Master the Pen Tool in Adobe CS
A 15-part course with Yes I'm a Designer
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Martin Perhiniak is a Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor. He was voted to be one of the top 10 Adobe instructors in the world by student feedback in 2015. In his online courses besides the technical knowledge you need, Martin will also teach... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 41 min
- Lessons 15
- Attachments 4
- Exercises 41
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60 CQ
15 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEAdobe Suite lesson 1Free5 CQ
Photoshop's Pen Tool is a powerful tool that enables you to create customized shapes and designs. In this first lesson, learn about the shape and path options.
with Yes I'm a DesignerPhotoshop's Pen Tool is a powerful tool that enables you to create customized shapes and designs. In this first lesson, learn about the shape and path options.
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 24 CQ
New to Adobe Photoshop and want to learn how to use the Pen Tool? This lesson covers how to draw straight lines, close paths, and convert points.
with Yes I'm a DesignerNew to Adobe Photoshop and want to learn how to use the Pen Tool? This lesson covers how to draw straight lines, close paths, and convert points.
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16 minAdobe Suite lesson 39 CQ
Drawing curved lines with Adobe Photoshop's Pen Tool takes a bit of practice. Learn how to make curves, smooth lines, waves, use path handles, and trace shapes.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDrawing curved lines with Adobe Photoshop's Pen Tool takes a bit of practice. Learn how to make curves, smooth lines, waves, use path handles, and trace shapes.
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14 minAdobe Suite lesson 48 CQ
The Pen Tool is useful for creating complex shapes in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn how to draw straight and curved lines in both design programs.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThe Pen Tool is useful for creating complex shapes in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn how to draw straight and curved lines in both design programs.
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8 minAdobe Suite lesson 55 CQ
Want double the results in half the time? Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create symmetrical and reflected drawings.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWant double the results in half the time? Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create symmetrical and reflected drawings.
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7 minAdobe Suite lesson 64 CQ
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a custom shape, and then transfer that graphic into Illustrator to create a symbol.
with Yes I'm a DesignerIn this lesson, you’ll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a custom shape, and then transfer that graphic into Illustrator to create a symbol.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 72 CQ
This lesson will help you grow your design skills and show you how easy it is to give any image a custom frame using tools in Adobe InDesign.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThis lesson will help you grow your design skills and show you how easy it is to give any image a custom frame using tools in Adobe InDesign.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 83 CQ
Once you’ve mastered basic vector drawings, you’re ready to learn how to make original shapes using the pen tool and paths option in Adobe Photoshop.
with Yes I'm a DesignerOnce you’ve mastered basic vector drawings, you’re ready to learn how to make original shapes using the pen tool and paths option in Adobe Photoshop.
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8 minAdobe Suite lesson 95 CQ
Are you building a brand and want to create a symbol or logo? How about adding shapes and designs to your latest digital creation? Learn how in this lesson!
with Yes I'm a DesignerAre you building a brand and want to create a symbol or logo? How about adding shapes and designs to your latest digital creation? Learn how in this lesson!
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 103 CQ
If you’ve learned how to create paths in Adobe Illustrator, this lesson will teach you how to refine and edit those drawings into smooth and simple vectors.
with Yes I'm a DesignerIf you’ve learned how to create paths in Adobe Illustrator, this lesson will teach you how to refine and edit those drawings into smooth and simple vectors.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 112 CQ
This lesson will teach you how to pick and choose specific parts of a photo to edit using the pen tool and path selection in Adobe Photoshop.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThis lesson will teach you how to pick and choose specific parts of a photo to edit using the pen tool and path selection in Adobe Photoshop.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 123 CQ
Are you working on a design or graphic and only want to reveal part of an image? By using a vector mask, you can get just the look you want!
with Yes I'm a DesignerAre you working on a design or graphic and only want to reveal part of an image? By using a vector mask, you can get just the look you want!
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 132 CQ
Want some out of this world text formatting and placement? By typing on a path you can have full creative control of where your words appear!
with Yes I'm a DesignerWant some out of this world text formatting and placement? By typing on a path you can have full creative control of where your words appear!
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 143 CQ
Want to add color and flair to your graphic designs or images? By stroking a path, you can make a simple line look like a beautiful paint swirl.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWant to add color and flair to your graphic designs or images? By stroking a path, you can make a simple line look like a beautiful paint swirl.
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2 minAdobe Suite lesson 152 CQ
Have you mastered drawing with the pen tool in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator? Great! Now you’re ready to make those digital images 3D!
with Yes I'm a DesignerHave you mastered drawing with the pen tool in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator? Great! Now you’re ready to make those digital images 3D!
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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1772 min17-part Adobe Suite course46 CQ
Major magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
with Yes I'm a DesignerMajor magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
So you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
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1385 min13-part Adobe Suite course49 CQ
Looking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
with Yes I'm a DesignerLooking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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36293 min36-part Adobe Suite course162 CQ
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
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10141 min10-part Adobe Suite course77 CQ
Adobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
with Michael GatewoodAdobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
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with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
So you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
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1098 min10-part Crafts course55 CQ
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
with Will PatersonLearn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.