Vector Basic Training
Vector Basic Training
Video description
These videos accompany the book Vector Basic Training, Second Edition: A Systematic Creative Process for Building Precision Vector Artwork https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/vector-basic-training/9780134165073/. They include detailed explanations and step-by-step demonstrations of some of the key techniques described in the book. Throughout the book, you'll see a video icon that indicates when these videos should be viewed.Table of Contents
Your Creative Armament
Core Tools for Vector Building 00:21:58
Vector Scribe Plug-in 00:31:36
Keyboard Shortcuts and Actions 00:23:45
Establish a Layer Structure for Building 00:12:04
Analog Methods in a Digital Age
Refine Your Drawing 00:21:06
Back and Forth 00:18:02
Getting to the Points
Vector Skeletons 00:13:56
Shape Surveillance
The Clockwork Method 00:19:07
Prime Point Placement 00:12:36
Deconstructing a Vector Monster 00:10:07
Vector Building Methods
Point-by-Point Method 00:28:03
Combining Both Methods 00:23:40
Shape Building Method 00:18:07
Remove Redundant Points 00:09:59
Symmetry Is Your Friend 00:12:43
Skullduggery 00:07:10
Art Directing Yourself
Art Directing Yourself 00:09:50
Avoid Visual Tension 00:12:07
Basic Coloring and Detailing
Hierarchy of Color and Detail 00:19:23
Building Highlights and Shadows 00:13:37
Using Gradient Blends and Blend Modes 00:18:59
Deep Shadows and Hot Spots 00:10:18
Spot Detailing with Radial Gradients and Layering 00:11:21
Inner and Outer Glow, and Gaussian Blur Effects 00:16:27
Good Creative Habits
Layers Are Your Friend 00:24:58
A Typical Project Folder 00:12:06
Go Against the Flow 00:22:31
Start your Free Trial
Self paced
Go to the Course
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.I Accept