Turn Your Graphic Files into Publications
The duotone and its characteristics
A course by Mesa Estándar , Graphic and Publishing Studio
About the video: The duotone and its characteristics
Overview
“What is duotone, what are its advantages and why is it worth using it? This is about how to give interest and personality to graphic material with a relatively simple but little-known method. We will show you examples, including the Standard Tabletop Duotone Project, which will serve as a reference for the course project. We will share our research and explain our technical decisions regarding content and form. ”
In this video lesson Mesa Estándar addresses the topic: The duotone and its characteristics, which is part of the Domestika online course: Turn Your Graphic Files into Publications. Learn the secrets of converting graphic files to ready-to-publish formats. Master the techniques used by industry professionals..
Partial transcription of the video
“The duotone and its characteristics. Hello, in this lesson we will give you an introduction to the technical expression called dudoton. We hope you find it inspiring and put it into practice. Let's get started. Color is an essential element of visual perception and communication. It's simple, it's emotional, articulates and gives meaning to the image, but it is also the most relative and unstable. We cannot assess its effect on unity. Color is always in relation to the interaction with other colors, other factors, to the proportion, to the support on which it is applied or to the environmen...”
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Course summary for: Turn Your Graphic Files into Publications
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Category
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Software
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design
Mesa Estándar
A course by Mesa Estándar
Miguel Mesa is a prominent editor and graphic designer with more than two decades of experience in the publishing world. Born in Medellín, Colombia, he has dedicated his career to exploring the relationship between text and image, creating a unique space where thought and creative action converge. Founder of the publishing house Mesa Editores, he has collaborated with a wide range of professionals in the production of more than 150 books, always seeking to disseminate and democratize knowledge. His approach is centered on creating projects that express a clear position, valuing both information and design.
Juan David Díez, also from Medellín, has forged his path in graphic design from a practical perspective. With an initial interest in music and skateboarding magazines, he trained in the field of printmaking, which sparked his passion for print media. Founder of Taller Estándar, his studio has worked with various clients in the cultural and creative sector. Juan David specializes in editorial design, identity and museography, always with the premise of solving problems and providing help to others. His partnership with Miguel at Mesa Estándar has allowed the creation of a space conducive to work adventure and continuous learning.
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