http://www.callithump.org/digart/tutorials/vector.xml Vector Graphics Tutorials Feeder 2.0.8(1206) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en CC 2008 by Matt LeClair matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:48:42 -0500 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:48:42 -0500 Software How-To http://callithump.org/digart/tutorials/bigbaby_144.jpg http://www.callithump.org/digart/tutorials/vector.xml 144 144 Matt LeClair Video Tutorials for students in the University of Maine's Vector Graphics Online class This is a series of Adobe Illustrator tutorials created specifically for a class taught at the University of Maine. If you are not taking this class you still might find them useful but I make no warranties, express or implied, as to their value. Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art no no matthew_leclair@umit.maine.eduMatt LeClair http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/swatches.mov Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:46:55 -0400 Matthew LeClair Hidden features of the swatches palette, including patterns and global colors. Hidden features of the swatches palette, including patterns and global colors. no matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://www.callithump.org/gradient_mesh.mov Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:57:22 -0400 Matthew LeClair The Gradient Mesh tool allows you to blend multiple colors within a simple shape. The Gradient Mesh tool allows you to blend multiple colors within a simple shape. no 6:14 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://www.callithump.org/blur&shade.mov Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:53:39 -0400 Matthew LeClair Adding a touch of realism to an illustration using the Gaussian Blur effect and gradient shadows & hi-lights. Adding a touch of realism to an illustration using the Gaussian Blur effect and gradient shadows & hi-lights. no matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/bubbles2.mov Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:32:25 -0500 Matthew LeClair Bubbles, Blend Tool, Scatter Brush, Appearance Palette More bubbles using the Blend tool and the Scatter brush. no 9:50 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/bubble.mov Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:19:46 -0500 Matt LeClair Blowing bubbles using Envelope Distort, transparency, and Symbols. Blowing bubbles using Envelope Distort, transparency, and Symbols. no 11:16 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/perspective_shadow.mov Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:24:06 -0500 Matt LeClair Use the Appearance palette with the Free Distort and Gaussian blur effects to create perspective shadows. Most people are familiar with the standard drop shadow command that give the appearance of something floating above a surface with a light shining down on it from above. It's a useful but limited command. The Appearance palette combined with the Free Distort and Gaussian Blur effect will give you much more control and allow you to create perspective shadows. no 3:36 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/shading.mov Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:50:40 -0500 Matt LeClair Shaping and Shading using the Gradient tool and Envelope Distortions. By combining Envelope Distortions with gradients, you can add depth & shape to a graphic. no 21:25 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/expanding_box.mov Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:51:12 -0500 Matt LeClair Add New Fill, Effects: Convert to Shape Using the Convert to Shape command on a secondary fill color to create a text box that expands to match the size of the text. no 3:25 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/clipping_mask.mov Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:47:21 -0500 Matthew LeClair Object: Clipping Mask: Make Clipping masks provide a simple yet powerful way to hide graphics. no 6:57 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/_flag.mp4 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:10:57 -0500 Matthew LeClair A realistic waving flag. Create a 3-Dimensional waving flag using the Envelope Distort and gradient tools. no 8:12 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/selfportrait.mov Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:01:19 -0500 Matt LeClair Get in touch with your Vector Self Create a vector self portrait in just one hour using the Pencil tool, the Eydropper tool and the Layers palette no 13:35 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)Adobe,Illustrator,tutorial,digital,art http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/brushes.mp4 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:24:27 -0400 6008B2F6-ABFB-44A0-9AB3-750586690DEC Matt LeClair Giving Form to Paths Using brushes, you can go beyond simple paths to create stylized artwork. Adobe Illustrator, Tutorial no 22:03 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/closed_paths.mp4 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:17:15 -0400 3F22FDF4-AAC5-4E0A-ADCA-3E784C036C6E Matt LeClair Still More About Paths Concluding the discussion of paths Adobe Illustrator, Tutorial no 8:39 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/open_paths_2.mp4 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:07:18 -0400 3ECA4A28-82B3-4C61-8A68-A046013D5190 Matt More About Paths Quick ways to modify paths Adobe Illustrator, Tutorials no 3:43 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/open_paths_1.mp4 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:31:32 -0400 DA550AC3-4AB5-4333-8483-913AC7C3B3AA Matt LeCLair Simple Paths http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/open_paths_1.mp4 Adobe Illustrator, Tutorials no 11:54 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/type_trick_1.mp4 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:31:43 -0400 Higher Education 181BF35C-A86D-4E21-AA96-896B8B3C8830 Matthew LeClair Here we combine several features to create a fancy type trick! Exploding type is just one thing you can do by combining multiple fills and strokes. This technique is not limited to type, but will work with most any graphics. vector, graphics, tutorials no 10:20 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/vector/type.mp4 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:25:48 -0400 Higher Education 9CF056E4-A47C-495F-961E-A4369B7E0890 Matthew LeClair An overview of working with type in Illustrator. Illustrator is the most powerful tool on the planet for working with type! In this tutorial we'll start scratching the surface of what's possible vector, graphics, tutorials no 18:27 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/270tutorials/vector_tutorial_2.mp4 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:16:57 -0400 Higher Education 91E0A02D-6CC5-4C60-95D7-361F2DF46D92 Matthew LeClair Transform Tools and Commands Further modification of simple shapes using the Transform tools and commands. vector, graphics, tutorials no 9:36 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://niflheim.lll.umaine.edu:81/web/WWW/matt/270tutorials/vector_tutorial_1.mp4 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:14:02 -0400 Higher Education A0254FC7-1B3F-4768-B43F-33A95964C59B Matthew LeClair Complex graphics start with simple shapes You can create the most complex graphics by combining simple shapes. vector, graphics, tutorials no 21:56 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair) http://callithump.org/movies/intro_audio.m4a Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:11:53 -0400 Higher Education B389AB34-6CBE-400D-965F-C186CBB8AE3E Matthew LeClair Origins and uses of Vector graphics (slideshow with audio) An overview of the origins and uses of Vector graphics vector, graphics, tutorials no 15:42 matthew_leclair@umit.maine.edu (Matt LeClair)