Editing Update: Font Placement

One of the most challenging elements we have come across so far whilst constructing our digipak is the issue of where to put what font.

It is difficult because sometimes it just doesn't quite work. However, we have found a trial and error method works best; we try the font in a new place, and save that image as a separate file into a different folder. We then look through all of these saved images and discuss and compare which layouts work best.

This has happened on both the front and back covers, which we have been focusing on for now, as the inside is pretty simple. 

The only error with our system is that it is quite time consuming, however we have been able to schedule it in and can justify the time it takes with the (hopefully successful) outcome. 

Typography: Font Choice

We of course wanted to find the perfect typography for our digipak and poster. After trying out many of the default ones in Photoshop and Word, we realised that none of them fit our genre so well. We also experimented by hand with different styles, and although these turned out to be quite successful, it would be a huge, lengthy task to create every letter and import it into a font maker (which would enable us to alter size/colour etc). Therefore, we would had to venture out onto the internet to find an appropriate font. 

After lots of searching, we came across a font called 'Waterflow' which we all agreed really suited both the conventions of the genre that already existed as well as those we had created ourselves within our music video. It is blocky, modern, sharp, angular and bold - all of which represent the sound within the album which is lively, crisp and upbeat. 

Overall, we are really glad that we've found the right font and are excited to see it come together.