Before drawing a single line, you must learn to navigate the digital canvas. This module covers:
Illustrator handles text beautifully. The course covers point type versus area type, kerning, tracking, leading, and how to convert text into editable vector outlines for custom logo manipulation. Benefits of the Exercise Files Included in the Repack
While the 2020 core fundamentals are still highly relevant, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using this specific edition today. lynda illustrator 2020 essential training repack
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| Module Category | Specific Topics Covered | | :--- | :--- | | | Interface tour, toolbox, panels, properties panel, panning/zooming, using the Navigator. | | Core Drawing Skills | Selection & Direct Selection tools, drawing basic shapes, polygons, lines, grids. | | Color & Stroke | Color models, Swatches panel, global swatches, spot colors, tints, color groups, Color Guide panel, stroke attributes, dashed/dotted lines, arrowheads, variable width strokes. | | Object Management | Aligning & distributing objects, stacking order, draw modes, working with groups (Group Selection, Isolation Mode), Layers panel. | | Transformations | Specific & Free Transform tools, Transform Again, Transform Each command, transforms as an effect. | | Building Complex Art | Compound paths & shapes, Pathfinder panel, Shape Builder tool, clipping masks. | | Drawing Tools | Pen tool, Curvature Pen tool, Shaper tool, Pencil tool, Eraser tool. | | Guides & Grids | Creating & removing guides, making guides from objects. | | Gradients & Patterns | Linear, radial, and freeform gradients, gradients on strokes, creating patterns (basic & strokes), transforming patterns. | | Symbols & Blends | Static & dynamic symbols, blends, replacing a blend spine. | | Transparency & Effects | Blending modes, opacity masks, Appearance panel, Illustrator & Photoshop effects, graphic styles. | | Working with Type | Point & area type, character/paragraph options, Touch Type tool, Type on a Path, outlining type. | | Images & Export | Placing, embedding & cropping images, Image Trace, Recolor Artwork, Puppet Warp tool, artboards, packaging files, exporting for web and print. | | Workflow & Productivity | Custom workspaces, keyboard shortcuts, custom views, toolboxes, using Creative Cloud (CC) Libraries. | Before drawing a single line, you must learn
An interactive tool to intuitively merge or erase intersecting regions with a simple click-and-drag motion. 6. Color, Gradients, and Swatches
Working with RGB, CMYK, and global color swatches. Benefits of the Exercise Files Included in the
Unlike "What's New" tutorials, the Essential Training teaches you the "why" behind the tools, making you a better, more versatile designer.
Illustrator 2020 introduced better OpenType SVG fonts. The repack provides exercise files showcasing variable fonts. You will learn to create , warped type , and custom letterforms without destroying the text's editability.