Digital Calligraphy: How to Create Perfect Lettering From Your Desktop

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If the thought of calligraphy conjures up images of robed monks in a monastery, Thomson's Digital Calligraphy will change all that. Though traditionally a quill- or pen-to-paper art, today's ink-free technology allows traditional calligraphers to explore digital fluidity and technogeeks to delve into creating and customizing stunning display fonts. Vector-based software allows lettering designers to develop ideas from paper, then scan and manipulate them via computer, or by electronically generating forms from scratch. By establishing the calligraphic basics of spacing, layout, design, alignment and grids, then progressing step-by-step to addressing digital concerns such as resolution, scale, and overlays, this exceptional guide enables users to create drop shadows, bitmap effects, textures, and more. Whitney Scott
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Thomson, a Scottish scribe, reviews the origins of calligraphy, describes hardware and software tools for creating digital calligraphy, and walks through techniques for changing the shape of a letter, adding overlays and drop shadows, working with color, and imitating hand-rendered effects. Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW are featured. Color examples of modified art and completely digital works are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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