Layers TV: Episode 96

CATEGORIES: Layers TV Archive | webeditor | July 15, 2009

RC and Corey take turns discussing some of the basics of working with type in the Adobe applications. They go over text boxes and the character panel, kerning and tracking, as well as how to download and install new fonts.

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Special Thanks

Thank you so much to iStockphoto for providing us with images to use for the show. Be sure to visit them for all of your image needs: iStockphoto

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Episode Summary

Links mentioned

If you need dummy text to fill space when you are designing, visit Lorem2.com.

DaFont.com has themed fonts available for free.

There are more themed fonts at TypeNow.net.

SimplytheBest.net/fonts is another font resource.

Adobe Font Folio 11 is a great option for designers who have the resources to afford it.

For small point fonts, visit MiniFonts.com.

Letterheadfonts.com has some reasonably-priced, old-timey fonts.

Need to identify an unknown font? Visit Whatthefont.com.

Typophile.com has a useful forum for users to ask and answer questions.

Font Agent Pro software is available from Insidersoftware.com

Check out this documentary movie about the Helvetica font.

Contest
RC and Corey have decided that the weekly contest winner from Layers TV will be announced in RC’s blog post. Remember when you submit your answer in the contact form to choose Layers Blog from the drop-down menu. Be sure to check the front page post for the name of this week’s winner and tune in to this week’s episode to find out what the contest question and prizes are.