Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion
build the letters
A course by Simon François , Graphic Designer
About the video: build the letters
Overview
“Here we will finalize our typographic composition in Illustrator. We will thus put to work the graphic rules established previously and will compose the text in the final format that you have chosen.”
In this video lesson Simon François addresses the topic: build the letters, which is part of the Domestika online course: Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion. Learn how to create coded motion typography with Illustrator and After Effects.
Partial transcription of the video
“Constructing Letters We'll begin constructing letters in Illustrator. I prefer the term "construction," as we won't be using the Illustrator drawing tools, like the Pen and Pencil. Here, it's more about construction, since we'll use more mechanical tools like the Keyboard, Keyboard Increments, Copy, and Paste. We'll use them to assemble. We'll construct and arrange the letters. Open Illustrator to construct our typography. I'm saying "construct" because we'll be assembling little elements and putting them together, juxtaposed. Once you're in Illustrator, create your document. I advise start...”
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Course summary for: Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion
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Category
3D & Animation, Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Animation, Design, Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Typography

Simon François
A course by Simon François
Simon François has been drawing since he was a child. After studying in Paris, he began his graphic design career in Amsterdam at Studio Thonik. After a stint in Berlin and Mexico, he now works mainly in the cultural and luxury sectors for the likes of Ed Banger and Hermès.
Largely influenced by Dutch culture, he likes to build conceptual micro-narratives where animation breaks the austerity of abstract visuals. His other passions, language and poetry, also inspire his work.
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