Adobe FreeHand Introduction

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