If If you haven't started using photos in your Illustrator designs I want you to start NOW :) I use photos in almost every client design project. I know when you think of Illustrator you don't automatically think raster images since it is a vector based design program but knowing how to use images and manipulate them inside Illustrator can save you a lot of time switching between programs. In today's tutorial I am going to go a step further and demonstrate 4 photo tricks that I use regularly. 1. How to feather/fade the edge of a photo 2. How to fill text with a photo 3. How to change the transparency of a photo 4. How to convert a photo's color mode As promised in the video here are the written steps to creating a text photo background: 1. Using the type tool, type out your text using a large thick font. 2. Outline your text. 3. Select your outlined text and go to OBJECT/Compound Path/Make 4. Place your text on top of your photo 5. Select both your photo and text 6. Go to OBJECT/Clipping Mask/Make 7. VIOLA The Ultimate Illustrator Resource Guide
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Get access to over 150 links to FREE tutorials, FREE templates, FREE vector downloads, money making ideas, merchandise and books!! FREE ILLUSTRATOR TUTORIAL VIDEOS -64 links to Illustrator VIDEO Tutorials -Beginners Techniques -Intermediate Techniques -Pen Tool -Logo Design -Create Your Own Font -Social Media Graphics -Design & Layout ILLUSTRATOR PAID LEARNING INVESTMENTS -10 links to online Illustrator investments (paid learning) FREE ILLUSTRATOR DESIGN ASSETS -25 links to FREE templates -15 links to FREE brushes (some links have 50+ brushes) -25 links to FREE vector icons -10 links to FREE font websites ILLUSTRATOR CAREERS -25 links to money making ideas using Illustrator -10 links to help you get started freelanceing -9 links to help you build a strong portfolio -10 links to the best Illustrator design portfolios ILLUSTRATOR GOOD READS -5 top selling Illustrator paper books to curve your cravings Illustrator MERCH - 9 links to some cool Illustrator inspired merchandise Complete Beginner's Guide To Adobe Illustrator
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This PDF eBook includes 37 pages of my written guidance for everything a complete beginner will need to know in order to function and start creating vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator.
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Erin GipfordI am destined to help people save time and work smarter by using the best design software on the market, Adobe Creative Cloud. I have over 21 years as a professional graphic designer. I'm excited to share my wealth of knowledge! Categories
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