Erik Gist knows that to make a cover it needs to be eye-catching, meet client’s needs, tell a story, and most importantly, sell the book. He grabs attention with strong silhouettes, vibrant colors, and engaging rhythms. Erik knows the client's logo placement and trade dress requirements, using templates to avoid mistakes. By staging key moments that raise questions and draw viewers in, he tells a compelling story. Avoiding tangencies and sameness, and creating movement and strong contrasts, he keeps compositions dynamic and impactful.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Goals
04:09 - Dont’s
10:20 - Do’s
16:24 - Outro


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