1. Introducing Adobe Illustrator7
Chapter
Introducing Adobe Illustrator
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2. Work with Vector Graphics
Foundations
Work with Vector Graphics
pg. 293
vector graphics
Line drawing that are stored as math formulas in a computer. (pg. 293)
scalable
The ability to be resized without losing image quality. (pg. 293)
What are Vector Graphics?
Vector graphics are line drawings that are stored as math formulas in a computer.
They are scalable, which means they can be resized without losing image quality.
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3. Work with Vector Graphics
Foundations
Work with Vector Graphics
pg. 293
file name extension
The letters displayed after a file name that describes the file format. (pg. 293)
How Do I Identify a Vector Graphic?
To identify a vector graphic, check the image’s file format or file name extension.
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4. Work with Vector Graphics Vector Graphic File Formats
Foundations
Work with Vector Graphics
pg. 293
Vector Graphic File Formats
Format Name
File Name Extension
Format used in
Windows MetaFile
WMF
Older Windows applications
Enhanced MetaFile
EMF
Newer Windows applications
Adobe Illustrator AI
Apple’s Picture Format
PICT
Macintosh computers (and PCs)
Encapsulated
PostScript
EPS
High quality postscript printers
Scalable Vector Graphics
SVG
Web animations
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5. Work with Vector Graphics
Foundations
Work with Vector Graphics
How can you identify a vector graphic?
You can identify a vector graphic by checking the image’s file name extension.
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6. The Illustrator Interface
Toolbox
The Illustrator Interface
pg. 295
palette
A tool that displays options related to selected objects. (pg. 295)
Illustrator Interface Features:
The workspace is the area that shows the page and where the image appears when printed.
The scratch area appears outside the workspace and can be used to assemble or edit designs.
The menu bar contains most general commands.
The Control palette displays options related to selected objects.
Magnification levels are displayed next to the file name and in the lower left corner.
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7. The Illustrator Interface
Toolbox
The Illustrator Interface
Which Illustrator tool would you use to change a selected object?
You would use the Control palette to change a selected object.
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8. The Illustrator Interface
Assessment
pg. 296
Where in the Illustrator interface is the image as it appears when printed displayed?
A. the Control palette
B. the workspace
C. the scratch area
D. the menu bar
Answer: B
Explanation: The workspace displays the image as it appears when printed.
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9. Design with Adobe Illustrator
7-1
Use Illustrator Tools
pg. 297
marquee
A dotted rectangle placed over objects to select them. (pg. 297)
object
Any individual shape, image, or text that can be moved, edited, or manipulated. (pg. 297)
Selection Tools
The Selection tool in Illustrator is similar to the Selection tool in Publisher and Photoshop.
A marquee can be created with the Selection tool to select objects.
Before You Begin Go to Chapter 7, and choose PowerPoint Presentations to preview the documents you will be creating. Also, use the individual project Rubrics to help create and evaluate your work.
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10. Design with Adobe Illustrator
7-1
Use Illustrator Tools
pg. 297
anchor point
A spot where a segment begins or ends. (pg. 297)
path
A line created by an object when it is drawn. (pg. 297)
Selection Tools
The Direction Selection tool is used to select anchor points or path segments that make up the border of an object.
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11. Create an Illustration
7-2
Create an Illustration
pg. 301
grids
The framework upon which an object is placed. (pg. 301)
magnify
To enlarge an image in order to view its details. (pg. 301)
Align Objects
Guides and grids help a user align objects in the workspace.
Smart Guides create temporary path lines to help align objects in relation to each other.
With the Align palette, a user can precisely align objects in relation to each other.
Zoom in Closer
The Zoom tools in Illustrator allow a user to magnify or reduce the size of picture.
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12. Design with Adobe Illustrator
7-3
Set Colors
pg. 306
grayscale
The range of colors from white to black with shades of gray in between. (pg. 306)
RGB
An acronym that stands for Red, Green, Blue. (pg. 306)
CMYK
An acronym that stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK. (pg. 306)
HSB
An acronym that stands for Hue, Saturation, Color. (pg. 306)
Toolbox
The Toolbox in Illustrator contains many tools for applying, changing, and creating colors.
Swatches Palette
The Swatches palette provides specific colors and gradient options.
Color Palette
Grayscale refers to the range of colors from white to black.
RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue, colors which create most other colors.
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK, a mode used for printed documents.
HSB stands for Hue, Saturation, Brightness.
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13. Design with Adobe Illustrator
7-4
Apply Gradient Fills
pg. 311
gradient
A gradual change from one color to another. (pg. 311)
spectrum
The entire range of colors from white to black. (pg. 311)
radial
A circular gradient type effect. (pg. 311)
gradient stop
A spot that marks the beginning or end of colors used in a gradient. (pg. 311)
Gradient Palette
A gradient is a gradual change from one color to another in the color spectrum.
From the Gradient palette, a gradient type can be changed from linear to radial.
Gradient stops can also be set from the Gradient palette.
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14. Design with Adobe Illustrator
7-4
Apply Gradient Fills
pg. 314
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