Adobe TV Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:04 +0000 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:04 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-illustrator-cs4/ Learn the basics of how to use Illustrator CS4 with getting started and new feature tutorials by experts. 2013 Adobe Systems Inc. http://thumbnails.tv.adobe.com/learn-illustrator-cs4100.jpg http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-illustrator-cs4/ 60 adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Start a new document in Illustrator CS4 using the Welcome screen. Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box. Establish multiple artboards. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-01-starting-a-new-document/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-01-starting-a-new-document/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn about the Blob and Brush tools in Illustrator CS4. Choose a brush style. Change the fill color. Create freeform lines, shapes, and other paths. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-02-brushes-and-blobs/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-02-brushes-and-blobs/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Work with text inside Illustrator CS4. Use the Type tool to create a basic text object. Format text using the Type tool menus in the Control Palette. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-03-working-with-text/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-03-working-with-text/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Create point text and path text. Format text using the Control palette. Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce text size and change the leading. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-04-point-and-path-text/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-04-point-and-path-text/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Get introduced to fill and stroke. Access the Swatches panel to use preset colors or create custom shades. Add strokes from the Appearance panel. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-05-filling-and-stroking/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-05-filling-and-stroking/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Use Illustrator’s Scale and Rotate tools. Access the Transform panel. Learn keyboard shortcuts for transforming graphics. Use reference points. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-06-scaling-and-rotating/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-06-scaling-and-rotating/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Reshape path outlines by dragging anchor points with the Selection tool. Align objects using Smart Guides. Use the Reflect tool to flip a path. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-07-reshaping-a-path-outline/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-07-reshaping-a-path-outline/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Use control handles to define the curvature of a segment. Use the Direct Selection tool and the Convert Anchor Point tool to create refined curves. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-08-using-control-handles/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-08-using-control-handles/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Fill and stroke objects according to how they overlap and intersect using Live Paint. Use the Live Paint bucket to convert objects into a group. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-09-using-live-paint/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-09-using-live-paint/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Create up to 100 artboards of any size and then export and print them in different ways to create multiple assets for a single project. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/working-with-multiple-artboards/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/working-with-multiple-artboards/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn about some exciting new features in CS4: document windows, multiple artboards, gradients, appearances, and the Recolor Artwork dialog box. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/introducing-illustrator-cs4/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/introducing-illustrator-cs4/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Create and save elliptical gradients with full or partial transparency. Learn to use the interactive Gradient tool and Gradient panel. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/working-with-gradients/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/working-with-gradients/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Draw merged paths and automatically remove redundant points so the path is easy to select and edit. Learn how to use the Eraser and Smooth tools. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-the-blob-brush-tool/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-the-blob-brush-tool/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn how smart guides can intuitively and unobtrusively guide drawing. Learn to quickly and easily align objects to another key object. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-smart-guides-and-key-alignment/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-smart-guides-and-key-alignment/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn to use the Separations Preview panel to proof and fix your color separations before exporting your files and sending them to a printer. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-the-separations-preview/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-the-separations-preview/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Use the Appearance panel to manage attributes such as effects and fills. Use the Graphics Styles panel to reuse combinations of attributes. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-appearance-and-graphic-styles/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-appearance-and-graphic-styles/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn to export Illustrator files with multiple artboards to Flash, set options for export and view the art in the Flash library and Timeline. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/exporting-artboards-to-flash/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/exporting-artboards-to-flash/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Learn how to bring content from Illustrator or Photoshop into your Flash projects. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/preparing-ai-and-ps-files-for-flash/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/preparing-ai-and-ps-files-for-flash/ adobetv@adobe.com (Adobe TV) Browse, search, and modify Kuler color themes directly in your CS4 application. Include them in your workflow by using the Swatches panel. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-kuler-color-themes/ http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/using-kuler-color-themes/