Project 1 Demonstrations

Illustrator CS6 Essential Training

with Justin Seeley

 

1. Getting Started

• Understanding vector graphics
• Setting preferences
• Touring the interface
• Exploring the panels
• Working with the Control panel 

2. Working with Documents

• Creating files for print 
• Navigating within a document
• Using rulers, guides, and grids
• Changing units of measurement
• Locking and hiding artwork
• Creating and using artboards

3. Selecting and Transforming Objects

• Using the Direct Selection and Group Selection tools
• Grouping objects
• Resizing your artwork
• Rotating objects
• Distorting and transforming objects 
• Aligning and distributing objects

5. Working with Fills and Strokes

• Understanding fills and strokes
• Working with fills
• Working with strokes
• Outlining strokes
• Creating and editing gradients

6. Working with Paths

• Understanding paths
• Understanding anchor points
• Working with open and closed paths
• Joining and averaging paths
• Using the Scissors tool and the Knife tool

 

8. Don’t Be Afraid of the Pen Tool

• Exploring the Pen tool
• Drawing straight lines  
• Drawing simple curves 
• Understanding the many faces of the Pen tool 
• Converting corners and curves
• Your keyboard is your friend 
• Tracing artwork with the Pen tool

9. Using Type in Illustrator35m 33s

• Adjusting your type settings
• Creating point and area text
• Basic text editing
• Creating threaded text
• Using the type panels
• Creating text on a path

11. Working with Layers20m 44s

• Exploring the Layers panel 
• Creating and editing layers  
• Targeting objects in the Layers panel
• Working with sublayers
• Hiding, locking, and deleting layers
• Using the Layers panel menu

15. Printing, Saving, and Exporting

• Printing your artwork
• Saving your artwork  
• Saving in legacy formats  
• Saving templates
• Creating PDF files  
• Saving for the web  
• Creating high-res bitmap images  
• Using Illustrator files in Photoshop and InDesign