June 2012 Tips and Tricks - Using Text as a Shape

[Gare]

...and yet another. This one requires that you work with the Envelope mode of the Mould tool.



-g

[angelize]

Shopping bags and coffee sounds like fun I'll have a go at these soon. One thing I have found is that if you are going to mold vector groups be sure NOT to use the shadow tool or the group will not be moldable. All shadows must be vector shapes.

[Gare]

There are several things you can't include in a group you want to apply a Mould to.

So Keep It Simple, Silly. If you feel a design needs a drop shadow, add it after you've Moulded your vector art. Bitmaps effects such as bevels, contours, special stuff won't allow itself to be Moulded.

This is sophisticated composition work, so take your time and strategize before you design.

-g

[stygg2003]

Making a grid does really help Gary, thanks for the tip. I made this grid to see how much it improved my text mould, it sure did, not perfect but getting there.

Stygg

[Gare]

It's all good, stygg.

Now go get yourself some nice typefaces! Ya can't use Arial all the time

You got the tune. Now make it sing.

-g

[Soquili]

Locally we call the type of truck shown in the image a 'boxtruck'. Only 10 wheels rather than 18 and the cab and cargo area are mounted on the same frame.

Performance Food Group supplies some restaurants and cafaterias in the local area.

[Gare]

You have the perspective nailed, Bill.

I'd like to see, though, some air around the signage. I don't think people paint or put clingies that close to the edges of a surface.

My Best,

Gare