Friday, September 23, 2011

Review Week 6

What is the pen tool used for?
-The pen tool is used for tracing images and create smooth and curved shapes

How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too..
-The white arrow tool is used to manipulate the curves or lines of an object. The pen+ and pen- tools is used to add or delete anchor points from the shape.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
-The layers palette can be used to put different images on that you are tracing. In this palette, you can hide layers, so that only your work will be visible on the page.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
-To create a clipping mask, you must make a rectangle around the part you want to be visible. Make sure that there is no line color or fill color. Then, you have to send the rectangle to the back. After that, you highlight your work and click "object" and then "clipping mask."

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