abobe •Illustrator notes

• Illustrator is vector based and is not pixel based. it is better for graphics as it is more flexible and does not distort the image. 
• it uses layers just like photoshop but make sure to lock it when you are not using it. 
• selection and direct selection tools are key
• fill to fill an object
• stroke to add an outline
• opacity makes it solid/ see through 
• selection tool allows you to e.g rotate (just like photoshop) 
• direct selection creates anchor points and anchor
• shapes tool too are very useful 
• effects e.g blur or 3D
• you can import JPEGs and convert to vector using live trace for a stylized look 
• text tool is used for selection to move, resize or rotate
• window- type- character- experiment (manipulate e.g tracking and spacing) 
• right click text to create outline. this creates anchor points which allows you to isolate and edit smaller parts of text. 
• pen tool allows you to add to anchor points 
• to export: file- export- PNG file- select high resolution. make colour transparent.