3D Lettering with Photoshop and Illustrator
Lettering vs. Calligraphy
A course by Jonathan Ortiz , Graphic Designer
About the video: Lettering vs. Calligraphy
Overview
“In this lesson, I will explain to you through a brief exercise what is meant by calligraphy and lettering, and the differences between them.”
In this video lesson Jonathan Ortiz addresses the topic: Lettering vs. Calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Lettering with Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn to create lettering art with different special effects using Photoshop and Illustrator, then apply it to the medium or format of your choice.
Partial transcription of the video
“lettering vs. calligraphy In this lesson we will learn the difference between calligraphy and lettering. When we talk about calligraphy, we are talking about writing with a calligraphic tool, and if we talk about lettering, it is drawing the letters. calligraphy Within calligraphy we have different styles of writing, such as italic, gothic, foundational, English and brush pen. In calligraphy we have two groups of tools. Those of translation, such as a flat pen, a flat brush or a marker that simulates to be a flat pen. On the other hand, we have the expansion tools, which can be brush pen of...”
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Course summary for: 3D Lettering with Photoshop and Illustrator
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
3D, 3D Lettering, Digital Lettering, Lettering

Jonathan Ortiz
A course by Jonathan Ortiz
Jonathan Ortiz is a graphic designer from Ecuador who specializes in branding, lettering, and illustration. He began his career in 3D and gradually moved into the vector universe. Driven by his passion for letters, he loves to play with shapes and experiment with shadow and volume to create original designs.
He has worked with individual clients and collaborated with brands like Affinity Designer, Sweet & Coffee, Vectornator, and Bakanes.
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