Creating shape vectors in Adobe Illustrator Ep8/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners]

In this video we are going to be focusing on shape vectors. We are going to be creating a range of vector shapes then later look at how to manage multiple vectors in groups and then look at how to compound vectors. *FYI* In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version. Topics Covered 00:00:00 Start 00:02:55 Rectangle shape tool 00:08:00 Deleting anchor points 00:08:52 Ellipse shape tool 00:10:49 Free transform tool 00:11:57 Star shape tool 00:14:10 Free transform tool 00:15:36 Polygon shape tool 00:17:08 Rounded rectangle shape tool Keyboard shortcuts used in this video: V - Selection tool A - Direct selection tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z - Undo cmd (Ctrl PC) + C - Copy cmd (Ctrl PC) + V - Paste Press & hold shift + click & drag - Scale object (with scale tool active) Press & hold shift + click & drag - Snap rotate (with rotate tool active) Press up or down - Toggle points (with star shape tool active) Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + click and drag - Toggle depth of points (with star shape tool active) Press up or down - Toggle corners (with round rectangle shape tool active) Enjoy ***************** For more exclusive content follow on: Instagram:   / garethdavidstudio   Twitter:   / gareth_david   Facebook page: https://fb.me/GarethDavidStudio LinkedIn page:   / gareth-david-studios   GDS.com: http://garethdavidstudio.com/tutorials/ Mailing List: https://sibforms.com/serve/MUIEACXano... ***************** DOWNLOAD LINKS: PROJECT FOLDER: Download the project folder for free from the overview video here:    • The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illu...   TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET: Download the PDF from the overview video here:    • The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illu...   ***************** This video is part of a 19 part course: COURSE OVERVIEW The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator    • The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illu...   ***************** GD Studio "I'm Gareth David, a freelance creative specialising in design for logo identity & branding. I am currently based in London UK with over 12 years experience in the design industry with a passion for sharing knowledge and teaching. I have created this channel to share my experience and give some advice to aspiring designers at any level who wish to find out more about Graphic Design and the industry. So have fun guys and be creative!" #Illustrator #IllustratorBeginners

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