Illustrator: The Swatch Template

Demonstrate how to release the clipping mask. Object/Clipping Mask/Release. Mention that when you create a clipping mask the shape or object used as the ...
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downloading the template how to add your design concepts how to use the outline mask layer making and releasing clipping masks the scale tool preparing your type for print

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Login and download the template from blackboard. You may have to open Illustrator first and then go to file open from the menu above, as just double clicking on the swatch template file can sometimes prove problematic.

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Lock all layers except “my concepts” and draw simple shapes that overlap the edges of the watchband. Suggest that you may want to add a new layer for each design to keep your file neat and organised.

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Conceptual Storyboards Version: 1.0 Date: 24.08.04

View/Show Rulers and drag guides around your life size watch. Delete the artwork on your life-size layer by selecting the circle target. Unlock all layers: drag along the layer pallet to demonstrate how to unlock layers easily

Unlock the “outline mask” layer and drag it to the “my concepts layer”. Mention that the my concepts layer must be visible and unlocked. Use the target icon and explain the square and plus sign’s functionality. Check that you have copied the layer successfully. Select all and go to Object/Clipping Mask/Make.

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Lock the “outline mask”, “shadows”, “background” and “instructions” layers Select all and copy, select the life-size layer and paste the copy of your watch into that layer.

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Demonstrate how to release the clipping mask Object/Clipping Mask/Release Mention that when you create a clipping mask the shape or object used as the actual clipping mask will change to an object without a stroke or fill. When you release a clipping mask this becomes more obvious.

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Use the scale tool to scale the final design to 55% of the original. Make sure stroke and effects are selected and quickly show the preview function. Position your watch. Delete the instructions layer.

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Edit the theme name and update your student details Go to Type/Create Outlines and explain that once it is converted to an outline you are no longer able to edit it.