In this video I retrace the steps of the development of my Southeastern Misic Gallery logo in the form of a logo design tutorial using Adobe Illustrator CS5.
This video has been intentionally prepared in 1080p so be sure to go FULL SCREEN to see all tools and mouse actions! :-)
Please fire any questions you might have. All feedback is appreciated. More interests will spark further videos.
* A correction: The font identified as "Liberation Sans" (which it was supposed to be) for the type "music gallery" was actually shown as a Myriad default. The final, correct product is shown upon the black background at the end of the video.
Illustrator’s built–in Additive Graphic Styles are a quick way to add transform effects to objects. This little known little known feature can be used in many ways, from improving work-flow to adding creative flair. Learn more at the jump.
In this Video Quick Tip you will learn how to use a digital drawing tablet in conjunction with the Blob Brush and Eraser tools to create character outlines. If you don’t own a tablet, don’t worry, you can still follow along with this tut and achieve a great looking result. Let’s begin!
Have you ever found yourself rushing a file for the printer but your client hasn’t specified a spot color for their design? Finding a spot color equivalent to CMYK can be difficult. What your client sees is often different to what you see. Here’s a quick way to find the Pantone equivalent for a CMYK process color without the use of a color book. This tip is perfect for designers who need to use professional offset printing.
In this Video Quick Tip, you will learn how to use the Live Paint Tool in conjunction with the Swatches Panel to color an illustration. Let’s get started!
In the following video we will cover how to create retro looking sparkles. The bulk of the video will cover the many advantages to using symbols when and where you can in your illustrations when dealing with many of the same graphic objects. Learn to edit 100's of objects in no time, and learn about many of the symbolism tools available to you in Adobe Illustrator!
Illustrator’s Blob Brush settings can be confusing. Seeing it in action will help you get the most out of this fun, flexible tool.
Learn how to make painterly scenes and objects with a few strokes of the Blob Brush and Eraser. You will be surprised by how fun this tool is!
Tutorial Details:
* Program: Illustrator CS4 & CS5
* Difficulty: Beginner
* Length: 5:53 mins
In the following video we will start with a blank Adobe Illustrator document and create some very nice distressed looking text. Of course this is in Illustrator so it is vector. Enjoy this one!
Create these nice little metal buttons that can also be used as icons. Everything we make in this video is 100% vector so it can be used virtually anywhere!
It’s time to create some Northern Lights. This tutorial demonstrates how to light up the vector night sky in this video tutorial. Using gradients, blur effects and more you will learn how to create a vector Aurora Borealis in Adobe Illustrator.
In this video we will look at creating and editing gradients, using blend modes with effects, creating and editing masks, and the click and drag multiple shapes tip using the tilde (`) key. Be sure to stay and watch the entire video as we throw in a bonus tip/ afterthought to the tutorial right at the end.
In this tutorial we are going to create a colourful 3D spinning top toy.
We are going to use the Width tool, the Draw inside mode, the Shape Builder tool, the Revolve effect, Pathfinder and Recolor artwork.
Enjoy!
The Shape Builder in Illustrator CS5 combines the best of Live Paint and the Pathfinder into one easy-to-use, intuitive tool. As we demonstrate in this video tip, the Shape Builder makes quick work of a complex Celtic knot.
Tutorial Details
* Program: Illustrator CS5
* Difficulty: Beginner
* Length: 3:50 min
Let’s get started!
