Adobe Illustrator for Photoshop Users
In this series of lessons, we'll focus on introducing Photoshop users to Adobe Illustrator. Software required: Illustrator CS5.
What you'll learn
In this series of lessons, we'll focus on introducing Photoshop users to Adobe Illustrator. We'll begin this course by learning about the differences between vectors and pixels. Then we'll take some time to explore Illustrator's workspace, learning how and why it's different from the Photoshop workspace. Next, we'll learn about basic Illustrator objects and explore some of the tools within Illustrator used to create these objects. From there we'll look at ways to organize and manage objects with groups and layers. We'll also have the opportunity to take a look at some of the more advanced tools in Illustrator, including the pathfinder panel, compound paths, masking, and using Illustrator effects. Finally, we'll learn how Photoshop works hand in hand with Illustrator using smart objects. After completing this training, you should have enough knowledge to begin creating and manipulating your own projects inside Illustrator. Software required: Illustrator CS5.
Table of contents
- Pixels Vs. Vectors 6m
- Introducing the Illustrator Workspace 10m
- Basic Objects and Selection Tools in Illustrator 12m
- Illustrator Drawing Tools 10m
- Illustrator Painting Tools 13m
- Creating and Managing Groups of Objects 7m
- Introduction to Compound Paths 8m
- Modifying Shapes with the Pathfinder Panel 9m
- Working with Type in Illustrator 12m
- Understanding Illustrator Layers 12m
- Masking in Illustrator 11m
- Effects Vs. Filters 8m
- Working with Illustrator Files in Photoshop 7m
About the author
Eddie began teaching creative professionals over ten years ago for Digital Tutors. In 2014 Digital Tutors was acquired by Pluralsight and he continued his focus on creating high quality training for artists in both the film and games industries. With a background in graphic design and illustration Eddie has always been focused on visual appeal. This can be seen through his courses in which he shares secrets for achieving production level quality for concept art, illustrations, textures, mater... more