Of course, you can create typefaces from scratch in Illustrator (which I cover in Chapter 10) or by using a vector-based program In this chapter, I demonstrate how to create letters (we’ll start with some basic fundamentals), then build on that knowledge using Illustrator and Photoshop. Using Photoshop to create typefaces is an excellent way of understanding the process. If you’re looking for an editing software that’s reasonably easy to use and offers a decent array of tools, try using Photoshop. While it’s certainly true that you can find programs that will do what you want for free, most of them require too much of a learning curve to give you the ability to create your own typefaces. # CREATING YOUR OWN FILM WITH PHOTO EDITING PROGRAMSįor those who want to create their own type of photography or unique kinds of posters, typefaces, and other advertising materials without creating them with Photoshop software, there are a few good ways to get the job done. * **Retouch:** GIMP’s multipurpose image editing tool. * **Image Capture:** Apple’s version of a photo manager for iOS devices. It’s a black-box editing program that only offers photo organizing, web sharing, and printing. * **iPhoto/Photos for iOS:** iPhoto for iOS is Apple’s version of Lightroom for iOS devices.

You can use it for editing images, organizing them, printing them, and so on. * **Lightroom:** A digital darkroom for Macs and iOS devices. It includes image manipulation features for creating collages, making photo books, and so on. * **iPhoto/Photos:** Apple’s own image manager and organizer. It enables you to work with layers of photos, negatives, and transparencies that can be moved, flipped, altered, and otherwise manipulated like any other layer. * **Aperture:** Aperture is a digital darkroom with layer support that enables you to work with images much the same way that traditional darkroom photographers work, editing the photos on individual layers. * **Photoshop Elements:** A hobbyist version of Photoshop with layer support, but few professional features.

Don’t look for Photoshop Elements unless you really need a print-only version that’s sold for less. * **Adobe Photoshop CC:** The latest version of Photoshop for Mac and Windows.

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