Chapter 11
Using Filters and Effects
IN THIS CHAPTER
Applying effects
Getting to know the Appearance panel
Discovering graphic styles
Making artwork 3D
Playing with additional fills and strokes
Creating the illusion of space and distance with the perspective grid
Effects give you the opportunity to make jazzy changes, such as drop shadows and zigzagged artwork, to your Illustrator objects. You can even use Photoshop filters directly in Illustrator. In this chapter, you find out how to apply, save, and edit effects; you also take a quick tour of the Appearance panel (your trusty sidekick when performing these tasks). Keep in mind: Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you always should! Don’t add filters and effects if you believe they will add messiness and distractions to your artwork.
Working with Effects
Adobe Illustrator offers many artistic and creative effects that ...
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