Adobe Illustrator: Graphic Design for Beginners
Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen: Duplicate and Transform
By Gilian Gomes , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Duplicate and Transform
Overview
“In this unit, you will learn how the "Duplicate" and "Transform" tools make it possible to create new shapes.”
In this video lesson Gilian Gomes addresses the topic: Duplicate and Transform, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen. Create and transform objects of different formats.
Partial transcription of the video
“ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR / COURSE 2 LESSON 3 - Duplicating and Transforming Duplicating and transforming an object is cooler than it sounds. We can create more shapes using just those two tools. Let's have a look. I'll start by talking about duplicating objects. There are some ways to do that. The first is to use the famous Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V which works here in Illustrator. I select my object, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V. Notice how it didn't paste it on top of the original object, but a bit to the side. If I want it exactly on top, I use Ctrl + F or Cmd + F on a Mac. It pasted it right on top. If I have ...”
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Course summary for: Course 2: Shapes, a World of Possibilities on Your Screen

Gilian Gomes
By Gilian Gomes
Gilian Gomes is a designer and illustrator, as well as a typography and art direction enthusiast. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, he holds a degree in design and a postgraduate degree in branding. He has more than 15 years' industry experience under his belt and now focuses on branding and packaging.
His creative process explores designs that express powerful and singular meanings. Through use of his illustration and typography skills, Gilian seeks unique and impressive results.
Throughout his career he's worked with large corporations, advertising agencies, and design studios like Sweety & Co. and Raison Pure. Some of his biggest clients include O Boticário, Sebrae, Grupo Zaffari, Enjoei, and Wordbank. He currently works as a freelance professional collaborating with clients all over the world.
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