Tuesday 9 December 2014

Digipack Font Decision

An important part of my digi-pack will be in its presentation, one such factor will be the actual font used on the front. To understand which font styles are more well associated with the Rock and Alt-Rock genre I have picked out some key examples to try to formulate a font choice of my own.

A bold and powerful font with 2 different sizes used, the larger text is used as a strong underline to the first line

The First band I'm using is '30 Seconds to Mars', Their band font seen here is bold and powerful, while it may appear bland its can also be seen as minimalistic. I particularly like the use of the larger text as an underline

Impressively complex font, slightly worn out lettering with 2 different font styles as well as some small illustrations.
 
The font for 'Good Charlotte' seen here is made up of two different lettering styles, the first and most prominent is quite exquisite with a sharp edge and smooth curve placed in contrast to its slightly worn out edging, it gives it a timely and worn look which gives the impression that the music ponders in rough topics, not entirely dark but rough at least. The second section of the lettering is a dramatic contrast as it appears much more boundy and light, especially given the bright colouring, It gives the interpretation that the tone can also at times be fun or at least cheerful/sassy.

Very Bold and sharp lettering with intersecting sections.
The 'Linkin Park' font is quite sharp and bold, it really gives it a punchy and powerful look with the implication that the tone and music style will include a level of harsh rythyms and a rougher tone. Its similar to the first half of the lettering on the 'Good Charlotte' piece which is interesting.

Very worn out lettering with a mildly visible underline spelling the album name.
The lettering for 'Nickelback' is similar to the 'Linkin Park' piece and the 'Good Charlotte' Piece in the sharp use of black and white, I am particularly fond of this colour scheme and the worn out effect in addition to the sharp and bold lining on the 'Linkin Park' piece and wish to incorporate the three somehow.

In conclusion, to get across the edgy tones of my piece in addition to having a bold and highly visible album, I will be trying to formulate a mixture of the last three pieces as they have peaked my interest the most.

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