Concert Poster

I wanted my Concert Poster to be easy to read and informative first of all. I also wanted it to be visually interesting though. Plus, I tried to make the design reflect the band and the other graphics they have used before.

I choose red and black as my main colors because they really reflect the band's taste and style. I choose my font because I think it looks a little rock and roll which is perfect. I decided to make the time and place information a different font and color because this information needed to be really clear. All of my placement decisions were based on trying to create the ideal Z shape we discussed in class.

The hardest part of making the poster for me was deciding on the graphic. Since this is a small band they do not have many good pictures to use on posters. I also tried to use the magic eraser tool in Photoshop but it ended up looking unprofessional because I could not get the background to leave completely. I also had trouble deciding on the placement of things. I wanted to create a Z without leaving too much white space and this is difficult.

I think I solved both of these problems though. I like what I did with my picture. When it comes to the positioning, with the little information and graphics I had I think I filled up the space fairly well.

I am most proud of myself with sticking with the project. It was difficult, and I do not think that I really like the program we worked with. Quark was very frustrating to me for some reason but I just spent a lot of time with it and made it work.

If I had more time I think I would tweak almost everything. I am not completely satisfied with the placement. Also, I really wish I could have gotten the magic eraser tool to work with my photo.