Creating shape vectors in Adobe Illustrator Ep8/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners]

Published: 16 February 2014
on channel: Gareth David Studio

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In this video we are going to be focusing on shape vectors. We are going to be creating a range of vector shapes then later look at how to manage multiple vectors in groups and then look at how to compound vectors.

*FYI*
In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.

Topics Covered

00:00:00 Start
00:02:55 Rectangle shape tool
00:08:00 Deleting anchor points
00:08:52 Ellipse shape tool
00:10:49 Free transform tool
00:11:57 Star shape tool
00:14:10 Free transform tool
00:15:36 Polygon shape tool
00:17:08 Rounded rectangle shape tool

Keyboard shortcuts used in this video:

V - Selection tool
A - Direct selection tool

cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z - Undo
cmd (Ctrl PC) + C - Copy
cmd (Ctrl PC) + V - Paste

Press & hold shift + click & drag - Scale object (with scale tool active)
Press & hold shift + click & drag - Snap rotate (with rotate tool active)
Press up or down - Toggle points (with star shape tool active)
Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + click and drag - Toggle depth of points (with star shape tool active)
Press up or down - Toggle corners (with round rectangle shape tool active)

Enjoy

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"I'm Gareth David, a freelance creative specialising in design for logo identity & branding. I am currently based in London UK with over 12 years experience in the design industry with a passion for sharing knowledge and teaching.

I have created this channel to share my experience and give some advice to aspiring designers at any level who wish to find out more about Graphic Design and the industry.

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