In this lesson you’ll take a first look at Illustrator, learn about different file types, how to import vector graphics* for your projects, and learn how to work within groups inside Illustrator.
*To download Pablo Stanley’s Humaaans files, visit humaaans.com – you’ll need to supply an email address (and I’d recommend a small donation if you’re planning on using the files).
New subjects covered
Identifying grouped objects
Ungrouping objects
Deselecting objects
The Bounding Box
Opacity [transparency]
Using a CC Library in Illustrator
Applying fill colours to different objects
New commands learnt
Object>Ungroup
Edit > Copy
Edit > Paste
View > Show / Hide Bounding Box
View > Show / Hide Edges
New shortcuts learnt
Command / Ctrl + / – Zoom In or Out
New tools learnt
The Selection Tool
The Group Selection Tool
New Jargon learnt
Scalable Vector Graphic [svg]
