Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression
Modeling pt 2
A course by Alex Trochut , Designer, Illustrator and Typographer
About the video: Modeling pt 2
Overview
“We continue working on Cinema 4D now to give contrast to our lettering through the size curves of our sweep. ”
In this video lesson Alex Trochut addresses the topic: Modeling pt 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression. Explore different expressive styles to bring your letters to life.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now we will see how we can give contrast to lettering. If we do not give it to him, which is a valid option, we will always have as a little more artificial and less artisanal. What is nice of the calligraphic shapes that we saw earlier, and manuals, is that the brush pressure gives us different thicknesses. I'll explain it now in Cinema 4D. Using the details that are in each sweep, that is, let's start with the B, we can go to this section here, where is Details. With this we graduate what are the contrasts. This curve that is here, we understand, we can add a point. If we add this point i...”
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Course summary for: Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography, Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
3D Lettering, Digital Illustration, Digital Lettering, Lettering, Traditional illustration

Alex Trochut
A course by Alex Trochut
Alex Trochut was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1981. He studied at the Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny before setting up his own studio in Barcelona. He currently lives in New York where he works as a designer, illustrator, and typographer for a wide range of clients including Nike, adidas, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, and Coca-Cola.
His creations have been recognized internationally and featured in magazines and publications around the world. He has given talks and has been honored by the Art Directors Club, the Type Directors Club, Creative Review, Cannes, Clio, D&AD, and more.
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