Adobe Illustrator Notes

Adobe Illustrator Notes 

• Vector – based graphics, not pixel – based

       This is clearer, sharper, easier to manipulate.

• Pencil = free-hand shapes
• Selection tool:

      -  Sale up
      -  Scale down

      -  Rotate

      -  Distort
      -  Markers 

• Direct selection tool – brings up anchor points & paths: allows you to manipulate vector graphics. Handle bars help you to move things.
• Pen tool – to add/take a way anchor points.
• Colour fill and stroke: on top tool bar
• You can use the stroke site 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.
• *Gradient tool is useful
• 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

This is my experiment: