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Designing a Logo in Photoshop CC

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'duration': 1.121}, {'end': 342.697, 'text': "Now what we want to do, we'll just hide that, and let's select our shape 1 path right here that we created, and then hit control V.", 'start': 333.792, 'duration': 8.905}, {'end': 347.78, 'text': "So now it is a part of this shape 1, except we can't see behind it.", 'start': 342.697, 'duration': 5.083}, {'end': 356.225, 'text': 'So what we can do is specify subtract from shape, and we can see now that we can see behind it.', 'start': 347.86, 'duration': 8.365}, {'end': 359.751, 'text': 'Alright, so that was pretty simple.', 'start': 357.87, 'duration': 1.881}, {'end': 361.972, 'text': "Let's bring back the background.", 'start': 360.251, 'duration': 1.721}, {'end': 374.236, 'text': "Now, this logo right here, we'll know if it's effective if we can scale it down and still see the logo and read the type and all that.", 'start': 363.132, 'duration': 11.104}], 'summary': 'Using direct selection tool, added points to shape 1, and scaled the logo 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adaptability and accessibility in different contexts.', 'The step-by-step process of converting the design to different file formats is explained, covering actions like selecting and hiding elements, converting to shapes, and exporting in various formats for web and print.', 'The necessity for a logo to work transparently on any background is stressed, ensuring its versatility and applicability in diverse settings.', 'The importance of logo readability at small sizes is emphasized, highlighting the need for effective design that remains clear even when scaled down.']}, {'end': 1129.146, 'segs': [{'end': 564.095, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 540.287, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 547.029, 'text': "So in instances where there's only black and white allowed, we would inform them to use this logo.", 'start': 540.287, 'duration': 6.742}, {'end': 551.37, 'text': "In ones where there's only limited colors to use, we would use this.", 'start': 548.209, 'duration': 3.161}, {'end': 554.632, 'text': 'And then, finally, we can create a third variation,', 'start': 551.771, 'duration': 2.861}, {'end': 560.294, 'text': 'which is one that could be used on the web or any other medium in which color variance is not an issue.', 'start': 554.632, 'duration': 5.662}, {'end': 564.095, 'text': 'And a lot of popular companies and brands, they do this.', 'start': 560.754, 'duration': 3.341}], 'summary': 'Guidelines for logo usage: black/white, limited colors, and web-friendly variation are recommended.', 'duration': 23.808, 'max_score': 540.287, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/V2xs7GqdUwQ/pics/V2xs7GqdUwQ540287.jpg'}, {'end': 877.738, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 848.425, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 856.973, 'text': "if you're new to the pen tool and this is a little bit tough to follow just give it some practice and you will eventually be able to pull it off.", 'start': 848.425, 'duration': 8.548}, {'end': 860.947, 'text': 'Alright, so that was just real quick.', 'start': 858.626, 'duration': 2.321}, {'end': 864.99, 'text': 'We could probably spend more time adjusting these shadows to make them look a little bit better.', 'start': 860.987, 'duration': 4.003}, {'end': 868.152, 'text': 'So that works pretty well there.', 'start': 865.01, 'duration': 3.142}, {'end': 876.117, 'text': 'We could even take the red here.', 'start': 869.633, 'duration': 6.484}, {'end': 876.637, 'text': "Let's see.", 'start': 876.277, 'duration': 0.36}, {'end': 877.738, 'text': "Yeah, that's it.", 'start': 876.657, 'duration': 1.081}], 'summary': 'The speaker briefly discusses using the pen tool for shadow adjustment and suggests practicing to improve skills.', 'duration': 29.313, 'max_score': 848.425, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/V2xs7GqdUwQ/pics/V2xs7GqdUwQ848425.jpg'}, {'end': 1031.496, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1008.987, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 1021.713, 'text': 'So if we click on this one, the author, enchantedgal-stock, they always kind of put specifications in terms of how you can use the artwork.', 'start': 1008.987, 'duration': 12.726}, {'end': 1023.154, 'text': "So there's no need to note me.", 'start': 1021.733, 'duration': 1.421}, {'end': 1024.835, 'text': 'Just leave me a comment here on the stock.', 'start': 1023.174, 'duration': 1.661}, {'end': 1028.736, 'text': 'you used on the page in Blink or whatever.', 'start': 1025.635, 'duration': 3.101}, {'end': 1031.496, 'text': 'So if you want to use this then you can just follow their guidelines.', 'start': 1029.076, 'duration': 2.42}], 'summary': 'Enchantedgal-stock provides usage guidelines, no need to note, just leave a comment on the stock page.', 'duration': 22.509, 'max_score': 1008.987, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/V2xs7GqdUwQ/pics/V2xs7GqdUwQ1008987.jpg'}], 'start': 461.562, 'title': 'Designing logo variations', 'summary': 'Discusses creating multiple logo 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achieve the desired effect.', 'Utilizing shape layers in Photoshop for scalable logo designs The speaker emphasizes the advantage of using shape layers in Photoshop for logo designs, highlighting that these layers allow for scalability without distortion, making them suitable for various media and print sizes.']}], 'duration': 667.584, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/V2xs7GqdUwQ/pics/V2xs7GqdUwQ461562.jpg', 'highlights': ['Creating multiple logo variations using color variants such as black and red, and discussing their usage based on specific media requirements and constraints.', 'Demonstrating the process of adding highlights and shadows to the logo design to give it a more vibrant and dynamic look, providing a step-by-step guide on using the pen tool and adjusting colors.', 'Emphasizing the advantage of using shape layers in Photoshop for logo designs, highlighting that these layers allow for scalability without distortion, making them 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It is recommended to use Adobe Illustrator for logo design, as emphasized by the instructor, Gary Simon, due to its suitability for creating logos.', 'Instructions for setting up the logo project in Photoshop. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the logo project in Adobe Photoshop, including specifying the dimensions, resolution, and color mode.', 'Initial steps for designing a logo in Photoshop. The tutorial covers the initial steps for designing a logo in Photoshop, beginning with changing the background color, using the type tool, and brainstorming relevant ideas for the logo design.', 'Utilizing the pen tool to create an envelope seal-like shape for the blood splatter, resembling an old seal.', 'The process involves duplicating the text layer, changing its color, and converting it to a shape, enabling the background to be visible through the letters.', "The process entails circling the name 'InBlood' and incorporating a blood splatter using tools like Control-T, Ellipse tool, pen tool, and magnifying glass.", 'Converting the text to a shape makes it a single transparent area, allowing the background to be seen through the letters.', 'Demonstrating the use of Control-T, Shift, and Alt to scale up the design elements.', 'Duplicating the text layer and making it the same color as the original text is part of the process.', 'The process of reproducing the logo in various formats is outlined, including the conversion to different file formats such as PSD, PNG, GIF, and JPG, to ensure adaptability and accessibility in different contexts.', 'The step-by-step process of converting the design to different file formats is explained, covering actions like selecting and hiding elements, converting to shapes, and exporting in various formats for web and print.', 'The necessity for a logo to work transparently on any background is stressed, ensuring its versatility and applicability in diverse settings.', 'The importance of logo readability at small sizes is emphasized, highlighting the need for effective design that remains clear even when scaled down.', 'Creating multiple logo variations using color variants such as black and red, and discussing their usage based on specific media requirements and constraints.', 'Demonstrating the process of adding highlights and shadows to the logo design to give it a more vibrant and dynamic look, providing a step-by-step guide on using the pen tool and adjusting colors.', 'Emphasizing the advantage of using shape layers in Photoshop for logo designs, highlighting that these layers allow for scalability without distortion, making them suitable for various media and print sizes.']}