The first version of the software contained all of the
basics of Adobe Illustrator. As
for the updated versions, it has become a much more complex program but do not
let that scare you. This entry will contain the fundamentals of Adobe
Illustrator and will help first time users.
Be sure to name the project and save it under the
proper settings.
2. The next thing that appears is called an Art
board. This is where the creative design is placed.The Art Board can be resized and adjusted to fit the design
as well.
3. Layers are
VITAL when using Adobe Illustrator. This tool can be thought of as clear
folders that contain artwork. All of the separate items that are created in
Illustrator, are stacked on top of each other and layers help organize them. It
is a handy tool while designing because it determines every items place.
4. The toolbar is commonly used in different kinds
of computer programs. In Adobe Illustrator, the toolbar helps bring all creative
thoughts to paper. This particular toolbar contains tools such as the pen,
shapes, and pencil tool. These three tools are the most commonly used tools in
illustrator. They make the designs come to life. Other items placed on the
toolbar are text boxes, a paintbrush, and the eraser tool.
5. The pathfinder tool palette is another important
part of Adobe Illustrator. This tool helps a graphic artist manipulate paths
for a design. The pathfinder includes options such as dividing, trimming,
merging, and cropping a path for the design. Be sure the pathfinder palette is
turned on while creating designs.
A FEW FUN TIPS TO KNOW ABOUT ILLUSTRATOR:
-If an artist decides to use text in their
design, Illustrator offers all different kinds of fonts under the TYPE option.
-Effects can be used to add emphasis to a
design. These effects include things such as brush strokes, sketches and
textures.
-Pictures are a great tool graphic design
artist’s use. They can be added to a design in Illustrator.
-any shape or drawing can be manipulated in
this program.
-Be sure to SAVE the project as much as
possible.
Adobe Illustrator provides endless options for Graphic
Design artists. It is the program that most beginners start on and
professionals also use it. Illustrator takes some practice but these tips
should beginners’ progress more efficiently. The link below also contains a helpful website with tips and
step by step tutorials on the tools in Adobe Illustrator:
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