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Adobe Illustrator CS5 – Illustrated. Unit C: Going Beyond the Basics. Objectives. Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to: Use the Transform Each command Select within groups and make guides Modify objects with the Direct Selection tool Work with the stacking order - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Adobe Illustrator CS5 – Illustrated
Unit C: Going Beyond the Basics
Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to: Use the Transform Each command Select within groups and make guides Modify objects with the Direct Selection
tool Work with the stacking order Create interlocking objects
Objectives
Create concentric circles Use the Unite shape mode Add visual complexity with the stacking
order
Using the Transform Each Command
Offers the option to transform multiple objects simultaneously, but individually Great for making a complex pattern from
a simple illustration
Transform Each dialog box One of nine reference points can be
selected • Indicates which point the selected object will
transform from
Using the Transform Each Command
Point of origin Chosen the from in the dialog box
Default point of origin Center reference point selected
Using the Transform Each Command
FIGURE C-1: Transform Each dialog box
Using the Transform Each Command
FIGURE C-2: Squares are scaled 70%
FIGURE C-3: Pattern created with the Transform Each command
Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides
Selection tool Used to select all objects in a group
Direct Selection tool Used to select individual objects within a
group
Make Guides command Used to convert Illustrator objects into
guides (i.e., object guides)
Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides
FIGURE C-4: Converting the rectangle to an object guide
Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides
FIGURE C-5: Viewing two object guides
Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
Direct Selection tool Also used to select individual
components of a single vector object• Select individual paths and anchor points on
vector objects Anchor points appear white or hollow
• Hollow anchor points can be selected individually
• When you apply the Add Anchor Points command, the entire object becomes selected
Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
FIGURE C-6: Repositioning the 4" x 4" square
Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
FIGURE C-7: Moving a single anchor point
Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
FIGURE C-8: Recreating the starburst
Working with the Stacking Order
Stacking order Order of how objects are arranged in
front of and behind other objects on the artboard• Objects are created in front of the existing
objects Arrange commands on the Object menu
• Allows you to manipulate stacking order Draw Behind drawing mode
• Allows objects to be created behind a object or at the bottom of the stacking order
Working with the Stacking Order
FIGURE C-9: Red rectangle sent to the back of the stacking order
FIGURE C-10: Moving the blue oval forward in the stacking order
Working with the Stacking Order
FIGURE C-11: The new red circle behind the purple rectangle
Creating Interlocking Objects
Line segments Selected when you click a path with the
Direct Selection tool Fall within each set of two anchor points
Interlocking objects Created using the Paste In Front
command
Creating Interlocking Objects
FIGURE C-12: Identifying the orange path to select
FIGURE C-13: A copy of the orange path is in front of all objects
Creating Interlocking Objects
FIGURE C-14: Identifying the green path to select
FIGURE C-15: Identifying the purple path to select
Creating Interlocking Objects
FIGURE C-16: Identifying the two anchor points to select
FIGURE C-17: The completed effect—it’s all an illusion
Creating Concentric Circles
Circles that have a common center Created using the Offset Path command
Offsetting a path Negative input value creates a smaller
path inside the original Positive input value creates a larger path
outside the original
Creating Concentric Circles
FIGURE C-18: Concentric and evenly space circles
FIGURE C-19: Each new circle is .25" outside its original
Using the Unite Shape Mode
Pathfinder panel Contains pre-programmed actions to
perform basic functions on selected objects
Shape modes and pathfinders: allow new shapes to be created from overlapping objects• Shape modes: first row• Pathfinders: second row
Using the Unite Shape Mode
Unite shape mode Unites multiple paths as a single object
FIGURE C-20: Uniting all the paths
Using the Unite Shape Mode
FIGURE C-21: Odd “holes” remain where paths didn’t overlap
Using the Unite Shape Mode
FIGURE C-22: Drawing rectangles over holes
Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order
Stacking order Manages which objects are in front of or
behind other objects Can be used to add visual complexity to
an illustration• Pasting new objects in front of or behind
existing objects can add a sense of dimension, layering, and depth
Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order
FIGURE C-23: Bringing the paths to the front
FIGURE C-24: Pasted path with dark blue fill
Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order
FIGURE C-25: Final illustration