Using the Blob Brush tool

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Draw merged paths and automatically remove redundant points so the path is easy to select and edit. Learn how to use the Eraser and Smooth tools.

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Deke McClelland

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Getting Started: 01 Starting a new document Getting Started: 01 Starting a new document Start a new document in Illustrator CS4 using the Welcome screen. Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box. Establish multiple artboards. Runtime: 00:04:27 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 99,909	00:04:27
Getting Started: 02 Brushes and blobs Getting Started: 02 Brushes and blobs Learn about the Blob and Brush tools in Illustrator CS4. Choose a brush style. Change the fill color. Create freeform lines, shapes, and other paths. Runtime: 00:06:59 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 75,611	00:06:59
Getting Started: 03 Working with text Getting Started: 03 Working with text Work with text inside Illustrator CS4. Use the Type tool to create a basic text object. Format text using the Type tool menus in the Control Palette. Runtime: 00:05:14 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 70,568	00:05:14
Getting Started: 04 Point and path text Getting Started: 04 Point and path text Create point text and path text. Format text using the Control palette. Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce text size and change the leading. Runtime: 00:05:48 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 43,007	00:05:48
Getting Started: 05 Filling and stroking Getting Started: 05 Filling and stroking Get introduced to fill and stroke. Access the Swatches panel to use preset colors or create custom shades. Add strokes from the Appearance panel. Runtime: 00:05:50 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 41,519	00:05:50
Getting Started: 06 Scaling and rotating Getting Started: 06 Scaling and rotating Use Illustrator’s Scale and Rotate tools. Access the Transform panel. Learn keyboard shortcuts for transforming graphics. Use reference points. Runtime: 00:05:21 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 26,910	00:05:21
Getting Started: 07 Reshaping a path outline Getting Started: 07 Reshaping a path outline Reshape path outlines by dragging anchor points with the Selection tool. Align objects using Smart Guides. Use the Reflect tool to flip a path. Runtime: 00:05:07 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 31,662	00:05:07
Getting Started: 08 Using control handles Getting Started: 08 Using control handles Use control handles to define the curvature of a segment. Use the Direct Selection tool and the Convert Anchor Point tool to create refined curves. Runtime: 00:05:50 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 24,989	00:05:50
Getting Started: 09 Using Live Paint Getting Started: 09 Using Live Paint Fill and stroke objects according to how they overlap and intersect using Live Paint. Use the Live Paint bucket to convert objects into a group. Runtime: 00:05:00 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 33,777	00:05:00
Working with multiple artboards Working with multiple artboards Create up to 100 artboards of any size and then export and print them in different ways to create multiple assets for a single project. Runtime: 00:07:53 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 37,214	00:07:53
Working with color groups and color harmonies Working with color groups and color harmonies Use Edit Color and Recolor Artwork panels, with the Kuler panel and website to create, edit, or share harmonious color groups. Runtime: 00:05:19 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 23,267	00:05:19
Introducing Illustrator CS4 Introducing Illustrator CS4 Learn about some exciting new features in CS4: document windows, multiple artboards, gradients, appearances, and the Recolor Artwork dialog box. Runtime: 00:09:20 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 125,092	00:09:20
Working with gradients Working with gradients Create and save elliptical gradients with full or partial transparency. Learn to use the interactive Gradient tool and Gradient panel. Runtime: 00:06:14 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 38,458	00:06:14
Using the Blob Brush tool Using the Blob Brush tool Draw merged paths and automatically remove redundant points so the path is easy to select and edit. Learn how to use the Eraser and Smooth tools. Runtime: 00:05:06 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 22,947	00:05:06
Using smart guides and key alignment Using smart guides and key alignment Learn how smart guides can intuitively and unobtrusively guide drawing. Learn to quickly and easily align objects to another key object. Runtime: 00:05:06 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 17,890	00:05:06
Using the Separations preview Using the Separations preview Learn to use the Separations Preview panel to proof and fix your color separations before exporting your files and sending them to a printer. Runtime: 00:05:55 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 14,358	00:05:55
Using Appearance and Graphic Styles Using Appearance and Graphic Styles Use the Appearance panel to manage attributes such as effects and fills. Use the Graphics Styles panel to reuse combinations of attributes. Runtime: 00:06:09 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 28,102	00:06:09
Exporting artboards to Flash Exporting artboards to Flash Learn to export Illustrator files with multiple artboards to Flash, set options for export and view the art in the Flash library and Timeline. Runtime: 00:05:53 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 11,877	00:05:53
Preparing AI and PS files for Flash Preparing AI and PS files for Flash Learn how to bring content from Illustrator or Photoshop into your Flash projects. Runtime: 00:09:05 Added: October 09, 2008 Views: 4,564	00:09:05
Using Kuler color themes Using Kuler color themes Browse, search, and modify Kuler color themes directly in your CS4 application. Include them in your workflow by using the Swatches panel. Runtime: 00:04:11 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 11,231	00:04:11
Using ConnectNow to share your screen Using ConnectNow to share your screen Use ConnectNow to share your screen with other users online, directly from the interface of your CS4 application. Runtime: 00:07:12 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 4,662	00:07:12
Managing Design Suite workspaces Managing Design Suite workspaces Move among CS4 design applications easily with the common interface elements. Adapt each to your style with a preset or custom workspace. Runtime: 00:07:44 Added: April 06, 2009 Views: 5,445	00:07:44

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