Illustrator Beginner Tutorial
Illustrator Beginner Tutorial
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Exercise Files: bit.ly/3e1hBo3
Exercise Files #2: bit.ly/3jw4LC2
Who it's for: Curious beginners to advanced creatives working in marketing, sales, real estate, education, and more.
What it is: A complex program for creating high quality illustration and typographical art.
What you'll learn: We begin with the interface and workspace. We go over all of the panels and selection tools, including the direct selection tool. We cover vector illustration using shapes, the pen and pencil tool, applying brush strokes, and saving swatches and gradients. We also do a deep dive into type and typography, and show you all the shortcuts, tips, and tricks to make you more proficient and creative using Illustrator. Finally, we cover more advanced type tools like type on a path, the Touch Type tool, mastering the special effects with the Appearance panel, cool transformation and blending effects, and how to create 3D objects including text. We also explore the image trace tool, how to master Live Paint, Blending Tools, working with and creating Symbols and Graphic Styles.
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Start 0:00
Introduction 0:03
Customizing the Workspace 1:44
Panels 11:09
Vector vs Bitmap 20:39
Creating New Documents 24:40
Basic Selection Techniques 30:11
Magic Wand Tool 35:52
Shapes 39:12
Shapes Tips and Tricks 50:16
Direct Selection Tool 57:06
Scale Tool 1:04:21
Rotate Tool 1:08:27
Layers 1:11:10
Eyedropper and Swatches 1:20:27
Working with Swatches 1:23:18
Creating Patterns 1:27:11
Expanding Appearance in Objects from Strokes 1:34:42
Gradients 1:37:03
Freeform Gradients 1:47:03
Working with Artboards 1:53:23
Exporting Assets 2:00:23
Shape Builder Tool 2:03:27
Pen Tool 2:16:48
Pencil Tool 2:20:46
Guides and Grids 2:23:52
Smooth Tool 2:29:09
Width Tool 2:31:32
Brush Strokes 2:35:54
Adding Anchor Points 2:42:39
Transparency and Opacity Settings 2:51:54
Type and Typography 2:54:38
Type on a Path 3:04:59
Appearance Panel 3:11:12
Exporting and Packaging 3:16:23
Conclusion 3:23:32
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A lot of other channels just make separate video to gain more view and make more money, but he's the only one that teach us the whole thing in one video or two. Thumbs up for you 👍
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I concur, this video is truly appreciated!!! It is clear, concise , straight to the point and easy to follow. I have watched hundreds and this is by far the best.
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Your instruction is beyond amazing. Thank you. I can follow along and understand. No quick tips and tricks, just learning! I appreciate you
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This is an actual tutorial! It explains everything and it is free of "cools", "so" and "mmms". By far the best tutorial I have seen. I appreciate that you take the time to go through things. AMAZING! Thank you
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TNice tutorials is the channel that made start actually creating instead of being intimidated by the software. Thanks for a new form of therapy
OMG... This is the best tutorial ever, I learnt almost everything I know about Illustrator from you David Casuto. I'm so grateful for this.
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You have taught a lot more than what I have learned in my classroom, in a 3 credit-hours course! Hat's off!
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I’m just returning to Illustrator after not using it for many years. This was absolutely fantastic. By far the best I’ve ever watched. I realize there may have been some changes since this was published but the basics will be the same and I now feel confident that I can now tackle my projects with confidence. Thanks so much.
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This is so far one of the best tutorials out there on illustrator.
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The way you explain the use of the tools allows us to practice in real time and the truth is that it is not necessary to pause the video, I only do it when I have deep doubts.
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Dave you are such a great instructor. well done and thank you!
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I loved it, thank you for such a professional yet simple-to-understand course.
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I was intimidated by adobe illustrator and photoshop , but this guy sounds comforting and make it simpler to digest and apply , less stressful and more understandable , thank u ❤
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I had the same feeling.
Very much appreciate all the design tutorials. Looking forward for it advance tutorial and more. Thanks a lot
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Amazing Tutorial! Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate this!☺️ ♥️
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It's like taking a lecture from a professor in person. Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial.
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You're tutorials are so easy to follow, I learnt a lot of new things ! thank you so much for your effort, really appreciate this
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I am already 58 years old person, trying to learn AI. And this is the best tutorial I have ever experienced. So I thank all who ever collaborated to prepare this very useful tutorial
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amazing! As i have already know Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustator but your method of teaching is superb! You have covered much of the content! Too Amazing! Love From Pakistan!
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Nice tutorial. I watched it all with only a single break. Great job
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Grazie! Thank you so much, David, your classes are so great and extremely helpful! I was always discouraged from using Illustrator because of its apparent complexity but you break down each tool so well without overcomplicating things. The only thing I can't understand is how you did is the shape of the light reflection on the avocado pit (in the shape builder tool section). I can do the long curves but don't understand how you did the top and bottom smaller curves. In any case, I am grateful for your classes.
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Bravo, I am so impressed with your teaching skills. Amazing graphics and communication. Thank you for sharing.
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Best tutorial EVER , no words enough to thank you !
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Just thought you should know, you are great at teaching and making it interesting while doing so. I think your voice/way of talking would be perfect for a podcast, of whatever sort - just throwing that out there!
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Highly appreciated for us as beginners - thanks for the clear instrucitons
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Thank you! This is just what I was looking for to help me learn Illustrator. ☺
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I learned illustrator with a tutorial in 2012 but didn't keep up with it since then. I was kinda frustrated that I forgot so many things about this software because I know it is amazing for drawings. I'm following a tutorial to draw kawaii images and I had 4 options... procreate, clip studio art, photoshop and illustrator. I thought I could give it a try again. Almost didn't click when I saw it was more than 3 hours... THANK GOD I CLICKED! I followed a lot of tutorials in my life and I have NEVER had one as great as this one! The explications are super clear, it's easy to learn, it gets to the point... WOW. This is amazing. I can't thank you enough!
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@@LearnitTraining Oh I did! I didn't think it could be possible in a short period of time, I'm soooo happy :) Will definitively talk to people about your channel, and I will check for the photoshop tutorial too! I work with it every day but I know I have a lot of stuff to learn about :)
Very Good Tutorial and Very Easy to Understand. Thank you so much!
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Thank you David for this amazing tutorial !! Can't wait to start the advanced one ✨😍👌🏻
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OMG what a tutorial!!! Thank u for the amazing work
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You are such a great tutor. Please do more videos on vector works. Pleaseeee
We will look into it!
Amazing. I am so impressed with your teaching skills.
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Really wish you did one of these tutorials for using Adobe XD . I really find your style of instruction easy to understand and thorough. I completed the one on InDesign and immediately went to work creating a marketing brochure. Thank you.
Hi Christine! We do have Adobe XD in our recording queue and just looking to get it into production very soon!
Thank you very much for this amazing tutorial. It is very helpful!
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This was an incredible tutorial. Thank you so much!
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This one is 100% legit, im not even a bot.. saved my life when i already finished editing. thumbs up!
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Excellent Beginners Look at AI - David you have a great speaking voice and teaching attitude. I created a pattern and used it to fill a shape. But it seems that the pattern filled the entire artboard and when I move the sharp around the artboard. the pattern changes as though the shape was a mask. How can I fill a shape with a patter and have it stick?
Thanks for this wonderful training.
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Thank you so much David❤ more love from Kenya, I decided to teach others for free
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Amazing instructor one of the best of best illustrator training
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It would be great if you can do such in-depth tutorials on alternatives to Adobe Creative Suite.
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This video definitely brighten up my day ❤❤❤
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Amazing Tutorial! So easy ,Thank you so much! 👌
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I have found it so easy to follow and understand, Thanks very much
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Wow... Amazing learn it has changed my life.
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Really amazing skills and learned something new.
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Great and perfect, Thanks for your great efforts..... 💓
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thanks! simple and understandable guide!
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Excellent content and great teacher!
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Thank you so much bro! This is life-saving! I subscribed. :)
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David is a very nice instructor, I have watched both photoshop and illustrator courses from beginner to advance and am now a pro in both. I took the courses to spice up my UX designing career. Thanks learnit
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I Love The Adobe Illustrator Tutorial Is Helping Me For Example
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Cool! thanks. It is also working with clipped images, just involves one more click to "edit content"
Good to know!
Great tutorial! Learned quite a bit. Had some trouble locating some of the exercises. Didn't see them in the list i downloaded. Probably just me. LOL!
This video has two exercise links: Exercise Files: bit.ly/3e1hBo3 Exercise Files #2: bit.ly/3jw4LC2
I'm using Illustrator 2022. It seems like some of the commands are different between 2022 and the edition that you are using. Do you have a chart or anything with recommended settings? Example- my arrow keys are not increasing/decreasing the amount of points/lines.
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Many thanks! Excellent! Well done ...
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still working! Thanks!
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this Adobe suite Learnit series are the best. I am patiently waiting for the advanced illustrator tutorial. it will be great
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Thank you for your hard work, Please teach Figma if you can learning from you is a life changing experience.
We will look into it!
Very well done. Thanks
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Thanks for video. How did you increased size of toolbars and fonts?
To increase the size of the toolbar in Illustrator, you can do the following: Open Illustrator > Preferences > User Interface. Adjust the UI Scaling slider. Click on OK. Restart Illustrator as instructed. To resize panel icons so that you see only the icons (and not the labels), adjust the width of the dock until the text disappears. To display the icon text again, make the dock wider.To scale to a certain size, you can use the transform tool. Go to your top tool bar, navigate to Window > Transform. This will open the transform tool. With your artwork you want to scale selected, navigate to the transform pop-up toolbar you just opened. Make sure the “Constrain Width and Height Proportions” button is activated.
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Need help removing excess color and shading from a caricature. What video should I look at?
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I learnt illustrator from you and positive energy also 🙏
Is it possible to make a video for coreldraw sir... If possible it will be helpful to me.
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You have a great channel I am a graphic designer as well..
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Fantastic tutorial on creating and organizing design tokens in Figma! How do you plan to ensure consistent and efficient application of these design tokens across various projects and teams?
Hello Penji! You can get help directly from our instructors at Offsite, our online community - www.offsitebylearnit.com/
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Thank you so much for your continued support Skyler! It helps us continue to make more videos!
2022 seems different than the version you are using. my workspace key is not in the top right. also I cannot figure out how to start with my image the same way you have yours in step one. a first step of how to get the image up to look like yours before going into tool modifications would have been super helpful. I know I'm not as tech savvy as I was 10 years ago, but super duper beginner steps so I can make sense of everything else feels much needed. thanks
Hi Family Grown! Yes, updates do tend to happen at much faster pace these days so the exact placement of the commands may slightly be different.
@@LearnitTraining how do I start off with the 3 art boards in one horizontal line? Mine separates them into two rows. Two on top one on bottom, even in full screen
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