Illustrator Project 3 Identity Package

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Project 3: Identity Package

Working with Gradient MeshesWorking with TypeWorking with Multiple Artboards


Gradient MeshesObject>Create Gradient MeshUse Mesh tool to add or edit pointsUse Smart Guides to identify points/handles


Outline modeView>Outline toggle

Command/Control-click layer Eye


Eyedropper toolSample color from existing artwork

Command/Control to access last-used selection tool


Appearance panelHot-text links to all attributesNew Art Has Basic AppearanceClear AppearanceReduce to Basic Appearance


Working with Type


Point TypeClick to create a new point-type objectDirect Select tool reveals type pathSelection tool reveals object bounding box


Type Formatting

New type adopts existing type settings Character options = only selected charactersParagraph options = entire paragraph where characters are selected


Converting Type to OutlinesType>Create OutlinesNo longer “live” textEach type object is a single group


Multiple ArtboardsMultiple versions in one fileShare assets across artboardsNo direct correlation with layers


Multiple Artboards (cont’d)Artboard toolOptions


Artboard vs. Global Rulers


Spot ColorsColors out of CMYK gamutTwo-color jobsAccurate color match

Built-in librariesSpecial icon in Swatches panel


Page GeometryTrim sizeBleedLive area


Placing FilesAI or PDF– Crop To option– Artboard number


Printing FilesIndividual artboardsPrinter and PPDMedia sizeScaling and TileMarks and BleedOutput

Illustrator Project 3 Identity Package

Design

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