What is the pen tool used for?
The pen tool is used in Adobe Illustrator in order to create a curved line that follows a certain degree of curvature, or path. This tool creates two "anchor points" that can be manipulated in such a way to create the line.
How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool. Pen+, pen-,and convert tool.
A path or a line can be manipulated in Illustrator by clicking and dragging in order to move the path or line, its anchor points can be modified by the handles in order to curve the line or deleted altogether. The white arrow tool, or the direct selection tool, allows the user to select one line or point in particular. The Pen+ tool adds an anchor point to a line, and the Pen- tool removes one. The convert tool changes smooth points into corner points, or anchor points.
How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette in Illustrator can be used to change the order and opacity of different layers, allowing some to overlay onto other layers, or be slightly transparent, creating a new design.
How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
You first create an object that you want to use as a clipping mask, for example a rectangle with a circle cut in the middle in order to create a circular opening. Then move the mask over everything that you want to mask, both in different and same layers. The simply go to Object>Clipping Mask>Make.
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