Maps come in many shapes, sizes, and media types.…They help us to find our way, visualize…geological data, outline political boundaries, and so much more.…So, what kind of map do you…need to effectively communicate with your audience?…Before we dive into the process of creating a map, perhaps it would be a good…idea for us to take a look a some of the various map types, and their purpose.…The first…type of map I will discuss is a physical map.…These maps use lines shadings and colour variations to distinguish between…the earth's land forms such as mountains, plains, and bodies of water.…
Major roadways will most likely be illustrated along with…some demarcation of borders, and the location of larger cities.…But these maps are more general in information.…Physical maps are often found hanging in offices…as purely decorative pieces rather than used for navigational purposes.…The next type of map is a Political map.…These are among the most common forms of maps that you will find.…They represent the boundaries between political…
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8/14/2013- Understanding different types of maps
- Extracting a map from an online source
- Sketching out a map
- Creating a tracing template
- Drawing major and minor roadways
- Using graphic styles
- Creating train tracks
- Drawing bodies of water, parks, and other landmarks
- Labeling roads
- Adding a map legend
- Saving for print
- Sharing a map online
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome42s
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1. Acquiring a Source Image
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What is a source image?1m 32s
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Using aerial photography2m 2s
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Sketching out a map2m 3s
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2. Setting Up Your Document
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Creating the new document1m 38s
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Creating a tracing template2m 15s
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Creating base layers2m 54s
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3. Illustrating Roads
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Drawing major roadways3m 3s
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Using graphic styles4m 29s
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Handling intersections9m 9s
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Creating train tracks5m 37s
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4. Illustrating Water and Landmarks
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Stroke options6m 31s
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5. Adding Markers and Labels
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Labeling roads9m 32s
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Labeling other features5m 5s
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Adding a map legend6m 23s
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Adding directions6m 24s
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6. Finishing the Map
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Masking your map6m 24s
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Placing the map in InDesign6m 17s
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Saving for print8m 47s
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Sharing the map online5m 25s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 40s
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