Today we are going to spend some time playing with the type tool in illustrator. We will explore the type and charcters windows-learn about kerning, type area tool and type on a path.
On Monday we will begin an assignment where we will be creating our own Christmas cards. After you learn about some of the options in illustrator you will have some time to take out one of our new cameras and do some outdoor shots for your Christmas card! Take lots so you have a variety to work with. If you are done early you can edit the photos in photoshop (think of the basic workflow types: adjust the levels, colour saturation, and vibrancy)
Try going to this site and doing the kerning challenge!: http://type.method.ac/
On your blog tell me how to you did! Were you surprised at your kerning abilities or inabilities? Have you ever noticed good or bad kerning before? Was the mark you were given at the end?
Tips for success:
No people
Shallow Depth of Field
Be aware of your footprints-don't want through an area that you intend to take a photo of!
Slightly overexpose your images for whiter snow (overexposure is easier to fix than under exposure!)
Break up your shots-don't photograph only snow
Don't worry about the colours being bland-you can add fun colour with text later, a simpler photo is better.
Dont try to keep the camera warm. The cold is fine for the camera but keeping it inside your jacket, etc, can cause a foggy lense
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