- It's said that you need to know…the rules before you can break the rules.…So in this movie, we're going to take a look…at the various details regarding letter forms in general.…This will help us define their use.…Many of the rules people hold to…regarding typography proper can and should be…thrown out the window when approaching hand lettering.…When you create, if you think something looks better,…yet it's contrary to the established norms,…I think that is what being a designer is all about.…
So embrace your creative prerogative.…If you're a type nerd, you may…completely disagree with this approach.…That's okay, because this course is just showcasing…how I choose to approach hand lettering.…That said, understanding certain principles…regarding type can assist us…in our hand lettering efforts regardless…if we choose to adhere to them or not.…So let's take a look at the lettering lingo…that defines the details of type in general…so we'll be fully aware of them when drawing out…our hand-lettered designs.…
Before we jump into this, I should point out…
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3/17/2015Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 32s
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Exercise files26s
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1. Hand Lettering 101
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A drawn foundation3m 43s
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Helpful drawing supplies3m 57s
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Understanding lettering lingo14m 15s
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2. Drawing Letterforms
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Refining the drawing5m 22s
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Inking the final art6m 26s
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3. Building Letterforms
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Finessing Bezier curves8m 41s
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4. Style and Detailing Methods
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Adding dimension13m 4s
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Nesting shapes12m 3s
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Shape recognition8m 31s
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Mixing up styles11m 29s
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Texturizing hand lettering12m 11s
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Overlap FX16m
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Hand-lettering-usage examples12m 26s
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5. Inspiring Lettering Artists
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6. Type Revolution
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Challenge one: Quote1m 47s
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Solution one: Quote7m 6s
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Solution two: Nesting shapes5m 18s
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Conclusion
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Closing1m 33s
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