Grouping | Compounding vectors & Using the shape builder tool Ep9/19 [Illustrator for Beginners]

In this video we are going to be using some of the shapes created in episode 7 and learn how to create groups and compound vector shapes. **FYI** In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version. Topics Covered - Arranging Objects 00:03:07 - Grouping vectors 00:05:20 - Compounding vectors 00:07:51 - Shape builder tool 00:09:52 - Cutting shapes out of vectors 00:11:39 Keyboard shortcuts used in this video: V - Selection tool A - Direct selection tool cmd (Ctrl PC) + G - Group selection Press & hold spacebar - Manoeuvre around document Press & hold alt + click & drag - Quick duplicate object (with selection tool active) Press & hold shift + click - Select multiple objects (with selection tool active) Press & hold shift + click & drag - Scale object (with scale tool active) Enjoy ***************** DOWNLOAD LINKS: PROJECT FOLDER: Download the project folder for free from the overview video here: http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET: Download the PDF from the overview video here: http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ ***************** EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS: Dia De Los Muertos | Speed Art | Sugar Skull Artwork | Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/Nz0s5GFHOIk This video is part of a 19 part course: COURSE OVERVIEW The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Ep 1 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/QKWnkIPur2Q Ep 2 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/2E9oGKd0Ayg Ep 3 - Artboards in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/9GbLm_WXWwk Ep 4 - Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool http://youtu.be/GFY0_EMVYDw Ep 5 - Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/xhATZA88zC4 Ep 6 - Using Colour | Swatches | Pantone's | Gradients & more http://youtu.be/MX67tVC8f3s Ep 7 - 10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners http://youtu.be/wRL9rPO2SYk SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE Ep 8 - Creating shape vectors http://youtu.be/FH4-WIkHnd4 Ep 9 - Grouped vectors, Compounding vector shapes & Using the shape builder tool http://youtu.be/aGFWmYHUQOU Ep 10 - Drawing with the Pen tool | Brush tool | Pencil tool & more http://youtu.be/mApJiURbBAg Ep 11 - The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool http://youtu.be/wnXDboK7FH8 Ep 12 - Type tools in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/9mj57YnpJPk SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT CHAPTER 1 - SETUP & IMAGE TRACE Ep 13 - Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch http://youtu.be/1QLJmHxQqVA Ep 14 - Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/4X1uc4dUoC0 CHAPTER 2 - DRAWING Ep 15 - Tracing a hand drawn sketch & converting to vector artwork http://youtu.be/_PDgoisoCwo Ep 16 - Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Use the Pathfinder Tool & more http://youtu.be/-gXH5G2vD-k CHAPTER 3 - COLOURING & ADDING TYPE Ep 17 - Colouring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/0MDns4AP4Qw Ep 18 - Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/ppGdjmpuqBc CHAPTER 4 - FINISHING & EXPORTING Ep 19 - Prepare and export artwork ready for print in Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/TM-Blz_Mnqc ***************** Adobe Illustrator course and all associated files created and composed by Gareth David Copyright Gareth David Studio © All Rights Reserved Content may be distributed freely for educational purposes only Website: GarethDavidStudio.com Contact: [email protected] ***************** Gareth David Studio Subscribe to be notified of future up and coming tutorials. Follow On Instagram: https://instagram.com/garethdavidstudio/ Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/gareth_david Like The Facebook Page: https://fb.me/GarethDavidStudio Visit The Website: http://garethdavidstudio.com/tutorials/ Join The Mailing List: https://sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAPDeSYHdqdVCic3hQsK-Bt41lCUHYulkBp_WcrViXZYbGasBhdF1ttQfV3X9pUSQZxhSL18wYRlV5ZXq-wpv25laU8UMXqAsE0D4W3jn1H3cyn8eMSz7SI6AXYAaAKNWCzdJubzv_sLhelfNfOHEwOV7vXyJ1o-yCoo_N4I2Yn4pRmBbQ18Pbyspx6OY81GmoKwBkzlOW1HJ #Illustrator #IllustratorBeginners