3. 1)The program I used to make my CD/DVD cover is Adobe
Photoshop, the reason i chose Photoshop instead of
programs such as Microsoft Publisher is mainly because
Photoshop has all the features such as color models, ways to
edit the photographs, special effects, such as background
and textures. I wanted on my CD/DVD cover to look
professional and realistic as possible, and Photoshop fulfilled
that for me.
2) As you can see i uploaded a picture of my main artist
that was in my music video, i decided to use this image,
mainly because the song is sung by her, therefore I
thought it would be ideal to put a image of her on the
front too. In this picture that I have taken is a mid shot,
of her looking straight in the camera, as you can see she
is wearing white clothes, which represents purity, and
the light as she has walked out from her relationship,
she is now happy. The reason she is wearing red lipstick,
is to contrast with the blue and to show female power
which she has gained from walking away from her
relationship, which shows she the stronger person. The
makeup, Jewelry etc. are to match up with the codes
and conventions of RnB fashion.
4. 3) As you can see started editing on the picture, this is to make 4) After cropping the picture, I decided to erase the
her face look lighter and natural, also I have used a crop tool on green background as this was not what the look i was
the side, which ensure me to get rid of the parts in the picture going for, I did this by clicking on magic erase tool
which I dislike. I have decided to crop the green part of the which enabled me to erase the background quickly and
screen, which leaves me which a image which focuses on her efficiently.
face mainly.
5) Even though I used the magic tool, there was still
little pieces of green background, which I could see
after I had zoomed into the image, I had to make the
image look professional as possible therefore I used
another erasing tool which I changed the size too,
which then I used to erase the little bits and pieces.
5. 6) Finally, as you can see from the print screens above, I 7) After editing my centre image, I uploaded my main
had decided to change the whole image into black and DVD/CD cover onto photoshop which I had use as a
white, this is mainly because I wanted something template, the reason I have chosen this template
different, also I added a tint of grey aspect as it looks eye because of the fact that it is the sound of universal,
catching to attract my target audience which made it look which understates good quality and it will help my
very effective. cover look professional as possible, and will reassure
the target audience as they would feel that the
CD/DVD cover is worth buying.
8) As you can see now, I have already started
making changes onto my template, the style I went
for was, to write the song name which was ‘best
thing i never had’ repeatedly all over, and as you
can see from the print screen I have decided to
use the colour’s red and white to contract with
each other and to represent power and purity. Also
with the Image on top it will look very effective and
it is something different.
6. 9) As I was carrying on writing the song title over 1O) Further this, I had decided to make the font
and again and again, I decided to make each size smaller by the time I got to the middle part of
writing look different through the use of colour my CD/DVD cover. I had chosen to have a cross
and font size, As I believed it looked unique. As sections the colour’s, red and white which made it
the you can see from the print screen on the left, I look effective and eye catching.
have started writing the title, and also choosing
the different fonts.
12) To make it easier I just decided just to
copy and paste the writing repeatedly, I did
this by clicking on edit, copy and then
paste, which was quite simply and really
effective.
7. 13) As I was near to the end, I decided to change the font, the reason for this is the font I had
before was too plain and simple, therefore I changed it to a font which was more stylish and
attractive,so then I had to delete all the previous text with the old font, and change it, I did
this by clicking on font, and used the font ‘brush sprit MT‘ finally i worked backwards and
fulfilled all the gaps up with the writing which was successful.
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8. 14) After I was done with the text at the background, it was time to put the centre image on top, I did
this by creating another layer, and dragging it onto where I wanted the image, I placed it in the centre, I
decided to do this mainly because from my research and analysis, I found out and realized that most
RnB CD covers have a large centre image to keep it simple, therefore I tried doing the same. Also I
tried following my flat plan as much as possible as it helped me as a guideline.
15) Finally the last thing I included was the
artist’s name which was very simple to do, I did
this by clicking on the icon on the left hand side,
which then made a text box appear on the
screen, then I choose the colour and font, I
decided to use the colour red is mainly to it
matches the red text at the background. Lastly I
placed it in the bottom centre were it was eye
catching and suitable for the audience to see,
which gave a ending to the front cover of my CD/
DVD cover. 8
10. 16) This is the picture I have chosen for my back
cover, the main reason is that its a mid shit up to
her stomach which shows her facial expression,
the clothing she is wearing included the
accessories. My artist’s eyes are looking now,
which emphasizes how she is feeling, also its
total opposite compared to the picture at the
front cover, therefore I felt that it would be
effective to have different types of images.
17) After I decided I was sure to use this
image, I uploaded it on Adobe Photoshop, I
started erase ring the green background
off, I did this by using a magic eraser will
enabled me to erase the unwanted pieces
easily. However there was few little left, as
you can see from the print screens, I had
to zoom in close to erase the little bits, to
make it nice, smooth and to get a
professional result. 10
11. 18) The print screen
above shows the close
up of the image, as you
can see I have used
another type of eraser
which allowed me to
change the size of it,
therefore I was enabled
to erase little show
pieces on the sides and
edges.
19) After erasing the background, the image looked like the print screen above, which has a clear
background; the next step was to drag the image onto my CD/DVD cover, I did this by creating a layer and
left click and push on my mouse, as a result I placed the image on the black ground positioned on the left
hand side, this is mainly because the blank space next to the image is where the text is going to be placed.
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12. 20) After I had placed my second image, I started entering all my texts to the back cover, the first text I entered was the name
of the artist below the image, I chose to do this as from my research I have discovered that many RnB music CD covers have
the artist’s name at the back and front of the cover, such as Rihanna and Jordin Sparks, therefore I decided to do the same
as I believed this will make it attractive for my target audience.
21) I entered the text by clicking on the text box on the left hand side, then it allowed me to place the box where I wanted
it. I starting typing at the top saying ‘audio CD’ which showed what it is and what songs the CD had. Next I chose the font
and size, I used the font ‘Academy Engraed LET’ as it gave me a fancy style which made is look lush and attractive. 12
13. 23) After this I starting entering the finishing touches which were to add the songs that were included in the CD,
I had included this as this covered the codes and convention of a typical RnB CD cover therefore I decided to
include 10 of Beyonce’s songs including ‘Best thing i never had’ which was the main song, as you can tell from
the main cover of the CD/DVD cover. After writing in the songs, i centered it to give it a smooth effect and then
save it. Also the last two print screens show where I have added the text of the collar of the CD/DVD cover, this
is to finish off the cover. 13
14. 24) This is my final CD/DVD cover, as you can see I tried to keep it simple as possible as I believe
that keeping it simple makes it more effective. Overall I have included two images, one at the front
which is my main, I decided to change it to black and white as this represents the feelings and
emotions she was going through as she was filled with darkness due to the fact that her husband
was hurting her. The background shows the title song which is ‘best thing i never had’ repeatedly
in two different colours which were red and white. I chose theses colours mainly because they
contrast perfectly with the black and I tried to keep on track with my plan, as I had decided before
what the colour palette was going to be. The red also represents power, and the white represents
purity, as I have said in my previous slides. I have used the certain program called Adobe
Photoshop as it was simple to use, and it made many effects and text which made my CD/DVD
cover look professional, and as a result I had produced the CD/DVD above which shall attract my
target audience in buying the CD/DVD.
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