Free Lynda.com Video: Color for Design and Art
Video course shows how to choose, combine, and modify colors for maximum impact in your layouts.
Whether you’re designing publications for print or digital publishing, color is one of the most fundamental aspects you need to get right. And if you need some basic instruction, or a refresher in color theory and application, Jim Krause’s Lynda.com course, Color for Design and Art is a must-see. Jim is the author of 17 books on design, typography, color, layout, and photography, including Color for Designers.Â
In this video course, Jim covers the entire “gamut” of color, from science and theory to real world uses and essential skills.
Among the free videos offered, is this one on Navigating the Color Wheel. Check it out!
Navigating the Color Wheel
For Lynda.com members, if you are currently signed in to your account, you can also check out these videos from the series.
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Finding the Perfect Color
Pairing Hues
Seeing and Fixing Problems With Color
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This article was first published on February 19, 2016
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