Introduction to Custom Lettering

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you the Adobe Illustrator interface, teach you some basic vector concepts and the function of handles and nodes. I will import my final sketch and show step by step how to vectorize a lettering using a specific technique for the correct position of the knots and perpendicular handles, which will facilitate the editing and make my lettering very professional. Follow us!”

In this video lesson Cyla Costa addresses the topic: How to vectorize your lettering 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Custom Lettering. Learn how to create expressive letters in your own signature style by combining manual and digital techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“How to vectorize your lettering I already have my final draft. I will scan it. Can be done on a good scanner or on your cell phone, taking the best photo possible. Let's take it to Illustrator to start the vectorization process. Shall we see in practice? This is the Illustrator interface. If you already know the program, great. Otherwise, okay, let's see some basic points for you to start familiarizing yourself. In the program itself, there are tutorials. I use it in English, but in Portuguese, it's here in the same place. To understand a little bit of vector, let's take the Ellipse tool an...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Custom Lettering

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (139)
• 2535 students
• 4 units
• 19 lessons (3h 35m)
• 12 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering