Illustrator: Tracing Artwork

Discover how to trace artwork in Adobe Illustrator and convert raster graphics such as drawings and images into vector form.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to use the exercise files
• Connect with the instructor

1. Break Down the Image Trace Panel

• Work with presets
• Change what you see with views
• What are palettes?
• Challenge: Choose the right preset
• Solution: Choose the right preset

2. Perform a Basic Trace

• Clean up artwork in Photoshop
• Place artwork into Illustrator
• Start off with a preset
• Adjust settings to refine art
• Expand your artwork into vector paths
• Challenge: Trace a logo
• Solution: Trace a logo

3. Clean Up the Artwork

• Erase and add new paths
• Refine paths with strokes and widths
• Reset typography
• Add extra artwork to a design

4. Project: Trace Artwork

• Challenge: Perform a trace yourself
• Solution: Perform a trace yourself

Conclusion

• Next steps