Questions?
FREE TUTORIALS
Download Now
Get instant access to over 45 minutes of FREE video tutorials and our newsletter.
Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1
By Jon Measures
Running Time: 3 hours, 11 minutes
Click here for Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 2
Click here for Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 3
Overview
In our first video series for Adobe's Illustrator CS2, Jon Measures spends over three hours walking you through tips and tricks for those needed quick inspirations on your Illustrator projects. At the same time, he teaches you skills you can apply to your other Illustrator projects. This is a must for the reference library of any serious Illustrator user or student. Now available: Get access to individual videos for just $2.99 a piece and download them instantly!
Detailed Video Descriptions
1 - Cylinder (Running Time - 8:15)
Here is a simple trick to make a cylinder without using a 3D effect. This tutorial uses basic shapes and the Pathfinder Palette. You could do this in almost any version of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
2 - Cube (Running Time - 5:50)
Starting out with a polygon, learn to construct an isometric cube using Pathfinder divide. The cube can then be used as a basic building block like Lego to construct isometric style illustrations.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
3 - Rotate Flower (Running Time - 7:39)
Here you can learn how to manipulate objects using the Direct Selection Tool. You will also learn about changing the point of origin and the beauty of Transform Again. After completing the tutorial you will end up with a graphic flower but the principle can be used on any illustration where objects are evenly spaced around a circle such as teeth on a gear or points on a clock. Applies to any version of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
4 - Vanishing Point (Running Time - 5:56)
Using the Scale Tool send object back to a vanishing point. This concept can be very useful when creating illustrations that require perspective. This will work in any version of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
5 - Ribbon (Running Time - 9:10)
This demonstration shows you how to construct a ribbon type graphic, a common element in food and beverage packaging. You will learn to reflect an object over a center point as well as being introduced to the Envelope Distort feature in Illustrator. This demo will work in all the more recent versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
6 - 3D Lamp (Running Time - 11:21)
This tutorial introduces the use of the 3D effects in Illustrator. Using 3D Revolve; the tutorial walks you through creating a lamp and lampshade. In this tutorial you will also learn how to map a pattern to the shade. You will need to have either Illustrator CS or Illustrator CS2.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
7 - Animate Type (Running Time - 9:55)
In this exercise you will learn a method for creating a Flash animation, (SWF) by exporting a file containing a blend in Illustrator. This works in Illustrator CS and CS2.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
8 - In Front Behind (Running Time - 8:48)
A trick of the eye fools people into thinking that you have made Saturn's rings go around the back of the planet and that your Olympic rings are really interlocking. This is a very useful exercise in lots of situations. Can be accomplished in any version of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
9 - Mesh (Running Time - 22:56)
Learn to create rich airbrush style illustrations using the Mesh Tool once known as the Gradient Mesh Tool. In this exercise I will show you how to illustrate an apple but the technique could be used in lots of situations to create subtle transitions of tone. Will work in all the more recent versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
10 - Profile (Running Time - 14:00)
This exercise illustrates how relatively complex illustrations can be created by combing simple shapes using Pathfinder. It also shows how the Pencil Tool can be used to manipulate existing lines. Will work in all the more recent versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
11 - Type Round Path (Running Time - 10:06)
This tutorial demonstrates a very practical skill useful in logo design, putting type on a path and making it wrap around a circle. A good example of this typographic effect would be the Starbucks logo. This works in almost any version of Illustrator although there are some slight differences in really early versions of the software.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
12 - Thought & Speech (Running Time - 5:32)
This is a very simple exercise in constructing a speech bubble and thought bubble using the Ellipse Tool and the Pathfinder Palette. There are slight differences in early versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
13 - Selecting (Running Time - 10:09)
This video explains pretty much everything you need to know about selecting objects in Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
14 - Repeat Pattern (Running Time - 9:51)
Learn to create a repeatable pattern that you can apply a fill. This exercise is simple but can be very useful. This concept can add a new dimension to your Illustrator projects. Works in most versions of Illustrator in the same way.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
15 - Gradients 1 (Running Time - 10:26)
In this demo you will learn how to use gradients to create a shiny button that could be use in web design. This tutorial teaches you how to use the Gradient Tool and Palette and also how to create an opacity mask. Works the same in the last few versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
16 - Gradients 2 (Running Time - 7:04)
Using gradients create a reflection cast by a piece of type. A dramatic type effect that when used in the right context can add sophistication and dimension to your artwork. This is a pretty simple exercise that any beginner can do and it will impress your friends. Works the same in most versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
17 - Radiating Lines (Running Time - 12:12)
This video tutorial is a retro 70's typographic effect that is great for club flyers or promotional graphics where demanding attention is paramount. Experiment with the basic concept to create other dynamic results. Also this tutorial introduces you to a couple of unique properties of the program that help in developing an over all understanding of the software. This tutorial is basically the same in most versions of illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
18 - Graphic Styles (Running Time - 5:05)
This is an introduction to the use of graphic styles. You will also learn a little about working with the appearance palette to create a set of radiating strokes around a shape. Works in the last few versions of Illustrator in the same way.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
19 - Envelope Distort (Running Time - 12:06)
Learn how to manipulate the shape of type or objects using the Envelop Distort > Make with Warp feature in Illustrator. This feature has been a part of Illustrator for the past several versions of the software. Learning this simple feature will open up a whole new approach to image construction and type manipulation.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
20 - Clipping Mask (Running Time - 5:12)
Get acquainted with a very important concept in Illustrator that of Clipping Masks. You will learn how to cut away the background of a bitmap image that has been placed in Illustrator but you can use the same concept on vector objects. Works the same way in almost versions of Illustrator.
Click to Purchase individual video - $2.99
Our Risk-Free Lifetime Money-Back
Guarantee
Purchase as many videos as you like. If you discover that the videos do not completely and successfully train you on that subject, simply contact us anytime at support@technicallead.com and we will give you a complete refund.
Why such a generous guarantee? It is simple. We know how powerful the videos are and we know that they will help you. It is our way of assuring you that - in the case that you do not receive maximum benefit from the videos or if for whatever reason you are not completely satisfied - you won't have to pay for something you can't use.
However, you will never know until you try. That's why we are giving you as much time as you need to evaluate the videos. If they don't live up to your expectations you are not out a dime.
Option 1. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Complete Training Package - You can take advantage of our unique Illustrator training and mentoring system for just $597.00 $147.00. That's $450.00 off the regular price. This is the most complete training you will get anywhere!
Now Available: You can now order Option 1 in three easy monthly payments of $49.00!
All of the following items are included in this package:
1. You get a live webinar with one of our experts. ($200.00 Value) This is NOT a webcast where the communications go one-way. You will have an opportunity to interact with the presenter. This special event will be conducted in a four-hour segment with the instructor, live.
With the webinar, we bring the classroom training to you WITHOUT the travel cost of airfare, hotel, meals away from home, and car rental.
And the great thing about this is that you can attend the Illustrator webinar over and over, as many times as you like. It's all included with your tuition. Just think about being able to brush up on your Illustrator skills with a live instructor anytime you need to!
Our webinars are constantly being scheduled. We try to hold them at various times to meet the diverse needs of our customers. You may see which webinars are currently scheduled by clicking here:
2. You also get the training videos available on-demand via instant download AND we will ship you the Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 videos on CD. ($197.00 Value) That's almost 3 hours hours of focused training that you can view anytime, as many times, as you like. This is the same content covered in the webinar and you'll have the information available whenever you need it.
3. About your secret weapon - your personal Illustrator mentor: ($97.00 Value) At any time, you can send an email to your mentor to help you resolve a question about using Illustrator. You can even send your Illustrator files, so he can diagnose the problem quickly and get you back on track.
This service is invaluable, because it can save you countless hours trying to solve a problem, not to mention the frustration we have all experienced trying to get Illustrator to work like it is suppose to. How many times have you been just 30 seconds away from putting your fist through the computer screen or tossing your keyboard across the room?
Well those days are over.
Now when you hit a roadblock, you can just take a deep breath, fire off an email to our experts and do something productive while we work on the solution.
With this complete training package, your mentor program is good for 30 days. Within those 30 days, you will have a total of 1 hour of email access to your Illustrator mentor.
4. ** BONUS ** ($97.00 Value) Web Design webinar entitled: "Building Websites With Real Value - How to Find Clients Who Will Gladly Pay You $10,000 Or More For Their Website"
Stop settling for $500 to $1000 web design projects and start making some real money. More importantly, start building a real business. You know, the kind that will allow you to take some time off and still have money coming in. The kind of business where you are building an asset that can be sold at some point in the future.
If you are tired of working long hours grinding away in front the computer just to make the same money as a Starbucks barista, then you will be very interested in the following information.
Each week I host a webinar where I show designers the exact skills you need to develop to take your business to the next level. For some, that means being able to go from part-time to full-time. How nice would it be to trade in your day job for a successful business where you call the shots. For others that is means getting your very first client.
I even show the pros how to grow their business. Just last week we had a guy that fit in that top 1% category. He is charging $30,000, on the low end, for a website. He was making more money than almost all of the other 22 attendees combined.
I opened his eyes to some new ideas, one of which has the potential to double his already successful business. That is the thing about the top 1% - they are always anxious to learn something new. He could have easily passed on the opportunity to attend the webinar based on his success, but there he was soaking up new ideas to grow his business.
How To Attend The Webinar
The webinar is a 2 hour presentation plus a live Q and A session. Most of these sessions last over three hours.
We use Webex to facilitate the webinars. This allows you to watch and listen to the live presentation via the web. We use the chat feature to create a very interactive experience. I am constantly asking questions and polling the audience. This has resulted in some great sessions allowing you to learn from other attendees also.
Here's a summary of Option 1:
- You get the live, 4 hour webinar that let's you interact with the presenter and you can attend it as many times as you like
- You get the Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 videos. That's almost 3 hours of video training you can download immediately.
- We will also ship you all the videos on CD so you will have a back-up
- You get one-on-one support via email from our Illustrator experts for a total of 1 hour, to be used within 30 days - this will give you plenty of time to master the basics of Illustrator and complete your Illustrator project with our help
- You get the BONUS webinar on "Building websites With Real Value"
Option 2. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials and Mentor Program - You can start learning Illustrator right now with the help of your personal mentor and our video training for just $244.00 $97.00. That's almost $150.00 off the regular price.
Now Available: You can now order Option 2 in two easy monthly payments of $48.50!
All of the items in Option 1 (above) are included in this package except for the live webinars:
Here's a summary of option 2:
- You get the Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 videos. That's almost 3 hours of video training you can download immediately.
- We will also ship you all the videos on CD so you will have a back-up.
- You get one-on-one support via email from our Illustrator experts for a total of 1 hour, to be used within 30 days - this will give you plenty of time to master the basics of Illustrator and complete your Illustrator project with our help.
Option 3. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials You can start learning Illustrator right now with our video training for just $147.00 $67.00. That's $80.00 off the regular price.
Here's a summary of Option 3:
- You get the Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 videos. That's almost 3 hours of video training you can download immediately.
- We will also ship you all the videos on CD so you will have a back-up.
Option 4. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials DOWNLOAD ONLY - You can start learning Illustrator right now with our video training for just $127.00 $47.00. That's $80.00 off the regular price.
Here's a summary of Option 4:
- You get the Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 videos. That's almost 3 hours of video training you can download immediately.
ALSO NOW AVAILABLE, TWO BIG WAYS TO SAVE ON OUR TRAINING!
1. Our New Flash Definitive Membership. Save over 82% on ALL of our Flash Training PLUS you will get ALL future Flash releases while you are a member!
2. Our Flash CS3 Complete Training Bundle - This training bundle includes six of our best titles.
Get our Flash CS3 Complete Training Bundle NOW for just $282.00 $197.00. That's a savings of almost $85.
Yes, I can't wait to start learning Illustrator like the pros... and I know there is no time to lose. Thanks for the lifetime guarantee - that takes all the pressure off my decision. In fact, it allows me to see everything for free, if I choose. Option 1. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Complete Training Package - You can take advantage of our unique training and mentoring system, which includes the live webinar, for just Click Here To Start Option 1 Securely OR click here to order Option 1 in three easy monthly payments of $49.00 Option 2. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials and Mentor Package - You can start learning Illustrator today for just Click Here To Start Option 2 Securely OR click here to order Option 2 in two easy monthly payments of $48.50 Option 3. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials (CD and DOWNLOAD) - You can start learning Illustrator today for just Click Here To Start Option 3 Securely Option 4. Illustrator Tips and Tricks, Volume 1 Video Tutorials Package DOWNLOAD ONLY - You can start learning Illustrator today for just Click Here To Start Option 4 Securely For corporate and educational multi-licenses, please contact our sales department at (866) 894-0705 for more information.
|
TechnicalLead.Com, Inc. © 2008 • Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use