Adobe Illustrator: Vector Illustration from Scratch

Overview

“The time has come to use two basic shapes to transform them into a more complex one. Now, let's show the "Pathfinder" panel, the "Shape Builder" tool, what a "Composite Path" is and how to create it.”

In this video lesson Marmota vs Milky addresses the topic: Pathfinder, Shape builder and Compound path, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Basic Shapes. Create geometric shapes, apply color, and transform objects.

Partial transcription of the video

“PATHFINDER, SHAPE BUILDING AND COMPOUND PATH Basic Shapes Time to use two basic shapes to make it more complex. Now I'm going to show you the Pathfinder panel, the Shape Builder tool, what a compound path is and how to create it. Up here, I'm going to create two squares, one superimposed on the other, and I will repeat this set a few times. Here in these top shapes, I will use Pathfinder. If you don't see her window open somewhere in your interface, just come here in a window, search for Pathfinder and open the window. I'll drag to leave it here. The first way that we will find here is the ...”

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Course summary for: Course 2: Basic Shapes

• Level: Beginner
• 16 students
• 11 units
• 11 lessons (1h 38m)
• 13 downloads