Adobe Illustrator Beginners Guide (PART1) PDF
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This document is a guide to Adobe Illustrator, focusing on the basics for beginners. It covers installation, workspace creation and useful file formats like PDF, EPS, and SVG.
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FACULTY OF COMPUTER & IT SUBJECT: MULTIMEDIA AND ITS APPLICATION MODULE 3: THE COMPLETE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR. MODULE OUTLINE PART 1 ▪ Introduction Ai ▪ Set up instillation ▪ Workspace and Doc set up ▪ Ai File Formats import & Export ▪ Ai Resources Instructor:...
FACULTY OF COMPUTER & IT SUBJECT: MULTIMEDIA AND ITS APPLICATION MODULE 3: THE COMPLETE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR. MODULE OUTLINE PART 1 ▪ Introduction Ai ▪ Set up instillation ▪ Workspace and Doc set up ▪ Ai File Formats import & Export ▪ Ai Resources Instructor: Bashir Said Arab WHAT IS Adobe Illustrator (Ai)? Adobe Illustrator (Ai) o Adobe Illustrator is a software application for creating drawings, illustrations, and artwork using a Windows or MacOS computer; Ai is Vector Based tool. o Illustrator was initially released in 1987 and it continues to be updated at regular intervals, and is now included as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe Illustrator (Ai) VS Photoshop (Ps) o Two wonderful programs utilized strongly by artists is Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. These two programs have a lot in common but their differences are bigger than their similarities. Photoshop is based on pixels while Illustrator works using vectors. o Photoshop is raster-based and uses pixels to create images. Photoshop is designed for editing and creating photos or Retouching. o Illustrator works off vectors, these are points used to create perfectly smooth lines. This program is for creating and editing vector-based work such as graphics, Logos, Web pages, banner ads, video graphics and other design elements. o Vectors are scalable images that can be sized as small or as large are you need them to be, but look the same when it comes to clarity and resolution. Adobe Illustrator Ai Features o Adobe Illustrator is used to create a variety of digital and printed images. o Illustrator allows a user to import a photograph and use it as a guide to trace an object in the photograph. o This can be used to re-color or create a sketch-like appearance of a photograph. o Illustrator’s ability to place text around a curve is especially useful for artists creating logos. Installation Guide 1.Disable Internet connection. 2.Install Ai CC 2020. 3.After Installation. Launch Ai CC 2020 as Full. Creating a Workspace Your Workspace File Formats of Ai o Illustrator’s ability to create and modify vector images means that must also save files in vector graphics formats. o Some of these formats include:- o Portable Document Format (PDF) o Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) o Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Etc. File Formats Ai can import & Export o Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Ai can import files in these formats and place them into layouts or artwork o JPG o PNG o PSD o Ai/EPS/SVG o Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Ai can also export files in these formats: o JPG o PNG Module 3: The Complete beginners guide to Adobe Illustrator. (PART1)