Instructions on how to quickly and easily create a reflection from a complex object in Adobe Illustrator
Necessary
- Adobe illustrator
- a couple of minutes
Instructions
Step 1
So we have an image that needs to be flipped. Group all the elements of our object using the keyboard shortcut CMD / CTRL + G.
Step 2
Using the shortcut CMD / CTRL + T (Transform), flip the object horizontally by pressing CORY (not OK). We get a duplicated reflection object.
Step 3
Holding SHIFT move the reflection down to the point of contact.
Step 4
Draw a square on top of the reflection (M). Fill the square with a linear gradient from white to black.
Step 5
For black, change the opacity from 100% to 0%.
Step 6
Select the reflection object and the gradient square.
Step 7
In the Transparency panel, click Make mask.
Step 8
The reflection is ready!
Step 9
Also, so that the reflection does not go beyond the illustration, draw in this layer, on top of all objects, a colorless square, according to the size of the working area. And press CMD / CTRL + 7. That is, we create a Clipping mask.
