Discover how to be the best Adobe Illustrator user you know. This comprehensive, project-based course is the second in a series of three courses by industry pro Deke McClelland. In this course, Deke doesn't just talk about how to leverage different Illustrator features—he ties each concept to a clearly-defined task, ensuring that you close out each section of the course with a practical understanding of the concepts. Discover how to convert scanned line art to scalable, vector-based path outlines using the automated Image Trace feature. Plus, learn how to make a logo using the transformation tools, create an emoji with the Gradient tool, and turn a simple circle into an intricate origami flower with the program's dynamic effects.

Topics include:

• Auto-tracing in Illustrator
• Upsampling in Photoshop for better results
• Navigating complex path interactions
• Building dynamic compound shapes
• Reviewing additional Pathfinder options
• Reviewing the Layers panel
• Hiding, showing, and creating layers
• Using Appearance panel tricks
• Scaling and rotating
• Aligning and distributing
• Creating a custom shape gradient
• Applying and expanding a dynamic effect
• Recoloring your artwork
• Printing your document

 

Illustrator.CC.2018.OneonOne.Advanced.part1.rar

Illustrator.CC.2018.OneonOne.Advanced.part2.rar