Learn to work with advanced drawing tools and filters. We will also create brushes, learn transformation tools, create gradients and blends, work with compound paths and explore masking techniques.

Lesson 1: Advanced Drawing Tools

• Advanced Drawing Tools

Lesson 2: Advanced Path Editing

• Splitting Paths
• Duplicating Paths
• Simplifying Paths
• Aligning Objects
• Nesting Layers

Lesson 3: Gradients and Blends

• Gradient Mesh
• Blends

Lesson 4: Transforming

• Scaling
• Rotating
• Reflecting
• Shearing
• Transform Each

Lesson 5: Compound Paths and Shapes

• Compound Paths
• Combining with the Pathfinder Palette

Lesson 6: Raster Images and Filters

• Converting Vector Graphics to Raster
• Applying Filters to Raster Objects

Lesson 7: Live Effects and Appearance

• Applying Live Effects
• Editing Live Effects
• Live Color options and the Color Guide
• The Appearance Palette
• Envelope Distortions

Lesson 8: Masking

• Layer Masks
• Editing Masks

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Adobe Illustrator - Level I