Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
To learn more about working with vector and raster images, see the “ Intro-
ducing Adobe Illustrator section in Lesson 1 , “ Getting to Know the Work
Area .
This lesson steps you through the process of creating a composite image, including com-
bining bitmap images with vector art and working between applications. You will add pho-
tographic images created in Photoshop to a small poster created in Illustrator. Then you'll
adjust the color of an image, mask an image, and sample color from an image to use in the
Illustrator artwork. You'll update a placed image, and then package the file.
Placing image files
You can bring raster artwork from Photoshop or other applications into Illustrator using the
Open command, the Place command, the Paste command, and drag-and-drop operations.
Illustrator supports most Adobe Photoshop data, including layer comps, layers, editable
text, and paths. This means that you can transfer files between Photoshop and Illustrator
without losing the ability to edit the artwork.
Note
Illustrator includes support for DeviceN rasters. For instance, if you create
a Duotone image in Photoshop and place it in Illustrator, it separates prop-
erly and prints the spot colors.
When placing files using the File > Place command, no matter what type of image file it is
(JPG, GIF, PSD, etc.), it can either be embedded or linked. Embedding files stores a copy
of the image in the Illustrator file, and the Illustrator file size increases to reflect the addi-
tion of the placed file. Linked files remain separate external files, and a link to the external
file is placed in the Illustrator file. A linked file does not add significantly to the size of the
Illustrator file. Linking to files can be a great way to ensure that image updates are reflected
in the Illustrator file. The linked file must always accompany the Illustrator file, or the link
will break and the placed file will not appear in the Illustrator artwork.
Placing an image
First, you will place a JPEG (.jpg) image into your document.
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