Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters
Composing the Initial Poster Design
A course by David Plunkert , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Composing the Initial Poster Design
Overview
“Lastly, I will show you how to refine a rough sketch and compose a poster design. ”
In this video lesson David Plunkert addresses the topic: Composing the Initial Poster Design, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters. Illustrate stunning Theater Posters! Learn to solve design problems, craft captivating visuals, and choose the perfect typography..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to take the thumbnail idea that I like the best and develop it into a more complete idea. One thing I like about tracing paper is that I can draw on both sides of the paper, refining my idea as I go. I can also move it around and play around where different elements might go. One of the things I like about this composition is how the body frames the type and the crown accents right in the center of the poster. The center of the poster is where the viewer is normally going to work, so that's a great place for the title. Working on tracing paper is something I like d...”
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Course summary for: Illustrating Memorable Theater Posters
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Adobe Photoshop -
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Advertising, Design, Digital Illustration, Ink Illustration, Poster Design, Traditional illustration
David Plunkert
A course by David Plunkert
David Plunkert is a experienced and acclaimed graphic designer and illustrator with a career spanning over three decades.
As the co-founder of Spur Design in Baltimore, he is renowned for his skill in creating captivating posters that blend wit, humor, and concept to leave a lasting impression.
His portfolio boasts an impressive array of achievements, including designing over 75 posters for the Baltimore Theatre Project and working with distinguished clients such as They Might Be Giants, Patton Oswalt, and The Criterion Collection.
Plunkert's art transcends conventional boundaries, with his work featured in international exhibitions and prestigious museums like the Library of Congress, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and Poster House NY.
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