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Creating Vectors with the new Image Trace Feature in Adobe Illustrator CS6

jeff witchel — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:01 +0000

Jeff shows you how to turn pixels into vector with the new Image Trace feature in Illustrator CS6.

Typographically Correct Stroke in Adobe Illustrator

jeff witchel — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:00:51 +0000

Jeff Witchel shows you how to avoid stacking problems and achieve typographically correct strokes in Adobe Illustrator.

Using the Rotation Tool in Adobe Illustrator

A.J. Wood — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:00:25 +0000

In this video, AJ Wood shares a quick tip on how to use the Rotation Tool in Illustrator to change the pivot point of your objects.

Bundling a Package in Adobe Illustrator CS6

A.J. Wood — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:11 +0000

AJ Wood shows you how to use the Package function in Illustrator to bundle all of your project assets into one convenient location.

Using Illustrator Gradients in Adobe InDesign

jeff witchel — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:58 +0000

Learn how to bring in any custom Adobe Illustrator swatches and gradients for use in InDesign.

Solving the Interlocking Rings Dilemma in Adobe Illustrator

jeff witchel — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:30:50 +0000

In this tutorial, Jeff Witchel demonstrates multiple solutions to the age-old problem of interlocking rings and layer order.

Finding Metallic CMYK Colors in Adobe Illustrator

jeff witchel — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:31:33 +0000

Simulate metallic colors in Illustrator by creating color swatches from metal gradients in Illustrators library.

Swirly Strokes in Adobe Illustrator CS6

jeff witchel — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:26:51 +0000

Use Illustrator’s width tool to create stroke designs that can be duplicated and combined to create a variety of beautiful patterns. Follow along with the video and learn how.

Puzzle Piece Design with Illustrator and Photoshop

jeff witchel — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:46:50 +0000

Create a puzzle piece outline for your images using the shape builder tool in Illustrator. Then bring the puzzle pieces path from Illustrator and lay it over an image in Photoshop, add some layer styles, and watch this effect come to life.

Creating Neon Text in Illustrator CS6

jeff witchel — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:00:59 +0000

Jeff Witchel uses the Gradients on Strokes feature in Illustrator CS6 to design neon text. Follow along and find out how.