Intro to Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator at COSDEF Arts and Crafts Centre Namibia

What is Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.

Overview

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard design app that lets you capture your creative vision with shapes, color, effects, and typography. Work across desktop and mobile devices and quickly create beautiful designs that can go anywhere—print, web and apps, video and animations, and more

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adobe Illustrator vs Photoshop?

Both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop are similar, but they have been created to serve different purposes. The most significant difference is that Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics software while Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics software. As such, the file formats used for each tool are also different.

Which is easier Illustrator or Photoshop?

Effectively you could do this in either program but for me, Illustrator is a lot quicker and easier to use for this task. The ability to easily resize, manipulate and reuse elements quickly is crucial when creating wireframes.

Is learning Illustrator hard?

The time it takes to learn Adobe Illustrator can vary depending on your experience, the basic skills that you need to learn, your familiarity with similar systems, the amount of time you want to prepare, and the duration of any classes that you choose to take. It is highly personal.

Is Adobe Illustrator good for drawing?

Illustrator drawings can be scaled and printed at any size without loss of image quality. The lines are very clean and sharp, which is great for logo design and illustration. Photoshop drawings can be more similar to drawing with traditional media like pencils, or chalk, or paint, if that’s what you want.

Can you edit photos in Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics application that you can use to create and design digital graphics. It was not designed to be a photo editor, but you do have options to modify your photos, such as changing the color, cropping the photo and adding special effects.

Can you do the same thing on Photoshop and Illustrator?

Illustrator and Photoshop are both part of Adobe Creative Cloud and are designed to work together. Photoshop files can incorporate assets made in Illustrator, integrating an image created as a vector file into a raster file.

What does Illustrator do that Photoshop doesnt?

Unlike Photoshop, which uses a pixel-based format, Illustrator uses mathematical constructs to create vector graphics.

How do I paint in Illustrator?

Select the paths or objects. Go to Object>Live Paint>Make.Use the Live Paint Bucket Tool (grouped with the Shape Builder Tool), and then click the selected object.

Do artists use Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is a multipurpose vector illustration tool and its versatility makes it the most preferred choice among many professional artists and designers.

Can I teach myself Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe’s own site should be the first port of call. It is also the best organized one for beginner. Take the one-minute tour of Illustrator Creative Cloud and get started with the essentials. You will notice that the lessons ease you into the workspace and the basic techniques.

Is Illustrator beginner friendly?

Many beginners shy away from the pen tool, as it look much more complicated than anything else Illustrator offers. In fact though, you can get to grips with it easily, and make amazing art with it.

How do I edit a PDF in Illustrator?

Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat. Choose “Edit PDF” from the right hand panel. Select the vector artwork you’d like to change. Right- (or control-) click and edit using Adobe Illustrator.

What is Illustrator in photography?

Webopedia Staff. A type of computer art that begins with a digitized photograph. Using special image enhancement software, the artist can then apply a variety of special effects to transform the photo into a work of art.

Which Adobe is used for graphic design?

Graphic design without limits. Adobe Photoshop is the first choice for art and design, as well as photo enhancement and transformation. Image editing and compositing.