Basics of Typography from A to Z
Font formats
A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
About the video: Font formats
Overview
“The fonts exist in many formats, but in this lesson it will be clear what each of them is for. And I will also reveal the secrets of the intelligent OpenType formats and variable fonts. ”
In this video lesson Álvaro Franca addresses the topic: Font formats, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basics of Typography from A to Z. Discover the infinite possibilities of typography for conveying and enhancing your message.
Partial transcription of the video
“There are many font file formats. each serving a different purpose. Some are better for printing. others better for the web. I will teach you the difference between each one. and in this lesson. i will give a practical demonstration. of all the golden secrets of digital fonts. things like alternate characters. ligatures. and the so-called variable fonts. Shall we? To work with digital fonts. it's crucial to understand that they exist in multiple formats. each with unique features. Here are the six most common font types. and I'll explain each so you always know which to use and in context. ...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Typography from A to Z
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign -
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Art Direction, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design
Álvaro Franca
A course by Álvaro Franca
Álvaro Franca is a Brazilian graphic artist and an expert in typography and lettering who became fascinated with language at an early age. Álvaro holds a degree in Graphic and Industrial Design from the Rio de Janeiro State University and specialized in typography at EINA, the University School of Design and Art located in Barcelona, where he currently lives.
Since 2018. Álvaro has been working at Vasava, a multidisciplinary studio where he applies his mastery of font types to a wide range of projects, including animation, branding, editorial design, and lettering. He is also the co-founder of Naipe Foundry, a typography company that works with big-name clients like TV Globo, Sony Music and Descomplica.
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