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:'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/create-efficient-illustrator-files-improve.html Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance]''' | :'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/create-efficient-illustrator-files-improve.html Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance]''' | ||
| − | ==Training | + | ==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed== |
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
| − | :'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' | + | :'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' — Adobe |
| − | :[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html '''Essential techniques for beginners'''] | + | :[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html '''Essential techniques for beginners'''] — Adobe |
| − | :'''[https://www.udemy.com/course/illustrator-cc-masterclass/ Illustrator 2022 MasterClass]''' | + | :'''[https://www.udemy.com/course/illustrator-cc-masterclass/ Illustrator 2022 MasterClass]''' — Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P. |
:'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-illustrator-keyboard-shortcuts-cheat-sheet/ Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet]''' | :'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-illustrator-keyboard-shortcuts-cheat-sheet/ Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet]''' | ||
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Product Home Page]''' | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Product Home Page]''' | ||
| − | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products | + | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' |
==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
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==Curated Links== | ==Curated Links== | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
| − | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' | + | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using Illustrator |
:[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design'''] | :[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design'''] | ||
:[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/open-ai-files-without-illustrator/ '''How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator'''] | :[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/open-ai-files-without-illustrator/ '''How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator'''] | ||
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==Other Fun Stuff == | ==Other Fun Stuff == | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
| − | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial] | + | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial] — (1987)'''<br>'''[https://pikp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/PPLD/search/results/?qu=GRAPHIC+ICONS&te=ILS Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design]''' — paperback book |
:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story'''] | :[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story'''] | ||
:'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki Adobe Fandom Wiki]''' | :'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki Adobe Fandom Wiki]''' | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 2 July 2023
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
Adobe Illustrator is a commercial vector graphics software package for Windows and Macintosh (but not Linux).
Adobe Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite.
Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3.
Tips
- - View Shortcuts:
Ctrl + = Cmd + = Zoom in Ctrl + - Cmd + - Zoom out Ctrl + 0 Cmd + 0 Fit to window Ctrl + 1 Cmd + 1 View actual size
- - Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator - Adobe Support
- - Share your artwork with others using the Package command.
- - Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance
Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Links to external sites:
- Illustrator Get Started course — Adobe
- Essential techniques for beginners — Adobe
- Illustrator 2022 MasterClass — Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P.
- Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
- Product Home Page
- All Products — Adobe
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to external sites:
- Avery Templates — design and print using Illustrator
- 35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design
- How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator
- Adobe Illustrator Alternatives
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987)
Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design — paperback book - Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
- Adobe Fandom Wiki
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or if you notice some info is outdated.