STORM THORGERSONBy kane Beehoo

TYPE OF WORK

Storm thorgerson first founded the company “Hipgnosis” in 1968 of which was a graphic art design company. Both Strom Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell then later went on to working on many famous single covers as well as album covers. Such as album covers for:

• Pink Floyd

• Led zeppelin

• Black Sabbath

• etc

BRIEF:

• To begin with Storm Thorgerson would listen to the piece of music/ style of music being performed by the group. This would then mean that he would be able to create some ideas styled to the band/music.

• I will firstly decide what piece of music I am going to base my music video on which will then mean that I will have an incite into what sort of design I am going to create which will have some relation to the piece of music.

ROUGHS:

• This means that Storm thorgerson would be able to meet with the band and draw up some plans making sure that the style in which the cover would be created and what would be incorporated into the album artwork would suite the band therefore the band would like it.

• Due to the fact that I am going to design the cover as well choose the piece of music that I am going to base my coursework on, it means that I will only have to convince myself that the design is right and related to the piece of music or style of music.

TESTS:

• This would mean that Storm Thorgerson would be able to create some prototypes of what the design is going to incorporate and include and then display it to the band. This would also mean that the band would be able to look over the prototype and if any adjustments need to be made then the band can give the designer advice.

• I will then begin to create some prototypes of what the cover is going to include/ incorporate. This will then mean that I will have an idea into what type of designs I like and suite the style and which do not, through process of elimination.

SHOOT:

• A location would then be chosen as well as many photographers and volunteers whom of which would set up any features or objects that might want to be included so that the image taken is one that the band will approve and be happy with.

• I will then decide where in which I will base the cover on due to location. The location will be chosen depending on what piece of music I choose as well as in relation to what style of music the piece is. For example if the style is dark and depressing then the location will reflect this.

EDITING:

• The image that had been taken would then be shown in front of a specialized teem of which would then edit the photograph that had been chosen for the cover so that it could be perfected and ready for the final stage.

• After I have created prototypes and chosen the location as well as taken the shot I will then edit the photo/designs so that the cover will look the best it possibly can.

ART WORK:

• This is when the final stage in the process would be completed which would mean that the final shot that had been chosen would have any final editing completed to it. After this the cover would finally be finished and ready to be added to the case.

• If there are any final editing techniques or areas in which could be worked on I will finally edit the almost final product so that it will appeal to the target audience which will depend on the piece of music chosen.