Archive for April, 2009
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Indian Hippy founder Hinesh Jethwani interviewed by Talk Show Host Archana Sah on All India Radio (AI) FM Gold 100.7, Parikrama, 2 February, 2010. In this interview, Hinesh describes how he located the last few remaining Bollywood / Hindi / Indian film poster artists in Mumbai, India and started his venture Indian Hippy that offers popular classic / vintage Indian film posters as well as new Hindi movie posters hand painted on accessories. Indian Hippy is credited in the interview for starting a new concept of “mobile art” by painting classic Bollywood movie posters and custom Indian film posters on leather accessories. In the interview, Hinesh explains how Indian Hippy’s talented Indian film poster artists who earlier used to paint film poster hoardings and billboards outside theaters have now adapted their art to paint on the mini canvas of wallets, belts, purses, handbags, etc. and their unique range of bollywood furniture, which features hand painted Hindi film posters. Indian Hippy also offers custom paint movie posters personalized with people’s faces, allowing them to star in their favorite movie. In the interview, brand founder, Hinesh explains on how you can get your own face painted into a Bollywood / Indian / Hindi film poster and star in your favorite movie. Upload mp3 @ www.mp32tube.com
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Posters have come a long way in our tradition. Starting from simple hand written placards, which were then changed to hand printed black and white posters that were gradually changed to colour posters and then came the era of computer printed posters. The product has undergone a massive development phase which has also seen a great deal of designing changes during the phase. Designing for colour posters require a certain amount of technicality and practical approach, be it for any industry. Discussed below are certain features of colour posters that need utmost care.
The first thing that should catch your attention in colour poster designing is your target audience. Who is your audience? What are their likes and dislikes. If your posters are meant for children they should have a peppy and cute feel, with bright colours and cartoon like characters etc. Read the rest of this entry »