Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

I've done some research but was curious to know, which is the best and most comprehensive video tutorials on learing and using Adobe Illustrator CS2? Which one do you recommend and why? I want to experiment with incorporating more vector based graphics into my work. Thanks.

Lord_Malone wrote in post #2864546
I've done some research but was curious to know, which is the best and most comprehensive video tutorials on learing and using Adobe Illustrator CS2? Which one do you recommend and why? I want to experiment with incorporating more vector based graphics into my work. Thanks.

Lord,

Illustrator is a different animal than Photohop. As a graphicc design major I can say that Illustrator is twice as hard to master than photoshop.

Lynda.com makes a great series of videos for Illlustrator.

The main tool you will use in Illustrator is the PEN TOOL, followed by learning how the pathfinder works. Here's an illustration I did for an early class.

The first pic is the finished piece and the second is the outline of it. Done entirely with the pen tool.

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cgratti wrote in post #2865583
Lord,

Illustrator is a different animal than Photohop. As a graphicc design major I can say that Illustrator is twice as hard to master than photoshop.

Lynda.com makes a great series of videos for Illlustrator.

The main tool you will use in Illustrator is the PEN TOOL, followed by learning how the pathfinder works. Here's an illustration I did for an early class.

The first pic is the finished piece and the second is the outline of it. Done entirely with the pen tool.

WOW! that is incredible. You did all that by hand (mouse) with the pen tool

blinktwice wrote in post #2865623
WOW! that is incredible. You did all that by hand (mouse) with the pen tool

Yep. Took about 40 hours total.

just a mouse and pentool.

Wow!

I want to commit myself to learning this program. Maybe I should take an actual class.

Would you recommend this? Amazon sells it for about $95.

http://www.vtc.com/pro​ducts/illcs2.htm

Yea, that looks like it can get you started. Your going to have to just learn the basics and practice. Learn how to use the pentool and get SIMPLE shapes and practice penning them out. Let me know if you run into any problems I can help you.

here's a logo and a poster I also did in my travels.

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cgratti wrote in post #2866162
Yea, that looks like it can get you started. Your going to have to just learn the basics and practice. Learn how to use the pentool and get SIMPLE shapes and practice penning them out. Let me know if you run into any problems I can help you.

here's a logo and a poster I also did in my travels.

That's great work, Chuck! Looks like you've got it down to a science.

Looks like I'll be dropping more money then. LOL. I'll definitely be in touch with you, brother. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions.

BTW, which one would you recommend? The Lynda.com or the vtc.com Illustrator CS2 tutorial? Both are the same price. The vtc.com tutorial seems to touch a lot on the basics, while the Lyndia.com version seems to be more technique oriented.

Lord_Malone wrote in post #2866350
BTW, which one would you recommend? The Lynda.com or the vtc.com Illustrator CS2 tutorial? Both are the same price. The vtc.com tutorial seems to touch a lot on the basics, while the Lyndia.com version seems to be more technique oriented.

Get the vct, learn the basics, you will find your OWN technique in time.

Looks like 46Q it is for me, Maryland here I come...

cgratti wrote in post #2866688
Get the vct, learn the basics, you will find your OWN technique in time.

Looks like 46Q it is for me, Maryland here I come...

That's great news. Did you get in touch with my contact? Now that you'll be here we can link up. If I get this assignment I want with a special unit based there, I too will be attending DINFOS at some point.

I didnt call him yet, when is a good time to call him? I will definatly look you up, we can shoot some if I get free time. Looking for a June leave, that means by early August I'll be down there.

Groovy. Let me know when you're in town.

Give Don a call any time during the duty day. I'm sure he ain't doing nothin' but sittin' on his ass anyway.

Lord_Malone wrote in post #2866856
Groovy. Let me know when you're in town.

Give Don a call any time during the duty day. I'm sure he ain't doing nothin' but sittin' on his ass anyway.

Will do this week for sure, I'll tell him you sent me.

Let me know when the tablet gets there.

Lord, I have an unopened Illustrator CS2 training DVD from DTMS. I'm not sure how comprehensive it is but I'm willing to sell it. It retails for $99. If you're interested then make me an offer.

http://www.digitalmedi​atraining.com …illustratorcs2/​index.html