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Anchor points 


1 : Getting started

Start working with the Direct Selection tool to select and edit anchor points as well as line segments.

 

Illustrator CC 2018 | mp4 | 3:27min

 

 


2 : Adding and deleting anchor points

Working with the Add Anchor Point and Delete Anchor Points tools in the Pen tool group to add and remove anchor points on a path.

 

Illustrator CC 2018 | mp4 | 2:45min

 

 


3 : Finishing touches

Using the Direct Selection tool to manipulate anchor points to form the lightning strike, then adding a white to black gradient using the Gradient tool.

 

Illustrator CC 2018 | mp4 | 2:10min

 

 


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