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- Adobe : Typography basics: Letterform anatomy
(http://www.adobe.com/support/techguides/printpublishing/typography_basics/letterform_anatomy/main.html#top) - Learn more about the anatomy of a typeface by reading this Adobe Technical Guide that can be downloaded as PDF file.
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Adobe : Typography basics: Typeface classifications
(http://www.adobe.com/support/techguides/printpublishing/typography_basics/typeface_classifications/main.html) - In the world of design, there are guidelines for combining typefaces according to their classification. This Adobe Technical Guide describes typeface classifications such as serif, sans serif, slab serif, etc.
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Typography 101 : MIXING TYPEFACES
(http://www.rit.edu/~smj4384/741/project2/mixing.html) - A brief guide on how to combine typefaces successfully.
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webreference.com : Type Right for a Pro Look
(http://www.webreference.com/graphics/column26/) - Here is an article that deals with typography specifically for the Web. It presents general principles and then application-specific information about working with type.
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GFX^TM : Photoshop Tutorials, Actions, HotKeys, Lightwave 3D Models, Free Images and Icons
(http://user.fundy.net/morris/redirect.html?photoshop149.shtml) - This page has 25 tips and shortcuts for using the Type tool and formatting type. You can also download a PDF containing 304 Photoshop 6.0 tips about the interface, tools, commands, filters and styles, layers, actions and batch, configuration, and type.
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myJanee.com : Gel Text
(http://www.myjanee.com/tuts/gel/gel.htm) - Are you up for creating a gel text effect? This tutorial shows you how using the Type tool, layers, selections, and blending modes. It is a lengthy exercise and doesn't rely on any prefabricated styles - it is all done from scratch. However, you'll get some practical experience in different areas.
Quicktime Movie Demonstration
The following link is in Quicktime movie format. Created by Total Training Inc. in conjunction with Apple, it is geared toward Macintosh users and contains Mac-specific keyboard shortcuts. If you're a Windows user, the Command key is equivalent to the Control key and the Option key is equivalent to the Alt key.
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Apple : Creative - Photoshop Tutorial: Warp Text
(http://www.apple.com/creative/resources/ttphotoshop/604warptext.html) - Applying and editing the Warp Text effect is demonstrated in this Quicktime movie.
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