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How to Create a Vinyl Record in Adobe Illustrator

c.bavota — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:02:11 +0000

A couple days ago I posted a collection of 6 vinyl records vectors and I thought it would be a good idea to actually show everyone how I created them. I decided to simplify it a little bit and show a different and easier way to create the records so that even beginners can follow along. This tutorial is a bit more elaborate then my others so please let me know if you have any questions.

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You can download the original vectors I created HERE.

Using Photoshop Filters in Illustrator

c.bavota — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:37:12 +0000

Sometimes when you’re working in Adobe Illustrator, you want to take advantage of all those great filters that are easily accessible in Photoshop. The only problem is, though they are available under the Filter menu in Illustrator, they are always grayed out.

What gives?

Well, what you need to first understand about Illustrator is that is works with vector shapes whereas Photoshop works with bitmaps.

What does that all mean?

Quite a bit, but all you really need to know is that if you want to use and/or abuse Photoshop filters in Illustrator, you need to change your vector shapes into bitmaps.

How do you do that?

Very easily. Select your shape, go to Object => Rasterize.

A panel will open up where you can select different options. Choose and select OK. Now you vector shape will probably look pretty crappy, but at least all those amazing Photoshop filters are now available to help make it look better.

6 Free Vinyl Record Vectors

c.bavota — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:38:19 +0000

Sometimes when I’m bored I decide to try to replicate something using Photoshop and/or Illustrator. I was thinking of incorporating a vinyl record into a logo for a client and after I was done I thought I should offer some colourful alternatives for free. This collection was created entirely in Adobe Illustrator CS3 (click here for tutorial).

How to Create an Aqua Button in Adobe Illustrator

c.bavota — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:55:38 +0000

I recently needed to create some buttons for a client’s website and I thought it would be a fun little tutorial to put together to show you how quick and easy it is to create one of those nifty looking aqua buttons you see everywhere. It is only really a five step process and you can use any shape you choose.

Here are some samples I created.

Placing text or an image on top of the buttons is pretty simple and these buttons can really add some nice visuals to any professional web design.

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How to Create a Custom Colour Swatch in Adobe Illustrator CS3

c.bavota — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:31:38 +0000

I know this is a pretty simple thing to do but there might be some beginners out there who are getting a little frustrated when it comes down to Swatches and Adobe Illustrator. Whenever I work with Illustrator I always create a new colour group where I store all the colours that I’m working with. This is a great way to stay organized and have all your colours available in one place. No more need for the eyedropper tool to select the colours you want and no more frustration in not knowing the exact shade you were working with.

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