Learn Adobe Illustrator | 19 Episode FREE Course - 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 00:00:00 Start 00:03:07 Arranging Objects 00:05:20 Grouping vectors 00:07:51 Compounding vectors 00:09:52 Shape builder tool 00:11:39 Cutting shapes out of vectors 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 ***************** For more exclusive content follow on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/garethdavidstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gareth_david Facebook page: https://fb.me/GarethDavidStudio LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gareth-david-studios GDS.com: http://garethdavidstudio.com/tutorials/ Mailing List: https://sibforms.com/serve/MUIEACXanoMWtnHREXDEspufoSiBZsGHaNFQi0jPV6uen74m1io_UF-deS4tY7VLkpitdrdgg5VYMiXx6IkxGsoZnY_HmtqCVYtVAdVSkkiuu3b7DouuHqo1ahXd0CHE4iHr05PjX2K3ERNgQv9vuxp7m8-VUWQJ1dLQROyFZ8qO68LKsnG-YxIHNfuMmuaCahkCYHVwGtFL8l8o ***************** 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 ***************** This video is part of a 19 part course: COURSE OVERVIEW The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ ***************** GD Studio "I'm Gareth David, a freelance creative specialising in design for logo identity & branding. I am currently based in London UK with over 12 years experience in the design industry with a passion for sharing knowledge and teaching. I have created this channel to share my experience and give some advice to aspiring designers at any level who wish to find out more about Graphic Design and the industry. So have fun guys and be creative!" #Illustrator #IllustratorBeginners