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Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 29 - Using the Selection Menu

This tutorial explains how to use the Select menu for complex selection methods. It covers commands like Select All (Control+A), Deselect (Shift+Control+A), and Inverse selection. Most importantly, it demonstrates how to select similar objects based on shared attributes like stroke weight or their position on the same layer.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 28 - How to Group Objects Together

This video explains how to group objects (Control+G) so they can be moved and transformed as a single unit, and how to ungroup them (Shift+Control+G). It also covers Isolation Mode, which allows you to double-click a group to temporarily work on a single object within that group without affecting others.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 27 - Awesome Selection Techniques

This tutorial explores the selection tools in Adobe Illustrator CS6, highlighting their unique features and how they differ from similar tools in Photoshop. The video covers the selection tool, direct selection tool, lasso tool, and magic wand tool, demonstrating how to use each tool to select objects, points, and paths.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 26 - Using the Shape Builder Tool

This tutorial teaches you how to use the Shape Builder tool in Adobe Illustrator CS6. You'll learn how to merge and erase simple shapes to create more complex objects, like a peanut. The video also covers the tool's options, including gap detection, merge mode, and highlight settings.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 25 - Creating Grids

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial demonstrates how to create rectangular and polar grids. The video explains the different options available for customizing each grid type, including size, number of dividers, and skewing. The instructor also shows how to use the "use outside rectangle as a frame" option to create separate objects from the grid lines.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 24 - Spirals and Arcs

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches you how to create arcs and spirals. You'll learn how to manipulate these shapes using the tool options, including adjusting the length, slope, and style. The tutorial also covers how to fill and stroke these shapes with color.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 23 - Creating Line Segments

This tutorial explains how to use the Line Segment tool (forward slash / hotkey) to draw perfectly straight lines. You can create lines by clicking and dragging, holding Shift to snap to 45-degree angles, or by clicking the artboard to manually input the length and angle of the line.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 22 - Creating Polygons and Stars

This Illustrator CS6 tutorial teaches you how to create polygons and stars. You'll learn how to adjust the number of sides, radius, and proportions of these shapes. The video also covers how to create segmented lines, which are useful for building more complex designs.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 21 - Creating Rectangles and Circles

This tutorial teaches you how to create basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator CS6, including rectangles, circles, and stars. You'll learn how to use the different drawing modes, including "draw normal," "draw behind," and "draw inside," to control the placement of your shapes. You'll also learn how to change the fill and stroke colors of your shapes.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Tutorial 20 - Understanding Paths

This tutorial explains the fundamental concept of paths, which are lines created by drawing, and introduces key terminology. It defines segments, which are the lines between anchor points, and anchor points, which are used to modify the path. It also covers the difference between open and closed paths, and the use of the Selection (V) and Direct Selection (A) tools.