Grouping | Compounding vectors & Using the shape builder tool Ep9/19 [Illustrator for Beginners]

In this video we are going to be using some of the shapes created in episode 7 and learn how to create groups and compound vector shapes. **FYI** In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Illustrator CC for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version. Topics Covered 00:00:00 Start 00:03:07 Arranging Objects 00:05:20 Grouping vectors 00:07:51 Compounding vectors 00:09:52 Shape builder tool 00:11:39 Cutting shapes out of vectors Keyboard shortcuts used in this video: V - Selection tool A - Direct selection tool cmd (Ctrl PC) G - Group selection Press & hold spacebar - Manoeuvre around document Press & hold alt click & drag - Quick duplicate object (with selection tool active) Press & hold shift click - Select multiple objects (with selection tool active) Press & hold s