Creating shape vectors in Adobe Illustrator Ep8/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners]

In this video we are going to be focusing on shape vectors. We are going to be creating a range of vector shapes then later look at how to manage multiple vectors in groups and then look at how to compound vectors.

**FYI**
In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.

Topics Covered

- Rectangle shape tool 00:02:55
- Deleting anchor points 00:08:00
- Ellipse shape tool 00:08:52
- Free transform tool 00:10:49
- Star shape tool 00:11:57
- Free transform tool 00:14:10
- Polygon shape tool 00:15:36
- Rounded rectangle shape tool 00:17:08

Keyboard shortcuts used in this video:

V - Selection tool
A - Direct selection tool

cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z - Undo
cmd (Ctrl PC) + C - Copy
cmd (Ctrl PC) + V - Paste

Press & hold shift + click & drag - Scale object (with scale tool active)
Press & hold shift + click & drag - Snap rotate (with rotate tool active)
Press up or down - Toggle points (with star shape tool active)
Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + click and drag - Toggle depth of points (with star shape tool active)
Press up or down - Toggle corners (with round rectangle shape tool active)



Enjoy


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PROJECT FOLDER:

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EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS:


Dia De Los Muertos | Speed Art | Sugar Skull Artwork | Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/Nz0s5GFHOIk


This video is part of a 19 part course:


COURSE OVERVIEW

The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ


SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

Ep 1 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/QKWnkIPur2Q

Ep 2 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/2E9oGKd0Ayg

Ep 3 - Artboards in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/9GbLm_WXWwk

Ep 4 - Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool
http://youtu.be/GFY0_EMVYDw

Ep 5 - Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/xhATZA88zC4

Ep 6 - Using Colour | Swatches | Pantone's | Gradients & more
http://youtu.be/MX67tVC8f3s

Ep 7 - 10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners
http://youtu.be/wRL9rPO2SYk


SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE

Ep 8 - Creating shape vectors
http://youtu.be/FH4-WIkHnd4

Ep 9 - Grouped vectors, Compounding vector shapes & Using the shape builder tool
http://youtu.be/aGFWmYHUQOU

Ep 10 - Drawing with the Pen tool | Brush tool | Pencil tool & more
http://youtu.be/mApJiURbBAg

Ep 11 - The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool
http://youtu.be/wnXDboK7FH8

Ep 12 - Type tools in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/9mj57YnpJPk


SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT

CHAPTER 1 - SETUP & IMAGE TRACE
Ep 13 - Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch
http://youtu.be/1QLJmHxQqVA

Ep 14 - Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/4X1uc4dUoC0


CHAPTER 2 - DRAWING

Ep 15 - Tracing a hand drawn sketch & converting to vector artwork
http://youtu.be/_PDgoisoCwo


Ep 16 - Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Use the Pathfinder Tool & more
http://youtu.be/-gXH5G2vD-k


CHAPTER 3 - COLOURING & ADDING TYPE

Ep 17 - Colouring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/0MDns4AP4Qw

Ep 18 - Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/ppGdjmpuqBc

CHAPTER 4 - FINISHING & EXPORTING

Ep 19 - Prepare and export artwork ready for print in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/TM-Blz_Mnqc


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