Adobe Illustrator CS6 Tutorial

This tutorial explains multiple ways to apply fill and stroke colours to objects. Methods covered include using the Control Panel at the top, the Tools Panel with the Color Picker, the Color Panel for manual input, the Color Guide Panel for shades and complementary colours, and the Swatches Panel for saved colours.

This tutorial explains how to change the attributes of a stroke using the Stroke Panel. It covers modifying the stroke weight, adjusting caps (ends) and joins (corners), aligning the stroke to the inside or outside of a path, creating dashed lines with custom lengths, and adding arrowheads.

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches how to use the Width Tool to create variable stroke widths. The video demonstrates how to add, move, and edit points along a line to change its thickness, as well as how to use pre-made profiles and flip them. The instructor encourages viewers to practice using the tool to gain a better understanding.

This tutorial explains how to use the Eyedropper Tool to sample and transfer appearance attributes between objects. It covers picking up colour, stroke, and stroke weight, then applying them by simply clicking or holding Alt for replication. It also shows how to use Shift to only transfer the colour component.

This video teaches you how to create patterns in Adobe Illustrator CS6 using simple objects. You'll learn how to make a pattern from a group of stars, customize its appearance, and apply it to other objects. The video also shows you how to save and delete your custom patterns.

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches how to edit patterns you've already created. You'll learn how to move elements within a pattern, save changes, and apply patterns to both strokes and fills. The video also demonstrates a handy trick for moving patterns around an object without moving the object itself.

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches how to blend colors using different methods. Learn how to blend fill colors using the "Edit Colors" menu, and how to create automatic blends using the "Object" menu. The video also demonstrates how to release blends if you decide you don't want them anymore.

This tutorial teaches you how to use the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator CS6 to create smooth color transitions between objects. You'll learn how to modify the blend using options like spacing, steps, and distance, as well as how to adjust the orientation and colors of the blend. The video also covers how to use the Direct Selection Tool to modify the shape of the blend path.

This Adobe Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches beginners how to apply gradients to shapes and lines. The video covers using pre-made gradients from the library, creating custom gradients, and using the gradient tool to edit and manipulate gradients. The instructor demonstrates how to apply gradients to both fills and strokes.

This tutorial explains how to draw straight and curved lines using the Pen Tool (P), which creates paths connected by anchor points. It demonstrates creating open and closed paths and using the Direct Selection Tool (A) to edit curve handles. It also introduces the Add/Delete Anchor Point Tools and the Convert Anchor Point Tool for changing straight points to curves, and vice versa.