Illustrator is a great tool for creating text effects because it allows for lossless and scalable graphics that work perfectly with text. Illustrator is great for hand drawn style elements, logo design, and web backgrounds, all of which often involve the use of text effects.
Here are some quality Illustrator tutorials for text effects and typography.
Creating an Environmentally Friendly Green Type Treatment
How to Create an Entangled Lettering Illustration
Create a Mummy Text Effect
Learn to Create a Variety of Script Lettering
Type Illustration Project: Experimental Digital Workflow
Creating stunning, detailed typography with Illustrator
Create a Furry Calligram in Illustrator
How to Make Abstract Typography Art with Illustrator
Create a Silky Ribbon Text Effect
How to Create a Smokin’ Western Type Treatment in Illustrator
