Illustrator

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Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor which incorporates some sophisticated features. We will have a brief look at some of the basic tools and make use of these in creating a simple company logo for your Grand Designs unit of work.


 * What are vector graphics?**

Vector graphics are created in graphics packages and consist of shapes called objects. Unlike JPEGs, GIFs and BMP images, they are not made up of a grid of pixels. It is possible to edit each object separately, for example, change the shape, colour, size and position. Even if an object in a vector graphic is quite large, it doesn't need a lot of computer memory. Therefore the file size of a vector graphic is often very small. Vector graphics are scalable - ie when you resize them, they do not lose quality. .

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1. Using basic tools
Drawing basic shapes Pencil tool Pen tool Brush tool

2. Shapes and Gradients
Create a ring shape with gradient

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