Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
About type
Type in Photoshop consists of mathematically defined shapes that describe the let-
ters, numbers, and symbols of a typeface. Many typefaces are available in more
than one format, the most common formats being Type 1 or PostScript fonts,
TrueType, and OpenType (see “
OpenType in Photoshop
”
later in this lesson).
When you add type to an image in Photoshop, the characters are composed of
pixels and have the same resolution as the image file—zooming in on characters
shows jagged edges. However, Photoshop preserves the vector-based type outlines
and uses them when you scale or resize type, save a PDF or EPS file, or print
the image to a PostScript printer. As a result, you can produce type with crisp,
resolution-independent edges, apply effects and styles to type, and transform its
shape and size.
Getting started
In this lesson, you'll work on the layout for the cover of a technology magazine.
You'll start with the artwork you created in
Lesson 6
: The cover has a model, his
shadow, and the orange background. You'll add and stylize type for the cover, in-
cluding warping the text.
You'll start the lesson by viewing an image of the final composition.
1.
Start Photoshop, and then immediately hold down Ctrl+Alt+Shift (Win-
dows) or Command+Option+Shift (Mac OS) to restore the default prefer-
ences. (See “
Restoring default preferences
” on page
4
.
)
2.
When prompted, click Yes to delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings file.
3.
Choose File > Browse In Bridge to open Adobe Bridge.
Note
If Bridge is not installed, you'll be prompted to download and in-
stall it. See page
3
for more information.
4.
In the Favorites panel on the left side of Bridge, click the Lessons folder,
and then double-click the Lesson07 folder in the Content panel.
5.
Select the 07End.psd file. Increase the thumbnail size to see the image
clearly by dragging the thumbnail slider to the right.
