Sugar Bag Tutorial

I did the sugar bag tutorial. It was very easy and quick. The steps were very descriptive and easy to follow. I added my personal touch by changing all of the colors but the accent to blue. I learned a lot of keyboard shortcuts. This tutorial was very helpful and I'll be able to apply a lot of the knowledge in the future.

Tutorial: http://pshero.com/photoshop-tutorials/text-effects/the-sugar-bag-effect

Movie Poster

Process

I started this project by brainstorming movies and sketching different options. Once I decided on Frozen, I thought back to a previous tutorial that I have done. It was a firefly brush tutorial but I knew I could manipulate it to make it appear as snow. I applied the brush to text and used what I learned from the "working with type" tutorial to add icicles. I added the snowflake inside the "o" and moved onto the next step.

I laid out a grid. Creating the snow and icicles at the top was very difficult. I used the snow brush but manipulated it more to make it thicker. Then, I created and added the icicles. Once I did that, I added the random snowflakes in the background, still using the snow brush.

Finally, I added the snowflake. I used the snow brush again and manipulated it until it looked how I wanted it to. I had a few different options, including a swirl but ultimately, I decided on a simple snowflake.

What I Learned

I learned how to manipulate brushes. I also learned how to create straight lines with brushes. I learned a lot about Saul Bass. I learned a lot about movie posters. I learned a lot from the "working with type" tutorial. I learned a lot about manipulating text.

Favorite Part

My favorite part of this project was creating the individual elements to create a cohesive poster. I liked that I created everything by myself. I loved manipulating the brush.

Boundaries

It wasn't difficult for me to meet the creative boundaries. It was easy to choose a movie from the past five years. It was easy to have it inspired by Saul Bass. I used three different shades of blue, repeated. All of the elements on my poster reflect the story. I was able to create a custom graphic as well.

Music Helps Brighten Other People's Days

Working with Type

For this tutorial, we had to learn to manipulate text. We had to mess with the kerning and the tracking. We learned how to create outlines and to add anchor points. Then, we used our own names to have the same effect. I curved the "y" and the "s". I extended the "h" and cut off part of the "o". I learned a lot about the manipulation of text.

My Top Ten Favorites

My Top Ten Favorites

Values, Consumption, and Identity

This project was to create a poster showing our top ten things we cannot live without to determine our values. Values drive consumption. If the values match the buyer, they will be more likely to purchase your product. Identity helps us understand the different roles we play.

Typography

I learned how to pair typefaces. I enjoyed pairing typefaces. It was interesting to see how typefaces looked together. It was hard to choose which fonts to use, but ultimately I decided on Pistilli and Arial.

What I Learned

I learned a lot about how values affect decisions buyers make. I learned how to use InDesign to create grids. I learned how to create type palettes and apply them. I learned a lot of new terminology. I gained many valuable skills that will be helpful in the future.

What I Liked/Disliked

It was very difficult making a list of ten things. There were so many products I had to choose between. It was also a challenge to use InDesign for the first time. I liked that I was able to be more creative and have it be personal. The poster is unique to each person. I liked gathering the images. I thought it was fun to choose what would look good together. I also enjoyed pairing typefaces. Overall, I really enjoyed this project.

Kerning

Kerning is the space between individual letters. Kerning can be changed to improve the look of words. Good kerning can increase legibility. If kerning is poor, it can be difficult to read or unpleasant to view. 

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