Type Tips for Photographers
with Matt Kloskowski
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01 Class Introduction
06:27
Class duration: 1h 14m
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About The Class
Add Text The Correct Way
If you’re creating a watermark, advertisement or social media graphic, adding text can be a powerful way to communicate your message. However, if it’s not well-done or you’re using the font, you can ruin your beautiful photo. In this class, Matt Kloskowski will show you a variety of tips and tricks for adding text to photographs in order to achieve an image that’s professional, effective and easy to read.
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Photoshop CC 2018
Topics Covered
Lesson Plan
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01
Class Introduction
06:27 -
02
Type Basics
08:09 -
03
Use Opposing Colors
06:34 -
04
How to Make a Hard Drop Shadow
03:19 -
05
Using Gradients with Type
10:16 -
06
Solid Color Bars
16:20 -
07
Photo Book Cover
10:13 -
08
Gallery Prints
12:42
Meet Your Expert
Matt Kloskowski
Matt Kloskowski is a Tampa-based landscape photographer who loves teaching and photography (in that order). Because he feels that enjoying photography, Photoshop®, and Lightroom® can get way too complicated, his personal mission is ... read more
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kasmath
May 2018
Yeah! I was so excited to find another class by Matt Kloskowski at Creative Live! Matt is an amazing teacher who comes up with all kinds of ideas. He is clear, concise and easy to follow. He has a wealth of knowledge that he loves to share and his enthusiasm and love for his students comes through in his teaching. I have his Lightroom Course and am so happy and pleased with it because I have learned so much!!! I highly recommend this class of Matt's and hope you will love his classes as much as I do!
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Cheryl Tarr
December 2018
I loved this class. Matt provides a very clear explanation of different techniques to add text to photos. Short and sweet!
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Creativelive Student
June 2018
I watched this class live and already put it into my work in the next project. The best part is that I could go back and watch the section that I needed in order to utilize the skills I learned. This is something all photographers need to watch!
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