photoshop chap 5 Flashcards
type
text
type
should be direct and to the point
font
the way the characters look
Outline Type
mathematically defined can be scaled to any size without losing its sharp smooth edges
bitmap type
composed of pixels and can develop jagged edges when enlarged
Serif Font
have a tail or stroke at the end of all the characters
sans serif font
do not have tails & are commonly used in headlines
symbol font
used to display unique characters
points
the size each character is measured in
default photoshop type size
12
structure
determines the size and physical features of the object
shading
determines the lighting effects
angle
determines where the shadow falls relative to the text
altitude
affects the amount of visible dimension
gloss contour
determines the pattern with which light is reflected