The use of Adobe Illustrator is a great choice for graphic designers in this modern era. Its powerful tools and features can help you create amazing visuals that can be used for print, web, and even animation. This tutorial will teach you how to use Illustrator to create a photo animated SVG. We will be covering the basics of setting up the project, adding and manipulating shapes, and creating the animation.
Setting Up the Project
To begin, open up a new blank document in Illustrator. Set the document size to the dimensions that you would like to use for your animation. Next, you should select the “Layer” tab in the top bar and then click “Create New Layer” to create a new layer for your project. You can add additional layers as needed. Once you have your layers setup, you can start adding shapes to your document.
Adding and Manipulating Shapes
Using the vector shape tools located on the left side of the Illustrator window, you can draw basic shapes, or you can use the pen tool to draw more complex shapes. Once you have your shape drawn, you can move and manipulate it using the selection tool. You can also select multiple shapes to move them as a group. You can adjust the size, color, and opacity of the shapes using the control panel at the top of the window.
Creating the Animation
Once you have the shapes set up, you can create the animation by adding keyframes and motion paths. To add a keyframe, select the shape that you would like to animate and then click the “Add Keyframe” button located in the “Timeline” window. You can then adjust the position of the shape for each keyframe. Motion paths allow you to add an additional level of control by creating a curved path for the shape to follow. To add a motion path, select the shape and then click the “Add Motion Path” button located in the “Timeline” window. You can then adjust the shape’s path by moving the points on the path.
Exporting the Animation
When you have finished creating the animation, you can export it as an SVG file. To do this, go to the “File” menu and select “Export”. In the “Format” dropdown menu, select “SVG”. Then, click “Export” and save the file. The file will now be ready to be used in web, print, or animation projects.
Conclusion
Creating an animated SVG using Adobe Illustrator is a great way to add some extra flair to your projects. With a little practice, you can master the basics of setting up the project, adding and manipulating shapes, and creating the animation. Once you have the animation created, you can easily export it as an SVG file and use it in your projects.