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


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