In Scientific Visualization we just recently switched to the new unit of using Adobe illustrator, and as someone who was brought up with Photoshop, this was a huge change. For one, the transform tool is completely different. instead of the "command select" in photoshop, the transform is free select, so when you drag and click, you immediately have the option to move the selected line anywhere you want. Another issue that I have is the point system. No, you do not earn rewards for the more points you have, you just have more options on how how to manipulate your creation, for better or for worse. I realize that Adobe made illustrator for a reason and i definitely believe that I will acquire the skills necessary for it, but the adjustment is tough.
-Adobe Illustrator has a very different layout than photoshop -Adobe Illustrator is beneficial to things I have not yet learned -Adobe Illustrator can make cool things that I don't know about -I am not a big fan of Illustrator helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/transforming-objects.html
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Over the past two weeks we have been working on a cool tutorial on bitmapping. A bitmap is a representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information, especially the information used to control the display of a computer screen. This technique is used a lot in the world of game art and digital design, making it a very relevant topic for our class to focus on. the project consisted of a variety of videos set up to build a video game landscape, explaining thoroughly the steps needed in order to finish a specific part of the game. I think that I learned a lot from this project, especially in terms of new tools and shortcuts needed for photoshop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitmap helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photo-editor.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/beginner/applaunch/orientation/collection.ccx.js Over the past week we have been experimenting with layering in class. Using new techniques that we have recently learned, such as shortcuts and special tools we had not known about in the past. Now, this is special because we usually only do these things with already known techniques, only new skills. One thing that really stuck out to me was how much fun I was having as well as how easy it was once you had a thorough walkthrough and understanding of the skills needed to complete the given tasks! we worked on a VW bug to make a thing that looked like a commercial, and frankly, I was surprised by how professional it was in the end. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by people who have a good understanding of what we are learning as well, so don't have to ask about whats going on all the time. On another note I think that photoshop is doing an excellent job of organizing their platform and setting it up for what the users need. In conclusion, I think that this whole project was a great growing experience for the whole class, literally. and these things are now much easier because of following directions. helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photo-editor.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/beginner/applaunch/orientation/collection.ccx.js
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