Live Tools
Live Paint and Image Trace tools that play an important role in Illustration
Assignment 1: Live Paint
The Live Paint Bucket tool lets you color vector artwork like a traditional coloring book. Instead of forcing you to close every single path manually, it automatically detects overlapping lines and fills the spaces with a single click. If you move a line later, the color dynamically adjusts, saving you a massive amount of time.
Assignment 2: Image Trace
The Image Trace tool instantly converts pixel-based raster images (like JPEGs or hand-drawn sketches) into editable vector graphics. Instead of forcing you to manually retrace lines with the Pen tool, it automatically detects edges and shapes to create clean, scalable paths with a single click. This makes it incredibly easy to vectorize logos, digitize ink drawings, or resize artwork without losing any quality.