS and Windows with RAM and overall performance optimization.
    • Gradients and transparency-Interact with gradients directly on your object, defining the dimension of elliptical gradients, editing colors, and adjusting opacity. Even create gradients on strokes and meshes.
    Product Description:
    Adobe Illustrator CS6 software is the industry's premier vector-drawing environment for creating graphics that scale across media. Capture your vision with shapes, color, effects, and typography while working efficiently and moving easily among Adobe creative applications. Experiment freely with perspective, image tracing, transparent gradients, patterns, brushes, and strokes-all driven by the Mercury Performance System so you can make fast work of your most complex designs.

    Adobe Illustrator CS6 3 Month Pre-Paid Membership Product Key Card

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    Released: 2012-05-11
    Software (Mac)
    Windows Vista/Windows XP

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    • The full version of Illustrator downloaded and installed on your local computer, plus any updates as soon as they are released.
    • Images in brushes - Art, Pattern, and Scatter brushes can contain raster images, so you can create complex organic designs quickly ? with simple brush strokes.
    • Access to both Mac OS and Windows versions of Illustrator and the ability to install them on your primary computer and one backup computer
    Product Description:
    Get your favorite Adobe product the more flexible way. Subscribe for a low monthly price and get even more: Upgrade versions as they become available. Access to both Mac OS and Windows versions. 20GB of space on Adobe Creative Cloud to synch, share, and store your files for easy access from anywhere. Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 software is the industry-leading cross-platform video editing software. Edit low-resolution to 5K and higher resolution footage with greater speed and precision without transcoding. Get stunning 64-bit performance, highly intuitive workflows, enabled for timesaving Adobe integration, and project exchange with Final Cut Pro and Avid NLE software. Stabilize footage with the innovative Warp Stabilizer, easily create and edit multicam sequences, adjust effects in real time during playback, and quickly encode finished video for virtually any screen. Subscription must be active to receive free upgrades. Internet connection required.

    Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]

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    Released: 2011-05-18
    Software (Mac)
    Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

    Adobe CS5.5 Design Standard Student and Teacher Edition [Mac]
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    • Industry-standard tools for producing high-impact print designs and digital publications
    • Folio Producer tools in Adobe InDesign; efficient delivery of accessible documents
    • Automate routine, multistep PDF tasks more easily in Acrobat X Pro
    Product Description:
    Produce high-impact print designs and digital publicationsDeliver high-impact print designs, freely expressing your wildest ideas at lightning speed-without ever compromising quality or precision. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard software is packed with dozens of productivity features that let you edit images, create vector graphics, and lay out pages faster than ever before. Plus, now you can extend beyond print with dynamic resentations, beautifully designed eBooks, and immersive digital documents* that marry the appeal of interactivity with the quality of traditional print.Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Standard combines:Adobe Photoshop CS5Adobe Illustrator CS5Adobe InDesign CS5.5Adobe Acrobat X ProAdobe Bridge CS5Adobe Device Central CS5.5Integrates with Adobe CS Live online services

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