This session covers:

• Importing your hand-lettering

• Using the Tools & Panels

• Vector paths demo with the pen tool

• Font metrics, spacing and kerning

• Students will be able to work on their fonts on their own!

TIMELINE for Lesson 2, Part 1
00:40 Importing Scanned Lettering
01:10 Importance of the Size of Images
01:42 Using the Trace Filter
02:10 Global Transformations
02:45 Using the transformation Panel
03:38 Drawing a Path Around an Image
04:30 Editing Tips

TIMELINE for Lesson 2, Part 2
00:20 Information Window
01:10 The Bounding Box Information
01:15 Changing Font Name
01:29 Changing Metrics
02:00 Vertical Metrics
03:45 Using the Categories Panel
04:45 Adding Category Filters