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                          FACT       Adobe Illustrator offers a 7-day free trial for new users to try the software.

                               CREATING COMIC STRIPS

                     Follow these steps for creating comic strips:

                     Step  1  Open Adobe Illustrator.

                     Step  2  Click on File Æ New to create a new document.
                     Step  3  Choose an Artboard Size.

                     Step  4  Click on Create to start your comic strip.

                     Step  5  Use the Rectangle Tool (M) to create panels for the comic strip.
                     Step  6  Adjust the panel size and position to organise the layout.

                     Step  7  Import an image or sketch by going to File Æ Place.

                     Step  8  Use the Pen Tool (P) to trace the outline of characters.
                     Step  9  Close the shape and fill it with flat colours or gradients.

                     Step  10  Use the Ellipse Tool (L) to create eyes and facial features.

                     Step  11  Adjust details using the Direct Selection Tool (A).
                     Step  12  Use the Pen Tool (P) to create a speech bubble.

                     Step  13  Use the Pen Tool (P) to draw a tail pointing towards the character’s mouth.

                     Step  14  Fill the bubble with white and apply a black stroke for better visibility.
                     Step  15   Use the Type Tool (T) to add dialogue inside the speech bubble.

                     Step  16   Adjust  the  font size  and
                              style for readability.

                     Step  17   Use the Selection Tool (V)
                              to  position  all elements
                              correctly.

                     Step  18   Open  Window  Æ  Align
                              to  centre  or organise
                              elements properly.

                     Step  19   Click  on  File  Æ  Save As,
                              then choose  AI for future
                              editing, PNG for a transparent background or SVG/EPS for scalable vector use.

                     Your Comic Strip is now ready.

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