Digi pak final layout

This is the final layout for the Digi Pak, we will be following the regulated measurements to make sure that our Digi Pak fits together correctly.

More possible layouts for finals

After creating the previous three posters, we realised that we would not be able to access another picture of our model in time to create a new poster. Therefore i have created four more posters using the rabbit mask as the main focus. The rabbit mask has been featured in the music video. The images where taken originally by Natalie Barker (member of my group), but i have edited them myself.


I edited this image by changing the colour balance to give the picture the pinky tinge, I then used the "wave" shape to creates the curved title. I decided to have the title like this to add a bit more diversity to the image, and it make it look more appealing. I chose to have the smaller writing in a pink to match the background colours. This wasn't a very good idea as the writing doesn't stand out that well against the dark pink/purple background. I also used the "burn" tool on Photoshop to create depth around the edge of the image.


To create the mosaic effect on this image I used a Photoshop filter called "mosaic tile". I then used the font shaper to make the curved writing for "UFO" i chose to have this front purple so it would stand out against the green background, i like the contrast between the two colours, it works well and it doesn't look too garish. I like the layout of this poster, i think having the rabbit mask central works well. Your eye is lead straight down the page.


What i like about this poster is the "vintage" look that the sepia tone has given the image, as well as the filter that i used to create the unusual effect. I used a filter on Photoshop called "Stained Glass". I decided to have the "UFO" title in green, this wasn't the best idea as it doesn't stand out very well against the brown background ( a similar problem from a previous poster). However i like the balance between the two sides of the poster, having the image on one side and the text on the other.


In this image i used the "Cut out" filter on Photoshop, i have used this filter in previous drafts and it worked well. What i like about this image is the cartoon like effect the filter has created on to the image. From all the editing it looks nothing like a photograph, and i feel that it makes it look more professional. I used the Stencil font for this poster, it works well in this image, as it matches up with the bold white rabbit at the bottom, however i feel that i softer, less harsh font would be suitable for out final product.

Overall my favourite layouts are number two and four. I think that these two would work best as a final advert and would fit well in any music magazine.

Possible layouts for final advert.

These three images where my first examples of possibles adverts for the single "UFO". Personally the one i prefer the most is the first one, i feel that the way the image is edited makes it look more appropriate as it's different to a standard image. However it looks slightly like a Digipak front cover, rather than an advert in a magazine.
I also like the last poster, the layout of the text and image creates good composition and is pleasing to the eye as it reads easily.

Original photos for poster drafts.

These are the original images that i will now use for my poster drafts. I will edit them so that they look more appropriate for a advertising poster. These images where taken originally by Natalie Barker.

Poster Layouts

I created a selection of layouts to decide which layout design would fit best for our poster. Personally i think that the second layout is the best layout to chose, a lot of information is on the poster, but there is room for the title and tour dates without the background image becoming obstructed by the titling. The background image will be taken most probably with the same costume that the model will wear in the music video.

Digi Pak Drafts

This is the first design that i have created, i kept it fairly simple by just editing out the leaves on the ground, changing the levels to correct the lighting, darkening the outskirts of the image and then adding the text.


In this digi pak draft i changed the colour balance to make the image more "eye catching". I also moved the layout of the cover to see whether changing the positioning of the text would make the image more appealing. I feel that having the single name vertically creates more room on the cover and makes it look empty. Personally this isn't my favourite cover, i like the colouring but i'm not sure how well it fits into our design brief.


In this draft i decided to change around the colours of the text and the image. I had the background in black and white and the text in colour. I don't think that this worked very well, as it makes the image look dull and bland, and doesn't work if we want to entice in buyers. What i do like about this draft is the font used (elephant) it's bold and large but also has a style to it, similar to the Stencil font used in the first draft.


In this image i looked into different effects that i could use to make this front cover completely different and unique. I used the "solarize" effect to create the negative look of the image. I then chose the white writing to stand out against the balck background. This creates a simple image, but then it is emphasised by the surreal look of the solarize effect.


This is my favourite cover that i created, i made this by using a "cutout" filter on photoshop. It gives the picture a cartoon look about it. I then changed the colour balance to get the purpley colours. I don't think the font particularly works for this digi pak front cover.

Overall my two favourite Digipak covers are the first and the fifth one. They are both completely different but effective in separate ways. If i mixed the two covers together i would most probably have a Digipak cover which has the normal conventions of a Digipak, but still relate to the surrealist theme of out music video.

Digi pak original image

This is the original image which was taken by a member of my group. this is going to be the basis of what our front cover will look like. With digital editing i will make to look more appropriate for a digi pak front cover.

Digi pak measurements

It is important to have the right measurements for the digi pak. Having this template shows how big the digi pak will be and how large or small i can have the lettering and images.

Digi pak cover drafts

These are examples of some digi pak drafts that i have created. I followed the normal conventions of a digi pak layout; having the artist/band name above the single title of the CD, and having an image as the background. Out of all the Digi Paks i created the one i prefer the most is Digi Pak one; this is because the composition of the layout is much more practical than the rest; there's enough room for the artist name and the single title without covering up too much of the background image.

Digi pak designs

This was created by a member of my group, the idea was developed from an album cover from The Auteurs; with the grassy background and the bold white lettering.

Organisation of actors

Costume Ideas

This is some examples of costumes and make-up that the characters and extras would be wearing in the music video. Some of the make-up sketches have quite a "scary" look about them, this is because i wanted to have a mix of make-up/costume looks for example the "cute" rabbit and the pretty main character, and then having the more surreal and scary smaller characters.

Story board

This is a draft of our story board. As it is not very neat i may go back and re do it.

Ideas for Digipak and Poster

Location Recce

Originally our idea was to shoot our music video in the Bluebell woods. However after consideration we have decided to move the location to Stratford Rec. Where we have chosen has a variety of different landscapes; there's open grass areas, wooded areas and there is also a small stream and bridge. The reason for our location move is travel and accessibility; it's much easier to have the location nearer to college and town, rather than a 30 minute car drive away. We will be able to collect camera equipment, actors and props easily. It is also at an advantage that the area is fairly secluded, so we won't be bothered by the public, and they won't accidentally featured in our music video.

Script

Font

I looked into different fonts that I could use for the my Digi Pak; i decided that it would be best to have a font that as fairly simple and bold, but i wanted to try and stay away from boring fonts such as "Arial Bold" etc. In my opinion the best fonts that I chose are; fonts one, two and five - Stencil, Elephant and Goudy. I felt that thses where the best fonts as they are all bold and simple but they each have something different about the style in which they where created. If I where to choose one font I would use Stencil.

Call Sheet