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Illustrator Beginner Tutorial

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Overview

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Learn Adobe Illustrator from the ground up in this comprehensive beginner tutorial. Master the interface, workspace, and essential tools for creating high-quality vector illustrations and typographical art. Explore shape creation, pen and pencil tools, brush strokes, swatches, and gradients. Dive deep into typography, including advanced techniques like type on a path and the Touch Type tool. Discover special effects using the Appearance panel, transformation and blending effects, and 3D object creation. Gain proficiency in image tracing, Live Paint, Blending Tools, and working with Symbols and Graphic Styles. Perfect for beginners and creative professionals in marketing, sales, real estate, education, and more, this tutorial covers everything from basic selection techniques to exporting and packaging your finished work.

Syllabus

Start
Introduction
Customizing the Workspace
Panels
Vector vs Bitmap
Creating New Documents
Basic Selection Techniques
Magic Wand Tool
Shapes
Shapes Tips and Tricks
Direct Selection Tool
Scale Tool
Rotate Tool
Layers
Eyedropper and Swatches
Working with Swatches
Creating Patterns
Expanding Appearance in Objects from Strokes
Gradients
Freeform Gradients
Working with Artboards
Exporting Assets
Shape Builder Tool
Pen Tool
Pencil Tool
Guides and Grids
Smooth Tool
Width Tool
Brush Strokes
Adding Anchor Points
Transparency and Opacity Settings
Type and Typography
Type on a Path
Appearance Panel
Exporting and Packaging
Conclusion

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