These 4 Illustrator Tools Have HIDDEN Abilities

[@Identitymediatv]

Okay, Im 29yrs old, Ive got a degree in Aircraft Engineering and National Diploma in Aerospace Engineering, Ive done all certificates required to approve an Aircraft to fly. Even though I have achieved all that, "Creative Design" has also been in the back of my mind. Only last year I made a decision to pursue my passion and I have taught myself graphic designs watching youtube videos. Now I've started my own media production company which also specialise in photography and video production. My message is, 1. Don't waste your life working hard for the sake of getting money, theres more to life. 2. Its never too late to change your career to do something you LOVE! 3. You don't have to go to University to become a Graphic Designer. 4. Following your passion will always give you a sense of fulfilment. Today, Im much more happier as a creative artist

[@SatoriGraphics]

Great post, and kudos on following what you wanted to do, that's awesome man I think there should be a middle way however. If you dream and your passion simply cannot pay the bills, and I mean, you are living on the edge every single month, then you should save up money in a different line of work, and then go into the passion fully. Ideally, I would love to live in a cabin in the woods, no money, grow my own food, etc, but that is probably never going to happen, simply because we are so conditioned to society as it is now. Love, compassion and passion are way more important than chasing money though, I agree. But money is important for health and comfort. No point in working yourself into an early grave for a little bit 'extra' though.

[@Identitymediatv]

Oh yes, Definitely, you have to save up before you go in fully, perhaps that should be the 5th point Haha but for those who can't save up I believe the alternative way is to sharpen their skills through and through and start producing. Anyways, thank you for the efforts you put in to publish these amazing tutorials bro!!

[@sargetheshelterdog8291]

I'm doing it now at 56. Working as a gate guard so I can sit and learn all day. Big change for you though. Congrats

[@jonasmeeus1988]

I did multimedia in my middleschool for 6 years, and now I'm in college for 2 years doing graphic design. Unfortunatly my 'side classes' (like math, fysics, ...) arent great so I will probably fail this year. My practical classes like logo-design, drawing, .. are great ! I am a freelancer in my freetime and I get lots of jobs. I always believed that if you have the will and the spirit to be a graphic designer, you can make it :)

[@earthsky614]

Could you please suggest me ki Hindi Mey Pura software Kaha par milega Jo samjhaye aa jaye

[@lordanomandris]

Very useful video. Thanks a lot

[@SatoriGraphics]

happy to have helped :)

[@SatoriGraphics]

Click to 0:27 to skip the intro, and also be sure to check out Daquiri.io in the description above

[@heathersheldrick4461]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@SatoriGraphics]

hey much appreciated Heather :)

[@zidansyed]

Loved the telda and blending trick

[@TyranVz]

0:40 - Pen Tool Curves (Alt/Option) - Change path to a curve 1:58 - Pencil tool (Switch between Pencil & Direct Selection tool - (Holding down CMD) 2:43 - Shape tool (hold down ~ key while dragging out shape) 3:26 - Blend "Replace Spine"

[@johnhawkins5513]

Awesome. Short, simple and valuable. Great!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Glad you liked it!

[@travissmith7471]

Thanks for sharing... This was a very helpful tutorial...

[@Funwinxpixee]

The last two tips are gold, seriously! thank you for taking out the time to make this for us.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey there! No problem, I like making videos and helping other designers, it's fun. Have great day

[@toddlawrimore3577]

Very cool. All four tips were a surprise to me. Thank you!

[@SatoriGraphics]

That is the plan here, to help others widen their awareness as a designer Have a great day Todd

[@apnadesiranch]

great idea thank you

[@VanCamelCat]

You have some really amazing videos. But this is the one I come back to the most. A real gem! Thank you.

[@SatoriGraphics]

For more Illustrator tuts, click the links in the description above, and have a great day ✌🌍

[@eurossocial]

WOW! That was a really impressive tutorial! Thanks! 👍☺

[@shukrarai7780]

Thank You for Tips for Boosting Skills.

[@SatoriGraphics]

always happy to help!

[@menesispalomar8987]

I don't just enjoy.. I learned a lot from you. Thank you so much @Satori Graphics!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey that is awesome Skye, have a great weekend

[@nathanaelroux4575]

In case anyone is using an AZERTY/French keyboard, the key for #3 is ù right between m and *, I tried every key until I found the one! Thank you for the great video, I didn't know about #3.

[@SatoriGraphics]

I've just pinned your comment as I hope it will help others, thanks a lot!

[@thebladestories77]

thaaaaaaaaaaaanks

[@kilianacher4446]

0:25 - for everyone who´s struggling because of the missing tilde key on a mac: use the "

[@yusufal-kathiri3693]

Kilian Acher thank you, it works

[@Artlandis]

ohhhhh....THAAAAANKS!!!!!!!

[@dahlianoir_]

bless u

[@foreropa]

for the people with spanish ones, is the Ñ

[@AinaRonningen]

Thank you soooo much!!!

[@finnstewart6173]

Awesome tips. It seems there is always something to learn about this program

[@SatoriGraphics]

It is very intricate that's for sure. Thanks Stewart!

[@Real-ZiX]

Unbeleivable!! Nice exploring..Keep it up...Thanks for sharing us..

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks for your kind words man, enjoy the rest of the weekend

[@kmeadows100]

That use of the " ` " key blew my mind. Great video.

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha thanks Kevin, I'm happy to hear that

[@sunc0re]

Fantastic work. Well done!!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks and have a great day 👌

[@vikid1111]

YOU ARE A ROCK STAR!!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha thanks for the compliment :P I hope my content continues to be useful for you

[@SirLithen]

Wow, I consider myself very familiar with Illustrator, but I had no idea of the first 3 features. The first one will help a lot!

[@SatoriGraphics]

That is awesome to hear Felix, thanks for the feedback!

[@sargetheshelterdog8291]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate it man 👌

[@janetcheng5306]

The third trick is mindblowing! Thanks for the tutorial ;)

[@harshadaaupare]

Amazing , I used them , specially the shape tool one.

[@DenysGlagoliev]

Thank you very much for this tips! And you can get preferences to Blend tool with double click on this tool in toolbar with selected shape

[@FelipeMartins14]

My goodness, thanks so much! Incredible

[@SatoriGraphics]

good to see this one helped you out dude

[@BedanKamau]

Thanks again for another great tut! I can't imagine why anyone would give it a thumbs down, but anyway...I guess it's life. Some people don't appreciate the amount of work others put in creating tuts.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks Bedan. lol well maybe they didn't like my voice, the video format, maybe they thought the content was not advanced enough, who knows :P

[@nawabkhan2433]

Wow friend yu somthinng differnt to another....thanx to learn us 👍

[@BernardWilliams]

More great tips. Keep them coming Sir Tom. As always have a great day.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers Sir Bernard, you have a great day too, and sorry for the late reply on this one

[@iamYork_]

I came here thinking maybe Ill learn something... Left here learning a lot!!! Thanks for the hidden tips!!!

[@iamYork_]

@@SatoriGraphics I watch your channel all the time... Thanks for taking the time to make some great/helpful videos...

[@mariaazhar1744]

Love your videos it's always helpful and amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey thanks for your lovely comment Maria :D

[@mariaazhar1744]

Hey I am applying first one pen tool option but It can't work? I can't understand this how I used this option 😕

[@HP-rx6os]

You are DA BOMB. Great stuff, as usual

[@SatoriGraphics]

Da bomb!? I like that :P Thanks and have a great day

[@riyanciemathews3190]

Great video....thanks for sharing

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks for your feedback

[@ezzahkhawar2384]

No 1 is a life saver. Thanks

[@SatoriGraphics]

Great to hear that Ezzah!

[@LIFEOFADESIGNER]

Number 1 i recently found out about and has made my life more easier with design ! Number 3 and esp #4 has blown my mind! I have to get more acquainted with! Great tutorial always brotha

[@SatoriGraphics]

cheers bro! Hope you are doing well and good :) If you want to collab again at the end of the month, I would be down for that.

[@SalehAbuRashid]

Hey man, I know this reply is a bit late but I just wanted to know how you succeed in the first tutorial. I have some lines I want to change but every time I click on the ALT key my pen tool turns into the "Conver anchor point tool". I just wanted to know if you have done something different or this is a function available only for the apple pc.

[@haeriko56]

It was Amazing!!! Thanks a lot

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey thanks for your input Haeri :)

[@amandawoehl4801]

I work with Illustrator for more than 5 years and I still feel I know nothing about it! lol

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha well now you do Amanda! I'm always happy to help

[@ashaelleschem1819]

Same here 😂😂😂

[@iamYork_]

[ditto]

[@md.nurnabi2853]

Same case

[@davidsam6590]

U may be not a hard working person

[@gerards4843]

Great content fella. I'm an old git learning AI & found your videos really inspiring thank you.

[@floriantenerife]

This is so awesome! Thanks for all the tips!

[@SatoriGraphics]

No probs Florian, thanks a lot :)

[@akhil0227]

totally love your guides. keep them coming :)

[@SatoriGraphics]

No problemo, I will keep doing what I'm doing 👍

[@srafid39]

wow...just wow......subscribed and also the bell icon...continue to do so....thanks alot

[@SatoriGraphics]

Appreciate the subscribe, and remember to tune in 3-4 days a week Mon-Fri

[@jontypiper9881]

The first one is really good, it'll help me no end!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Glad to hear that Jonty!

[@mahmoudlotfy9768]

Awesome video , many thanks to you :)

[@SatoriGraphics]

cheers Lofty, I appreciate it :D

[@Squid052011]

This is so interesting!! 😍😍😍 Love you videos!!!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks a bunch Dave, it means a lot that you think that :)

[@macrumpton]

One thing I do is hit Command H before doing the blend preview, so the selection highlights on the lines and anchor points are hidden, so you see the preview without distractions.

[@SatoriGraphics]

This is a great tip, thanks Michael!

[@chummychimchim]

*The third trick was amazing!* *Thank you sooo much Tom* 💞

[@Updatedgames1]

Hi, Thanks very much for the wonderful information. for changing shape in illustrator 2020 u have to press "Ctrl andtildekey"

[@joshmedina4607]

really useful! thanks

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks Josh bro!

[@okuruteric]

awesom added more knowledge thanks

[@SatoriGraphics]

That is the aim of the game here on my channel, to educate!

[@moondeparture9629]

nice work. thank you

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks for the comment!

[@sanjidamitu273]

Thank you so much. The tutorial was very helpful.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Glad to hear it, have a great day!

[@naxcreater]

Thank you for your tricks it’s useful

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers Nak, much appreciated

[@mreclecticguy]

Worked with Illustrator for 6 years - had no idea you could use the option key with the pen tool to add curves. In Animate CC you can bend lines like that, but it’s not a hidden feature.

[@StanleySugianto]

Thanks for sharing!!! Awesome!!

[@DaedalosC9]

Tilt key... to think it had such potential but i never used it

[@mariahagstenmichelsen1225]

Awesome tips as usual. The pencil tooltip is gonna change my life. Thank you!

[@SatoriGraphics]

That is great to hear Maria, always happy to help :)

[@leetran5098]

omg the #3 blew my mind thank you so much!!!!

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha thanks for the comment Lee, glad to hear I blew your mind

[@mjaktonu]

Thanks brother! for sharing your knowledge, you have given me the process to make my ideas a reality

[@SatoriGraphics]

That is awesome Akshay, thanks for your comment :)

[@tigr3ss]

Genius. Kudos.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks a lot man, have a good day

[@tigr3ss]

@@SatoriGraphics No problem. A lady actually.

[@emreru5687]

amazing

[@SatoriGraphics]

thanks man

[@horeaization]

Thanks, useful indeed!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers for the feedback :)

[@markem4996]

Hi thanks for that pentool and blend tips, i dont know that.

[@SatoriGraphics]

hey Mark, no problem! Thanks for your comment and have a great day

[@danrebeiz4598]

You have my respect and gratitude. Now, if you hold alt/option while reading that you will see the word “undying” appear before the words “respect and gratitude”.

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha thanks for the creative comment man, much appreciated!

[@kuskusbikinvideo1937]

Omg finally I found that I'm font designer beginner

[@arnaudmez1621]

Whoooooow another nice one. Couple the first tips with the smooth tool (to the design less saturated with nodes) then it gives you a superb thing but .... the 3rd technic is the best of the bests in this video tuto. i think i will give blending mode a bit of rest. Hey Tom your are Blessed.

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha getting burned out on the blend tool :P I can agree there, been using it too much lately. Have a great day and thanks as always

[@michaelchiu87]

Awesome tips ! Thanks you very much ;) Anyone having trouble with the tilde key for that neat shape trick, mine seems to be set to the quotation marks key instead. Windows 10, UK English keyboard.

[@v.m.studios5985]

Very helpful videos u upload.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks a lot for your comment :)

[@motherof3pearls]

Awesome stuff! 🤗

[@sunshineyu4814]

wow so cool!! Im a beginner and I learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing!!

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey there Yu, thanks for the comment and I hope you keep learning from my videos :)

[@quahntasy]

THat tilde key (~) one at 3:04 is what I never knew existed. Thanks for that.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Awesome to read that!

[@franzsheep]

how does it work for windows? on a german qwertz keyboard? could´nt figure it out

[@edwinfalkner]

@@franzsheep same here..

[@jonasmeeus1988]

Great video! What key do I have to hold on mac for nr 3?

[@SatoriGraphics]

The tilde key, which on some European keyboards is in a different location, not sure where though!

[@Mitchief]

i am not even a professional designer and designing is just my hobby, but i use the pen tool the same way as in this video ever since i got into designing...

[@nici4300]

hey nice video! i will use the shape tool shortcut, but come from germany and i don't know, whats the shortcut is. can u help me?

[@SatoriGraphics]

hey thanks for the comment. I have read other people commenting about this on this video, but cannot remember. Read through the comments and you should find an answer 👍

[@hemangtankariya4995]

good information in this video, i like this video.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers Hemang, I appreciate the feedback. Enjoy your day

[@Dwansalmee]

thank you so much ur really amazing..

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha thanks Reedwan, enjoy your weekend

[@mycoloredpapers5739]

thank you so much

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers for the feedback Sam!

[@aguyfeelinggreat5308]

Very interesting :) thanks alot

[@SatoriGraphics]

Cheers bro, much appreciated

[@pichardhugo8690]

Hello, i'm french, i have a french version of illustrator and a azerty keyboard, for the multiplication function, it's the " ù% " key at the right of the " m " key !

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks for that Pichard! Much appreciated

[@stevenvanhulle7242]

C'est "Illustrateur" alors? 😊

[@DiegoPovedaOficial]

Really really thank you

[@SatoriGraphics]

And thanks to you for the comment Diego 👌

[@naturalrelaxation6073]

ya really nice thank you dear sir

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks for the feedback Arun :)

[@rectify2003]

I didnt know the tilda trick 👍

[@SatoriGraphics]

Happy to have helped :)

[@asikepoch]

Hi. I cant do your 2nd tip pencil tool. I try lot more time. but not working. can you Explain.

[@derpherp2810]

This is the first time i see a video from you, and you done got me shook, I'ma be using illustratator and daiqui now 😂

[@SatoriGraphics]

thanks a lot for the feedback Derp. Have yourself a great day

[@RybergNikolai]

This is so cool

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks bro, much appreciated

[@zeinebabdallah2559]

Loved it

[@SatoriGraphics]

👍✌👍 Have a great day

[@SuperMuaz1234]

Thumbs up x10000...very interesting

[@SatoriGraphics]

10,000 thanks in return! Have a great day

[@adamdott]

I tried the press Alt to change path in Pen tool, doesn't work! I use Illustrator cc on windows. Any idea what's wrong?

[@shahzebkhan4720]

i want to about that pattern which u makes from pentagon..plz let me know which key is used for holding.

[@HTech123]

People working on a AZERTY keyboard, where the ~ key doesn't work: try the ù ! You're welcome And thank you, Tom for all this great knowledge you're so kind to share.

[@SatoriGraphics]

Hey thanks Henri! Going to PIN this comment as you came up with the solution lol

[@HTech123]

I even came up with the problem, Tom :-)

[@jun_creation]

Thanks so much

[@JimmyIchiban777]

Hello! I'm peruvian. I think the second tool ( 2:49 ) only functions with english keyboard. I tried with english keyboard and it funtioned. It's a great tool!

[@goldo7362]

[@michellezareas8276]

AMAZING tutorial, thank you! 😍🙌🙏🌮🍩

[@SatoriGraphics]

Thanks a lot for the awesome comment Michelle! And, enjoy the weekend

[@michellezareas8276]

Thank you, you too! :)

[@techbanglahabib1016]

Welcome, your video was beautiful

[@martinamarino6841]

PLEASE HELP :( i don t know why when i draw the exagone the figure doesn t turn but it remains static

[@rajaomer1000]

Thats soo amazing

[@nositelle]

Thanks. As for the first tool, I had already seen it in other tutorials but was never able to get it work holding the Alt key or any other key (it doesn't appear or appears on very rare occasions but then doesn't work at all anyway... strange). It is also greyed out in the control menu. I do know why it doesn't work. I do not use an english 'interface' with Adobe Illustrator. Fortunately, the curve pen tool - or whatever it is called in english - gets the job. On my keyboard, the Tilde key is not located at the same place as it is on english keyboard : it doesn't work with the shape tool. I cannot have fun with it.

[@SatoriGraphics]

That's harsh that the first one doesn't work for you, are you using CC? If not then that may be the reason why it doesn't work. If you look through these comments on this video, some people have found the right key on non English keyboards, maybe that one works for you?

[@nositelle]

@@SatoriGraphics Yes, I use the very last version of AI. I'll check in the comments what other people have found. Thanks for your reply.

[@Imustfly]

Drew my shape using the pen tool, so I could practice the trick of changing straight lines to curves by pressing the OPTION (Mac), but my cursor changes to the "convert anchor point" arrow cursor. I'm using CS6. Is this trick only available on Adobe CC, or is there an equivalent hack for CS6?

[@SatoriGraphics]

I didn't know it was restricted to CC, that sucks! It gets annoying that certain actions are only for CC, but yeah I think in this case that may be the issue :( Going to PIN your comment so others can read it also, thanks

[@Imustfly]

No prob. Although I'm very accustomed to drawing curves the old fashioned way with the pen tool and then refining with the direct selection tool in Illustrator CS6,...in the software that I use for digitizing embroidery designs,...I'm able to manipulate entire line segments in the manner that you showed with the CC Pen Tool. It's all good though,...but I love a good hack when I can get one ;-)

[@SatoriGraphics]

haha sorry it didn't work out for you, are you ever going to think of upgrading to CC? I have a few hacks on this channel, some are quite old videos though ..

[@Imustfly]

Probably won't upgrade to CC because I think it's just a way for Adobe to squeeze more blood from a turnip...sorta shameful to see them go the CC route. Love CS6, and subscribed to your channel long ago to see some of those hacks. It's all good !!

[@robinxpressions]

Hello everyone! I'm using Illustrator CC on Windows, but the 1st tutorial doesn't seem to work out for me. Pressing alt just makes it a convert point tool. Can't seem to find any alternative.