This lecture introduces you to Adobe Illustrator. In this chapter you will learn: Identify vector graphic software, compare vector graphic file formats, identify illustrator’s interface, identify toolbox drawing tools, identify illustrator palettes, create geometric shapes, apply the selection tool, add fill color, drag objects, apply the direct selection tool,…
Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Skills You Will Learn Workshop Foundations Work with Vector Graphics Workshop Toolbox The Illustrator Interface Projects Project 7-1: Use Illustrator Tools Project 7-2: Create an Illustration Project 7-3: Set Colors Project 7-4: Apply Gradient Fills Project 7-5: Apply Blending Modes Project 7-6: Create a Drawing with the Blending Tool Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Skills You Will Learn Projects Project 7-7: Add Distort Effects Project 7-8: Create a Text Illustration Project 7-9: Enhance Your Text Illustration Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator pg 292 Create an Illustration Illustrations include a variety of styles and uses, including advertisements, children’s books, and fashion magazines Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator pg 292 Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Foundations pg 293 Key Terms vector graphics scalable file name extension You Will Learn To Identify vector graphic software Compare vector graphic file formats Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Foundations Work with Vector Graphics vector graphics Line drawing that are stored as math formulas in a computer (pg 293) scalable The ability to be resized without losing image quality (pg 293) pg 293 What are Vector Graphics? Vector graphics are line drawings that are stored as math formulas in a computer They are scalable, which means they can be resized without losing image quality Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Foundations Work with Vector Graphics file name extension The letters displayed after a file name that describes the file format (pg 293) pg 293 How Do I Identify a Vector Graphic? To identify a vector graphic, check the image’s file format or file name extension Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Foundations pg 293 Work with Vector Graphics Vector Graphic File Formats Format Name File Name Extension Format used in Windows MetaFile WMF Older Windows applications Enhanced MetaFile EMF Newer Windows applications Adobe Illustrator AI Adobe Illustrator Apple’s Picture Format PICT Macintosh computers (and PCs) Encapsulated PostScript EPS High quality postscript printers Scalable Vector Graphics SVG Web animations Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Foundations Work with Vector Graphics How can you identify a vector graphic? You can identify a vector graphic by checking the image’s file name extension Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Work with Vector Graphics Assessment pg 294 Which file name extension would be used for an image created in a newer Windows application? A EPS B WMF C SVG D EMF Answer: D Explanation: The file extension EMF would be used for an image created in a newer Windows application Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-7 Add Distort Effects pg 321 warp To blend (pg 321) Envelope Distortion Effects Make with Warp has preset warp shapes Make with Mesh controls the distortion effect applied to an object Make with Top Object adds effects to text so that it matches the shape of angled objects Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-7 Add Distort Effects pg 321 APPLICATIONS USED Adobe Illustrator In this project, you will… Use the Distort Envelope on the American flag you created in Project 7-6 Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-7 Add Distort Effects pg 320 Check your work Use Figure 7.38 as a guide and check that: There are 13 stripes and 50 stars on the flag The colors are correct Stripes and stars are all identical in shape and size Envelope distortion effects have been applied in a realistic way The text is accurate and readable, even with the warped effects Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-8 Create a Text Illustration pg 325 Spotlight on Skills Add a shape to an area Apply text outlines Academic Focus Language Arts Communicate a specific message Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-8 Create a Text Illustration pg 325 Palettes for Text Graphics Palette Usage Character Kerning and tracking are found under this palette Glyphs This palette contains extended characters in a font, including letters with accents and some symbols Paragraph This palette contains alignment options Tabs Use this palette to set tab stops and leaders Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-8 Create a Text Illustration pg 325 APPLICATIONS USED Adobe Illustrator In this project, you will… Create a flyer using text graphics Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-8 Create a Text Illustration pg 327 Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-9 Enhance Your Text Illustration pg 328 Spotlight on Skills Create a text path Add a gradient Apply Envelope distort Academic Focus Language Arts Relate words to images Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-9 Enhance Your Text Illustration pg 328 Spiral Tool The Spiral tool create spirals going clockwise or counterclockwise Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-9 Enhance Your Text Illustration pg 328 APPLICATIONS USED Adobe Illustrator In this project, you will… Continue the text illustration flyer that you started to design in Project 7-8 Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7-9 Enhance Your Text Illustration pg 329 Check your work Use Figure 7.44 as a guide and check that: The flyer is in landscape orientation sized to be printed on an ½ x 11 inch sheet of paper The text illustration effectively conveys a persuasive message The focus of the image is clear The images add visual interest while displaying the content clearly Text following the spiral pathway is readable A gradient has been added to the background The sticky note object looks realistic and has readable text and a drop shadow Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit In the Workplace Illustrators pg 330 Skills and Talents Illustrators need to have: Good computer skills Knowledge of drawing and design Knowledge of digital illustration and design software Good communication skills On the Job Illustrators work with clients to clarify and create the visual message that the client wants to express Illustrators should know graphic design programs such as Adobe Photoshop or desktop publishing applications such as Adobe InDesign Illustrators work in a variety of businesses, including advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and publishing houses Future Outlook The demand for illustrators is high and very competitive The ability to work independently and meet deadlines Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Chapter Assessment What are vector graphics? Vector graphics are line drawings that are stored as math formulas in a computer What are common file formats that are used for saving vector graphics? The common file formats for saving vector graphics are Windows MetaFile, Enhanced MetaFile, Adobe Illustrator, Apple’s Picture format, Encapsulated PostScript, and Scalable Vector Graphics Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Chapter Assessment Which palette provides specific colors and gradient options? The Swatches palette provides specific colors and gradient options Which tool allows a user to morph objects? The Blend tool allows a user to morph objects Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Online Learning Center Go to http://www.glencoe.com Unit Activities PowerPoint Presentations Student Data Files Key Term Flashcards Reading Checks and Critical Thinking Activities e-Review Self Checks Worksheets Enrichment Activities Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit ... Illustrator Tools pg 2 97 APPLICATIONS USED Adobe Illustrator In this project, you will… Practice using Illustrator’s selection tools Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7- 1 Use Illustrator Tools... with the Selection tool to select objects Design with Adobe Illustrator Unit 7- 1 Use Illustrator Tools pg 2 97 anchor point A spot where a segment begins or ends (pg 2 97) Selection Tools The Direction.. .Chapter Introducing Adobe Illustrator Skills You Will Learn Projects Project 7- 7: Add Distort Effects Project 7- 8: Create a Text Illustration Project 7- 9: Enhance Your