Illustrator Homework 1

 Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jriLbBS_vis&list=PL2KHqMIEctdRhGw4Uj-nfwdwEgDdn5j96

    In this video, I learned how to use the selection tool in Adobe Illustrator. This tool is fairly easy to use and is a tool that I learned quickly. The selection tool will be used very ofter when working with any image in Illustrator. This tool can be used to move the image, change the size of the image, and select different parts to an illustration. Overall, the selection tool is essential when using this program.

Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUy76GV6pF8&list=PL2KHqMIEctdRhGw4Uj-nfwdwEgDdn5j96&index=3

    In this video, I learned how to use the Magic Wand tool in Illustrator. The magic wand can be used for selecting parts of an illustration that have similar fill, stroke color, stroke weight, and opacity. This tool would be useful if you need to select every part of a drawing that looks the same without having to click on every individual piece. I think that this tool is meant to save time when people are working on these projects in illustrator.

Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu-6BHHNQro&list=PL2KHqMIEctdRhGw4Uj-nfwdwEgDdn5j96&index=4

    In this tutorial, I learn how to use the arc tool in Illustrator. This tool is used to draw perfect arcs based on how big you want it to be. You click and drag to create an arc and you can flip it with the F key on the keyboard. You are able to make many different drawings using the arc tool. The up or down arrow also allows you to adjust the concave or convex of your arc. This tool will be helpful when I am trying to try round things accurately in Illustrator.


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