Adobe Illustrator: Tips and Techniques

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Von Glitschka

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01 - Introduction

01 - Improving your creative workflow.mp4

00:58

02 - 1. Basic Vector Tips and Tricks

01 - Vector tool basics.mp4

18:46

02 - Smart remove anchor points.mp4

13:31

03 - Rounding controls.mp4

11:11

04 - Transforming vector shapes.mp4

11:14

05 - Shape building and editing.mp4

22:23

03 - 2. Object Tips and Tricks

01 - Dynamic controls and Repeat objects.mp4

15:28

02 - Easy grid creation.mp4

09:55

03 - Gradient Mesh and Envelope Distort.mp4

07:39

04 - Blend tool warps.mp4

12:59

05 - Create shapes with Polar Grid tool.mp4

13:36

04 - 3. Type Tips and Tricks

01 - Editable dimensional type.mp4

15:28

02 - Texturing typography.mp4

14:07

03 - Customize and warp letterforms.mp4

20:37

04 - Visual type effects.mp4

18:27

05 - Changing your default font.mp4

10:16

05 - 4. Effects Tips and Tricks

01 - Freeform halftones.mp4

14:10

02 - Transforming strokes.mp4

22:02

03 - Quick patterns and gradient masks.mp4

13:34

04 - Adding grainy detail.mp4

07:55

05 - 3D wireframes and shape blends.mp4

12:31

06 - 5. Additional Tips and Tricks

01 - Appearance and graphic styles.mp4

08:57

02 - Create object mosaics.mp4

10:06

03 - Applying multiple effects to one object.mp4

12:59

04 - Shape cohesion.mp4

07:39

05 - Custom scripts.mp4

28:42

07 - Conclusion

01 - Closing.mp4

01:14

Description

Are you looking to upskill with Adobe Illustrator, the widely used digital design tool? Join instructor Von Glitschka as he introduces you to a variety of practical tips and tricks to help enhance basic vector creation, object manipulation, advanced typography, and creative effects. Learn how to refine vectors, achieve precise transformations, and utilize dynamic controls for easy repetition and grid creation. Discover methods for adding texture to typography, customizing letterforms, and applying unique visual type effects to your projects. Explore the world of effects by creating editable halftones and grainy details, as Von shows you how to blend shapes for stunning 3D graphics. Along the way, gather quick tips for changing default fonts, using the appearance panel for complex effects, and employing custom scripts to streamline your workflow. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to take your new skills and put them to work on your next design.

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Adobe Illustrator

Von Glitschka

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Glitschka Studios is a small two-person boutique design firm located in the Pacific Northwest. We work closely with our clients, collaborating to create designs and illustrations for global brands and small businesses. We are illustrative designers who provide diverse creative exploration for ad agencies, design firms, in-house design departments, startups, and small business owners to expand their creative possibilities, facilitate brand engagement, and help their business, product, or service grow and thrive. Our creative approach always has our client's best interest in mind. Visit our site, view our work, and download our samples to see the wide range of clients and industries we’ve worked with over the last two decades.

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