A2 Inspiration

I've decided that I'm going to produce a music press pack - consisting of:
- A music video
- A digipak
- A promotional poster


The music videos and artwork that inspire me and will have a great affect on the work I end up producing. Here are some of my favourite music videos and album artworks:


Bowling For Soup - When We Die
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kztNroG_M-A

Hoobastank - The Reason
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV4DiAyExN0

Avenged Sevenfold - Seize The Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B2yzG6Gj0A

Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends (Long Version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0

Frank Turner - England Keep My Bones (Artwork)
http://littlesparrowreviews.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/600px-frank_turner_-_england_keep_my_bones_cover.jpeg

Green Day - American Idiot (Artwork)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2b/Green_Day_-_American_Idiot_cover.jpg/220px-Green_Day_-_American_Idiot_cover.jpg

Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions
http://www.biffyclyro.com/ugc-1/gallery/79/82.jpg

Evaluation in the form of two double page spreads.

Instead of simply answering the evaluation questions; I've decided to design two double page spreads, showcasing my work in a creative and relevant way.

The second double page spread shows what technology I have used and how it has contributed to my task. It's not necessarily an article but is an advert you would find towards the end of a magazine.

Here they are!

Front Page, Contents Page and Double Page Spread - Done.

So here it is, my final design products! I'm proud of what I've created over the past six months. I feel as if I've really taken strides toward getting a good grade; so I'd appreciate any feedback saying otherwise or supporting that!

The front page is at the top, the contents page is in the middle and the double page spread is situated at the bottom of the post.


Here it is!

Front Page 'Evolution'

My ideas for the front page have evolved over the past couple of months. I'm finally happy with a design and will soon be finished and posting the end product.

But for now, here's the 'evolution' in pictures...

This was my first attempt. I ditched this design due to the photo having too many contrast areas. The bright white sky also limited my font colour choice.

I also felt within me, that I didn't entirely like the whole design either. So therefore, I scrapped it.

This was my second design. I felt more attached to this one and felt as if I could end up using it as my final front cover piece.

However, on revision, I came to the conclusion that the character on the front page was too small and there wasn't much visual connection with the reader. So in turn, I decided to start again - again.

THIS is what I'll be using for my front page. Some major changes have occurred on this design; including a change in colour of the logo and the background.

The photo is also much more visually engaging. The close up on the face of the character being used is much more appealing to the reader and also includes a key aspect; the eyes.

I'm going to develop this piece by adding more text to the "PLUS!" section and by adding more text & images on to the main part of the front page.

Double Page Spread Provisionally Completed

I feel as if I've done all I can (for now at least) in terms of my double page spread. It's been tough, but with thorough research, I've seemingly conducted something of relatively high quality. In terms of my own standards anyway.

I even went to the lengths of designing an album cover for the artist being used in my article. I also came up with the name of the album - "Corners-hop"

Here's what it looks like after a few hours of editing...

Second Photoshoot!

Having produced some quality images in my first photoshoot; I've decided I need some more conventional, close up images to use on my front cover. I feel as if the image being used on my front cover didn't focus on the subject (myself) enough.

So with more close up shots, more posing and more creativity, I should have my front cover!


Unfortunately, a technical issue wiped all of the images off of the memory card I was using. I didn't transfer the files on to the computer, instead I just took the images off of the SD card and edited them directly in Photoshop. However, I managed to retain the image I wanted for the front cover.


The image below is the one I'll be using for my front cover (as you can see by the black 'etching' in the bottom left corner)

Front cover work put on hold... For now.

In my media lesson today, I was furthering my front page design and was hoping to complete it, when I realised that it really didn't look like a front page. This may sound like bad news but there's light at the end of the tunnel! I've decided to use it as the basis for my contents page and to also start work on my double page spread (having completed my Q&A session and decided how I'm going to lay it out).

So my front page has stalled, but my contents and double page spread are well on their way!

My progress on my double page spread is shown in the picture above. Let me know what you think!