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Tips to Choose and Layout Fonts - Design Hacks for Video Editors

School of Motion via YouTube

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Learn essential design hacks for video editors in this 22-minute tutorial on choosing and laying out fonts. Discover how to use a versatile font family, create contrast, establish hierarchy, and utilize common measurement units to enhance your typography skills. Explore techniques for simplifying designs, fixing value structures, and leveraging negative space. Gain confidence in creating beautiful, clear type layouts that elevate your video editing projects. Access a free PDF cheat sheet for quick reference and learn about an After Effects course designed specifically for editors to further improve your motion graphics skills.

Syllabus

Intro
Use a Swiss Army Knife
Contrast is King or Queen
Free PDF Guide
Keep it Simple
Establish Hierarchy
Common Measurement Units
Fixing the Value Structure
After Effects for Editors
Bonus Tip Negative Space

Taught by

School of Motion

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