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Your video is great for people who want learn Illustrator - but if I just need a logo, I always go to did.li/logodesigners and find people who create one for me!
The shift + delete anchor point tool is a holy grail. I've never seen anything so handy before in my 6 years of using base illustrator. Thanks for showing it to me.
you're so right! there's so much to Illustrator but that's why it's such an amazing software! you can do so much with it :) are you currently studying graphic design?
@@SandraDi i know this isn’t a reply but i currently am. i’m having trouble and i’m wanting know any info in terms of making my sketches on paper turn digital
I've been working with CorelDraw for 10 years, now that i'm studying Digital Design at university i have to learn how to use illustrator, and i need to tell you my friend, this video is gold for me, thank you so much.
Wow, I had no idea that you can retain the curve if you hold Shift while deleting an anchor point. Why am I only finding out about this now? Thanks so much, that will save me so much time !
hello, can you explain to me why it cancels the curve even if I hold down shift? another question, sorry if it is trivial but I started recently, what is the reason of eliminating the anchor point? Thanks in advance
@@braxtonbrown1333 I don't know what happened. I tried to do this again right now and it doesn't seem to work. I swear it worked before. Could it be something in the settings or maybe Illustrator updated and something changed?
Instead of deleting a lot of anchor points when you use the width tool and expand appearance, You can right-click on the object and click on "simplify" and scale the number of points just till it retains its shape. Then manually delete the few ones left. That's what I do. Don't know if it helps. Amazing Tutorial by the way!
Thank you for this great video! One tipp which I would like to share here is that you can actually reduse the anchor-points in a very comfortable way: Select your path > then go to Object > Path > Simplify
Bless you for a tutorial that doesn't come across as taught by someone on crack & threatens to give me a seizure due to its ridiculous manic speed that often leaves out critical steps and info for beginners. Showing us how to do things easier and quicker while SHOWING the explanation as to why is critical for learning, as well repetition of steps to help get it ingrained in our heads. You got a new sub, cheers!
Great tutorial. Lots of good technical stuff in a sort space. Also I really appreciated the simple explanations of why you made certain artistic decisions. Thanks.
I like how he explained the other way o adjusting the edges with the width tool, but went on to explain why it might not be a good idea for this specific example.
Two amazing things that I have been missing my whole adult life: 1. The shift+delete anchor point feature (seriously, what they heck? How am I just now learning about that.) AND 2. The width tool (just ashamed I did not know about that) NOW.....I want to give you a big'ol round of applause! And thank you sir for this precious gift you have given me!
im in my first year of Graphic Design just finished the 'basics' of illustrator.. so far i found for me the curvature tool works better than the pen tool when it comes to smoother lines
The technique is great the tip of retaining the shape after you delete the points was something new in my 12+ years as a brand developer lol. U learn something every day!
I watched this two years a go and today I needed to draw something but I'm very bad at drawing so I remembered your video so I came back for it and now I find it very useful! thanks dude!
you can also do the following for tracing: 1. make the image greyscale/grayscale (mode change in photoshop) in order to be able to colour/color it in illustrator using a swatch of your choice, so for example you could make the image orange. No need for opacity change. You can also set the layer to dim image to your liking by double clicking the layer where the image is kept (in the layer panel), this double click gives you the layer options....a template option is also available in there too.... 2. put the image on its own layer and lock it. 3.make another layer for the actual tracing and then set the layer to keyline mode by control-clicking that layer's icon for visibility (in the layers panel). this means that, in my example, you will trace black lines that are super thin (regardless of zoom level) against an orange image - plenty contrast. this method works well for tracing images at full opacity and having the best contrast for following detail.
@@gendengben8258 i am not able to make a video at this time but just try each point in isolation and you should be able to understand the process....try placing grayscale images in Illustrator and applying different colour swatches to them.... then try making layers with some set to key-line mode and others to preview mode i will try screen capture at some point but i have an ancient computer
Cool! Also, when you place the image, check "template" it will lock the layer and give it some transparency automatically. And create a new layer to boot :)
good option for tracing is to place the graphic, double click its layer and select the template option. this reduces the opacity to 50% by default and locks the layer
If you double click on the layer the sketch is on and check 'template' it'll lock and put down the opacity by itself. No need to manually do that. Cool tutorial!
Perfect and to the point! I'm trying to make a vector image outline of Bainbridge Island, WA. I thought it would be easy since it's "just an outline", but now realize it's going to have a TON of points. Also, you sound like you're from Encinitas 😎 🏄
Thank you for this great tutorial! This is what I was looking for! btw you voice is sooo calming and relaxing, you make me feel comfortable watching you video :D
Thanks for the lesson. I really hate when Expanding makes extra points, but I think I'll start using it for my drawings. I just wish you added the color step. I also hope Adobe does something about that extra points thing.
I have a vintage decal from the 1950's that on my 1950 Larson Crestliner aluminium boat that I'm restoring. Your tutorial will help me trace and make a digital copy of this decal. Thank you. The decal is 8.5 inches x 10.5 inches. Can illustrator output actual size in a pdf, then printed to vinyl or silkscreen actual size?
Great intro vid to essential illustrator tools. I just spent 4 hrs tweaking a text logo in photoshop that I probably could've done in 1 hr with a sketch and illustrator
This video is as close to what I'm looking for to help me with my project, that I have found. What I've got is an old small image of a business logo which has has a specific word font; spacing between letters and words, and a few big letters for the abbreviation (that makes the logo more than just words lol). I just want to find a way for Adobe to read that image and basically make the colors editable and maybe sharpen up the design, is that wishful thinking?
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So how do you curve using the pen tool?
Your video is great for people who want learn Illustrator - but if I just need a logo, I always go to did.li/logodesigners and find people who create one for me!
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The shift + delete anchor point tool is a holy grail. I've never seen anything so handy before in my 6 years of using base illustrator. Thanks for showing it to me.
This is the most important video i ever saw in my 3 year experience of graphic designing
Hy can you todl me about this software?
@Dacia Sandero guys "In context to beginer
Hahaha, so you are really BAD graphic designer.
Maciej Karpiński just because it’s important to them means they’re a bad designer? Get bent.
@@cobrakaiX yeah, there's a difference between bad and passionate about something
It's crazy how much of a difference rounding up corners makes. Thanks for putting this tutorial together 👏👏👏
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I have been designing for 4 years and I still learned new stuff just from this video! Nice tips! Thank you!
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Illustrator has SOOOOOOOOOO much going on, it’s impossible to learn everything in one semester . Great video
@Alienz 696 i found ai most difficult. It took me a month to learn basics . While ae basics i learnt in just 2 days.
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I feel like that too, but I also grew up photoshopping and illustrating at a young age. Did you just get into it or did you start early?
yooo facts
you're so right! there's so much to Illustrator but that's why it's such an amazing software! you can do so much with it :) are you currently studying graphic design?
@@SandraDi i know this isn’t a reply but i currently am. i’m having trouble and i’m wanting know any info in terms of making my sketches on paper turn digital
I've been working with CorelDraw for 10 years, now that i'm studying Digital Design at university i have to learn how to use illustrator, and i need to tell you my friend, this video is gold for me, thank you so much.
Wow, I had no idea that you can retain the curve if you hold Shift while deleting an anchor point. Why am I only finding out about this now? Thanks so much, that will save me so much time !
Same for me, I'm so mad that this thing exists! Could have saved me lots of troubles in my works
hello, can you explain to me why it cancels the curve even if I hold down shift? another question, sorry if it is trivial but I started recently, what is the reason of eliminating the anchor point? Thanks in advance
@@matteopascali5748 It's just for easy editing. Most of time extra anchor points have no harm.
Yeah it doesn't work for me. It still deletes the point and alters the curve.
@@braxtonbrown1333 I don't know what happened. I tried to do this again right now and it doesn't seem to work. I swear it worked before.
Could it be something in the settings or maybe Illustrator updated and something changed?
I'm a pretty intermediate Illustrator user, but this helped me SO much with how to make the process easier! The shortcuts save me so much time!
I have come back to this video a few times over the years to remind me of the basics. Thank you for the video!
awesome tutorial, that's probably the most useful 8 minutes of illustrator information I've had
Instead of deleting a lot of anchor points when you use the width tool and expand appearance, You can right-click on the object and click on "simplify" and scale the number of points just till it retains its shape. Then manually delete the few ones left. That's what I do. Don't know if it helps. Amazing Tutorial by the way!
Thank you for this great video!
One tipp which I would like to share here is that you can actually reduse the anchor-points in a very comfortable way: Select your path > then go to Object > Path > Simplify
whats adobe apps should i get for this?
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Bless you for a tutorial that doesn't come across as taught by someone on crack & threatens to give me a seizure due to its ridiculous manic speed that often leaves out critical steps and info for beginners. Showing us how to do things easier and quicker while SHOWING the explanation as to why is critical for learning, as well repetition of steps to help get it ingrained in our heads. You got a new sub, cheers!
Great tutorial. Lots of good technical stuff in a sort space. Also I really appreciated the simple explanations of why you made certain artistic decisions. Thanks.
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I like how he explained the other way o adjusting the edges with the width tool, but went on to explain why it might not be a good idea for this specific example.
Two amazing things that I have been missing my whole adult life:
1. The shift+delete anchor point feature (seriously, what they heck? How am I just now learning about that.) AND
2. The width tool (just ashamed I did not know about that)
NOW.....I want to give you a big'ol round of applause! And thank you sir for this precious gift you have given me!
Same here on no.1 hehehe that infuriated me so much in the past
@@loopymind do u know why shift+delete doesnt work for me (?)
@@potatopotato8837 have you selected "delete anchorpoint" (- key) tool first? And then holding down shift click an anchorpoint?
Yes i do, but still doesnt work
May i know what version of illustrator do u use?
im in my first year of Graphic Design just finished the 'basics' of illustrator.. so far i found for me the curvature tool works better than the pen tool when it comes to smoother lines
The technique is great the tip of retaining the shape after you delete the points was something new in my 12+ years as a brand developer lol. U learn something every day!
the simplest yet most important video i've ever seen.
You don't know how helpful this video was, thanks a lot for making this
I watched this two years a go and today I needed to draw something but I'm very bad at drawing so I remembered your video so I came back for it and now I find it very useful! thanks dude!
not sure how this poped up on my suggestions, but amazing video, everything you showed i had no idea...now i want to make a logo.
Thanks for putting this up. You made it look so easy :) And also your voice and style of explaining is very pleasant to listen to.
Excellent tutorial showing the proper way to trace logos in Illustrator
dude your tutoral is easy to follow! it's crystal clear on what to do, you voice it out so great too.
Would love it if you continue this series...the best thing i ever saw on RUclips❤️
this is really one of the best videos out there for illustrator lol, ty so much!
Thanks bro...
That was really helpful..
After all the toturial i whached your one was the most easy and fast to learn.
you can also do the following for tracing:
1. make the image greyscale/grayscale (mode change in photoshop) in order to be able to colour/color it in illustrator using a swatch of your choice, so for example you could make the image orange. No need for opacity change. You can also set the layer to dim image to your liking by double clicking the layer where the image is kept (in the layer panel), this double click gives you the layer options....a template option is also available in there too....
2. put the image on its own layer and lock it.
3.make another layer for the actual tracing and then set the layer to keyline mode by control-clicking that layer's icon for visibility (in the layers panel). this means that, in my example, you will trace black lines that are super thin (regardless of zoom level) against an orange image - plenty contrast.
this method works well for tracing images at full opacity and having the best contrast for following detail.
please tell me with your videos Sir
@@gendengben8258 i am not able to make a video at this time but just try each point in isolation and you should be able to understand the process....try placing grayscale images in Illustrator and applying different colour swatches to them.... then try making layers with some set to key-line mode and others to preview mode i will try screen capture at some point but i have an ancient computer
Cool! Also, when you place the image, check "template" it will lock the layer and give it some transparency automatically. And create a new layer to boot :)
You are so good at explaining/demonstrating things
fantastic. :D
Thanks! This really helped a lot! I've been struggling to use the pen tool for over a year to try to get those smooth lines.
mortalkaiban ohh same here 🤦🏻♀️
one of the most useful 8 minutes of my life
i'm an adobe illustrator beginner user. nice tutorial. followed!
Great video, tutorial saved my butt with vector logos for school. ❤
good option for tracing is to place the graphic, double click its layer and select the template option. this reduces the opacity to 50% by default and locks the layer
I learned two super-important lessons from this video. Thanks!
Man thank you your a great teACHER, curious I noticed you used the sequencer for drums, but can't I just play those softs via the
I didn't know about Shift+Delete. That's a game changer! Thank you.
Excellent tutorial! I'm new at this, but I want to create my own logo from scratch. I'm looking forward to the process.
The shortcuts save me so much time!
You're the best! Aced my first logo thanks to this video.
Just discovered this video - very clever! Thanks for the subtle tips on rounding the corners!
Excellent video, great explanations, perfect speed and gorgeous examples 11/10
this is the tutorial im looking for!! these small steps are whats important so thank you for this video!
If you double click on the layer the sketch is on and check 'template' it'll lock and put down the opacity by itself. No need to manually do that. Cool tutorial!
Such a great information on how to do this
Wow
Perfect and to the point! I'm trying to make a vector image outline of Bainbridge Island, WA. I thought it would be easy since it's "just an outline", but now realize it's going to have a TON of points. Also, you sound like you're from Encinitas 😎 🏄
You can achieve this quickly using the Golden Ratio technique.
Thank you!! Haven’t started using illustrator yet, but your videos are preparing me!
Vector Art is the best thing ever to happen to art!
I gain new skills from this video! make my work easier to do. Thank you for sharing this.
so grateful that matthew mcconaughey is teaching graphic design!!!
Very nice info! You turned me on to a few illustrator techniques I did not know about! Thanks for making such an easy-to-follow tutorial.
I know zero about graphic designing but this is so interesting with how things come together
So informative! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us ♥
One of the best tutorials , thanks!
Thankyou! With what you teach here I was able to translate my sketch! 🙌👍
the part at 4:08 won't work for me, it just moves the entire line instead of the individual anchor points. anyone know the issue?
Great video and really helpful! I couldn't get a grasp on how the setuper works but it's all clear now.
Thank you for this great tutorial! This is what I was looking for! btw you voice is sooo calming and relaxing, you make me feel comfortable watching you video :D
For a person who dont know how to use adobe illustrator like me, you should tell the viewers what command to use
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Wow, that was so easy to follow and get basics down through... Thanks!!
Wonderful tutorial, it's just what I was looking for. The tips about Object Expand and rounding corners will be a great help on my project. Thanks!
I'm so happy I found your channel, your tutorials are amazing thanks
Pen tool is so important to design. I must learn it more.
Dang it, I don't have a mechanical pencil.
Haha
😅😅
Lol
Damn man that sucks! Can relate
😅 🔥
Thanks for the lesson. I really hate when Expanding makes extra points, but I think I'll start using it for my drawings. I just wish you added the color step.
I also hope Adobe does something about that extra points thing.
worked it really works. thanks so much. this video saved me hundreds of dollars on subscription.
Wonderful sir.. Thank you very much
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Beautiful logo. Thanks for help!
I feel like Matthew McConaughey is teaching me Illustrator :D
I have a vintage decal from the 1950's that on my 1950 Larson Crestliner aluminium boat that I'm restoring. Your tutorial will help me trace and make a digital copy of this decal. Thank you.
The decal is 8.5 inches x 10.5 inches. Can illustrator output actual size in a pdf, then printed to vinyl or silkscreen actual size?
I didn't know you can delete anchor points that easy, thanks mate!
Pls pls pls does anyone know why the deleting anchor while holding shift not work anymore? It's not working here please help me :(
Great intro vid to essential illustrator tools. I just spent 4 hrs tweaking a text logo in photoshop that I probably could've done in 1 hr with a sketch and illustrator
SO helpful! You're great at teaching this! Nice logo too btw :)
Super solid tutorial by the way! Taught me so much in just 8 minutes.
It worked for my 64-bit PC. Thanks a lot.
That´s exactly what I was looking for for my new project
Mine is the opposite. On sketch my logos looks really nice but when i remake them on computer it looks worst
At lest you are a great drawer, mine always look bad on paper AND computer :(
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@@ginnikohza2070 he draw snake looke likea eel
Shift click retains the curve after deleting a point--wow!
Amazing! From the Philippines here
Simple, easy and understandable. Great tutorial dude u are a good teacher!
Thank you :)
I wasn't even looking for this but it was really helpful. Thank you.
That was sick! Great tutorial, really easy to follow along with and super helpful. :)
thanks i never think that will work so good job!
Awesome work👍🏼 Thank you for the tutorial!
Well done Sir, an excellent example well executed. Thank you.
😀Soooo good! Still a newbie to illustrator super keen now to design my next logo!
Thank you Matthew McConaughey, very nice of you bro!
amazing , very interesting workflow.
Thanks for the great tutorial, super helpful as always 🤙🏼
Nice and neat tutorial, learnt alot today
Awesome! I love this tutorial so much.
That was great I never knew about the round out corner fearure!
This video is as close to what I'm looking for to help me with my project, that I have found. What I've got is an old small image of a business logo which has has a specific word font; spacing between letters and words, and a few big letters for the abbreviation (that makes the logo more than just words lol). I just want to find a way for Adobe to read that image and basically make the colors editable and maybe sharpen up the design, is that wishful thinking?