It rarely happens that you have a pleasant approach, at least in the beginning, with Adobe programs. You have to learn many tools, you have to understand what software to use for certain jobs, and in most cases are learned of the procedures that will then be shot down by others faster, more intuitive and, more often than I would like to admit, even simpler than the previous ones. All it takes is to have one simple, clear and explanatory enough guide that at least succeeds in do not make us lose hope. This short manual, written by a student, for students (and for taking an exam), may not be among the best introductory guides, but offer a general smattering on the main tools and usefulness of the three programs.
Academic project: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
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