Introduction to Infographics with Adobe Illustrator
Course 3: The Map Grid: Transparency and Blending Modes
By Paadín , Graphic Designer
About the video: Transparency and Blending Modes
Overview
“Color in AI has physical properties analogous to real objects. Transparency is the one we will use the most. Also, in this unit we will learn how to use blending modes.”
In this video lesson Paadín addresses the topic: Transparency and Blending Modes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 3: The Map Grid. Draw the guides for the framework of your project.
Partial transcription of the video
“INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FOR INFOGRAPHIC / COURSE 3 LESSON 7 Transparency and Blending Modes Objects in Illustrator have properties analogous to real ones. One widely used is transparency. In this unit we will learn how to handle it, plus how to use blending modes. Let's see how. When coloring objects in Illustrator we can modify its physical properties, such as opacity. We make a series of shapes. The fastest way to modify opacity it would be through the toolbar, as we see here. We can do a stopover in which the first shape would have 100% opacity ... the next, one from 75, the ne...”
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Course summary for: Course 3: The Map Grid
Paadín
By Paadín
After graduating in Fine Arts from the University of Cuenca (UCLM), Paadín went to Barcelona where he began working and practicing with design. In 2003, he joined Lamosca as a graphic designer and later as a studio partner. Among other infographic works, he publishes the column “Data” in the weekly Cultura/s (La Vanguardia) and his work has been recognized for the Malofiej Awards and the 2012 Graffiti Award.
Since 2014, he has combined his work as a designer with teaching. Currently, he co-directs the MADD (Master in Data and Design) at the Elisava school and directs the Master in Information Design and Data Visualization at Shifta.
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