Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Free Online Course

Gain fundamental knowledge on Illustrator, aimed at individuals new to the software. Learn about vector graphics versus pixel-based graphics, how to draw basic shapes, use the pen tool, add effects, and save files in the appropriate format for print and web.

Key Insights

The seminar will cover the comparison between vector and pixel-based graphics, providing a fundamental understanding of their difference.
Participants will learn how to draw basic shapes and to construct complex shapes by combining simpler ones.
The efficient use of the Pen tool, often considered tricky by beginners, will be demystified during the seminar.
There will be lessons on how to apply fill and stroke colors and add effects such as drop shadows to enhance the design.
The seminar includes learning to use the Appearance Panel in Illustrator.
Essential knowledge on saving files, specifically choosing the appropriate file formats for print and web, will also be imparted.

In this seminar you'll learn the basics of Illustrator so you can get started using it to create graphics for logos, icons, and more! Adobe Illustrator can be insanely useful for creating graphics for web, print, signage, or anything! Unfortunately it’s not very intuitive for beginners to learn. In this seminar we’ll show you the fundamentals of Illustrator in a way that makes them approachable for someone who’s just getting started. Experience with another Adobe graphics app will help, but is not required.

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In this video seminar you’ll learn:

Vector Graphics versus Pixel-Based Graphics
Drawing Basic Shapes
Build Complex Shapes by Combining Easy to Draw Shapes
Unlocking the Mystery of the Pen Tool
Fill and Stroke Colors
Adding Effects such as Drop Shadows
Using the Appearance Panel
How to Save Files (Appropriate File Formats for Print and Web)

This seminar is for people who are new to Illustrator.

Slides

The slides shown in this online seminar can be viewed at nobledesktop.com/presentation/intro-to-illustrator

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