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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS3

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS3. Chapter 1 Getting Started with Illustrator. Chapter Objectives. OVERVIEW. Create a new document Explore the Illustrator window Create basic shapes Apply fill and stroke colors to objects Select, move, and align objects Transform objects Make direct selections.

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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS3

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  1. ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS3 Chapter 1Getting Started with Illustrator

  2. Chapter Objectives OVERVIEW • Create a new document • Explore the Illustrator window • Create basic shapes • Apply fill and stroke colors to objects • Select, move, and align objects • Transform objects • Make direct selections Chapter 1

  3. Creating a New Document LESSON 1 • Creating a new document • New Document dialog box • Specify name • Specify size—height and width • Choose page orientation, landscape or portrait, and unit of measure displayed on rulers • Choose color mode Chapter 1

  4. Creating a New Document LESSON 1 Documentname Size list arrow Units list arrow Landscape Portrait Color Mode list arrow Expand/Collapse button New Document dialog box (Windows) Chapter 1

  5. Creating a New Document LESSON 1 • Choosing color modes and document size • Another method for specifying color mode • Click expand button to the left of word Advance • Click Color Mode list arrow • Choose RGB or CMYK • Once document created change color mode settings • Click File on menu bar • Point to Document Color Mode • Click CMYK or RGB Chapter 1

  6. Creating a New Document LESSON 1 • Choosing a unit of measure • To set preferences for units of measure • Click Edit/Illustrator on menu bar • Point to Preferences • Click Units and Display Performance • Click General, Stroke, and Type list arrows Chapter 1

  7. Exploring the Illustrator Window LESSON 2 • Touring the Illustrator window • Window includes: • Title bar – contains name, magnification level, color mode, Minimize, maximize, and close • Menu bar – includes all Illustrator menus • Artboard – area bound by solid line, in which artwork created • Scratch area – area outside artboard Chapter 1

  8. Exploring the Illustrator Window LESSON 2 • Touring the Illustrator window • Window includes (cont.) • Tools panel – contains tools that let you create, select, and manipulate objects • Zoom text box – zoom menu to right of Zoom text box lets you choose another magnification level • Status bar – contains list arrow menu • Panels – windows containing features for modifying and manipulating objects Chapter 1

  9. Exploring the Illustrator Window LESSON 1 Menu Bar Option Bar Panels/Palettes Tools Panel Art Board Scratch Board Chapter 1 9

  10. Exploring the Illustrator Window LESSON 2 • Using quick keys in Illustrator • Commands on menu bar on Tools panel essential for performing basic and complex operations • Smart idea to memorize • When available, quick key is listed beside command in menu • Best place to start memorizing quick keys is with commands on File, Edit, and Object menus Chapter 1

  11. Essential Quick Keys (Windows) LESSON 2 Chapter 1

  12. Create Basic Shapes LESSON 3 • Getting ready to draw • Basic geometric shapes = foundation of Illustrator • Start with a square Chapter 1

  13. Create Basic Shapes LESSON 3 Bitmap graphics Vector graphics Chapter 1

  14. Apply Fill and Stroke Colors to Objects LESSON 4 • Activating the fill or stroke • Click the appropriate Fill or Stroke button located at bottom of Tools panel Swap Fill and Stroke button Fill button Stroke button Default Fill and Stroke button Chapter 1

  15. Apply Fill and Stroke Colors to Objects LESSON 4 • Applying color with Swatches panel • Swatches panel is central to color management in application • Simple resource for applying fills and strokes to objects • When object selected, click swatch in panel applies color as fill or stroke, depending on which is activated • Dragging swatch to unselected object will change color of its fill or stroke, depending on which is activated Chapter 1

  16. Apply Fill and Stroke Colors to Objects LESSON 4 48 pre-setcolor, gradient, and pattern swatches Chapter 1

  17. Select, move, and align objects LESSON 5 • Selecting and moving objects • To move or modify object, select it with a selection tool, menu item, or command key • Two basic ways to move objects • Click and drag • Use arrow keys • Pressing [Alt](Win) or [option](Mac) when dragging creates copy of object Chapter 1

  18. Select, move, and align objects LESSON 5 • Grouping objects • Grouping objects allows them to be selected with one click of Selection Tool • To group them: • Click objects • Click Object on menu bar • Click Group Chapter 1

  19. Select, move, and align objects LESSON 5 • Align Tools Chapter 1

  20. TransformObjects LESSON 6 • Transforming objects • Fundamental transformation tools: • Scale Tool: resize objects • Rotate Tool: rotate objects • Reflect Tool: flip objects over an imaginary axis • Transform an object using desired tool or its dialog box • Enter precise numbers to execute transformation on selected object Chapter 1

  21. TransformObjects LESSON 6 • Repeating transformations • Powerful command is Transform Again, found on Object menu • When you transform an object, Transform Again repeats transformation • Power comes in combination with copying transformations • Very handy for creating complex geometric shapes from basic objects Chapter 1

  22. TransformObjects LESSON 6 Scale dialog box Copy button Options for scaling an object Chapter 1

  23. TransformObjects LESSON 6 Reflected text examples Chapter 1

  24. Make Direct Selections LESSON 7 • Using the Direct Selection Tool • Use Direct Selection Tool to select individual anchor points or single paths of an object • Use [Shift] to select multiple anchor points or multiple paths • Select multiple paths or anchor points by dragging a direct selection marquee • Clicking center of object with Direct Selection Tool selects entire object • Click edge to select path only Chapter 1

  25. Make Direct Selections LESSON 7 • Adding anchor points • Add Anchor Points command creates new anchor points without distorting object • To add anchor point: • Click Object menu • Point to Path • Click Add Anchor Points Chapter 1

  26. Make Direct Selections LESSON 7 Using the Direct Selection Tool Direct Selection Tool selects anchor points and paths Direct Selection Tool selects single objects within groups Chapter 1

  27. Chapter Summary • Lesson 5 • Select and move objects • Group objects • Make a marquee selection with the Selection Tool • Work with Smart Guides • Lesson 6 • Transform objects • Repeat transformations • Lesson 7 • Use the Direct Selection Tool • Add anchor points • Turn objects into guides • Lesson 1 • Create a new document • Choose color modes and document size • Choose a unit of measure • Lesson 2 • Tour the Illustrator window • Use quick keys in Illustrator • Lesson 3 • Get ready to draw • Learn about bitmaps images and victor graphics • Lesson 4 • Activate the fill or stroke • Apply color with the Swatches panel Chapter 1

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