Helvetica the Movie
Written by Gino on 11-12-2007 - No Responses
Helvetica is an independent film about typography, design and visual culture. It takes an in depth look at the most famous and widely used font in typographic history (Helvetica) and celebrates its 50th birthday. The film takes a look out how type affects our lives and includes discussions with well respected designers about their work and their use of type.
Helvetica the film was shot in high-definition around the world in locations such as the United States, England, Germany and Switzerland. If you didn’t get a chance to catch one of the screenings the movie will be coming out on DVD on Novemeber 20th. The DVD will include the full version of the film which is 80 minutes long plus an additional 90 minutes of interviews with Massimo Vignelli, David Carson, Paula Scher and many more.
If you preorder Helvetica the movie you will get a price discount and it will even be shipped to your location a week before the street release date! I have heard many good things about this movie and its def worth checking out.
Helvetica the Typeface
The typeface Helvetica was created by Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffman for the Haas Type Foundry in Switzerland in the year 1957. The original name of the type face was Neue Haas Grotesk, but was later switched to Helvetica. Helvetica is derived from the Latin term for Switzerland Helvetia. Helvetica quickly became the hot new typeface for identity design, signage and more and is still the most well known and widely used typeface in print to this day.
Helvetica - A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
Helvetica Documentary Clip - Erik Spiekermann
Helvetica Documentary Clip - Wim Crouwel
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