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[TuT]Making A Particle Logo[TuT]
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Welcome To My Tutorial
Making A Particle Logo
1) Start by creating the workspace. In Illustrator, go to File/New and create a new file in RGB color mode. Then go to Window in the menu bar and open up the following pallets: Color, Gradient, and Transparency. Make sure your Tools window is open as well.
2) Using the Ellipse tool, create a circle. (Tip: Hold down the Shift key while creating the circle to create an even shape.)
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3) Keep this circle selected. With the Selection tool, move it to the right and copy. (Tip: Hold down the Shift and the Alt keys together while moving the circle. This will make the move straight and copy the circle simultaneously.)
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4) Leave the second circle selected and press Ctrl + D on your keyboard. This will repeat your actions in step 2. Continue pressing Ctrl + D several times until you have created an array of circles.
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5) Now select the full row of circles with the Selection tool. Holding the Shift and Alt keys, drag it down to create a second row of circles.
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6) Press Ctrl + D to create a third row.
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7) Select all three rows. Go to Object in the menu bar. Select Envelope Distort, then from the pull out choose Make With Mesh. Enter 1 row and 2 columns in the popup menu and click OK.
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8) Here comes the creative part. Using the Direct Selection tool, select the two left side points of the mesh and drag it down. By using each point individually, adjust it so the left edge is parallel to the ground. Then adjust the curve handles.
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9) Do the same thing for the right two points, but lift them up.
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10) Now start adjusting the two middle points. Take the bottom point and bring it over the top one. Adjust the curve handles.
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11) Continue adjusting the two middle points by stretching their curve handles.
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12) By adjusting each point and its curve handles, you can refine the object any way you want. Play with it until you achieve the desired result.
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13) Select the whole image with the Selection tool. Go to Object in the menu bar, and select Expand. Select "Object" and "Fill" from the popup menu, then click OK.
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14) Keep it selected. Go to Object in the menu bar and select Ungroup. Then use the Selection tool and carefully remove undesired circles
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15) Select the first group of circles and apply a Linear gradient to it.
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16) Keep the group selected. Use the Gradient tool and stretch your gradient over them from the top to bottom. This will create the natural flow of the gradient.
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17) Repeat steps 15-16 for the second and the third group. (Tip: You do not have to use the same gradient for all the groups. Use your discretion to create the most appropriate gradient color and flow direction for your image).
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18) Select all objects. Go to Objects in the menu bar and select Group. This will group your selection in to a grouped object. Double click the Reflect tool. Select "Horizontal" and click Copy. This will create the horizontal reflection of your image. Drag it to the bottom and adjust.
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19) Use the Rectangle tool to create a rectangle to cover the reflection you've just created. Apply a Linear Black/White gradient to it and adjust the angle to 90 degrees. (Tip: make sure you are using pure RGB black and pure RGB white).
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20) Use the Selection tool and select both the mirrored image and the rectangle. In the Transparency pallet, click the expansion arrow at the top right corner. Select "Make Opacity Mask".
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21) Keep your object selected. In the Transparency pallet, you now have two windows: the mirrored image and the gradient rectangle, which has now become the transparency mask. You can control the transparency effect by adjusting the gradient of your mask. The black portion of the gradient becomes transparent and white remains opaque. Adjust brightness of the black and white colors to achieve the most natural look. (Tip: To adjust the gradient in the mask, click on the mask window in the transparency pallet. After you are done, click on the window with your reflection image to continue working on your objects).
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Well Hope This Helps
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Making A Particle Logo
1) Start by creating the workspace. In Illustrator, go to File/New and create a new file in RGB color mode. Then go to Window in the menu bar and open up the following pallets: Color, Gradient, and Transparency. Make sure your Tools window is open as well.
2) Using the Ellipse tool, create a circle. (Tip: Hold down the Shift key while creating the circle to create an even shape.)
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3) Keep this circle selected. With the Selection tool, move it to the right and copy. (Tip: Hold down the Shift and the Alt keys together while moving the circle. This will make the move straight and copy the circle simultaneously.)
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4) Leave the second circle selected and press Ctrl + D on your keyboard. This will repeat your actions in step 2. Continue pressing Ctrl + D several times until you have created an array of circles.
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5) Now select the full row of circles with the Selection tool. Holding the Shift and Alt keys, drag it down to create a second row of circles.
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6) Press Ctrl + D to create a third row.
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7) Select all three rows. Go to Object in the menu bar. Select Envelope Distort, then from the pull out choose Make With Mesh. Enter 1 row and 2 columns in the popup menu and click OK.
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8) Here comes the creative part. Using the Direct Selection tool, select the two left side points of the mesh and drag it down. By using each point individually, adjust it so the left edge is parallel to the ground. Then adjust the curve handles.
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9) Do the same thing for the right two points, but lift them up.
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10) Now start adjusting the two middle points. Take the bottom point and bring it over the top one. Adjust the curve handles.
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11) Continue adjusting the two middle points by stretching their curve handles.
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12) By adjusting each point and its curve handles, you can refine the object any way you want. Play with it until you achieve the desired result.
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13) Select the whole image with the Selection tool. Go to Object in the menu bar, and select Expand. Select "Object" and "Fill" from the popup menu, then click OK.
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14) Keep it selected. Go to Object in the menu bar and select Ungroup. Then use the Selection tool and carefully remove undesired circles
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15) Select the first group of circles and apply a Linear gradient to it.
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16) Keep the group selected. Use the Gradient tool and stretch your gradient over them from the top to bottom. This will create the natural flow of the gradient.
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17) Repeat steps 15-16 for the second and the third group. (Tip: You do not have to use the same gradient for all the groups. Use your discretion to create the most appropriate gradient color and flow direction for your image).
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18) Select all objects. Go to Objects in the menu bar and select Group. This will group your selection in to a grouped object. Double click the Reflect tool. Select "Horizontal" and click Copy. This will create the horizontal reflection of your image. Drag it to the bottom and adjust.
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19) Use the Rectangle tool to create a rectangle to cover the reflection you've just created. Apply a Linear Black/White gradient to it and adjust the angle to 90 degrees. (Tip: make sure you are using pure RGB black and pure RGB white).
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20) Use the Selection tool and select both the mirrored image and the rectangle. In the Transparency pallet, click the expansion arrow at the top right corner. Select "Make Opacity Mask".
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
21) Keep your object selected. In the Transparency pallet, you now have two windows: the mirrored image and the gradient rectangle, which has now become the transparency mask. You can control the transparency effect by adjusting the gradient of your mask. The black portion of the gradient becomes transparent and white remains opaque. Adjust brightness of the black and white colors to achieve the most natural look. (Tip: To adjust the gradient in the mask, click on the mask window in the transparency pallet. After you are done, click on the window with your reflection image to continue working on your objects).
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Well Hope This Helps
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Very nice tut, I like the detail it has
I am going to use this soon!
I also voted the pole Yes.
I am going to use this soon!
I also voted the pole Yes.
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SnK_Toxxic_ wroteVery nice tut, I like the detail it has
I am going to use this soon!
I also voted the pole Yes.
Thnx Man You Beast ..
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Thanks man, this is an amazing tutorial.
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SnK_Toxxic_ wrote You copy and pasted
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Its by the same person so its not like its a bad thing :facepalm:
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SnK_Toxxic_ wrote You copy and pasted
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Thats My Post lol ....
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