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Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Project 3: Identity Package
Working with Gradient MeshesWorking with TypeWorking with Multiple Artboards
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Gradient MeshesObject>Create Gradient MeshUse Mesh tool to add or edit pointsUse Smart Guides to identify points/handles
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Outline modeView>Outline toggle
Command/Control-click layer Eye
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Eyedropper toolSample color from existing artwork
Command/Control to access last-used selection tool
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Appearance panelHot-text links to all attributesNew Art Has Basic AppearanceClear AppearanceReduce to Basic Appearance
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Working with Type
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Point TypeClick to create a new point-type objectDirect Select tool reveals type pathSelection tool reveals object bounding box
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Type Formatting
New type adopts existing type settings Character options = only selected charactersParagraph options = entire paragraph where characters are selected
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Converting Type to OutlinesType>Create OutlinesNo longer “live” textEach type object is a single group
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Multiple ArtboardsMultiple versions in one fileShare assets across artboardsNo direct correlation with layers
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Multiple Artboards (cont’d)Artboard toolOptions
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Artboard vs. Global Rulers
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Spot ColorsColors out of CMYK gamutTwo-color jobsAccurate color match
Built-in librariesSpecial icon in Swatches panel
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Page GeometryTrim sizeBleedLive area
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Placing FilesAI or PDF– Crop To option– Artboard number
Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Printing FilesIndividual artboardsPrinter and PPDMedia sizeScaling and TileMarks and BleedOutput