Adobe 65021048 User Guide - Page 231

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CS3 225 User Guide • Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Mac OS) to draw from the center of the shape. • Shift+Alt-drag (Windows) or Shift+Option-drag (Mac OS) to constrain the aspect ratio and draw from the center. • Drag diagonally across the corner points to flip the shape diagonally as you draw. • Drag across, up, or down to flip the shape horizontally or vertically as you draw. To flip the shape after you've drawn it, use the Selection tool to drag a corner point in the direction you want it to flip. See also "Draw straight segments with the Pen tool" on page 225 "Draw curves with the Pen tool" on page 226 Change the shape of a graphic object or a logo 1 Select one or more objects or logos in a title. 2 In the Title Properties panel, click the triangle next to Properties to expand its list, and then choose an option from the Graphic Type menu. Note: When you change shapes, the original control points may be lost. To reveal the control points before or after changing the shape, select the object with the Selection tool. Draw straight segments with the Pen tool Draw straight lines by clicking the Pen tool in the drawing area. This creates control points, called anchor points, that are connected by straight segments. 1 Select the Pen tool. 2 Position the tip of the pen point where you want the straight segment to begin, and click to define the first anchor point. The anchor point remains selected (solid) until you add the next point. Note: The first segment you draw is not visible until you click a second anchor point. Also, if lines extend from either side of the point, you've accidentally dragged the Pen tool; choose Edit > Undo and click again. 3 Click again where you want the segment to end. (Shift-click to constrain the segment's angle to multiples of 45°.) This creates another anchor point. 4 Continue clicking the Pen tool to create additional straight segments. The last anchor point you add appears as a large square, indicating that it is selected. 5 Complete the path by doing one of the following: • To close a path, click the initial anchor point. A circle appears underneath the pen pointer when it is directly over the initial anchor point. • To leave the path open, Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac OS) anywhere away from all objects, or select a different tool in the Tools panel. April 1, 2008