Master Typography in Adobe CS
A 16-part course with Yes I'm a Designer
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Martin Perhiniak is a Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor. He was voted to be one of the top 10 Adobe instructors in the world by student feedback in 2015. In his online courses besides the technical knowledge you need, Martin will also teach... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 20 min
- Lessons 16
- Attachments 5
- Exercises 54
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50 CQ
16 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEGraphic Design lesson 1Free3 CQ
We use fonts every day, but do we understand what they are? Explore font styles, unicode, glyphs, and the format in which fonts exist inside your computer.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWe use fonts every day, but do we understand what they are? Explore font styles, unicode, glyphs, and the format in which fonts exist inside your computer.
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2 minGraphic Design lesson 22 CQ
Here’s your second lesson in typography. Learn the difference between serif and sans-serif fonts, and discover the best uses for display types and text types.
with Yes I'm a DesignerHere’s your second lesson in typography. Learn the difference between serif and sans-serif fonts, and discover the best uses for display types and text types.
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7 minGraphic Design lesson 34 CQ
Having trouble choosing the perfect font for your document? This lesson shows you how to preview fonts and where to go to find and download more choices.
with Yes I'm a DesignerHaving trouble choosing the perfect font for your document? This lesson shows you how to preview fonts and where to go to find and download more choices.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 43 CQ
Here’s another typography lesson: point type vs. paragraph type. Learn their differences and how to create each type in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
with Yes I'm a DesignerHere’s another typography lesson: point type vs. paragraph type. Learn their differences and how to create each type in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 53 CQ
Need to copy and paste text into your Adobe editing program? Learn about shortcuts, the “place” feature, and placeholder text so you can format whenever.
with Yes I'm a DesignerNeed to copy and paste text into your Adobe editing program? Learn about shortcuts, the “place” feature, and placeholder text so you can format whenever.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 63 CQ
Throw a bit of color into your text! Check out this lesson for shortcuts and tips on how to change text color in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThrow a bit of color into your text! Check out this lesson for shortcuts and tips on how to change text color in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 77 CQ
Become an Adobe software program whiz! Learn all the keyboard shortcuts for InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and cut down your editing time significantly.
with Yes I'm a DesignerBecome an Adobe software program whiz! Learn all the keyboard shortcuts for InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and cut down your editing time significantly.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 83 CQ
This typography lesson shows you how to connect text frames together, also known as “threading.” Learn how to edit with story editor and fill a frame with text.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThis typography lesson shows you how to connect text frames together, also known as “threading.” Learn how to edit with story editor and fill a frame with text.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 93 CQ
Did you know you can personalize text frame options in Adobe InDesign? This typography lesson walks you through general, baseline, and auto-size options.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDid you know you can personalize text frame options in Adobe InDesign? This typography lesson walks you through general, baseline, and auto-size options.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 102 CQ
Do you want to make your text look really cool? Learn how to create warped text in Photoshop and Illustrator. Choose a style and personalize the warp settings!
with Yes I'm a DesignerDo you want to make your text look really cool? Learn how to create warped text in Photoshop and Illustrator. Choose a style and personalize the warp settings!
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 114 CQ
Change it up and type text on a personalized path! Learn how to type on a path in three Adobe programs and find the tools you’ll need to edit your text or path.
with Yes I'm a DesignerChange it up and type text on a personalized path! Learn how to type on a path in three Adobe programs and find the tools you’ll need to edit your text or path.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 123 CQ
Want to present your content in a fun and unique way? Learn how to create shapes filled with text in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWant to present your content in a fun and unique way? Learn how to create shapes filled with text in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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1 minAdobe Suite lesson 131 CQ
Looking to add some traditional style to an article or story? This lesson shows you how to use drop-cap formatting in Adobe InDesign for one or more paragraphs.
with Yes I'm a DesignerLooking to add some traditional style to an article or story? This lesson shows you how to use drop-cap formatting in Adobe InDesign for one or more paragraphs.
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2 minAdobe Suite lesson 142 CQ
This quick lesson shows you how to make custom changes to text in Illustrator by turning it into an object and manipulating it with the direct selection tool.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThis quick lesson shows you how to make custom changes to text in Illustrator by turning it into an object and manipulating it with the direct selection tool.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson 153 CQ
Working with both text and images in InDesign? This typography lesson shows how to wrap text around an image, whether it’s a standard square or a unique shape.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWorking with both text and images in InDesign? This typography lesson shows how to wrap text around an image, whether it’s a standard square or a unique shape.
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 164 CQ
Formatting a long document in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop? Create and save character and a paragraph styles to save time and energy!
with Yes I'm a DesignerFormatting a long document in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop? Create and save character and a paragraph styles to save time and energy!
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1772 min17-part Adobe Suite course46 CQ
Major magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
with Yes I'm a DesignerMajor magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
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Whether you're using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, you’ve probably struggled with the Pen tool before. Clicking around those anchor points to achieve an exact line can be incredibly frustrating. Ditch the trial-and-error for a fun an interactive technique using the Pen Tool. In this 15-lesson course by Yes I’m a Designer, you’ll learn how to hone your skills and make your designs pop with the artistry of a hand-made drawing. Each lesson explains how to apply techniques across Adobe's suite of products.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWhether you're using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, you’ve probably struggled with the Pen tool before. Clicking around those anchor points to achieve an exact line can be incredibly frustrating. Ditch the trial-and-error for a fun an interactive technique using the Pen Tool. In this 15-lesson course by Yes I’m a Designer, you’ll learn how to hone your skills and make your designs pop with the artistry of a hand-made drawing. Each lesson explains how to apply techniques across Adobe's suite of products.
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
So you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
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1385 min13-part Adobe Suite course49 CQ
Looking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
with Yes I'm a DesignerLooking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
So you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
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1098 min10-part Crafts course55 CQ
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
with Will PatersonLearn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
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Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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