Youtube is great for looking at online video content. I’ve found Youtube to be a more valuble source on tutorials than google or tutorial sites. Somehow watching someone do what you would like to do it more useful than having words explaining how to do it.
I’ve recently become interested in Kinetic Typography through watching videos on youtube. I feel the most effective kinetic typography is shown with live characters in movies.
Kinetic typography is defined by moving text through animation that portrays an idea or emotion. I think the examples below show that.
Below are some examples of kinetic typography, I’ve found while searching on youtube.
While away in Melbourne a week ago I was fortunate enough to visit the Melbourne Design Market. Although the layout and though are pretty similar to Adelaide’s Bower Bird Bazaar it was interesting to see what is popular in other states.
While there I picked up some business cards with great typographic examples:
Due to the huge amount of work I have this week I’m unable to do a proper post. However I have found some interesting examples of cities interpreted through type.
Penguin books have adopted this idea in a small ad campaign shown here.
Also there is a flickr set from insect54 that displays some of the work of Herbert Spencer’s “Pioneers of Type”. One book worth getting if you love type. One day I will display my own collection of design books.
I thought I would share some of the type I’ve seen around the place. Today I went to a VW show near Tea Tree Plaza, while most people where looking at the uniquely designed cars. I decided to have a look at some type around the place.
For a larger image please click on them. It will take you to my flickr page.
Nice use of kinetic type showing the state of the internet. This is a great example of how graphics, type and sound combined together can make information more enjoyable.
Of course this is just one example you can find on the internet.
I found this on the DRAWNblog earlier today. It’s a very effective example of kinetic type done by Aaron Blecha.
The advertisement is eye catching and really screams at you with capitals. It’s also a good example of how little animation can also be the most effective way to portray a message.
Aaron Blecha’s website is quite well done. It’s worth having a look if you have the time.
Well I know you can read if your reading this blog but I would like to take you to this site:
The idea is words being expressed as images. There are some real gems here and it’s amazing how a different typeface can add a whole new meaning to a sentence. It’s really worth a look if your interested in typography.
I found another blog on the DRAWN! website which I feel can be a useful resource for me and other students. It has some interesting post on how logo’s are created and even a post on logo’s similar to other companies. I’m planning on redesigning my logo later on in the year since I’m not 100% happy with it. Though I doubt I will ever be 100% happy with it, I believe a better resolution can be found.
