Week 9- Learning Illustrator
What did I learn?
Colorization
Lecture
Bitmap vs. Vector GraphicBitmap a.k.a. RasterAn image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels
VectorAn image created with software that uses geometrical formulas to represent lines and shapes, such as Adobe Illustrator Photoshop has mainly bitmap/raster features but some vector features as well (such as text, shapes, and paths) |
Illustrator
Using the Pen ToolThe Pen tool gives you the greatest degree of control in drawing vector shapes. We will go over how to draw lines and shapes with the pen tool using the following .ai file:
Using Pen Tool
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Tips for Using the Pen Tool
Creating Paths
- click: add an anchor point with no curve arcs
- click+drag: add an anchor point with handles which define curve arcs
- alt+click+drag: change the curve direction going out from an anchor point
- ctrl: press-and-hold to move an anchor point or adjust its handles on the fly
- add an anchor point within a path segment: move the pen cursor to the path where you want to add an anchor point (a + sign will appear next to the cursor), click to add
- delete an anchor point : move the pen cursor to the anchor point you wish to delete (a - sign will appear next to the cursor), click to delete
- change an anchor point from curved to straight: alt+click
- change an anchor point from straight to curved: alt+click+drag
Drawing Flowers
Complete the following tutorial: Stylish Vector Flower
Mastering Your Illustrator Tools
http://www.noupe.com/illustrator/30-adobe-illustrator-tutorials-matering-your-tools-and-options.html