chapter 6 Flashcards
typetext
you can use a type to express the ideas conveyed in a files imagery or to deliver an additional message
type
limited direct and to the point
font
the way the characters look size color and design
outline type
texts that is mathematically defined can be scaled to any size without losing its shape or smooth edges
bitmap type
composed of pixels and can be develop jagged edges when enlarged
serif fonts
have a tail or stroke at the end of the characters
sans serif font
do not have tails & are commonly used in headlines
symbol founts
used to display unique characters
points
size of each character is measured in ( 1 inch is equivalent to 72 point)
default photoshop size
12 points
structure
determines the size and physical properties of the object
shading
determines the lighting effects
angle
determines where the shadow falls relative to the text
aaltitude
affects the amount of visible dimension
gloss contour
determines the pattern at which light is reflected