The font he used on...

BrandonS · March 31st, 2008, 08:24 PM

Hey Travis and friends, what is that font that Mr. Smith used on the new Opeth cover for the title? And I think he used it on an "Earth" cover too. I like the look of this font and would like to try it out for a friend.

Please help? Thanks!

Seems like Trav · April 1st, 2008, 11:52 AM

it's called Ardenwood. I bought it from Scriptorium. We tried a few and they liked that one. I rearranged some of the little swirls and edited some of the letters.

BrandonS · April 1st, 2008, 01:25 PM

It does look really cool, man. It's cool to know you made those swirls and edited it up. So wait, they liked it meaning Opeth or the Earth people? It seems like a pretty strange choice on Opeth's part... it seems weird on their new cover... but it is a very beautiful font.

Thanks by the way, I will look for the font.

Seems like Trav · April 1st, 2008, 04:54 PM

no, the swirls are on the font. that was *one* reason it was used or preferred over a handwriting look that one would expect there, when you type it, it has more swirls when you have CAPS on, like a lot of them that overlap eachother. and the other didn't have enough, or the swirls were in odd places. and some of the letters didn't fill in, etc... so i made it a graphic of the title and edited it a bit into the title that's there. we went through a few of those styles and that was the version that was chosen.

BrandonS · April 6th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the fantastic insight, man. Well I found a demo of it, not too sure about dropping a week's worth of food money for a font, heheh... Well to keep this thread going, may I ask, what are some of your techniques for creating a good "grain filter"? Having grainy photos seems to be so popular these days, and they also hide a bit of the "flaws" you could call them, that rise from using photographs to make artwork.... I certainly love the magic wand tool, and zooming in very close to smooth out the rough edges, but I still like the appearance of the grain style.

Even on the new Opeth cover, I see it is somewhat present... so what would be your advice? My friend Chris uses an image of asphalt over top of the image for grain I believe... I have trouble finding a suitable photo to work that way, but maybe it's my fault from inexperience....

And hey, did they let you listen to the album to create your artwork?

affinityband · April 7th, 2008, 05:56 AM

ya, or anything with now definite shape but with lots of subtle textures. Just change the layer type. I usually use overlay, although it depends on if its a dark or light image.
Not sure how many ways there are to do it.

Crysiss · April 7th, 2008, 10:56 PM

uhh...... what is up with the SE cover?

Seems like Trav · April 8th, 2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Crysiss

uhh...... what is up with the SE cover?

Indeed.

Lothlorien · April 8th, 2008, 06:03 PM

i love the font. it gives the modern album cover an aged look. well done travis.

Lothlorien · April 8th, 2008, 06:05 PM

stupid question from a graduating graphic designer. travis, how much of the new cover was done in photoshop/illustrator? did u paint this and scan it in and edit it? thanks for the response!

BrandonS · April 8th, 2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lothlorien

stupid question from a graduating graphic designer. travis, how much of the new cover was done in photoshop/illustrator? did u paint this and scan it in and edit it? thanks for the response!

I second that question, as I too am curious!

Seems like Trav · April 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonS

I second that question, as I too am curious!

It's a photograph. Originally not too much different than the end result. Of course, it was brought into photoshop for some adjustments, editing, coloring, additions, fixes, etc. There was some painting involved but the extent of that was just a texture i did to put into it for a rougher, less clean, feel. That was especially important with this one. Oddly, even though this one appears to be a bit simpler on the surface, getting the elements and feeling just right in this one actually took longer than something that was put together piecce by piece..Like the new Still Life, for example.

I usually don't use Illustrator when doing the main images, but it was used for some work on the title.

FUBAR · April 11th, 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Seems like Trav

It's a photograph. Originally not too much different than the end result. Of course, it was brought into photoshop for some adjustments, editing, coloring, additions, fixes, etc. There was some painting involved but the extent of that was just a texture i did to put into it for a rougher, less clean, feel. That was especially important with this one. Oddly, even though this one appears to be a bit simpler on the surface, getting the elements and feeling just right in this one actually took longer than something that was put together piecce by piece..Like the new Still Life, for example.

I usually don't use Illustrator when doing the main images, but it was used for some work on the title.

This is interesting. Thanks for shedding some light.

BrandonS · April 16th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Who was the "model" who sat in the chair for this photograph?

Lothlorien · May 29th, 2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seems like Trav

It's a photograph. Originally not too much different than the end result. Of course, it was brought into photoshop for some adjustments, editing, coloring, additions, fixes, etc. There was some painting involved but the extent of that was just a texture i did to put into it for a rougher, less clean, feel. That was especially important with this one. Oddly, even though this one appears to be a bit simpler on the surface, getting the elements and feeling just right in this one actually took longer than something that was put together piecce by piece..Like the new Still Life, for example.

I usually don't use Illustrator when doing the main images, but it was used for some work on the title.

thanks for the response. your artwork has always given me a great deal of inspiration. thanks again!

Meanspark · June 1st, 2008, 03:09 PM

I was looking for new fonts for a project im working on and Ive found something interesting concerning the watershed font. Maybe Travis or you guys already know...The origins of this font comes from 16th century

I noticed how the 'I' looks like the font used on watershed. Excellent choice in my opinion.
http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/Delam...ntury-wood.jpg

One man named F. Delamotte (around 19th) published "The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval", which has plenty of 8th to 11th century alphabets.

http://www.fromoldbooks.org/Delamott...ntalAlphabets/

If you are interested in the subject there's a lot more right here:
http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/caps.html

Seems like Trav · July 10th, 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonS

Who was the "model" who sat in the chair for this photograph?

Me. All my friends were too busy that day.

Rex · July 14th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Is that your mug on the back of the tray too?

Seems like Trav · July 14th, 2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex

Is that your mug on the back of the tray too?

Hi Rex! No.

Rex · July 14th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Too bad, the expression is hilarious (to me anyway). lol

Eyesore · July 14th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Get off my forum, Rex!

Rex · July 15th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Ok, I'll leave. Laterz. lol

Eyesore · July 17th, 2008, 11:23 PM

You're very kind. Thanks!

Rex · July 18th, 2008, 11:36 AM

You are welcome! Whoops......

BrandonS · July 19th, 2008, 08:06 PM

Well who's mug is it? I thought it was a mixture of all of the guys combined in photoshop or whatnot.

March 31st, 2008, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrandonS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,663	The font he used on... Hey Travis and friends, what is that font that Mr. Smith used on the new Opeth cover for the title? And I think he used it on an "Earth" cover too. I like the look of this font and would like to try it out for a friend. Please help? Thanks! __________________ my portfolio \| instaidgrace \| rainwound

April 1st, 2008, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seems like Trav No Such Thing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 32.71 N / 117.16 W Posts: 593	it's called Ardenwood. I bought it from Scriptorium. We tried a few and they liked that one. I rearranged some of the little swirls and edited some of the letters. __________________ Trav Smith Seempieces™ Illustration & Design www.seempieces.com (No, I'm not the guy from Trivium)

April 1st, 2008, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Seems like Trav No Such Thing Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 32.71 N / 117.16 W Posts: 593	no, the swirls are on the font. that was one reason it was used or preferred over a handwriting look that one would expect there, when you type it, it has more swirls when you have CAPS on, like a lot of them that overlap eachother. and the other didn't have enough, or the swirls were in odd places. and some of the letters didn't fill in, etc... so i made it a graphic of the title and edited it a bit into the title that's there. we went through a few of those styles and that was the version that was chosen. __________________ Trav Smith Seempieces™ Illustration & Design www.seempieces.com (No, I'm not the guy from Trivium) Last edited by Seems like Trav : April 1st, 2008 at 04:57 PM.

April 7th, 2008, 05:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
affinityband Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brackley, England Posts: 5,445	ya, or anything with now definite shape but with lots of subtle textures. Just change the layer type. I usually use overlay, although it depends on if its a dark or light image. Not sure how many ways there are to do it. __________________ www.nuelle.co.uk myspace.com/nuelledesign

April 7th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crysiss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 275	uhh...... what is up with the SE cover? __________________

April 1st, 2008, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
BrandonS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,663	It does look really cool, man. It's cool to know you made those swirls and edited it up. So wait, they liked it meaning Opeth or the Earth people? It seems like a pretty strange choice on Opeth's part... it seems weird on their new cover... but it is a very beautiful font. Thanks by the way, I will look for the font.

April 6th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
BrandonS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,663	Thanks for the fantastic insight, man. Well I found a demo of it, not too sure about dropping a week's worth of food money for a font, heheh... Well to keep this thread going, may I ask, what are some of your techniques for creating a good "grain filter"? Having grainy photos seems to be so popular these days, and they also hide a bit of the "flaws" you could call them, that rise from using photographs to make artwork.... I certainly love the magic wand tool, and zooming in very close to smooth out the rough edges, but I still like the appearance of the grain style. Even on the new Opeth cover, I see it is somewhat present... so what would be your advice? My friend Chris uses an image of asphalt over top of the image for grain I believe... I have trouble finding a suitable photo to work that way, but maybe it's my fault from inexperience.... And hey, did they let you listen to the album to create your artwork?

April 8th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lothlorien Towards the Great Sky Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,862	i love the font. it gives the modern album cover an aged look. well done travis. __________________ My Myspace My band- Lothlorien

April 8th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lothlorien Towards the Great Sky Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,862	stupid question from a graduating graphic designer. travis, how much of the new cover was done in photoshop/illustrator? did u paint this and scan it in and edit it? thanks for the response! __________________ My Myspace My band- Lothlorien

April 16th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
BrandonS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,663	Who was the "model" who sat in the chair for this photograph?

June 1st, 2008, 03:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
Meanspark Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 439	I was looking for new fonts for a project im working on and Ive found something interesting concerning the watershed font. Maybe Travis or you guys already know...The origins of this font comes from 16th century I noticed how the 'I' looks like the font used on watershed. Excellent choice in my opinion. http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/Delam...ntury-wood.jpg One man named F. Delamotte (around 19th) published "The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval", which has plenty of 8th to 11th century alphabets. http://www.fromoldbooks.org/Delamott...ntalAlphabets/ If you are interested in the subject there's a lot more right here: http://cg.scs.carleton.ca/~luc/caps.html

July 14th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 359	Is that your mug on the back of the tray too?

July 14th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 359	Too bad, the expression is hilarious (to me anyway). lol

July 14th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
Eyesore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 845	Get off my forum, Rex! __________________ "Happy people have no stories." —Therapy? SHOCK TOTEM: CURIOUS TALES OF THE MACABRE AND TWISTED

July 15th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
Rex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 359	Ok, I'll leave. Laterz. lol

July 17th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
Eyesore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 845	You're very kind. Thanks! __________________ "Happy people have no stories." —Therapy? SHOCK TOTEM: CURIOUS TALES OF THE MACABRE AND TWISTED

July 18th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
Rex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 359	You are welcome! Whoops......

July 19th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
BrandonS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,663	Well who's mug is it? I thought it was a mixture of all of the guys combined in photoshop or whatnot. __________________ my portfolio \| instaidgrace \| rainwound