Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is used for creating vector based graphics, which can be scaled without loss of quality. It can be used for creating graphics for both print and the web. As its name implies, it is also good for creating illustrations, making this software useful for both artists and graphic designers alike.
Illustrator also has its own native file format, Adobe Illustrator or AI files, which can contain multi-layered graphics and be exported to other formats such as JPG, PNG and GIF.
How Tos and Useful Stuff
- Adobe Illustrator - YouTube playlist by Adobe Evangelist Terry White.
- Learn Adobe Illustrator - YouTube playlist by TastyTuts.
- Design faster for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign - keyboard shortcuts.
- Adobe Illustrator for beginners: 11 top tips.
- 10 essential tips and tools all Adobe Illustrator beginners should learn.
- Get started with vector illustration in 10 easy steps.
- Create a brand new style of vector portrait.
- Illustrator CC tutorials from novice to expert.
- Understanding the different file types in Adobe Illustrator's Save for Web.
- 9 ways to minimise file size in Adobe Illustrator.
- The 14 best Adobe Illustrator plugins.
- 100 amazing Adobe Illustrator tutorials.
- The ultimate guide to Adobe Illustrator.
- The 7 habits of highly efficient Adobe Illustrator users.
- 20 useful Adobe Illustrator actions.
- How to create type effects in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Create a gold effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to quickly recolour complex objects with the Appearance Panel.
- How to find fonts quickly.
- How to create a simple bar chart in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a logo in Adobe Illustrator CC - start to finish.
- Design a logo in Illustrator.
- How to draw in Adobe Illustrator with the pencil tool.
- How to render short, detailed hair in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to design a t-shirt in Illustrator.
- How to create an open book with Illustrator's 3D Extrude & Bevel Tool.
- How to create a paisley pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a seamless Halloween pumpkin pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a simple line graph in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create custom geometric wordmark in Adobe Illustrator.
- Easy repeat pattern making in Illustrator.
- Create and apply patterns.
- Create a pencil texture Scatter Brush in Illustrator.
- Draw smooth lines and shapes with the Pencil tool.
- How to include a gradient within a brush in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create gradient-filled objects with the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to make a golden curled corner using Adobe Illustrator.
- The 20 best Illustrator brushes.
- Draw and edit curves.
- Create an easy de-focused background with Gradient Mesh.
- How to draw an abstract gold background in Adobe Illustrator using Gradient Mesh.
- Understanding Auto, Optical and Metrics Kerning in Adobe Illustrator.
- Working with Type on a Path in Illustrator.
- Experiments with type.
- Converting colours in Adobe Illustrator, CMYK / RGB to Pantone.
- 25 amazing blend tutorials.
- 55 amazing vector art tutorials.
- Design pixel-perfect vector icons.
- 10 essential tips for working with colour swatches in Illustrator.
- Using Kuler with Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create banner, label and badge templates.
- Create a fun cartoon character face in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a wood texture in Illustrator.
- Learn how to create realistic vector fire.
- Moving into the world of 3D.
Illustrator Tools
- How to use the Artboard tool in Illustrator.
- How to use the Touch Type tool in Illustrator.
- How to use the Width tool in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to use the Gradient tool.
- How to use the Blob Brush tool in Illustrator.
- How to use the Gradient Mesh tool in Illustrator.
- How to use the Perspective tools in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to use the Symbolism tools in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to use the Shape Builder tool in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to use the Blend tool in Illustrator.
- How to use the 3D tool in Illustrator.
- Using the perspective grid tool in Adobe Illustrator.
Text Effects
- Typography without limits: 40 fresh Adobe Illustrator text effects.
- Learn to create a variety of bevelled lettering.
- How to create colourful neon text with Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a daffodil text effect for Spring in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a dripping blood text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a gear text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a colourful, 3d text effect.
- How to create a peeled text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create a semi-transparent, 3D text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a detailed Christmas lights text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a copper pipe text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a chemistry tubes text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a versatile transparent text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create a silky ribbon text effect.
- Create a green viscous text effect.
- Create a 3d newspaper, text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Create an alphabetti spaghetti text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Creating an environmentally friendly green type treatment.
- Create a detailed cheese text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
- Flip text effect in Adobe Illustrator tutorial.
- How to create a furry cheshire cat inspired text effect in Adobe Illustrator.