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2/20: Illustrator Intro

     I think one of the harder tools in illustrator to use will probably be the pen tool. I have taken a few classes in adobe apps and remember this being true. I am currently taking another digital media class and I sometimes still have trouble using the curve tool and making accurate arcs. I think every aspect f this tool is difficult including the add and delete anchor tool.       I think that after lots of practice and just becoming more familiar with the software will help me learn how to properly use the pen tool Watching the video off YouTube really has helped me understand precisely how it works which s very helpful. I also explained some shortcuts on my keyboard that will make it easier for me to help make custom shapes.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cik1Ed9gzLE One tool that I have no experience with is the blob tool. Since it is unfamiliar to me, I think tat can cause it to be a little bit difficult for me. I think you have to be pretty experience in Illustrator to become

2/13: Canvas Project

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Final Work:  To create my Harry Potter Project I used Dreamweaver and my knowledge of coding to complete my rendition of the famous wizard. I chose Harry Potter as my subject because as a kid my dad and I would watch the movies together. I decided on replicating a cartoon version of him because my dad bought me a little bobble head for my desk before I went away to college.      I really enjoyed this project because it tested my skills as a student and gave me a better understanding of the software. I think that the hair gave me the most trouble but once I finally realized how to correctly place the coordinates for the quadratic curves, it became pretty easy. I started off with the more basic shapes and had to strategically layer each one. I would run into problems when copying and pasting codes because sometimes they would disappear or overlap one another. So, this project really helped me understand how to properly code shapes together to make a cohesive image.      This project took