Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this video, we use some of the tools we've learned in previous video lessons to create a vector composition. We will use basic shapes, the pen tool, and transform tools; while learning how to use layers, the eyedropper tool, and the shape builder tool to create a vector rocket illustration.
Demo Files: dropbox.com/s/8fmeq5ffcepeq1p/Vector%20Rocket%20Demo.zip?dl=0
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TIME STAMPS
Analyze Composition: 00:00:48
Create New Document: 00:01:16
Tool Setup: 00:02:12
Place Image: 00:03:11
Layers & Drawing Shapes: 00:04:43
Transform & Reflect 00:11:16
Offset Path: 00:14:44
Basic Shapes: 00:16:02
Eyedropper Tool/Sampling Colour: 00:20:20
Grouping Objects: 00:25:55
Shape Builder Tool: 00:29:02
Type Tool (Point Text): 00:33:08
Symbol Sprayer Tool: 00:37:54
Saving Files and PDF and JPG: 00:44:00
Summary: 00:45:32
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*This video is part of a series of introductory lessons for my graphic design students. Some lessons were delivered in a blended format. ie: remote-online & in-person.
In this video, we use some of the tools we've learned in previous video lessons to create a vector composition. We will use basic shapes, the pen tool, and transform tools; while learning how to use layers, the eyedropper tool, and the shape builder tool to create a vector rocket illustration.
Demo Files: dropbox.com/s/8fmeq5ffcepeq1p/Vector%20Rocket%20Demo.zip?dl=0
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TIME STAMPS
Analyze Composition: 00:00:48
Create New Document: 00:01:16
Tool Setup: 00:02:12
Place Image: 00:03:11
Layers & Drawing Shapes: 00:04:43
Transform & Reflect 00:11:16
Offset Path: 00:14:44
Basic Shapes: 00:16:02
Eyedropper Tool/Sampling Colour: 00:20:20
Grouping Objects: 00:25:55
Shape Builder Tool: 00:29:02
Type Tool (Point Text): 00:33:08
Symbol Sprayer Tool: 00:37:54
Saving Files and PDF and JPG: 00:44:00
Summary: 00:45:32
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*This video is part of a series of introductory lessons for my graphic design students. Some lessons were delivered in a blended format. ie: remote-online & in-person.
