Adobe Illustrator Ultimate Resource Thread

[Drazan]

So it's been about 2.5 years since I did anything in Illy and needed a good refresher and some tips and tricks. So I made a list from GDF posts and some tuts that I found useful. I know there's more, but it's a good start.

=)
Jade


Cool Effect Tips


Create Snowflakes
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ead.php?t=4840

Gradient to stroke
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22736

clipping mask
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21955

crop parts of an object.
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21256

Taking away parts of an object - break apart and delete middle
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21789

find and replace color
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21592

eyelashes
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21296

Halftone Dots
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20529

Making the "luverly" sales star
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20466

stroking paths with brushes
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20273

3d bevel in Illy
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20331

Innerglow to darken edges
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20040

grunge tip using live trace
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...87&postcount=8

extending or reshaping an object
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22570

white to transparent mask
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22535

Convert stroke to path
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22105

Saving silhoueuttes for Flash mx
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21772



Text Tips

Outline - stroke methods
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22214

outline - more stroke methods
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21865

Stroke measurement issue
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22211

Using Arc to manipulate objects and text
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22461

elipses (aka menu dots)
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22111

type inside an object
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20797

Why can't I modify my text?
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20457

wrapping text around a jar. aka: good for label mockups and product demos
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20306

Flurish inspiration thread
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=19904

Type to path
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21045



Workspace Tips

Why are all my files embeded instead of Linked?
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22681

Smart Guides
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=22334

global color pallet - why not to use it.
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21744

Efficient file size linked images and save as
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21470

Where's my bounding box?
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21019

adobe tip - drag and drop through adobe suite
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21446

Change brush size for warp tool
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21943

Save selection only or print selection only
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21913

Layer or flatten?
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21602




Full on Tutorials or How to threads

Official How To Create Vector from Scan or Photo
http://www.adobe.com/products/illust...or_content.pdf

photo realistic using gradient mesh tutorial
http://www.creativebush.com/tutorials/mesh_tutorial.php

How to create a brush for illy
Answer: Use help menu in Illy to walk you through it.

Getting started books and references
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20968

super list of tutorials including the "painting with light"
http://www.google.com/search?q=http:...n&lr=&filter=0

Cool grundgy shirt effects
Posted by Mylkhead - original creator of tutorial
http://www.gomediazine.com/11/13/200...xcore-apparel/





Help to Print


Gradient mesh problems
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=21125

Gradient to print - some banding may happen.
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20281

My font won't embed - restricted liscense.
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ead.php?t=6428

Illy is not a layout program for multipage documents
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20932

Blocks show up behind my images.
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=19738

Importing directly from Illy to InDesign
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ead.php?t=6410

drop shadow and flattening issues
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20253

Export Indy to EPS - what to look out for in CS2
http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=20250

[morea]

great list, Drazan. I made it a sticky.

[Danger_Mouse]

great stuff.....


just to add.....this is a fantastic gradient mesh tutorial done in quicktime.

http://www.warking.com/Mesh_Tech.mov

[urstwile]

This is great! Anyone care to start one for InDesign or Photoshop? Hmm, maybe that'll be my weekend project.

[WickedJewelry]

hello i am new to this board and i have no idea how to post my own topic can somebody help me? I need some graphic work done

[Exodus]

Thanks for taking the time to collect all of those links Drazan! Very helpful! I've been trying to get better with the gradient mesh tool...

[budafist]

WickedJewelry, Please post your request in the Classified section. Just hit the "new thread" button and there you go.

Way to revive an old thread. A good one though!

[doubting_thomas]

One that I don't see listed that may help:

Illustrator Collect for Output:
http://www.code-line.com/software/artfiles.html

[Parka]

An Illustrator blog I recently started. It's about time saving tips.

http://aitimesavers.blogspot.com/

[griffoso]

"Hello my name is griffoso and I am a link junkie"...good links here and nice chainmaille work!