Research for Ancillary Product: THE DO'S AND DON'TS.

The do's and don'ts to making the ancillary products.


Do's: 

• Use a clear font
• Use appropriate size for: Image 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 composition
• Use an appropriate type face that follows: genre conventions and a house style
• Be careful where you place the font. It must: follow genre conventions and be clear from a distance
• Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use colour that is appropriate for: images, font and background.
• Think carefully about how you use and integrate: font, text & language and image. Remember that placement of text next to an image will anchor specific meaning.
• Use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned: barcode, date, copyright, titles, artist name.

Dont's: 

• Stretch images, this will make them out of focus
• Use layer styles
• Use unnecessary effects. Any effects used MUST suit the genre.
• Place text across the artist's face.
• Use a font simply because you 'like it'
• Feel you need a separate photo on every panel - be creative!!