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Introduction to Vector Graphics and Adobe Illustrator CS3

Introduction to Vector Graphics and Adobe Illustrator CS3. Mr. J. Butler Department of Technology Education John Jay High School Wappingers Central School District. Why study Vector Graphics?. Used in Graphics Industry Found in Real World

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Introduction to Vector Graphics and Adobe Illustrator CS3

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  1. Introduction to Vector Graphics and Adobe Illustrator CS3 Mr. J. Butler Department of Technology Education John Jay High School Wappingers Central School District

  2. Why study Vector Graphics? • Used in Graphics Industry • Found in Real World • Building Block for advanced complex graphic projects

  3. Types of Graphics • In computer graphics, there are two type of graphics: • Raster • Vector

  4. REVIEW Summary of Raster Graphics • A raster image is also known as “bitmap”, which is data displayed on a grid of pixels • Adobe Photoshop creates pixel based images and can edit these types of files • Raster images are large in file size How many colors can a pixel display?

  5. What are Vector Graphics? • Vector Images are created directly in the computer instead of being scanned or brought in from a digital camera or other media source • Instead of using pixels, vector graphics are created with mathematics • Vector Graphics are also called “Object Art” because all shapes and colors are created by the outlines of objects

  6. Examples of Vector Graphics

  7. Advantages of Vector Graphics • Vector graphics are resolution independent, which means no mater how much the artwork is enlarged or reduced, it looks great-no jagged edges • This makes vector graphics idea for creating logos, maps, and other smooth-edged images that will be used at different sizes.

  8. Vector Graphics can be easily modified • Unlike raster images, vector images can be easily modified • With a click of a button you can apply stroke and fill properties

  9. Vector Graphics have smaller file sizes • The mathematics of vector graphics allow large shapes to be described as extremely small amounts of data

  10. Examples of Vector Graphics Logos, Business Cards, Cartoons, Animations

  11. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator What is Adobe Illustrator? • Adobe Illustrator is a Professional Vector Image production program. • Used heavily in the Computer Graphics Industry

  12. Adobe Illustrator Demo • Open/Close Program • Setting Up a Document • Reset Pallet Locations • Stroke & Fill • Zoom In & Zoom Out • Color Modes • Type Tools • Layers

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