3D Lettering with Photoshop and Illustrator
A course by Jonathan Ortiz , Graphic Designer
Learn to create lettering art with different special effects using Photoshop and Illustrator, then apply it to the medium or format of your choice
Learn to create lettering art with different special effects using Photoshop and Illustrator, then apply it to the medium or format of your choice
Want to make lettering art that jumps out of the screen? In this online course, learn to create 3D letters using digital tools alongside graphic designer Jonathan Ortiz. He's a specialist in branding, lettering, and illustration and has collaborated with international brands such as Affinity Designer, Sweet & Coffee, Vectornator, and Bakanes.
Discover the fundamentals of lettering and how to develop your own designs. See where to find inspiration, how to conceptualize your ideas, and how to bring them to life in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as the different uses you can give your final artwork. By the end, you'll know how to create bold lettering compositions with a unique personality to share with the world.
What will you learn in this online course?
24 lessons & 32 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (21)
- 378 students
- 24 lessons (4h 48m)
- 32 additional resources (18 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Design three lettering compositions with distinct visual effects for a range of applications, such as a logo, a CD cover, packaging, your personal brand, or to share on social media.
Who is this online course for?
Letter lovers as well as design and illustration students and professionals who want to broaden their skill set for creative projects.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge of lettering is necessary for this course, although basic notions of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator would be extremely useful for the later stages of the final project.
As for materials, you need a mechanical pencil, an eraser, markers, a brush pen, paper tape, bond paper, tracing paper, a ruler, a scanner, and a computer with the previously mentioned programs.
Reviews
A course by Jonathan Ortiz
Jonathan Ortiz is a graphic designer from Ecuador who specializes in branding, lettering, and illustration. He began his career in 3D and gradually moved into the vector universe. Driven by his passion for letters, he loves to play with shapes and experiment with shadow and volume to create original designs.
He has worked with individual clients and collaborated with brands like Affinity Designer, Sweet & Coffee, Vectornator, and Bakanes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Essentials of Lettering
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Lettering vs. Calligraphy
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Basic Principles of Lettering
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Basic Principles of Brush Calligraphy
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U3
Composition
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How to Generate Ideas
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Final Sketch
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Color Palette
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U4
Vectorization
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First Composition 1
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First Composition 2
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First Composition 3
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First Composition 4
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First Composition 5
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First Composition 6
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Second Composition 1
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Second Composition 2
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Second Composition 3
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Second Composition 4
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Second Composition 5
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Third Composition 1
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Third Composition 2
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Third Composition 3
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Third Composition 4
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Publishing and Social Media
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FP
Final project
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3D Lettering with Photoshop and Illustrator
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daad1995
Muy Bueno...
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ezze_23
Muy Bueno!!!!
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madhuradalvi7
I definitely recommend the course for anyone who wants to explore expressive lettering in vector. Amazing approach .... Simple yet effective. Thank you so much for the course.
njgomez182
Súper recomendado, puedes ver que el lettering es muy laborioso, de especial cuidado en los detalles y acabados, pero al final vale la pena todo el trabajo cuando vez los resultados.
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nnunez88
PlusA mí me ha encantado, explica todo súper bien aún no lo he terminado pero me parece genial
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