Monday, October 3, 2011

"Review Week 6"



What is the pen tool used for?
The pen tool is used to define a path using anchors to control corners and curves which eventually turn into an object.
How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.You can manipulate a path by adding or loosing anchors. The white arrow tool is used to do this task. Pen+ is used to add anchors to change the path and pen- is vise versa.
How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette is used to place a picture in Illustrator and lock it in place (a layer) and create a new layer and do whatever to want with it like use the pen tool or trace the picture with shapes.
How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
First, you create a square around your design in the desired space you want to mask. Next, you arrange the square to the front and highlight the design. Lastly, you create a mask.

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