FONT TUTORIAL! (amaaazing)

amazing font tutorials with step by step instructions. 

outline of presentation

i. why and what?

ii. resources

    a. inspiration, blogs, tutorials
        i. different sites and purposes

    b. brushes & fonts
        i. how to download, install

    c. images

    d. logo references, font references

    e. icons and color schemers

iii. q&a

inspiration, blogs and tutorials

inspiredology - offers tutorials, sources for inspiration and tons of commentary on latest technologies, up-and-coming artists and more! for web designers, graphic designers and all kinds of digital artists. 

abduzeedo - like inspiredology, offers tons of freebies (like texture packs) and also gives inspiration, tutorial links and insight into the technology world. 

appliedartsmag - highlights quality work from an array of creatives from coast to coast, as well as interviews, industry insights and a variety of other topics.

justcreativedesign - blog by a designer which illustrates different points, topics, tricks and tips on web design and digital media.  

designmags – tutorials, tips and tons of information!

webdesignerwall - tutorial and informitave blog on web design.

spoongraphics - design tutorials covering various techniques and effects in adobe illustrator and photoshop, as well as a look into various other creative topics. there’s also a range of design related articles, links and free giveaways to help you along with your future design projects.

logofi - logo inspiration

designflavr - - moderated art and design showcase built upon user submission. tons of inspiration!

muse,drewwilson - “gallery where the focus is on the artist, rather than simply the art.

i have often wondered what inspires great artisits/creators, and that is where muse came from. muse will not only showcase great art, but it will also attempt to showcase the inspiration behind the art. and ultimaely the inspiration of great artists/creators.”

coolshowcase - cyberspace gallery for the work of freelance digital artists, graphic designers and photographers.

after effects- in this free video training Series, you'll learn everything you need to know to start using after effects

final cut pro- this tutorial will show you not only how to use final cut pro but some of the other programs that go along with final cut pro.

css/html- css made easy!

brushes

free brushes for artist to download. here is a link on how to download them for mac's and pc's.

mac's- http://freephotoshoptutorials.org/how-to-download-brushes-for-photoshop-mac/

pc's- http://www.obsidiandawn.com/installing-photoshop-brushes-gimp-tutorial

http://www.brusheezy.com/

http://photoshop-free-brushes.com/

http://123freebrushes.com/

fonts

fonts are a great way to add to your designs. here are some links that help you get your creativity flowing.

http://www.urbanfonts.com/

www.dafont.com

http://www.1001freefonts.com/brush-fonts.php

http://www.fontspace.com/category/art%20deco?p=6

images

free images to use in your artwork, some have a few guidelines and others require a free account setup!

http://www.sxc.hu/

http://www.bittbox.com/

http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

http://www.dreamstime.com/

http://www.imageafter.com/

http://www.morguefile.com/

http://www.vecteezy.com/

http://arsenal.gomedia.us/freebies.html

http://www.designyourway.net/blog/resources/big-fat-collection-of-free-resources-for-designers/

http://bgpatterns.com/

http://www.everystockphoto.com/

http://free-vectors.com/

logo references, icon generators, color schemers, font finders

logo references:

http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/

http://www.logotypes.ru/

what font are they using?

http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/

need icons?

http://iconbase.com/

http://www.iconfinder.com/

http://www.famfamfam.com/lab/icons/

http://icondock.com/free/mini-pixel-icons

color schemers:

http://kuler.adobe.com/#themes/rating?time=30

http://www.colorzilla.com/firefox/