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Introduction
This is what we will create in this episode, the Tisenja logo with modified letters, after the text has been converted into a vector shape using Create Outline. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Illustrator series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. Text in Illustrator depends on the font file. If the file is opened on a computer without that font, the appearance will change. Create Outline converts letters into standard shapes so that the appearance remains the same anywhere.
Step 1: Type the logotype
Type 'senja' with a thick, large font in the center of the hardboard. Adjust tracking so that the letters are slightly stretched. Currently, it is still editable text.
Step 2: Create Outlines
Select the text and press Shift-Ctrl-O, or Type > Create Outline. The text changes into a group of shapes. Each letter is now a compound path with anchor points, not text anymore.
Step 3: View letter anchor points
Select the letter J with the Direct Selection Tool. The anchor and curve handles of the letter are visible, just like the shapes we draw with the Pen Tool.
Step 4: Modify the letters
Select the anchor at the tail of the letter J and drag it to the lower left, so that the tail extends below the letter N. Small modifications like this make the T logo feel unique.
Step 5: Sunset gradient color
Select the entire T logo and apply a linear gradient from orange to purple. Since it is now a shape, the gradient is applied per letter. Save two versions.
Step 6: Save
One containing the original editable text, and one outline version for sending to clients or printing. Export the T logo.
Done!
Done. We have now understood the importance of outlines, using Create Outline, viewing letter anchors, modifying letters, and applying gradients. In the next episode, we will arrange text flow with text reflow and threaded text. Need a logo design, brand identity, vector illustrations, infographics, or print and social media materials? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides graphic vector design services and offers Illustrator courses from beginner to advanced levels. Want to master all of these series? 106 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with step-by-step PDF guides, practice files, and vector project files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy single classes with lifetime access. Subscribe now on the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact us via WhatsApp or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode. Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.
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