What you'll learn

Work with Layers (AI, ID, PS) and Adjustment Layers (PS)
Create and edit Layer Masks (PS)
Use Pathfinder Tools (AI, ID)
Create and transform vector objects (AI, ID)
Place and edit Smart Objects (PS)
Place and manage linked files (AI, PS)

Course content

6 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 33m total length

Getting Started3:08
Instructor bio
Key concepts
Variations
Practical applications
See supplemental materials for finished examples, and a reference for PC users.

Illustrator: Set up a Document9:08
Creating a Document
Grids and Ruler Guides
Drawing shapes
The Align Panel
Layers
Illustrator: Create a Base for the First Segment8:50
Transforming shapes
Editing shapes with Pathfinders
Illustrator: Create Artwork for the First Segment10:45
Creating the first part of the pattern
Shape and pen tools
Converting type to outline
Duplicating objects with the Layers Panel
Using Pathfinders to combine shapes
Expanding compound shapes
The Transform Each command
Reference Points
Editing Swatches
Note: If you need to practice or learn more about using the Pen Tool, download the supplementary materials.
Illustrator: Finish the Snowflake: Method 13:55
Using Save As to create a new file
Grouping
Transform Each and Transform Again Commands
Making changes to the design
Illustrator: Finish the Snowflake: Method 210:26
The Place command
Editing and updating linked files
Placement Options
Renaming objects and groups in the Layers Panel
Paste In Place

InDesign: Set Up a Document9:09
Creating a Document
Working with different units of measurements
Master Pages
Drawing and editing shapes using specific measurements
Fills and strokes
The Align Panel
Layers
InDesign: Create a Base for the First Segment8:54
Transforming shapes
Layers
Align Panel
Smart Guides
Swapping fill and stroke
Editing shapes with Pathfinder
Reference Points
InDesign: Create Artwork for the First Segment7:38
Paste in Place
Using Pathfinders to combine shapes
Reference Points
Duplicating objects and changing stacking order using the Layers Panel
Show and hide Frame Edges
Note: If you need to practice or learn more about using the Pen Tool, download the supplementary materials.
InDesign: Finish the Snowflake: Method 111:07
Using Save As to create a new file
Grouping
Transform Each and Transform Again Commands
Making changes to the design
InDesign: Finish the Snowflake: Method 28:57
Creating the finish using a file containing a single unit, in order to make editing more efficient.
The Place command
Resizing objects with the Control Panel
Display Performance
Document View
Editing and updating linked files

Photoshop: Set up a Document8:29
Raster vs. Vector
Creating a document
Resolution
Color mode
Ruler guides
Selections
Transforming selections
Reference Point
Filling a selection
Layers
Photoshop: Create a Base for the First Segment7:55
Creating and editing a Layer Mask
Options Panel
Photoshop: Create Artwork for the First Segment11:28
Copying and pasting a selection from one file to another
Working with a Layer Mask
Transforming a selection
Maintaining a selection's aspect ratio
Adjustment Layers
Quick Selection Tool
Zooming in and out
Specifying Color
Brush Tool
Note: The downloadable supplementary file TreeLights.jpg is the photo used in this lesson. Image ©2012 Joseph Caserto. All rights reserved. May be used for educational purposes, but no commercial use is allowed. For permissions, please send an email to info[at]josephcaserto[dot]com.
Photoshop: Finish the Snowflake: Method 16:50
Renaming Layers
Paste in Place
Save As
Flattening an image
Photoshop: Finish the Snowflake: Method 210:51
Smart Objects
Selecting multiple Layers
Place command
Linking Layers

Create a Halloween Spider Web in Adobe Illustrator13:08
This fun, quick tutorial from my YouTube Channel is a bag full of neat tricks to help you speed through creating this six-segment radial design. If you need more detailed instructions on setting up the file before starting the spider web, go to Section 2: Illustrator, and review Lecture 2: Set up a Document, and Lecture 3: Create a Base for the First Segment.

Requirements

To follow along, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, depending on which chapters will be viewed.
Demos are in CS6 for Mac OS, but users of previous versions, and those working in Windows, should easily be able to follow along.

Description

In this Adobe Creative Suite Training course, you'll see how to make a snowflake in Illustrator (AI), InDesign (ID) and Photoshop (PS) by starting with a segment and repeating it. Adapt the design of the segment to create any radial symmetrical visual, such as a clock, sun, kaleidoscope, and beyond. Key topics include layers, creating and transforming objects and selections, Pathfinder tools, and Layer Masks.

Take this free Adobe Creative Suite Training course right now and learn how to make a snowflake easily.

Who this course is for:

Beginner to Intermediate users of any of the three applications, who want to boost skills and learn new techniques.
Beginner to Intermediate users and beyond, who want to exercise their creativity.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Illustrator5 lectures • 43min

InDesign5 lectures • 46min

Photoshop5 lectures • 46min

Review and Closing1 lecture • 2min

Bonus Lecture1 lecture • 13min

Requirements

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