The terms Clipping Path and Clipping Mask are used interchangeably and mean more or less the same thing. This is a shape (a vector) that serves as a mask and thus shows or hides other objects underneath. The outer line of this shape is called the clipping path.
With the Gradient Tool you create a color gradient between two or more colors. You can color in a straight line or in a circle. You can also make colors fade between individual dots.
Perhaps the oldest vector drawing tool is the Pen Tool. With this you can draw lines, or more complex shapes. This Tool can be found in almost all graphical applications and good control of it is very useful.
In this final assignment you’ll collect the exercises you have done throughout the course into one Indesign document. Consider this a presentation of your work. The design of this document is up to you. Feel free to keep it simple if you wish, or play around with Indesign’s more advanced features. Time: 90 minutes
The goal is simple: with as little (or as much) as you know, design a greetingcard in InDesign. The aim of this exercise is to introduce you to the different software programs and their role in the design process. Time: 60 min
In this exercise you will create a small 8 page booklet to send home to your loved ones. Through text and images you can show what you are doing, how you are living, who your classmates are, your roommates and friends, show them some of your first designs, pictures of things you like and so …
Let’s take a superquick first glance at InDesign and create a simple businesscard. You’ll place text, import a logo and export it to a press-ready PDF. Time: 15 minutes (ok so i lied a little ;-)) First off, what information do you typically find on a business card? First and last name Title and/or function …
As its acronym suggests: the Portable Document Format has many different uses. For instance, A PDF can be created for use on screens or in print, it can be interactive, contain links or webcontent such as video. It can also be standardized to different kinds of print techniques, colors, inks, et cetera. This page helps …
To prevent your PDF being rejected by the printer or even worse: have it misprinted, you need to check the document against the print requirements. Every other printer may require different ways of creating your PDF. This page let’s you check a couple of basic print settings that are common. Before you export to PDF, …
This guideline is intended to connect all the publications together visually and thereby creating a recognizable identity and a coherent message to the visitor. It offers a basis from where to start. There is a certain technique involved using illustrator called blending. But more on that later, let’s start with the basics. Take a look …