Lynda Illustrator 2020 Essential Training Repack (REAL BUNDLE)
The Graphic Designer's Quest for Mastery
- Recolor Artwork (2020 Update): The repack shows you how to use the new drag-and-drop color editing to change a complex logo’s palette in 2 seconds.
- Global Swatches: Edit one color; update 100 objects instantly.
Strokes & Effects:
Customizing stroke attributes and using the Appearance panel to stack multiple effects. 4. Organization & Efficiency Layers & Groups: Organizing artwork for complex projects.
- Asset Export: Slicing a logo into multiple formats (PNG, JPG, SVG) simultaneously.
- Print Ready PDFs: Bleeds, crops, and pressure marks.
- Saving for Web: The exact settings for Instagram, Dribbble, and web headers.
The 2020 Essential Training succeeds where many tutorials fail because it acknowledges this cognitive friction. It does not simply teach "where the tools are"; it teaches "how to think." The course is anchored by the expert instruction of Tony Harmer (often credited as the primary instructor for this era of Lynda courses). Harmer’s approach is not just technical but philosophical. He positions the Pen Tool not as a drawing instrument, but as an architectural tool. The course forces the student to confront the primary hurdle of Illustrator: the transition from freehand intuition to calculated precision. By focusing on the "why" of paths and anchors before the "how" of complex effects, the training builds a mental model that outlasts any specific software update. lynda illustrator 2020 essential training repack
Color & Gradients:
Applying swatches, color models (CMYK/RGB), and freeform gradients. Organization: Managing artwork with layers and groups. The Graphic Designer's Quest for Mastery
- The Core Interface: Artboards, properties panel, and workspace customization.
- Selection & Navigation: Mastering the Black Arrow (Selection) vs. White Arrow (Direct Selection).
- Drawing Tools: Pen tool mastery, Curvature tool, and Pencil settings.
- Color & Swatches: Global colors, gradients, and color themes.
- Text & Typography: Point text, area text, and type on a path.
- Brushes & Patterns: Calligraphic, scatter, and pattern brushes.
- Export & Save: SVG, PDF, and legacy file formats.