EVERY Adobe Illustrator Tool EXPLAINED (in Under 20 Minutes)

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    Adobe Illustrator has a total of 87 different tools, and in this beginner tutorial I'll show you how to use every tool there is, from the well known ones like the Selection Tool, the Pen Tool and the Type Tool, to the forgotten ones that you never heard before, like the Symbol Sprayer and the Slice Tool. This Illustrator tutorial will also show you some tips and tricks that will help you improve your design skills and speed up you workflow in Illustrator.
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    Adobe Illustrator is a software to create vector art for graphic design, web design, UI and so much more. With over 20 years of updates and upgrades, it has accumulated a wide range of tools and functions, which can be overwhelming at start, but with a few tutorials like this one, you'll be creating amazing art in no time!
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    All the timestamps for this video are listed below, so if you ever need to rewatch the explanation of a specific tool, just search for it on the list.
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    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 - Intro
    0:04 - Selection
    0:23 - Direct Selection
    0:41 - Group Selection
    0:49 - Magic Wand
    1:07 - Lasso
    1:17 - Pen
    1:32 - Add Anchor Point
    1:39 - Delete Anchor Point
    1:53 - Anchor Point
    2:10 - Curvature
    2:19 - Type Tool
    2:31 - Area Type
    2:37 - Type on a Path
    2:44 - Vertical Type
    2:50 - Vertical Area Type
    2:58 - Vertical Type on a Path
    3:06 - Touch Type
    3:20 - Line Segment
    3:26 - Arc
    3:30 - Spiral
    3:41 - Rectangular Grid
    3:51 - Polar Grid
    4:00 - Rectangle
    4:09 - Rounded Rectangle
    4:21 - Ellipse
    4:30 - Polygon
    4:40 - Star
    4:54 - Flare
    5:10 - Paintbrush
    5:25 - Blob Brush
    5:42 - Shaper
    6:00 - Pencil
    6:12 - Smooth
    6:22 - Path Eraser
    6:32 - Join
    6:39 - Eraser
    6:49 - Scissors
    6:56 - Knife
    7:02 - Rotate
    7:18 - Reflect
    7:31 - Scale
    7:48 - Shear
    8:02 - Reshape
    8:13 - Width
    8:26 - Warp
    8:33 - Twirl
    8:40 - Pucker
    8:47 - Bloat
    8:57 - Scallop
    9:04 - Crystalize
    9:15 - Wrinkle
    9:22 - Free Transform
    9:40 - Puppet Warp
    10:05 - Shape Builder
    10:20 - Live Paint Bucket
    10:43 - Live Paint Selection
    11:01 - Perspective Grid
    11:39 - Perspective Selection
    11:59 - Mesh
    12:10 - Gradient
    12:23 - Eyedropper
    12:42 - Measure
    12:58 - Blend
    13:14 - Symbol Sprayer
    13:35 - Symbol Shifter
    13:43 - Symbol Scruncher
    13:56 - Symbol Sizer
    14:12 - Symbol Spinner
    14:21 - Symbol Stainer
    14:37 - Symbol Screener
    14:51 - Symbol Styler
    15:07 - Graphs
    15:30 - Artboard
    15:38 - Slice
    15:52 - Slice Selection
    16:00 - Hand
    16:19 - Rotate View
    16:31 - Print Tiling
    17:04 - Zoom
    17:15 - Final Tips & Tricks
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 525

  • @usmanjameel2010
    @usmanjameel2010 2 роки тому +115

    live paint bucket tool : shortcut key letter k not M i think

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  2 роки тому +47

      You are absolutely right :) I probably mistook this while writing the script. I'm pinning your comment so everyone can see. Thanks! 😊

    • @kasulefred7152
      @kasulefred7152 Рік тому +6

      @@AndyTellsThings Thank you Andy

    • @crearam
      @crearam Рік тому +6

      @@AndyTellsThings You can also access paint bucket took by pressing + key on the numpad section in the keyboard.

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  Рік тому +8

      @@crearam Thanks for the info! :)

    • @shikhar24
      @shikhar24 7 місяців тому

      ​@@crearamn p

  • @danilo352
    @danilo352 6 місяців тому +60

    The Andy Tells Things tool: click and watch to realize you’ve only used 2% of Illustrator your whole life.

  • @sammijack6922
    @sammijack6922 Рік тому +34

    honestly the best soft tutorial ive ever seen. short and straight to the point ! i love it

  • @scottlondon8382
    @scottlondon8382 3 місяці тому +3

    Im 34 and my friend told me i should get into graphic design and get illustrator,you're channel is helping me out immensely thank you!!

  • @kasulefred7152
    @kasulefred7152 Рік тому +86

    Andy you amaze me how you take less time but effectively teach us all the tools. I was among those struggling with Illustrator as a beginner. Things seemed so difficult but after this video, Illustrator will be a good game for me.
    Andy, Thanks beyond measure.

  • @umcedits
    @umcedits Рік тому +9

    I cannot thank you enough for this video. You have opened up a whole new world in my Adobe Illustrator Certified Professional. Cheers!

  • @yellowbeck6209
    @yellowbeck6209 Рік тому +44

    Excellent idea to put them all in such a concise video - and everything is still super clear. Very effective, thank you!

  • @michaelsmith-bj1mj
    @michaelsmith-bj1mj 4 місяці тому +1

    Andy is really smart and great at quickly explaining a subject that so many others struggle to discuss. Andy, continue sharing your talents!

  • @AndyTellsThings
    @AndyTellsThings  2 роки тому +52

    Hi! Added the timestamps for every tool, for an easier navigation throughout the video. Enjoy! :)

  • @justusngaruiya8713
    @justusngaruiya8713 3 місяці тому +1

    Very helpful.Its my first time as a beginner in Graphic design and the tutorial is just superb.

  • @carolqueiroz9692
    @carolqueiroz9692 2 роки тому +7

    This really helped me since I am a beginner with this software. First time I opened Illustrator I found it difficult but this helped me see applications of every tool quickly. Thank you!

  • @DentistGendy
    @DentistGendy Рік тому +15

    It helps so much
    8 months ago i learned adobe illustrator and logo fundamentals and started designing logos as a beginner i was good but i stopped for a long time and now i need a refresh, this video is a lifesaver with no single second wasted , straight to the point
    really thank you ❤️❤️

  • @en2336
    @en2336 Рік тому +17

    This helped much more than watching random tutorials. Now I have a much better idea of what the possibilities for my design are. Thank you!!!

  • @Fogsworthblacksun
    @Fogsworthblacksun 6 місяців тому +1

    Concise and informative. Excellent job Andy.

  • @gillanalmodovar8715
    @gillanalmodovar8715 13 днів тому

    You're the best. Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate you for creating videos like this. Very helpful!

  • @samdavepollard
    @samdavepollard 8 місяців тому +3

    excellent video
    impressive, how much you packed into 18 minutes
    i've dabbled in illustrator a fair bit and have the basics down but there are tools here i didn't even know existed
    many thanks; subbed

  • @Phoenix.Productions
    @Phoenix.Productions 6 місяців тому

    wow Amazing Job. Thank you so much. This tutorial was great. Your descriptions were so helpful. The pace made it easy to follow thanks for not rushing.

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful, friend! Thanks for the support!

  • @mohamedkhaled7626
    @mohamedkhaled7626 8 місяців тому +10

    You're a hero! I've never seen such a fast, easy to understand tools video ever before. GREAT JOB!

  • @marnix1
    @marnix1 Місяць тому

    Oo man you explained every tool very well in very less time. Thank you so much for this video. Love from India ❤❤

  • @logicr8r
    @logicr8r 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Video! I really like the way you cover everything in this short time.

  • @tjkoker
    @tjkoker Рік тому +2

    I cannot thank you enough for this video. You have opened up a whole new world in my Adobe Creative Suite subscription. Cheers!

  • @user-et4jx3fz1k
    @user-et4jx3fz1k Рік тому

    Thank you for explaining this thoroughly!

  • @Amuseraa
    @Amuseraa Рік тому

    Best video ever!! I've been wishing to get my hands on a video tutorial like this thanks and I'm definitely subscribing!

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  Рік тому

      Appreciate your kind word. Welcome to the channel! :)

  • @SlayeRFCSM
    @SlayeRFCSM 2 роки тому +8

    I'd say it is priceless but even that term won't be enough to describe the use and power of this small video. Just a HUGE THANX to the author!

  • @jodyknight
    @jodyknight Рік тому +2

    You Sir, ARE A LEGEND!!!!!! Thank you so, so, SO MUCH for this clear, concise explanation of the tools.
    I have subscribed and saved this video for future reference. I know I'm going to want to use this again.

  • @leapnlarry
    @leapnlarry 5 місяців тому

    Dude that was insane, my brain is exploding with new info, i have use illustrator a little be here and there for year but i never knew how many tools existed. Too many choices to do the Same thing.

  • @vivagraphic2739
    @vivagraphic2739 Рік тому

    very well explained! Thanks!

  • @Cambium29
    @Cambium29 2 роки тому +3

    Great breakdown of the tools. Thanks.

  • @vattenscooter7300
    @vattenscooter7300 7 місяців тому

    Your videos are so good man❤

  • @InfoCodex
    @InfoCodex Рік тому

    Very much informative, detailed and precise video on using different tools in Illustrator. Thanks creator

  • @bonniehoke-scedrov4906
    @bonniehoke-scedrov4906 10 місяців тому

    Incredibly informative!

  • @nikostsiavos2645
    @nikostsiavos2645 Рік тому

    do more of this!! this is amazing

  • @oarslan6350
    @oarslan6350 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the information. They're useful for me.

  • @gianniskourtessis5483
    @gianniskourtessis5483 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful, and surprisingly therapeutic

  • @juliag1063
    @juliag1063 11 місяців тому

    FANTASTIC VIDEO! Just shared it on my LinkedIn!

  • @fiora-red
    @fiora-red Рік тому

    thank you for this ! I need to use illustrator on a project and have nevere used it before, this helps a LOT !

  • @saykatitacademys
    @saykatitacademys 8 місяців тому

    Keep up the great work!!!

  • @benjamin8666
    @benjamin8666 Рік тому +8

    Just wanted to express how helpful your videos are!! you are extrely good at explaining tNice tutorialngs in-depth but still at a basic level for

  • @muhammadnusky3777
    @muhammadnusky3777 Рік тому

    Thank you ❤️
    Very helpful video

  • @miralaine4265
    @miralaine4265 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Andy!! It's such a big help for beginners like me!

  • @almantula
    @almantula 9 місяців тому

    Super useful, thanks!😃

  • @nobnosh
    @nobnosh 7 місяців тому

    AMAZINNGGG thanks for ur efforts

  • @accdntly
    @accdntly 10 місяців тому

    Great vid, very informative for everyone -- thanks for making!

  • @randyfernando4442
    @randyfernando4442 Рік тому

    Wow! Didn’t know there’s so much more I can do with all these tools! 👍🏻

  • @yf_boomin314
    @yf_boomin314 Рік тому

    BROOO thankyou so much, this really helped and the tutorial was really easy to use as well :)

  • @RNARNA-ru7is
    @RNARNA-ru7is 25 днів тому

    Very helpful and thanks

  • @naoyukioikawa3377
    @naoyukioikawa3377 Рік тому

    This is so helpful! Thank you, Andy.

  • @mantra4ia
    @mantra4ia Рік тому

    Gamechanger. Thanks for teaching the language of the program. Coming from a similar, but less complex art program, this would have saved me a lot of frustration had I started her before I tried AI the first time.

  • @kelseyslaydesign
    @kelseyslaydesign Рік тому +2

    Hey Andy! Kelsey with the Adobe Creative Cloud team- just popping in to say AMAZNG tutorial! Very informative and such a great walk through of Illustrator 🤞

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  Рік тому +1

      Hi Kelsey! How nice to hear from you :) Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed 😊

  • @tutorio
    @tutorio 8 місяців тому

    Amazing... Fantastic tutorial... Keep up the great work!!!

  • @lauralulu4444
    @lauralulu4444 3 місяці тому

    I had no idea illustrator had so many tools!! Your tutorials are so much better than the college classes I’ve had. They barely taught us the basics and then threw a ton of projects at us 😑

  • @seanludeman4940
    @seanludeman4940 Рік тому

    Very well done and useful video! Thanks so much my friend

  • @learning_with_maira
    @learning_with_maira Місяць тому

    Such a Great Man With a great video

  • @a7xfanben
    @a7xfanben 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video!

  • @thebilloo
    @thebilloo 11 місяців тому

    Great Video Andy

  • @vijaymerlin9855
    @vijaymerlin9855 11 місяців тому

    Really great ❤

  • @TheQuotes21
    @TheQuotes21 2 роки тому

    Such a Legend 🤧 please don't stop making video

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  2 роки тому

      Thanks buddy! I'm glad you liked it. I won't 😁😂

  • @kelectrik6977
    @kelectrik6977 2 роки тому

    Nice bro, this is hardwork. Learnt lots of new things

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  2 роки тому

      Thanks, buddy! I'm glad you learned new things 😊

  • @bosssparking
    @bosssparking Рік тому

    Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life

  • @user-rs9ln7hr2j
    @user-rs9ln7hr2j Рік тому

    Great tutorial! Thanks a lot

  • @15JenJen15
    @15JenJen15 Рік тому

    Amazing video thanks a lot!!!

  • @pixelbender896
    @pixelbender896 10 місяців тому

    super useful video thank you for taking the time to make this

  • @SamiUllah-rk3hq
    @SamiUllah-rk3hq 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for good information.

  • @calderonharoldkim8128
    @calderonharoldkim8128 Рік тому +1

    That was so helpful! I just started using soft and was so overwheld!

  • @adilkhan-td6wz
    @adilkhan-td6wz Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the video... So many doubts cleared. 😀

  • @davidwillsofthenorth
    @davidwillsofthenorth 6 місяців тому

    Well thought out!

  • @alenaflores1554
    @alenaflores1554 Рік тому

    Omg. Thank you! I learned so muchhh as a beginner ♥️♥️

  • @bjansson
    @bjansson 10 місяців тому

    WOW, incredible tutorial thank you!

  • @donaldcanonoy3312
    @donaldcanonoy3312 Рік тому

    Still working as of today! Thank you!

  • @cequonappele
    @cequonappele Рік тому

    Great video ! Thank you

  • @rohaankhan6491
    @rohaankhan6491 Рік тому

    What a great video. Super well explained, thanks! Any video in your channel on how to record yourself with soft soft? I'm under the

  • @randyfernando4442
    @randyfernando4442 Рік тому

    So cool! Thanks for the amazing video!

  • @user-gz6dv4ih3u
    @user-gz6dv4ih3u 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this very useful video

  • @lyralux642
    @lyralux642 Рік тому

    this was 5000% helpful, tysm Andy

  • @FireAshSpeaks
    @FireAshSpeaks Рік тому

    This was extremely helpful!

  • @mdmanjurulahsun3546
    @mdmanjurulahsun3546 Рік тому

    Excellent video ! Thank you so much.

  • @generalknowlegebook9088
    @generalknowlegebook9088 Рік тому

    Very good explanation in very short time

  • @laurenf473
    @laurenf473 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it helps me a lot !

  • @daylematthews
    @daylematthews Рік тому

    Brilliant.thanks so much for sharing this. A great reference.

  • @panoramatheeccentricmind5951

    thanks a lot!!! so nice reverb

  • @Ssheewaa
    @Ssheewaa Рік тому

    What a great job! 👏🏻
    Thank you😍🤍

  • @sean19
    @sean19 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for teaching us. Great video 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @jesusjesus6061
    @jesusjesus6061 Рік тому

    This video is the gem. I should've been watch this so long ago. would make my life so easier 😭😭😭

    • @AndyTellsThings
      @AndyTellsThings  Рік тому

      It's never too late hehe :) Glad to be of help my friend!

  • @theinternetgenerationvideo7539

    this video is somethinggg more than a saviour , thanks a lot and appreciate your effort !!!

  • @dorrzi
    @dorrzi 7 місяців тому

    Damn, it was so good!

  • @nassermqbel2199
    @nassermqbel2199 Рік тому

    Good job , tnx. Supported as I could.

  • @robkr
    @robkr Рік тому

    Concise yet clear. Tq 👍

  • @danielblack1240
    @danielblack1240 Рік тому +1

    love this

  • @shereerabon8551
    @shereerabon8551 4 місяці тому +1

    WoooW! Thanks!

  • @nos.comoficial
    @nos.comoficial Рік тому

    great video, thanks for this tutorial!

  • @fuqmatrix
    @fuqmatrix Рік тому

    Amazing tutorial

  • @vicenteeribal1573
    @vicenteeribal1573 11 місяців тому

    Awesome tutorial

  • @TishtarJewelry
    @TishtarJewelry Рік тому

    Very useful video! thank you

  • @youtubeisamazing9591
    @youtubeisamazing9591 8 місяців тому

    this is insanely helpful thank you.

  • @milanistabraham145
    @milanistabraham145 Рік тому

    ❤️🖤 i love it 😍

  • @a.asif7720
    @a.asif7720 2 місяці тому

    Amazing, outstanding Great job 👏 Please make the same tutorial on photoshop tool

  • @AwjayTV
    @AwjayTV Рік тому

    You’re so kind for this thank u friend

  • @cartooonspeaks4768
    @cartooonspeaks4768 2 роки тому

    Nicely explained bruh 👏 👌 👍

  • @mop9309
    @mop9309 3 місяці тому

    before i know this video i had used only pen tool in illustrator
    thank man, good video

  • @elmihaliti5518
    @elmihaliti5518 2 роки тому

    Ure such a real llegend , the way u described everything in such a good way !!!!! its just amazing