Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector

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Free Online Course: Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Lettering Essentials: From Sketch to Vector is taught by Isabella Lion.

Overview
  • In this almost 2-hour class, you’ll learn the first steps of creating a lettering piece from sketch to vector! Isabella will teach how to concept, design and finalize a lettering word in vector for any use by sharing her own personal lettering process with a lot of tips and tricks.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why calligraphy is so important for lettering design
    • How to sketch a consistent lettering piece
    • Digitize your work and using vector points
    • Techniques for creating color palettes

    After finishing this class, you’ll have a finished lettering word and a huge list of skills to create incredible letters.

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Lettering vs. Calligraphy vs. Typography
    • Guides & Optical Adjustments
    • Letter Styles
    • Contrasts & Calligraphy Foundaments
    • Serif & Sans Serif Types
    • Shadows & Decorations
    • Choosing Your Word
    • Thumbnails
    • Sketching
    • Digitizing Your Word
    • Basics of Vectoring
    • Vectoring Your Word
    • Choosing Color
    • Final Thoughts