Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Adobe Illustrator Test/Notes

Adobe Illustrator notes

Vector based graphics, not pixel based. This is clearer, sharper and easier to manipulate.
Pencil, free hand shapes.
Selection tool: Scale up, scale down, rotate, distort, markers
Direct selection tool brings up anchor. Points & paths. Allows you to manipulate vector graphics. Handle bars help you move things.
Pen tools, to add / take away anchor points.
Colour fill and stroke: on top tool bar.
You can use the stroke sixe button to change thickness of your line/font
Colour guide helps you with your colour scheme
Use layers to give you more control. Lock layers to protect them.
Text tool: add outlines!
Create outlines: right click on selection or direct selection tool (text) this allows you to manipulate the text further.
Save the text/graphics as an .ai file, then export it as a .png file. Save as high quality.


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