Topics include:
Introduction
Welcome
Exploring the Illustrator Timeline
Getting the most out of this training
Using the exercise files

1. Grasping Core Vector Concepts
Starting off on the right foot
Knowing the difference between structure and presentation
Understanding paths and attributes
Distributing stroke weight along a path
Bottoms up: Object hierarchy and stacking order

2. Deconstructing Appearances
The all-important Appearance panel
Understanding attribute stacking order
Targeting individual object attributes
Adding multiple attributes to a single object
Modifying appearances with Live Effects
Using multiple strokes to create a border design
Using multiple strokes to create a map
Using multiple fills to mix spot colors
Using multiple fills to create textures

3. Working with Appearances
Learning to live with appearances
Basic appearance vs. complex appearance
Clearing or expanding an appearance
Controlling the appearance of newly drawn art
Saving appearances with graphic styles
Changing artwork by modifying a graphic style
Uncovering a treasure trove of graphic styles
Copying appearances with the Eyedropper tool

4. Harnessing the Power of Groups
Why do we create groups?
Applying an effect to a group
Understanding the difference between targeting and selecting
Knowing the dangers of ungrouping artwork
Using Isolation mode to preserve group structure
Adding a stroke to a group
Adding a 3D effect to a group
Extending the concept of groups to type objects

5. Taking Control with Layers
Are you a layers person?
Learning to use the Layers and Objects panel
Making selections and editing stacking order
Reading and using the target circles
Copying artwork and appearances
Adding effects to layers
Getting the most out of the Layers panel

6. Applying Useful Effects
It's more than just a drop shadow?
Adding basic texture with Mezzotint
Generating custom textures with Texturizer
Adding a stroke to an image with Outline Object
Aligning text precisely with Outline Object
Adding callout numbers with Convert to Shape
Enhancing performance with Rasterize
Avoiding pitfalls when using effects

7. Combining Multiple Effects
Asking yourself the "what if?" question
Outlining artwork with Offset Path and Pathfinder Add
Adding captions with Convert to Shape and Transform
Creating a crosshatch effect with Scribble
Creating buttons with Round Corners and Transform

8. Deconstructing a Document
Working with other people's files
Setting up a workspace that makes sense
Learning to "read" an Illustrator file
Controlling pixel resolution

Conclusion
Next steps

Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s60OLSYnEcg

Download:
http://www.filesonic.com/file/759290724/Illustrator_Insider_Training_Rethinking_the_Essentials.part1.rar
http://www.filesonic.com/file/759892194/Illustrator_Insider_Training_Rethinking_the_Essentials.part2.rar
http://www.filesonic.com/file/759970544/Illustrator_Insider_Training_Rethinking_the_Essentials.part3.rar