In this video, I am sharing with you a vector path creation technique to speed up the process of creating curved paths by adding intermediate anchor points after your corners have been created. I used to create my anchor points as I was following the curve of the shape I was tracing. Instead, with this technique the anchor points are added to your vector path after your corners have been created, allowing Illustrator to approximate the length of the curve handles for you with much greater accuracy the first time around.

It’s tough to explain with words, which is why I created this video :)

Enjoy, and boost your productivity in Adobe Illustrator!

* the song in the background is a little ditty I created myself in GarageBand with my trusty guitar.