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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Basic Rundown Of Design Tools and Overview

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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Basic Rundown Of Design Tools and Overview

In this video tutorial I go over all of the basics within Adobe Illustrator CS6. Using and learning about the tools in this video will have you started with Illustrator in no time!


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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Tutorial – How To Use The Rotation Tool In Illustrator

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In this video tutorial we are in Adobe Illustrator CS6. I show you how to use the rotation tool. If you use the rotation tool the correct way you can really create some awesome looking shapes just by using it!


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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Tutorial – How To Make A Clipping Mask

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In this video tutorial I show you how to make a clipping mask, by creating clipping masks you can create unique shapes and designs. In this video you will learn the different techniques that can be used when creating clipping masks.

If you have any questions feel free to put them in the comment box below.


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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial – How To Trace An Image In Illustrator

In this video tutorial I show you how to trace an image in illustrator using the blob brush tool.

There are many different ways to trace an image within Adobe Illustrator BUT if you use the blob brush tool it can actually speed the process up.

 

Although there are many different ways to trace an image with Adobe Illustrator, by using the blob brush you can actually adjust the width and depth of your stroke on the fly and it speeds the process up. You can also use the pen tool to trace an image. If you are not a fairly advanced designer this can get confusing!

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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial – How To Use The Live Paint Bucket Tool

In this video tutorial you will learn how to use the live paint bucket tool in Adobe Illustrator.

The live paint bucket tool is a great way to color in large spaces without having to manually go in and paint the whole area with the paint brush or blob paint brush tools. It allows you to go in to a large area and color it all one color.

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Adobe Illustrator Tutorial – How to Create Text on a Path in Adobe Illustrator

How to Create Text on a Path in Adobe Illustrator

1.) Draw a straight line using the Pen Tool (P) from the Tools Panel. Then, select the Convert Anchor Point Tool (Shift + C) and drag the handles of one anchor point to a 45 degree angle. This will create a small arc.

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2.) Next, hold the mouse down on the Type Tool (T) in the Tools Panel to view the flyout menu. Select the Type on a Path Tool and click on the top of the arc in the artboard.

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3.) From the top menu, choose Window > Type > Paragraph. In the Paragraph Menu, select Align Left. Type a phrase and the text will begin on the left side of the arc and follow the path.

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4.) To move the text on the path, select the Direct Selection Tool (A) from the Tools Panel and click on the left bracket (near the anchor point). A small perpendicular icon will appear.

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5.) Hold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) and drag the bracket to move the text along the path. To flip the text to the opposite side of the path, drag the perpendicular icon to the other side of the path. This time, don’t hold down the Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) keys.

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6.) The alignment of the text on the path can also be changed. Choose Type > Type on a Path > Type on a Path Options. In the Type on a Path Options window, there is a drop down menu for Align to Path that includes: Ascender, Descender, Center, and Baseline. The Ascender (1) option moves the text below the path and aligned with the top of the text. The Descender (2) option moves the text above the path and aligned with the bottom of the text. The Center (3) option has the path running through the halfway point of the text. The Baseline (4) option is the default and aligns the text to the base path.

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[box] You an play around with the different settings to get your desired effect. You can also type on shapes as well.[/box]

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