Warp to the Future!

Explore advanced typography techniques in this 26-minute tutorial on warping text in graphic design. Learn how to create dynamic, eye-catching text effects that go beyond simple type on a path. Discover the intricacies of hand kerning, separating paths from path type, and drawing smooth path outlines using guides. Master the Warp Options icon and understand distortion values to achieve precise text transformations. Delve into dynamic warp effects using the Appearance Panel and learn to scale and move text dynamically with Transform. Perfect for designers looking to elevate their typography skills and create visually striking text layouts.

Part 1: Type on a Path Outline
The Overflow Type Marker
Hand Kerning
Separating a Path from Its Path Type
Meta Trick: How I Drew That Super-Smooth Path Outline
The Secret Is in the Guides
Drawing an Impeccable, Symmetrical Open Path
Using the Warp Options Icon
The Warp, Distortion Values
Scaling to Compensate for Distortion
Part 3: Dynamic Warp Effects
Working with the Appearance Panel
Scaling and Moving Dynamically with Transform
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