THE ZODIAC PROJECT 2017

Please use the following Tutorial to get caught up with the Zodiac Project.

SETTING UP LAYERS

WORKING WITH THE BLOB TOOL

I want you working way up Close & Pixulated on your Picture . . .

Click the "Z" Key to get the ZOOM Tool.  Drag it across the area you want to focus on. . . .

Trace INSIDE the EDGE of the Picture, keeping the brush INSIDE the OUTER EDGE.  See below how to change the size of the Blob Brush.

You will need the GROUP SELECTION TOOL for the next part:

Click and Hold on the Direct Selection Tool to get the Group Selection Tool.

And you will end up with the SHAPE to SILHOUETTE your picture . . .

Now that you've finished working with the Blob Tool, SAVE your work . . .

Go to FILE  >  Save As

Save the File in the Blob Folder Inside of the ZODIAC PROJECT Folder

Name the File as Follows:

     (Your First) NameBlobWorkPdX.ai

and click "Okay".

There will be a 2nd Save Window, if you can, if it is available, Check the

     "Include Linked Files" option

MAKING the CLIPPING MASK

STOP HERE, SAVE YOUR WORK

ZODIAC PROJECT:  The Titles / Create Outlines Tutorial

Now the type looks like this . . . see the slight blur around the type. Click your mouse near the blur. Using your Right Arrow Key move the Blur to the right 2 or 2 Clicks, and move the Down Arrow Key 1 or 2 Clicks.

ZODIAC PROJECT:  The Silver Frame

To begin, just click on the first picture below here, and the entire image will appear.
You may use your phone to do the tutorial while using your entire screen to work on the Silver Frame.
Don't forget to e mail me your progress - you don't have to finish -
         you do have to send me some communication of your progress.

Best of luck today.
If you get stuck, ask your neighbor, or someone else in the class for their help.
Don't just sit there, send me a message on your Skyward account.
I'll try to get back to you there.
I'll be watching you . . . ;~}