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How to Create an Aerial View Illustration of a Car in Adobe Illustrator
Jun 17th
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create an aerial view of a car using Adobe Illustrator. The nice part about illustrating it from this angle is that you only have to draw half of the car! As reference, I am using a photograph I took of a diecast model MINI. 1. Place the Reference Photo Create a New document and File > Place the reference photo onto the artboard. Title the first layer “reference”. Double-click the “reference” layer to bring up the Layer Options dialogue box. To lock the layer and keep it safe from stray mouse or pen clicks, tick the box next to Lock . Then, tick Dim Images to 50% , or any other percentage that suits you. Create another layer above the locked “reference” layer. This will be the illustration layer. Title it “Awesome Illustration” A little self-praise before you begin never hurts! 2. Create a Dividing Line Create a vertical line down the center of the car photo. Then, go to View > Guides >…
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How to Create an Aerial View Illustration of a Car in Adobe Illustrator
Create a Futuristic Robot Helmet in a Line Art Style in Adobe Illustrator
Jun 11th
In this tutorial I will show you how to create a detailed robot head in Adobe Illustrator. The tools that I will be used in this tutorial include: the Pen Tool (P), Ellipse Tool (L), Rounded Rectangle Tool and Eyedropper Tool (I). I will also using Pathfinder panel and Outline Stroke options in the process. Patience is needed when creating such a detailed illustration. So let’s begin! 1. Prepare the Basic Sketch Step 1 Create a New Document ( Control + N ), name it “Robotic Head”. Set the artboard size to 600px x 700px and Color Mode CMYK at 72dpi . All we need is a basic sketch in this first step. So we can start by creating a new layer, name it “Basic Sketch”. Step 2 Draw a rough sketch of robot head with Blob Brush Tool ( Shift + B ). In this case, I will recommend you to do it with a graphic tablet as it will feel…
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Create a Futuristic Robot Helmet in a Line Art Style in Adobe Illustrator
Holy Vector Tutorial! Create a Retro Batman Logo in Adobe Illustrator!
Jun 3rd
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the iconic Batman logo using simple shapes in Adobe Illustrator. With the Ellipse Tool (L) , the Shape Builder Tool (Shift + M) , and an understanding of positive and negative shapes you’ll be ready with your own bat signal in no time flat. 1. Create a Base Ellipse This Batman logo is comprised of ellipses. Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to create a horizontal ellipse that will be the base of the bat shape. The two outer ellipses will be added later. 2. Begin Creating the Bat Wings Step 1 Draw another ellipse that’s at an angle. This will form the left edge of the bat wing. I’m using bright colors so the shapes are easily discernible for the purpose of the…
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Holy Vector Tutorial! Create a Retro Batman Logo in Adobe Illustrator!
Quick Tip: Create a Seamless Coffee Bean Pattern in Illustrator
May 24th
In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple coffee bean pattern in Adobe Illustrator. You will start by learning how to create a simple art brush. Next, using some basic tools and effects along with the Round Any Corner script you will learn how to create the starting coffee bean shape, how to multiply, resize and recolor it. Finally, taking full advantage of the Snap to Grid option you will learn how to create your own pattern. You have your Coffee Shop Logo , so now you have a color palette to work from. I’ll be showing you how to create a basic coffee bean pattern using the same colors in the logo which could be used for a variety of things including: wallpaper, print and web backgrounds, table clothes etc… The list is endless. So let’s jump into this tutorial. 1. Prepare a New Document Step 1 Hit Control + N to create a new document. Enter 600 in the width box and height boxes then click on the Advanced button. Select RGB, Screen (72…
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Quick Tip: Create a Seamless Coffee Bean Pattern in Illustrator
The Fundamentals of Shape Design in Adobe Illustrator (Lesson 1)
May 15th
It goes without saying that Adobe Illustrator is all about using shapes to create artwork. In this tutorial I’ll cover how to use basic shapes, and tools to create a variety of logos. The more seasoned designer may pick up a fact or two, but this tutorial is perfect for the expert beginner who is working on reaching intermediate status. I’ve also included several animated gifs to help more clearly illustrate how certain steps are performed. Tutorial Details Program: Adobe Illustrator CS6 Difficulty: Beginner Topics Covered: Shape Tools, 3D Tool, Eraser Tool, Pathfinder, Flip & Rotate Tools Estimated Completion Time: 1-1.5 hours Piece of Cake—Windows 8 Let’s start with the basics. We’ll use the following tools: Rectangle Tool Move Tool 3D Rotate Tool Step 1 Start by selecting the color of the logo. I’m using 00abf0. Step 2 Press M to get the Rectangle Tool. It’s commonplace to simply draw an arbitrary rectangle shape but since we’re making a more specific design, we’ll use Illustrator’s precision to our advantage. To make a shape that has specific dimensions, click once on the Artboard to bring up the dialog box…
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The Fundamentals of Shape Design in Adobe Illustrator (Lesson 1)
How To Create Vintage Video Effects in Adobe Premiere
May 13th
While I’m no pro videographer I do enjoy creating videos of my adventures on an amateur level. Recently I’ve been editing loads of footage from our road trip honeymoon in the USA, so I thought I’d share some of the techniques I’ve developed in Adobe Premiere to create cool vintage or retro style video effects. In this tutorial I’ll show you how I created an old style discoloured effect with film burns. Adobe Premiere vs Final Cut Pro When I first got started editing video on my Mac I used Final Cut Express, but I found the application pretty difficult to learn (plus it never seemed to support my footage!). I soon migrated over to Adobe Premiere and found it much easier to use, with many of the effects and tools having similar menu locations and names to those we’re all familiar with in Photoshop. While this tutorial is based on Adobe Premiere the same effects can be created in Final Cut Pro (or even Express), you’ll just need to dig through the menus to find the correct settings. For instance, Photoshop style blending modes appear under …
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Create a Colorful, Funky Robot With Gradients in Adobe Illustrator
May 6th
In this tutorial, I’m going to be starting with a sketch which I’ll then build up to be a colorful robot friend. I’ll then frame piece in Adobe Illustrator using the Pen Tool, Clipping Masks, and transparent Gradients. So let’s get on with it! 1. Create the Base for Your Robot’s Head Step 1 Start with a sketch of your robot friend. Add details, but don’t go too crazy since you’ll be rendering them later anyway. Step 2 Start with the head. Use the Rounded Rectangle Tool . Double click to alter the radius of the corners to your liking. Step 3 Using the Ellipse Tool (L) , I made a circle for each of the antenna’s base. Repeating this step for both sides and the ends of the antennae. Step 4 Using the Pen Tool (P) , I’ve drawn a curved tube shape in a very light …
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Create a Colorful, Funky Robot With Gradients in Adobe Illustrator
Quick Tip: How to Create a Simple Hanging Sign in Adobe Illustrator
Apr 25th
In the following steps you will learn how to turn simple hanging sign illustration in Adobe Illustrator. For starters you will only need a simple rectangle. Taking full advantage of the Appearance panel we will add colors, highlights and some simple shading for this rectangle. Once you have your main piece we’ll create the rest of the shapes using basic tools and effects along with some simple vector shape building techniques. 1. Create a New Document Hit Command + N to create a new document. Enter 600 in the width box and height boxes then click on the Advanced button. Select RGB, Screen (72ppi) and make sure that the “Align New Objects to Pixel Grid” box is unchecked before your click OK. Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). …
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How to Create a Conceptual Portrait Using the Scribble Effect in Adobe Illustrator
Apr 23rd
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a vector illustration with a sketchy style in Adobe Illustrator. A few techniques will be discussed to achieve the results, including Gradient, Roughen and Scribble. So let’s begin… 1. Place the Sketch in Adobe Illustrator I am using a scanned sketch as the starting point. This sketch is inspired by my hometown with a nickname Mountain City in middle China. You will find in the composition, mountains, rivers, bamboo, chili pepper, fish, flower and beautiful girl. First File > Place the sketch on the Artboard and scale the sketch to fit nicely within the artboard with the Free Transform Tool (E). Then set the Opacity of the sketch to 80%, Blending Mode Multiply and Lock the layer. Create New Layers beneath the sketch layer for tracing. 2. Trace the Outline of the Sketch I start by tracing the outline with the Pen Tool (P). Set Fill to white and use a black 1pt Stroke Weight. Keep the Illustrator file organized by Grouping the layers (CTRL + G) and label them accordingly, eg. lips, eyes, body. Use Ellipse Tool (L) to draw the pupils. 3. Create a Custom Art Brush I use a custom brush for the eyelashes. Draw a …
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How to Create a Detailed Flag Stand Illustration in Adobe Illustrator
Apr 22nd
In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed flag stand illustration in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll start with the pole. Using basic tools and vector shape building techniques along with some complex gradients we’ll create the starting shapes. Next, using the Appearance panel, some basic blending techniques plus one or two effects we’ll add the highlights. Moving to the flag, you will learn how to create a simple pattern, how to easily align your shapes and how to take full advantage of the Transform effect. Finally, when you get to the thread and the Pen Tool logo you will learn some basic tips about working with strokes. 1. Create a New Document Hit CMD + N to create a new document. Enter 600 in the width box and height boxes then click on the Advanced button. Select RGB, Screen (72ppi) and make sure that the “Align New Objects to Pixel Grid” box is unchecked before your click OK. Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). For starters you’ll need a grid every 1px. Simply go to Edit…
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