Vector Basic Training by Von Glitschka

Author:Von Glitschka [Glitschka, Von]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pearson Education
Published: 2015-09-21T07:00:00+00:00

For example, the anchor points in the design shown in Figure 5.26 are actually in their correct PPP, but the path doesn’t contain enough placed anchor points to build the shape precisely. A telltale sign you’re not using enough anchor points is overextended Bézier curve handles.

Trying to build precise vector paths with overextended Bézier handles is like trying to paint a picture using a 6-foot-long brush. You couldn’t stand close enough to your canvas to control your forms, and clearly the art would pay the price. The same is true with overextended Bézier handles. If you can’t control your forms with precision, your design will wind up paying the price.

Many of the anchor points in the design shown in Figure 5.27 are in their correct PPP, but the path contains far too many anchor points to control the shape gracefully. It ends up looking clunky.

An unnecessary anchor point by definition can never be in a correct PPP. Delete the points from your path and simplify the shape.

Your ultimate goal is balance (FIGURE 5.28). After placing the anchor points and shaping the Bézier curves with their handles to form your art, you’ll know immediately if you haven’t placed enough or if you’ve placed too many to build it accurately. Be diligent in your surveillance, and you’ll see massive improvements in your design.

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