See how easy it
is to use the tools available in Illustrator to tweak the shapes you
just created to get them looking exactly how you want them to look for
your logo.
Unite shapes (0:15); Direct Selection tool (1:00)
Coloring graphics is a snap.
Fine tune the
coloring and shading of the shapes you just created as you get familiar
with the color and gradient tool options available in Illustrator.
Manipulate colors (0:06); The Gradient tool (0:33)
Don't look now, but you've already drawn your logo.
If you thought
drawing and coloring shapes was easy, wait until you see how easy it is
to add and edit pre-defined shapes to your design using the symbols
library available in Illustrator. With just a few clicks you’ll see how
simple it is to bring your logo to life!
Add symbols (0:20); The Layers panel (1:40)
More magic with symbols.
Now that you have
all of your symbols in place, see in this next video how editing your
symbols is as easy as editing your shapes as your logo starts to come to
life.
Edit symbols (0:14); Direct selction tool (0:36)
Spicing up your design with effects.
No design is
complete without adding in some slick effects and your logo is no
exception. Finish off your design by adding in a nice drop-shadow effect
with a few clicks.
Apply effects (0:04); Add a drop shadow (0:30)
And the final touch...
And finally,
personalize the logo and make it your own by adding your name as text to
the final design. Now get out there and use this logo to market those
newly minted design skills!
Lock & add layers (0:15); Add text (0:40); Style text (2:26)
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