Introduction to Illustrator

by Nikki D'Amico

Overview

In this video series, Nikki will introduce the basic concepts needed to work with Illustrator.

 

Detailed Video Descriptions

1 - Introduction to the Workspace (Running Time: 7:09)

Illustrator has many powerful tools to create vector based graphics. In this video, Nikki introduces the Illustrator toolbox and the Control Palette.

 2 - Using the Text Tool (Running Time: 3:39)

Illustrator can give text a look that makes it stand out. In this video, Nikki shows how to use the Text tool and Character Palette to create a new look.

3 - Working with Color, Fill, and Strokes (Running Time: 5:32)

Working with color in Illustrator can seem complicated. In this video, Nikki demonstrates the use of Swatches, the Fill Palette and the Stroke Palette.

4 - Understanding the Gradient and Mesh Tool (Running Time: 8:31)

Illustrator can make ordinary objects come alive. In this video, NIkki shows how to combine the Gradient Palette and the Mesh Tool to give ordinary text an exciting new look.

5 - Working with Tile Swatches (Running Time:6:26)

Many custom looks can be developed using swatches. In this video Nikki will show how to create and apply custom Swatches.

6 - Using the Clipping Mask (Running Time: 3:06)

A powerful and often undiscovered feature in Illustrator is the Masking tool. In this video, Nikki introduces the Clipping Mask.

7 - Graphic Styles, Distort, Pathfinder Tool (Running Time: 6:54)

Illustrator has many fun features. In this video, Nikki introduces a few of the advanced features such as Graphic Styles and the Pathfinder tool.

8 - Rasterizing and Filters (Running Time: 5:55)

Many of the filter affects available in Illustrator require converting an object to raster format. In this video, Nikki will show how to rasterize an object and apply filters.