October 3, 2012 03:06 pm GMT
Original Link: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2012/10/gradients-galore-reviewing-illustrators-extensive-toolset-video-tutorial/
Reviewing Adobe Illustrator's Extensive Gradients Toolset
While vector based artwork lets designers take advantage of small file sizes and lossless scaling it can also be limiting when trying to add depth and richness to a design. Adobe Illustrator offers a plethora of gradient tools that can help artist produce more organic and vivid pieces.Further Reading on SmashingMag: 40 Excellent Adobe Illustrator Tutorials An In-Depth Study Of Symbols In Illustrator CS5 35 Excellent Adobe Illustrator Video Tutorials Inspiring Illustrator Artworks By Artists Around The World This extended video tutorial covers a wide variety of topics including basic gradient tools (0:30), the appearance pannel and multiple gradient fill layers (2:30), creating gradients with the blending tool (3:45), gradient strokes (6:30), gradient mesh (7:45), using gradients with type (14:00), wrapping gradients with envelope distort (16:30), and using opacity masks.Original Link: https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2012/10/gradients-galore-reviewing-illustrators-extensive-toolset-video-tutorial/
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