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How to Create Vector Fire in Illustrator

by tutvid

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About this Lesson

  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 10:10
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Posted: 05/14/2009
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Download: MP4
  • Size: 86 MB

In this video tutorial TutVid demonstrates how to create realistic fire and flames coming out of a 3D box in Illustrator. Key highlights include how to do the following:

• create a new layer
• choose between different brushes
• practice with artistic brushes
• use trial and error to find a brush that resembles fire
• use multiple brushes to create a realistic fire effect
• use masks to change the color of the fire
• add blend modes to change the effect of a layer
• embed an object between other layers to hide it

The tutorial focuses on the difference between blend modes, benefits of using masks, and unlimited uses of brushes.

About this Author

tutvid
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Nathaniel is a young and energetic individual who has been working in the design and development industry for the past 5 years and strives to provide top quality work and training material. He was born in Pennsylvania in a small city about 35 miles outside of Philadelphia. He was raised in a strong Christian home and home schooled and, at a very young age became interested in running his own business. His interest, drive, and flexible schooling schedule allowed him to start his very first online business when he was a mere boy of 12 years. eBay was the place and books were the product, by selling old and used books Nathaniel soon had a small business running right out of his home and with a...

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