Do's and Don'ts

Upon looking at previous work that students have done, these are my suggestions, when it comes to what to do and what not to do when creating CD digipaks and magazine advertisements.

The do's and dont's are as followed;

Do!

• Use a clear font, so that the audience can see clearly the titles
• Use aappropriatee sizes for images and font.
• Use clear photos that are in focus
• Use photos that are an appropriate shape for the page
• Use a layout that follows the rule of thirds for compositions, this applies to when taking the photos
• Use an appropriate type face that follows; genre conventions and a house style
• Follow the conventions for the 3 colour rule and use colours that are appropriate for; images, font and backgrounds.
• Think carefully about how to use and integrate; font, text & language and images - The placement of text next to an image will anchor specific meaning 
• Use appropriate industry logos and conventions and position them correctly; barcode, date copyright, titles, artist name
• Be creative and have fun!

Don'ts!

• Stretch images, this will make them out of focus and look odd
• Use layer styles
• Use any unnecessary effects. Any effects used, MUST suit the genre
• Place the text across the artists face
• Use a font because you 'like it' - that is not a good enough reason to use a font
• Feel you need a separate photo on every panel - be creative!