Video description
Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in
Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single
aspect of Illustrator, this course focuses on the most important
skills that a beginner needs to know.
Table of Contents
Introduction
00:01:50
AI vs PS: Similarities and Differences
00:05:36
Key Concepts 1: Paths and Shapes
00:03:27
Key Concepts 2: Selecting Objects and Paths
00:05:03
Key Concepts 3: Fill and Stroke
00:03:12
The Illustrator Process
00:04:53
Setting Up a Document
00:02:36
Creation Tools and Commands 1: Shapes
00:09:20
Illustrator Clip Art
00:04:12
Creation Tools and Commands 2: the Pen Tool
00:07:15
Creation Tools and Commands 3: Brushes
00:03:03
Pathfinder Commands
00:07:28
Working with Type
00:10:48
Editing Tools and Commands
00:05:45
Manipulating Tools and Commands
00:07:57
Coloring Tools and Commands
00:07:26
Live Effects
00:04:50
Appearance Panel
00:06:40
Saving
00:06:57
Sample Projects, Part 1
00:02:25
Sample Projects, Part 2
00:08:11
Conclusion
00:00:30