Introduction to
Adobe Illustrator CC
Illustrator
Unlike Photoshop, Illustrator is a
vector-based program. So you can
start with a small file and enlarge
with no resolution issues.
Illustrator is used for:
Web
Packaging
Multimedia (Flash etc.)
Both small and large formats
What you will notice
Toolbox looks a lot like Photoshop’s
For the most part, they will work the same as well.
“Test” each tool and see where it takes you.
*This will be posted on my website.
What you will learn in Illustrator:
Drawing with the Pen Tool
Blending Shapes and Colors
Live Trace
Precision Alignment
Working with Symbols
Applying effects
Type and effects
Projects you will accomplish using Illustrator:
Converting a photo to a vector image
Silhouettes
Create your own character for a product
Car tattoo
Image within Type
Create your own logo
Combination of Photoshop and Illustrator
The differences visually between Photoshop and Illustrator: (pixel)
(vector)
Photoshop Illustrator
Effects not only type but images too…
(pixel)
(vector)
Photoshop
Illustrator
Which one would you choose?
Tile design
Type as Texture design
Silhouettes
Silhouettes (con’t)
Create your own character for a product
Car Tattoo
Create your own logo
Image with Type
Combination Photoshop and Illustrator
Verizon Ads
Cingular Ads
Combination Photoshop and Illustrator (con’t)
Now…
We will start off with some
activities so you get used
to using Illustrator.
Pen Tool we will be using
first. Let me review the
exercises.
