Create a fancy star in Illustrator in a few easy steps
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Learn how to quickly create 3D color gradient logo with Illustrator CS2 tools.
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Jeff Witchel covers the basics of Effects in Illustrator such as: applying Effects to an object; editing existing Effects; adding Effects; controlling multiple Effects; and saving Effects for future use.
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This tutorial shows you how to create realistic 3D fruit bowl illustration with one of the Adobe Illustrator CS2 new features: 3D Revolve Effect.
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Adobe Illustrator provides a vast array of filters and tools that can twirl, tweak, roughen, and otherwise transform an object into something completely different.
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Using various Illustrator filters and effects you can automatically create some bizarre line patterns.
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In this tip we will learn how to use Adobe® Photoshop® brushes and paths to create a more organic-looking brush to use in Illustrator.
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Do you ever need to combine areas of different layers to construct a composite image? Use an opacity mask in Adobe® Illustrator® to mask an area of a layer to transparency and reveal the layer right below it. You can even apply feathering to the mask to smoothen its edges so the top layer won\'t look \"cut out.\" Follow along with this tip as we use an opacity mask to place a pink rose on a bed of yellow petals.
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Easy tutorial on mimicking Photoshop Layer Styles.
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Recreating objects and effects in Illustrator to really develop your skills!
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Here's a few methods for creating shiny effects in Illustrator!
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Here's a tip for enhancing simple brushstrokes in Illustrator!
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You've seen it everywhere and you're probably going to be asked to do it at some point. Adding a "worn" looking texture over an image can make it more visually appealing and sometimes even breathe life into a boring image.
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Although Illustrator probably wouldn’t be my first choice of software animators, it is possible to create animations by using Illustrator’s Macromedia Flash(*.SWF) export option.
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This tip is a great exercise in using COMPOUND PATHS and the PATHFINDER PALETTE for the sometimes difficult task of making interlocking objects. Give it a try!
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Geometric designs are not straightforward and take a bit of thought to prepare but after creating them they can be repeatedly used.
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Extra strokes and extra fills can be added to an object to make many exciting styles which can be used over and over again.
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Beyond adding a single stroke... Mutiple strokes, when applied correctly, can make objects or typography much more exciting!
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