Learn by Video: Lessons in Typography

Krause, Jim

ISBN 10: 0134096436 ISBN 13: 9780134096438

Casa editrice: Peachpit Pr, 2015

Riassunto

In just 2.5 hours of focused video tutorials, Advanced Lessons in Typography: Learn by Videohelps graphic designers master the creation of a wide spectrum of brilliantly effective contemporary typographic solutions. Jim Krause covers creative techniques for all stages of typography design, from initial brainstorming and sketching to development and fine-tuning. He walks through projects including letterform customization, decorative character add-ons, word-graphic design, logotypes, custom typeface development, the creation of hand-drawn typographic components, and the aesthetic fine-tuning of text areas within layouts. Throughout, Krause demonstrates the use of appropriate tools, ranging from digital software and hardware to pencils, pens, brushes, ink, paint, sketch pads, and tracing paper. Krause's engaging and enlightening lessons draw on his immense experience instructing designers in more than two dozen books and video products. Whether you're a new or intermediate-level graphic designer,Advanced Lessons in Typography: Learn by Video will empower you to create unique, contemporary typographic solutions for logos, layouts, illustrations, and much more.

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L'autore

Jim Krause has worked as a designer and illustrator since 1982. His clients have included Microsoft, Boeing, Seattle Schools, Washington Apples, and dozens of others. Krause is the author of the books within the Creative Core series, and is widely known for his best-selling “Index” titles (Color Index, Idea Index, Design Basics Index, and several others). When he’s not working, Jim Krause can usually be found riding a bicycle or a motorcycle, hiking, drinking good espresso, reading, taking pictures, or doing an art project of some kind.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Peachpit Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0134096436
• ISBN 13: 9780134096438
• Rilegatura: DVD-ROM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 9998