[Lynda] Illustrator CC 2017 One-on-One Advanced [3/9/2017]

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Learn 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
  • Working with custom gradients
  • Placing photographs into your artwork
  • Recoloring your artwork
  • Printing your document