http://www.graphics-world.com/users/igrigorik/618-Illustrator-Basics Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:09:09 GMT Learn how to raise your productivity and manage your work more efficiently by using the full power of Illustrator's toolbox! en-us Copyright 2006, Ilya Grigorik. All Rights Reserved. 60 http://www.graphics-world.com/images/gw-feed-logo.jpg http://www.graphics-world.com http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1131-SVG-Format <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1131/tp00030.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn what stands behind the SVG format.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:09:09 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1131-SVG-Format http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1126-Creating-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1126/tp00003.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Using Illustrator Brushes and Symbols can speed up your drawing time!</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:03:06 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1126-Creating-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1172-Easter-Eggs <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1172/tp00004.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn the basic tools to create a scallable easter egg!</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:05:58 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1172-Easter-Eggs http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1176-Manipulating-Guides <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1176/tp00052.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to align, distribute and automate guide creation.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:06:09 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1176-Manipulating-Guides http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1140-Illustrator-Workspace <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1140/tp00127.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn what constitutes the Illustrator workspace: artboard, scratch area, toolbox and palettes.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:53:55 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1140-Illustrator-Workspace http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1194-Illustrator-Video-Tutorials <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1194/tp00048.gif" height="75" width="75" /> A collection of free Illustrator video tutorials. </p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:54:15 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1194-Illustrator-Video-Tutorials http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1175-Illustrator-Tracing <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1175/tp00047.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Here you'll learn how to do those nice looking traced images.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:55:24 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1175-Illustrator-Tracing http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1128-The-Basics <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1128/tp00017.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn what each tool does in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:55:45 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1128-The-Basics http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1212-Tracing-an-Image <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1212/tp00143.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to trace artwork or photographs in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:57:59 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1212-Tracing-an-Image http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1141-Working-With-Files <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1141/tp00128.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to work with Illustrator files.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:58:36 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1141-Working-With-Files http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1143-Selection-Tools <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1143/tp00130.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Making selections is critical to be able to use Illustrator effectively!</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:01:45 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1143-Selection-Tools http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1148-Manipulating-Objects <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1148/tp00136.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create and manipulate objects within Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:01:59 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1148-Manipulating-Objects http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1142-Viewing-Artwork <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1142/tp00129.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn the tools to view and navigate around your Illustrator workspace</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:02:08 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1142-Viewing-Artwork http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1153-Export-to-PDF <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1153/tp00154.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to export your Illustrator artwork to pdf format.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:02:14 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1153-Export-to-PDF http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1145-Drawing-Straight-Lines <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1145/tp00133.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to properly draw straight lines in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:03:31 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1145-Drawing-Straight-Lines http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1147-Selection-Tools <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1147/tp00135.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Making selections is critical to be able to use Illustrator effectively. In order to make any kind of adjustment to a drawing you must first select what you wish to manipulate.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:04:40 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1147-Selection-Tools http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1179-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1179/tp00082.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to make your own brushes and apply them in your designs.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:06:53 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1179-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1144-Direction-Lines <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1144/tp00132.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to use direction lines to convert your segments into curved objects.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:10:36 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1144-Direction-Lines http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1146-Drawing-Curves <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1146/tp00134.gif" height="75" width="75" /> You are about to enter the wild world of curves. Be patient as the territory may feel strange at first. Don't worry, the ride gets less bumpy in little time!</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:10:44 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1146-Drawing-Curves http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1188-Cut-Out-Style <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1188/tp00157.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create an illustration from a photo template.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:51:48 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1188-Cut-Out-Style http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1152-Hidden-Features <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1152/tp00153.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn some neat tips and tricks about the hidden features of Adobe Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:53:14 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1152-Hidden-Features http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1216-Sample-Page-in-Illustrator <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1216/tp00156.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to setup, format and create a page for print from start to finish.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:55:37 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1216-Sample-Page-in-Illustrator http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1210-Transforming-Shapes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1210/tp00119.gif" height="75" width="75" /> This tutorial was designed to teach you how to modify and transform shapes with ease in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:01:35 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1210-Transforming-Shapes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1207-Artistic-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1207/tp00111.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create your own brushes.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:08:28 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1207-Artistic-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1122-Gradient-Fills <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1122/tp-000211.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Explore gradient fills and learn how to edit them with the gradient palette.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:08:47 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1122-Gradient-Fills http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1135-Opacity-Masks <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1135/tp00107.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to combine images with the help of opacity masks.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:09:56 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1135-Opacity-Masks http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1137-Creating-Views <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1137/tp00118.gif" height="75" width="75" /> This tutorial was designed to teach you how to make your navigation more convenient by creating views.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:10:22 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1137-Creating-Views http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1220-Art-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1220/tp00186.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create custom art brushes in Adobe Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:59:49 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1220-Art-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1139-Guides <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1139/tp00121.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to manipulate and use guides in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:56:31 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1139-Guides http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1132-5-Quick-Tips <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1132/tp00054.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Alignment, document defaults, manipulating curves and adding to open paths.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:53:07 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1132-5-Quick-Tips http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1124-Illustrator-Basics <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1124/tp00000.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn about the basic aspects of this superb application.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:55:00 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1124-Illustrator-Basics http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1218-Calligraphic-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1218/tp00184.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create your own calligraphic brushes in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:58:18 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1218-Calligraphic-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1219-Scatter-Brushes <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1219/tp00185.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to create your own scatter brushes in Illustrator.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:58:26 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1219-Scatter-Brushes http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1201-Opacity-Masks <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1201/tp00084.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to blend images and objects to trasparent in Illustrator</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:59:40 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1201-Opacity-Masks http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1177-Basic-Tracing <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1177/tp00075.gif" height="75" width="75" /> Learn how to use the pen tool to trace and convert your images to vector form.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:06:18 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1177-Basic-Tracing http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1189-Blend-Basics <p><img src="http://www.graphics-world.com/preview/1189/tp00181.gif" height="75" width="75" /> In this tutorial, we'll learn about the Make Blend command and the Blend Tool.</p> Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:07:20 GMT http://www.graphics-world.com/tutorial/1189-Blend-Basics