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Illustrator and Photoshop work extremely well together. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will use both apps to produce elegant leafy lettering that can be used for a variety of projects. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members. If you are looking to take your typography skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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Using modern technology to achieve a vintage or retro look can be a bit challenging. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how to give shiny 3D renderings a nice vintage feel. In this tutorial we will spend quite a bit of time in Cinema 4D, Illustrator, and Photoshop. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. If you are looking to take your typography skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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Custom typography can be a lot of fun to create. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how to create a custom script in Photoshop in three different styles based on the same lettering layout. The result will be a clean, grungy, and distressed text effect. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. If you are looking to take your typography skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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If you’ve ever attempted to write words using traditional light painting photography techniques you probably know how challenging it can be to create words that are easy to read. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how you can create a similar look without a camera and tripod. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. If you are looking to take your typography skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how to create another typographic treatment from scratch using pipes and hoses for letters. In this tutorial you will learn how to plan paths in Illustrator, model them in Cinema 4D and bring them alive in Photoshop. You’re going to need to know the basics of Cinema 4D for this one, as today’s focus is on Photoshop. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. If you are looking to take your typography skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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With all the stock photo sites freely available to us, we tend to forget that we can actually make everything ourselves. The problem with sticking solely to online resources is that once two pieces are based on the same image, they are alike no matter what you do to them. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how to transform a photo taken by a photographer friend of his into a nature-inspired illustration. Along the way, Alex will perform many advanced photo manipulation techniques including how to redraw hair and make advanced color adjustments. If you are looking to take your photo manipulation skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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A popular method of drawing screen-printable illustrations is one inspired by woodcut illustration. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will demonstrate how to create a four-color line-art typographic treatment. Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator or not, this tutorial will teach you a systematic method of drawing rich and convincing line-art graphics from scratch. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium members. If you want to take your illustration skills to the next level, then Log in or Join Now to get started!
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To grow and develop your illustrative typography style first involved letting go. Don’t get overly concerned with your style early on. Give yourself the time needed to experiment. Try different techniques, different mediums, different approaches. Give yourself the space to make mistakes and learn from them. By practicing your illustrative lettering with craft personal projects you’ll gain experience with your tools. Over time, you’ll develop methods and techniques that will help you to deliver consistent professional results.
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Today we’re back with the second part of our 3D typography illustration tutorial; this time we’re going to take all the pieces of the puzzle and finalize them. It’s all about realism here as we explore seamless integration of separate 3D objects into a single document. Learn how to add color, match luminosity, and add beautiful contrast to your renders.
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. In this two-part tutorial, we’re going to learn how to bring a simple proverb into a complex typographic illustration that achieves a level of realism without actually using any photos. Yes, we’re going to build this idea from the bottom up. In the first part, learn how to model your own objects in Cinema 4D and prepare them for isolation in Photoshop.
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