Adobe FreeHand Introduction
Training
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
1 Day
About this course
This course assumes no prior experience of using Freehand. Previous graphics experience an advantage.
Reviews
Course programme
Course Contents
Basic Techniques
- Overview of program features
- Document setup
- Creating new paths and points=
- Using basic geometric shapes
- Creating stars and polygons
- Using Lines and fills
- Document Views
- Using guides and rulers
- Using Freeform paths
- Selecting objects
- Arranging and grouping Objects
Text Handling
- Entering text
- Changing type settings
- Spacing and alignment
- Baseline shift
- Horizontal scale
- Joining text to a path
- Converting text to paths
- Controlling text blocks
- Importing data using the clipboard
- Using Leading and Kerning
Using Drawing Tools
- Defining curvature
- Using the knife tool
- Using the pen tool
- Drawing stars and polygons
- Editing freehand paths
- Adding and deleting points
- Auto trace tool
- Using the transform dialogue
- Using Freehand inspectors
Methods & Techniques
- Using Graduated fills
- Considering Process, spot and pantone
- Colours
- Cloning & duplicating
- Working with layers
- Transforming objects
- Using colour libraries
- Creating pattern tiles
- Using of style palettes
- The Place command
- Clipping with Paste Inside
- Exporting your illustrations
The course is run on a date that suits you! We do not run public scheduled courses.
Additional information
Students per class: 8
Adobe FreeHand Introduction