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How to Create a Vector Sketchbook - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:35:27 +0000

“In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a customizable vector sketchbook. This intermediate tutorial uses some basic shapes, Shear transforms, and Effects to create a leather texture. Let’s get started!” - Rype

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create a Vector Sketchbook and the video version is below.

How to Create Sheet Rolls with Custom Spirals - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:10:38 +0000

“In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to make custom spirals (apart from the default spiral tool), and use them creatively in making rolls of paper. So far, I came to know that the spiral tool does not allow a uniform decay (equal spacing) between each wind of a spiral. In this tutorial, I will expose some basic tricks to do so. Hope you find it interesting.” - Saurabh Sharma

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create Sheet Rolls with Custom Spirals and the video version is below.

How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:45:48 +0000

“With simple shapes, gradients, and vector textures, this simple tutorial will show beginning illustrators how to create an hourglass icon. There is a whole lot you can do without the Pen Tool. We’ll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let’s get started!” - Sean Hodge

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour and the video version is below.

Create Your Own Gothic Looking Card Deck - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:38:17 +0000

“In this tutorial, we will explain how to create an awesome card deck design. You’ll create our own brushes and design elements to achieve a cool looking card. Let’s get started!” - Simona Pfreundner

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial Create Your Own Gothic Looking Card Deck and the video version is below.

How to Create an Alarm Clock Icon - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:50:29 +0000

“With simple shapes and gradients, this easy tutorial will show you how to create an alarm clock icon. We’ll be using Illustrator CS4 for this tutorial, but those of you with older version should be able to follow along as well. Let’s jump into this tutorial, which beginning illustrators will find especially useful!” - Rype

Here is a link to the written version of the tutorial How to Create an Alarm Clock Icon and the video version is below.

How to Make a Foolproof Flowery Wallpaper Pattern - Screencast

Sean Hodge — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:32:11 +0000

“Pattern possibilities in Illustrator are endless and knowing them back-to-front can only be a good thing. The key lies in perfect tessellation and while there are several ways of achieving this, it needn’t be more complicated than the following steps describe” - Ian Yates

Let me know any feedback you have in the comments. I plan to do more of these screencasts on a regular basis, so any advice you all have would be helpful.

Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment - Video

Sean Hodge — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:15:17 +0000

In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a fun 3D pixel font type treatment. Using a free font, gradients, and Illustrator 3D filter, you will easily create a type treatment that you can apply to many other fonts. - Rype

Runtime for this video tutorial is about thirty minutes. Aside for one point where I’m just sitting there drinking coffee (I thought I hit pause), it’s reasonably professional. The tutorial is covered from start to finish, so you can see how this 3D Pixel Illustration is built in illustrator. I give shortcuts and tips as the illustration is built as well. For the written tutorial visit Create a Vibrant 3D Pixel Type Treatment.

Let me know any feedback you have in the comments. I plan to do more of these, so any advice you all have would be helpful.