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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator a software for designing and creating drawing.
This document provides an overview of Adobe Illustrator, including its history, compatibility with other programs, advantages of vector graphics, common uses, and the Illustrator workspace. It discusses the different versions of Illustrator released since 1988 and its native file format compatibility with Inkscape. The advantages of vector graphics like scalability and small file sizes are highlighted. Common uses of Illustrator like designing logos, maps, illustrations, infographics and packaging are listed. The Illustrator workspace components like the toolbar, status bar, menus, control palette and artboard are identified.
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- 5. HISTORY 1. Versions 1–1.6(Illustrator 88) 2. Versions 2–6 (1990) 3. Versions 7–10 (1997) 4. Versions CS–CS6 CS2, CS3 (2007), CS4 (2008), CS5 (2010) CS6 – 16th Gen (2012) 5. Version CC
- 6. • Compatibility withInkscape: Inkscape's native format is SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), which is supported by Adobe Illustrator, but the two implementations are not 100% compatible. Inkscape also exports to PS, EPS and PDF, formats which Illustrator can recognize. Note: PS – PostScript EPS – Encapsulated PostScript COMPATIBILITY
- 7. What is Illustrator? •Illustrator is a vector drawing program. • It is used to draw illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, charts and logos. • Unlike bitmap images that store information in a grid of dots, Illustrator uses mathematical equations to draw out the shapes. • This makes vector graphics scalable without the loss of resolution.
- 8. Open your Illustrator Usethe Start Menu OR the AI icon on your desktop
- 10. Advantages of VectorGraphics • Scalable without resolution loss • Lines are crisp and sharp at any sizes • Print at high resolution • Smaller file size • Good for drawing illustrations Disadvantages of Vector graphics • Drawings tend to look flat and cartoon • Hard to produce photo realistic drawings
- 11. Common Uses ofIllustrator 1. Designing Logos
- 12. Common Uses ofIllustrator 2. Drawing Maps
- 13. Common Uses ofIllustrator 3. Drawing Illustrations
- 14. Common Uses ofIllustrator 4. Infographics
- 15. Common Uses ofIllustrator 5. Packaging Design
- 17. Illustrator Workspace Toolbar Status Bar Menu ControlPalette Artboard Floating Palette