Illustration CS6 Training Summary

Illustrator is a vector based image editing program. Images created within it can be infinitely expanded because they are not pixel based.  Raster based images become pixelated once expanded but this format may be needed for web or tablet based projects. In the touring the interface video he explained many of the tools, menus and shortcuts within the illustrator program. In the using rulers, guides and grids video he explains where to find all of these option in the menu and how they can be manipulated. Locking and hiding artwork can be done through the object menu or the layers panel. Artboards can be used for a multi-page document or for pages from the same project so they can all be saved in the same place. The direct selection and group selection tool can be very beneficial when modifying artwork. Grouping and ungrouping objects can be helpful when scaling or rotating and can be done through the object menu. The shift key is very important in scaling artwork so the piece stays proportional. The shift key can also be used to achieve precise rotations. Aligning objects allows each piece to be viewed equally.