Lynda – Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Advanced

Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Advanced – video сourse by Lynda

Discover how to be the best Adobe Illustrator user you know. This comprehensive, project-based course is the second in a series of three courses by industry pro Deke McClelland. In this course, Deke doesn’t just talk about how to leverage different Illustrator features – he ties each concept to a clearly-defined task, ensuring that you close out each section of the course with a practical understanding of the concepts. Discover how to convert scanned line art to scalable, vector-based path outlines using the automated Image Trace feature. Plus, learn how to make a logo using the transformation tools, create an emoji with the Gradient tool, and turn a simple circle into an intricate origami flower with the program’s dynamic effects.

Topics include:

• Auto-tracing in Illustrator
  
• Upsampling in Photoshop for better results
  
• Navigating complex path interactions
  
• Building dynamic compound shapes
  
• Reviewing additional Pathfinder options
  
• Reviewing the Layers panel
  
• Hiding, showing, and creating layers
  
• Using Appearance panel tricks
  
• Scaling and rotating
  
• Aligning and distributing
  
• Creating a custom shape gradient
  
• Applying and expanding a dynamic effect
  
• Recoloring your artwork
  
• Printing your document