Adobe Illustrator notes

Adobe Illustrator induction

-Vector NOT pixel – based

-        -  Allows for highest quality graphics

-        -  Works well with other with other CS programs e.g. Photoshop or InDesign

-          - Anchor points mean you can manipulate

-          -Selection tool and direct selection tool

-        -  Direct selection tool allows you to move anchor points and handles

-          -Stroke – outline a shape (giving different texture of changing font)

-          -Opacity – can make it more or less opaque

-          -Keep “layers” toolbar open. Lock layers that you are not working on (keeps image from not moving -away)

-         - Free transform : for moving things

-          -You can create text within shapes or following lines using the area type tool

-Make sure you are happy with your masthead, before you right click and create outlines / manipulate. This create vector anchor points.

-          -Colour pallet. Swatches can be chosen from the menu.

-         - Export à file à export à PNG. Resolution = PPI (High). Transparent background. (Allows the background to be clear and the image to be of high quality.

-          -Always save the file as an Adobe illustrator file, to go back to improve work back on adobe illustrator