The document summarizes how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media products. Specifically:
- The front cover uses a black and white background with colored image, similar to Arctic Monkeys, adhering to indie/pop conventions. However, it develops this by using a gradient background rather than plain.
- Typography uses one primary font and red/white coloring for continuity and visibility against the dark background, unlike some real albums.
- The back cover uses the full image of artists against a natural setting for authenticity, unlike Justin Bieber's album which only shows part of the image.
The document discusses plans for designing an album cover and layout for an indie rock band called "Calvin and the Presidents." It proposes using black and white colors with red accents to fit indie rock conventions. The front cover would feature an image of the lead singer celebrating an "election" with bandmates on either side. Fonts and layouts throughout would maintain consistency to brand the album cohesively in the indie rock style.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using Daniel's theater location background, including instruments featured on the album, and using a bold font for the band name to emphasize the theater theme. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make the cover more interesting. A handwritten font was chosen for the album title to give a personal feel. The band name is at the top with the album name below to follow conventions.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using Daniel's theater location background, including instruments featured on the album, and using a bold font for the band name to emphasize the theater theme. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make the cover more interesting. A handwritten font was chosen for the album title to give a personal feel. The band name is at the top with the album title included, following conventions. Band members are positioned in the middle with the lead singer standing out alone at the bottom, also following conventions.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using a theater location from one draft that showed cigarettes, adding instruments from another draft to show what each band member plays, and using a theater-style font for the band name to emphasize the album's theater theme. The cover will feature the band members in the theater with cigarettes that have faces sitting with them, along with the band and album names displayed in different fonts to convey different feelings.
The document provides feedback on a student's media project involving a music video for the song "Move It 2 the Drum" by DJ Chuckie. The summary is:
The audience enjoyed the creative and humorous narrative storyline of the music video. They felt the focus on visuals and the main character's journey through his dream sequences was effective. However, some felt more reality shots were needed for clarity. The ancillary materials like the digipak and advert were seen as professionally done while maintaining the nightclub theme throughout. Overall, the project was successful in entertaining the audience though some changes to the advert design were suggested.
The document discusses the production of a music video for the song "The Freshman" by the band The Verve Pipe. It describes the creative choices made in filming and editing the video, such as using different filters to represent memories and fading edits to represent the fast pace of the narrative. It also discusses the design of promotional materials like the album cover, inside cover, back cover, and poster - focusing on visual elements like lighting, fonts, and imagery that establish a consistent indie rock brand centered around fire and candles. The document reflects on lessons learned from audience feedback, such as confirming the target demographic and genre based on the positive reception to the song and amateur quality of the production.
The document summarizes the design decisions made for a band's album cover. Key elements included:
1) Photoshop was used to composite band member photos into a theatre background setting. Simple black and white colors were chosen to make the cover look professional.
2) Font and layout choices were made to clearly display the band name and album title to attract attention and make the cover look polished.
3) Additional details like the track listing, copyright text, and record label logo were included to follow conventions and provide useful information to audiences.
The final draft album cover combines elements from two initial drafts. It features the theatre location from one draft, which fits the album title of "Cigarettes in the Theatre". Cigarettes with faces sitting next to band members makes the cover more interesting. Instruments featured in one song are included to show what each band member plays. The band name will use the same font as theatre marquees to emphasize the theatre theme. The album title will have a handwritten font for a personal feel. The cover aims to visually represent the theatre theme and connect with audiences.
The document discusses plans for designing an album cover and layout for an indie rock band called "Calvin and the Presidents." It proposes using black and white colors with red accents to fit indie rock conventions. The front cover would feature an image of the lead singer celebrating an "election" with bandmates on either side. Fonts and layouts throughout would maintain consistency to brand the album cohesively in the indie rock style.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using Daniel's theater location background, including instruments featured on the album, and using a bold font for the band name to emphasize the theater theme. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make the cover more interesting. A handwritten font was chosen for the album title to give a personal feel. The band name is at the top with the album name below to follow conventions.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using Daniel's theater location background, including instruments featured on the album, and using a bold font for the band name to emphasize the theater theme. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make the cover more interesting. A handwritten font was chosen for the album title to give a personal feel. The band name is at the top with the album title included, following conventions. Band members are positioned in the middle with the lead singer standing out alone at the bottom, also following conventions.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using a theater location from one draft that showed cigarettes, adding instruments from another draft to show what each band member plays, and using a theater-style font for the band name to emphasize the album's theater theme. The cover will feature the band members in the theater with cigarettes that have faces sitting with them, along with the band and album names displayed in different fonts to convey different feelings.
The document provides feedback on a student's media project involving a music video for the song "Move It 2 the Drum" by DJ Chuckie. The summary is:
The audience enjoyed the creative and humorous narrative storyline of the music video. They felt the focus on visuals and the main character's journey through his dream sequences was effective. However, some felt more reality shots were needed for clarity. The ancillary materials like the digipak and advert were seen as professionally done while maintaining the nightclub theme throughout. Overall, the project was successful in entertaining the audience though some changes to the advert design were suggested.
The document discusses the production of a music video for the song "The Freshman" by the band The Verve Pipe. It describes the creative choices made in filming and editing the video, such as using different filters to represent memories and fading edits to represent the fast pace of the narrative. It also discusses the design of promotional materials like the album cover, inside cover, back cover, and poster - focusing on visual elements like lighting, fonts, and imagery that establish a consistent indie rock brand centered around fire and candles. The document reflects on lessons learned from audience feedback, such as confirming the target demographic and genre based on the positive reception to the song and amateur quality of the production.
The document summarizes the design decisions made for a band's album cover. Key elements included:
1) Photoshop was used to composite band member photos into a theatre background setting. Simple black and white colors were chosen to make the cover look professional.
2) Font and layout choices were made to clearly display the band name and album title to attract attention and make the cover look polished.
3) Additional details like the track listing, copyright text, and record label logo were included to follow conventions and provide useful information to audiences.
The final draft album cover combines elements from two initial drafts. It features the theatre location from one draft, which fits the album title of "Cigarettes in the Theatre". Cigarettes with faces sitting next to band members makes the cover more interesting. Instruments featured in one song are included to show what each band member plays. The band name will use the same font as theatre marquees to emphasize the theatre theme. The album title will have a handwritten font for a personal feel. The cover aims to visually represent the theatre theme and connect with audiences.
The document discusses various album artwork designs and strategies. It analyzes the front and back covers, as well as inside sleeves, of several albums. Key points made include using artwork to represent themes in an album's music, employing disorienting images to match a genre, and including lyrics or other artwork in inside sleeves. Simplicity in the design as well as continuity across the different sections is also emphasized.
The album artwork for Nothing Personal by All Time Low depicts a playful, colorful scene underneath a formal background. This juxtaposition represents the fun personalities underneath people's serious exteriors. The mixture of bright colors also symbolizes the different personalities within the band. Handwritten text and a childlike doodle style suggest someone casually drew on paper that was later covered up but remains partially exposed.
The document summarizes the design decisions behind an album cover. Key points include:
- The cover features a photo of the band members in a theater, placed there using Photoshop. Simple black and white colors were used to make it look professional.
- Font choices and sizing were selected to clearly display the band name and make it stand out from the album title and other text.
- Locating the photo in a theater relates to the album title of "Cigarettes in the Theatre" and fits with the concept of the band members as "stars."
- Additional text elements like the track listing and copyright information were included for convention and functionality.
The document analyzes conventions in pop music videos through examples on YouTube. It discusses common techniques like shooting in green rooms, using flashy effects, following artists with cameras, including dance numbers and backup dancers, using bright lighting and costumes. It also notes how the analyzed music videos informed the creation of the author's own music video, which aims to have a bright atmosphere through editing while also challenging some conventions by de-emphasizing locations and having more modest costumes.
The document discusses and analyzes the album covers of Madonna's MDNA, Jessie J's Who You Are, and JLS' Evolution. Key details highlighted across the covers include vivid colors associated with pop music genres, close-up images of the artists to identify them, bold titles standing out from backgrounds, and mid close-up group images of band members showing styles and developing with musical "evolution". Common techniques like contrasting colors, sizing of text, and eye-catching visual elements are described as captivating audience attention and conveying messages about the artists and their music.
The three album covers summarize as follows:
1. Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" uses bright colors and images of cakes/food to appeal to younger audiences. Perry is depicted laying on a cloud to represent the album's dream theme.
2. The Script's "Science & Faith" features a photo of the band members with a focus on the lead singer. Earth tones and minimal design reflect their soulful genre. Hands on the back represent love and heartbreak.
3. Peter Doherty's "Grace/Wastelands" stands out with watercolor paintings of a burnt woman. Lyrics are written across in Doherty's handwriting, making it personal.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...Josh Brett
The media package uses some conventional elements of real media products but challenges conventions through unconventional design choices. It links the digipak, music video, and poster with a cohesive color palette and iconography. However, it opens the digipak the wrong way, uses an unconventional landscape poster format, and presents a surreal music video narrative with dual characters representing good and bad personalities. Overall, the package balances conventions like a lyric booklet with boldly unconventional elements befitting the group's experimental style.
The album cover for the indie rock band The Kooks uses a simple design with red, black, and white colors. It features photos of the band members sitting together playing instruments. The simple, minimalist design conveys that the band focuses on their music over mainstream appeal. Consistent use of the three colors and font creates cohesion across the front, back, and inside of the album cover.
Here is a draft magazine advertisement for the CD covers:
[IMAGE OF VARIOUS CD COVERS STYLIZED TOGETHER]
Discover the Art of Album Covers
Explore how album covers convey genre and represent artists across styles of music. From punk to pop, hip hop to R&B, covers set expectations through visual cues.
- Imagery and fonts signal the genre's conventions and aesthetic. Punk bands favor gritty photos and handwritten text while pop stars flaunt glamour shots.
- Color palettes and compositional elements like close-ups or full body shots reflect the vibe. Dark, desaturated tones for rock versus bright pops of color for dance music.
Here is a draft magazine advertisement for the CD covers:
[IMAGE OF VARIOUS CD COVERS STYLIZED TOGETHER]
Discover the Art of Album Covers
Explore how album covers convey genre and represent artists across styles of music. From punk to pop, hip hop to R&B, covers set expectations through visual cues.
- Imagery and fonts signal the genre's conventions and aesthetic. Punk bands favor gritty photos and handwritten text while pop stars flaunt glamour shots.
- Color palettes and compositional elements like close-ups or full body shots reflect the vibe. Dark, desaturated tones for rock versus bright pops of color for dance music.
The document provides feedback on a music video and its ancillary texts from its intended audience. The audience enjoyed the creative and humorous narrative storyline of the music video. They felt the music video and ancillary products looked professional. However, some felt more reality shots could have been included in the music video to clarify the dream sequences. The audience also felt the ancillary texts effectively captured the dream theme through consistent visual elements, but the magazine ad could have had a bolder design to differentiate it more. Overall, the audience understood and engaged with the concepts presented in the creative works.
The document analyzes and compares the target audiences, designs, and techniques used across three different CD covers. All three covers primarily target female audiences through the use of female artists and feminine color schemes. Common design elements across the covers include placing the barcode on the back, using consistent fonts to connect the front and back, and drawing attention to the artist's name over the album title. However, each cover also makes distinctive design choices regarding costumes, images, colors and fonts to convey different themes and feelings relating to the music.
1. The group chose Queens of the Stone Age's song "A Song for the Dead" to use for their music video and found it conveyed a dark, foreboding feeling.
2. They decided the video would show a couple being chased through a forest by zombie-like characters.
3. Scenes of the band playing would be intercut with the narrative to help tell the story through the music.
This document summarizes the key design elements of CD cover digipaks for three different albums:
1) Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" album uses bright colors and images of candy/cakes that represent Perry's brand identity and appeal to her young target audience.
2) The Script's "Science & Faith" album features a close-up of the band members against a natural backdrop, emphasizing a simple yet modern design that reflects their genre.
3) Peter Doherty's "Grace/Wastelands" stands out with unique watercolor paintings and handwritten lyrics, presenting a quirky design in line with the artist's personal style.
PDHPE in the primary curriculum gives students opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to lead healthy lives and make positive health choices. It encourages self-understanding and respect for others, promotes physical activity, and teaches informed decision making. Students learn communication, decision making, interaction, problem solving and movement. PDHPE also covers topics like growth, relationships, nutrition, safety and drug use through sports and physical activities.
Personal development, health & physical education power pointchuts
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health & Physical Education) is an important subject in primary schools that promotes students' wellbeing through physical activity, nutrition education, and personal development lessons. It teaches students skills for healthy living, such as strategies for dealing with bullying and puberty. Most importantly, PDHPE helps students become happy, healthy individuals by engaging them in physical activity, teaching healthy eating habits, and helping them accept themselves and others.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
A couple got married on the 10th tee of a golf course, having a brief ceremony while waiting for golfers to clear out. They faced challenges like flying golf tees but were able to wed on the tee. After their wedding on the course, they celebrated with family and toasts, taking many photos to commemorate their unconventional wedding location and celebration.
The document summarizes how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media products. Specifically:
- The front cover uses a black and white background with colored image, similar to Arctic Monkeys, adhering to indie/pop conventions. However, it develops this by using a gradient background rather than plain.
- Typography uses one primary font and red/white coloring for continuity and visibility against the dark background, unlike some real albums.
- The back cover uses the full image of artists against a natural setting for authenticity, unlike Justin Bieber's album which only shows part of the image.
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This document provides an information pack for Garden Isles, a residential development located in Sector 133, Noida. It includes details about the location, connectivity, positioning, configurations, unit plans, specifications, pricing and payment plans. The development will consist of towers ranging from 2BHK to 4BHK units with sizes from 1205-2625 sqft. Amenities will include jogging tracks, playgrounds, and a clubhouse. Possession is scheduled for 42 months. Pricing starts from Rs. 3,990 per sqft with payment plans including construction linked, down payment and partial down payment options.
The document summarizes the process of designing the back cover of an album. Key details include testing different images of the band to feature their lead singer looking at the camera, addressing spacing issues when including song titles, and experimenting with textures and colors to achieve a painted canvas effect to match the album title of "Canvas". The final design incorporated a craquelure texture overlay and customized record label logo to distinguish it from other elements.
The document discusses various album artwork designs and strategies. It analyzes the front and back covers, as well as inside sleeves, of several albums. Key points made include using artwork to represent themes in an album's music, employing disorienting images to match a genre, and including lyrics or other artwork in inside sleeves. Simplicity in the design as well as continuity across the different sections is also emphasized.
The album artwork for Nothing Personal by All Time Low depicts a playful, colorful scene underneath a formal background. This juxtaposition represents the fun personalities underneath people's serious exteriors. The mixture of bright colors also symbolizes the different personalities within the band. Handwritten text and a childlike doodle style suggest someone casually drew on paper that was later covered up but remains partially exposed.
The document summarizes the design decisions behind an album cover. Key points include:
- The cover features a photo of the band members in a theater, placed there using Photoshop. Simple black and white colors were used to make it look professional.
- Font choices and sizing were selected to clearly display the band name and make it stand out from the album title and other text.
- Locating the photo in a theater relates to the album title of "Cigarettes in the Theatre" and fits with the concept of the band members as "stars."
- Additional text elements like the track listing and copyright information were included for convention and functionality.
The document analyzes conventions in pop music videos through examples on YouTube. It discusses common techniques like shooting in green rooms, using flashy effects, following artists with cameras, including dance numbers and backup dancers, using bright lighting and costumes. It also notes how the analyzed music videos informed the creation of the author's own music video, which aims to have a bright atmosphere through editing while also challenging some conventions by de-emphasizing locations and having more modest costumes.
The document discusses and analyzes the album covers of Madonna's MDNA, Jessie J's Who You Are, and JLS' Evolution. Key details highlighted across the covers include vivid colors associated with pop music genres, close-up images of the artists to identify them, bold titles standing out from backgrounds, and mid close-up group images of band members showing styles and developing with musical "evolution". Common techniques like contrasting colors, sizing of text, and eye-catching visual elements are described as captivating audience attention and conveying messages about the artists and their music.
The three album covers summarize as follows:
1. Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" uses bright colors and images of cakes/food to appeal to younger audiences. Perry is depicted laying on a cloud to represent the album's dream theme.
2. The Script's "Science & Faith" features a photo of the band members with a focus on the lead singer. Earth tones and minimal design reflect their soulful genre. Hands on the back represent love and heartbreak.
3. Peter Doherty's "Grace/Wastelands" stands out with watercolor paintings of a burnt woman. Lyrics are written across in Doherty's handwriting, making it personal.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...Josh Brett
The media package uses some conventional elements of real media products but challenges conventions through unconventional design choices. It links the digipak, music video, and poster with a cohesive color palette and iconography. However, it opens the digipak the wrong way, uses an unconventional landscape poster format, and presents a surreal music video narrative with dual characters representing good and bad personalities. Overall, the package balances conventions like a lyric booklet with boldly unconventional elements befitting the group's experimental style.
The album cover for the indie rock band The Kooks uses a simple design with red, black, and white colors. It features photos of the band members sitting together playing instruments. The simple, minimalist design conveys that the band focuses on their music over mainstream appeal. Consistent use of the three colors and font creates cohesion across the front, back, and inside of the album cover.
Here is a draft magazine advertisement for the CD covers:
[IMAGE OF VARIOUS CD COVERS STYLIZED TOGETHER]
Discover the Art of Album Covers
Explore how album covers convey genre and represent artists across styles of music. From punk to pop, hip hop to R&B, covers set expectations through visual cues.
- Imagery and fonts signal the genre's conventions and aesthetic. Punk bands favor gritty photos and handwritten text while pop stars flaunt glamour shots.
- Color palettes and compositional elements like close-ups or full body shots reflect the vibe. Dark, desaturated tones for rock versus bright pops of color for dance music.
Here is a draft magazine advertisement for the CD covers:
[IMAGE OF VARIOUS CD COVERS STYLIZED TOGETHER]
Discover the Art of Album Covers
Explore how album covers convey genre and represent artists across styles of music. From punk to pop, hip hop to R&B, covers set expectations through visual cues.
- Imagery and fonts signal the genre's conventions and aesthetic. Punk bands favor gritty photos and handwritten text while pop stars flaunt glamour shots.
- Color palettes and compositional elements like close-ups or full body shots reflect the vibe. Dark, desaturated tones for rock versus bright pops of color for dance music.
The document provides feedback on a music video and its ancillary texts from its intended audience. The audience enjoyed the creative and humorous narrative storyline of the music video. They felt the music video and ancillary products looked professional. However, some felt more reality shots could have been included in the music video to clarify the dream sequences. The audience also felt the ancillary texts effectively captured the dream theme through consistent visual elements, but the magazine ad could have had a bolder design to differentiate it more. Overall, the audience understood and engaged with the concepts presented in the creative works.
The document analyzes and compares the target audiences, designs, and techniques used across three different CD covers. All three covers primarily target female audiences through the use of female artists and feminine color schemes. Common design elements across the covers include placing the barcode on the back, using consistent fonts to connect the front and back, and drawing attention to the artist's name over the album title. However, each cover also makes distinctive design choices regarding costumes, images, colors and fonts to convey different themes and feelings relating to the music.
1. The group chose Queens of the Stone Age's song "A Song for the Dead" to use for their music video and found it conveyed a dark, foreboding feeling.
2. They decided the video would show a couple being chased through a forest by zombie-like characters.
3. Scenes of the band playing would be intercut with the narrative to help tell the story through the music.
This document summarizes the key design elements of CD cover digipaks for three different albums:
1) Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" album uses bright colors and images of candy/cakes that represent Perry's brand identity and appeal to her young target audience.
2) The Script's "Science & Faith" album features a close-up of the band members against a natural backdrop, emphasizing a simple yet modern design that reflects their genre.
3) Peter Doherty's "Grace/Wastelands" stands out with unique watercolor paintings and handwritten lyrics, presenting a quirky design in line with the artist's personal style.
PDHPE in the primary curriculum gives students opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to lead healthy lives and make positive health choices. It encourages self-understanding and respect for others, promotes physical activity, and teaches informed decision making. Students learn communication, decision making, interaction, problem solving and movement. PDHPE also covers topics like growth, relationships, nutrition, safety and drug use through sports and physical activities.
Personal development, health & physical education power pointchuts
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health & Physical Education) is an important subject in primary schools that promotes students' wellbeing through physical activity, nutrition education, and personal development lessons. It teaches students skills for healthy living, such as strategies for dealing with bullying and puberty. Most importantly, PDHPE helps students become happy, healthy individuals by engaging them in physical activity, teaching healthy eating habits, and helping them accept themselves and others.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
A couple got married on the 10th tee of a golf course, having a brief ceremony while waiting for golfers to clear out. They faced challenges like flying golf tees but were able to wed on the tee. After their wedding on the course, they celebrated with family and toasts, taking many photos to commemorate their unconventional wedding location and celebration.
The document summarizes how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media products. Specifically:
- The front cover uses a black and white background with colored image, similar to Arctic Monkeys, adhering to indie/pop conventions. However, it develops this by using a gradient background rather than plain.
- Typography uses one primary font and red/white coloring for continuity and visibility against the dark background, unlike some real albums.
- The back cover uses the full image of artists against a natural setting for authenticity, unlike Justin Bieber's album which only shows part of the image.
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This document provides an information pack for Garden Isles, a residential development located in Sector 133, Noida. It includes details about the location, connectivity, positioning, configurations, unit plans, specifications, pricing and payment plans. The development will consist of towers ranging from 2BHK to 4BHK units with sizes from 1205-2625 sqft. Amenities will include jogging tracks, playgrounds, and a clubhouse. Possession is scheduled for 42 months. Pricing starts from Rs. 3,990 per sqft with payment plans including construction linked, down payment and partial down payment options.
The document summarizes the process of designing the back cover of an album. Key details include testing different images of the band to feature their lead singer looking at the camera, addressing spacing issues when including song titles, and experimenting with textures and colors to achieve a painted canvas effect to match the album title of "Canvas". The final design incorporated a craquelure texture overlay and customized record label logo to distinguish it from other elements.
The document summarizes the process of designing the back cover of an album. Key decisions included choosing a central image showing the band's lead singer looking at the camera to catch viewers' attention, cropping and blending background images to avoid overlapping text, blurring and adjusting colors of the background to make elements stand out, and adding a craquelure texture to make the central image appear painted onto a canvas like the album's title suggests. The goal was to include necessary information while creating a simple, readable, and visually appealing design.
The document summarizes the process of designing the back cover of an album. Key decisions included choosing a central image showing the band's lead singer looking at the camera to catch viewers' attention, cropping and blending background images to avoid overlap, blurring and adjusting colors of the background to focus on the band, and adding a craquelure texture to make the image look painted on a canvas as suggested by the album title "Canvas". The back cover design was finalized to include all necessary information while stylizing elements like the record label logo to make it cohesive and appealing.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using Daniel's theater location background, including instruments featured on the album, and using a bold font for the band name to emphasize the theater theme. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make the cover more interesting. A handwritten font was chosen for the album title to give a personal feel. The band name is at the top with the album name below to follow conventions.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using a theater location from one draft that showed cigarettes, adding instruments from another draft to show what each band member plays, and using a theater-style font for the band name to emphasize the album's theater theme. The cover will feature the band members in the theater with cigarettes that have faces sitting with them, with the lead singer below the other members following convention.
The document summarizes the process of creating a final album cover draft. Key decisions included using a theater location from one draft, and including instruments from another draft to show what each band member plays. Cigarettes with faces were added sitting with band members to make it more interesting. The band name will use the same font as a theater marquee. The album title will be handwritten to feel more personal. An attached mock-up shows the band name at the top in black font, and the album title below in a handwritten style, following conventions.
The three album covers summarize as follows:
1. Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" uses bright colors and images of cakes/food to appeal to younger audiences. Perry is depicted laying on a cloud to represent the album's dream theme.
2. The Script's "Science & Faith" features a photo of the band members with a focus on the lead singer. Earth tones and minimal design reflect their soulful genre. Hands on the back represent love and heartbreak.
3. Peter Doherty's "Grace/Wastelands" stands out with watercolor paintings of a burnt woman. Lyrics are written across in Doherty's handwriting, making it personal.
This document analyzes the front and back covers of a Pink album. The front cover features a unique image of Pink not looking at the camera in a style similar to Avril Lavigne's albums. The back cover uses a watercolor background and displays the song titles in varied fonts and sizes rather than the typical uniform style, which the group analyzing the cover appreciates for being different.
The document discusses the front and back covers and CD of an Avril Lavinge album. The front cover uses a mid-shot of the artist and dark, basic colors to draw the audience in and set a gloomy theme. The CD cover continues this color scheme and style to provide continuity. The back cover differs by using black and grey colors and a shot of the artist lying on the floor to further the gloomy atmosphere and theme set by the front cover.
The document compares the album artwork of Nothing to Kings, Arctic Monkeys, and The Neighbourhood in terms of conventions used in indie rock album covers. It analyzes the use of monochromatic colour schemes, positioning of images and text, fonts, and inclusion or lack of band member faces across the three covers. The document aims to show how Nothing to Kings' cover design choices accept standard indie rock conventions to communicate the band's genre to audiences.
The document summarizes the design decisions made for a band's album cover. Key elements included:
- Photoshop was used to composite band member photos into a theatre background. Simple black and white colors were chosen to make the cover look professional.
- Font and positioning choices were made to ensure the band name was prominently displayed and easy to read to attract audiences.
- Images of the band members showed their personalities and outfits to connect with indie music fans. Instrument inclusion helped identify who played what.
- Standard information like the track list and copyright was included at the back for convention and clarity.
The document discusses the design choices made for an album advert for an indie rock band. Two fonts were used to distinguish the artist name and album title, with the name in bold and larger text. An orange color was used to emphasize the new song being promoted. References to other album designs, such as The 1975 using a rectangle outline as a consistent visual element, also influenced the design choices. Common features seen in magazine indie rock adverts, like the artist name, album rating, and release date, were included.
This album cover was created on Photoshop and features two artists looking at the camera in a natural setting with natural lighting. This creates a sense of realism and allows the audience to connect with the artists. The artists are dressed in a way that the target audience can aspire to, wearing fresh clothes. The album title "D.O.P.E." references being fresh or cool, something the target urban audience can relate to. A parental advisory label is included since most hip hop songs contain explicit lyrics.
The document analyzes and summarizes several hip hop album covers. It finds that album covers commonly include a main image, colors, the artist name, album name, and sometimes a PEGI rating. Specific album covers are then analyzed in more detail, noting elements like imagery, typography, colors and layout. Key codes and conventions across covers are identified as main images, text elements, colors and occasional PEGI ratings.
The document analyzes and summarizes several hip hop album covers. It finds that album covers commonly include a main image, colors, the artist name, album name, and sometimes a PEGI rating. Specific album covers are then analyzed in more detail, noting elements like imagery, typography, colors and layout. Key codes and conventions across covers are identified as main images, text elements, colors and occasional PEGI ratings.
The document describes the process of designing a digipak album cover for a fictional Avenged Sevenfold album. It discusses editing the album art image in Photoshop, choosing fonts and colors, adding elements like the parental advisory logo and Warner Brothers logo, and designing the front, back and inside layout. The goal was to create a design matching Avenged Sevenfold's style while also conveying the dark, nightmare theme of the fictional album.
The document describes the process of designing a digipak album cover for a fictional Avenged Sevenfold album. It discusses editing the album art image in Photoshop, choosing fonts and colors, adding elements like the parental advisory logo and Warner Brothers logo, and designing the front, back and inside layout. The goal was to create a design matching Avenged Sevenfold's style while also conveying the dark, nightmare theme of the fictional album.
The document analyzes and summarizes several hip hop album covers, identifying common codes and conventions. It examines covers for albums by Tupac, Eazy-E, Fort Minor, and T.I., describing imagery, colors, typography, and layout. Key findings are that successful covers prominently feature the artist's image, use contrasting colors, include the artist and album names, and sometimes have a PEGI rating. Common elements that attract target audiences are discussed.
The document discusses the production of promotional materials for a fictional band's album release, including an album cover, digipak, poster, and music video. Key details include:
- The album cover, digipak, and poster utilize typical design conventions like large central images and titles, and consistent fonts and colors.
- The music video aims to fit pop music video conventions but faced limitations with equipment. It tells a comedic narrative of housewives fighting zombies.
- Feedback praised the video's plot, costumes, and editing for fitting the era and genre.
- Production utilized cameras, iMovie, Photoshop and online research and surveys. Technical issues prevented exporting the final video.
From feedback received on audience questionnaires about the ancillary texts and music video created to promote a pop/indie artist, the following was learned:
The color scheme of the ancillary texts was too dark and did not match the genre. The typography was also criticized as being too overdone or overwhelming. However, the layout and consistency across products was seen as effective. Simplifying designs and using brighter colors was suggested. The music video's storyline and locations were engaging but some technical aspects like transitions and video quality needed improvement.
From feedback received on audience questionnaires about the ancillary texts and music video created to promote a pop/indie artist, the following was learned:
The color scheme of the ancillary texts was too dark and did not match the genre. The typography was also criticized as being too overdone or overwhelming. However, the layout and consistency across products was seen as effective. Simplifying designs and using brighter colors was suggested. The music video's storyline and locations were engaging but some technical aspects like transitions and video quality needed improvement.
From feedback received on audience questionnaires about the ancillary texts for a music artist, the following was learned:
- The dark color scheme of the texts did not match the pop/indie genre and made the products seem more suited to genres like R&B. Brighter colors would have been more appropriate.
- The typography was generally effective but in some cases was too "over the top" or crowded, making the layout overwhelming. Simpler fonts would have helped.
- The images used were generally clear and effective but could have been larger in some cases. Effects made some images too dark. Lighter, more energetic images may have better reflected the genre.
- The overall layout was
This document contains two potential ideas for ancillary text: a music album cover or a music magazine cover. Both ideas relate to visual representations for music-related publications or albums. The document is brief, simply listing two high-level concepts without providing details about specific designs, artists, or other information.
The document summarizes the design choices for an album cover and magazine cover promoting a band. For the album cover, a simple Arial font was used for the bold title against a gray background, with bright colors like orange, blue, and yellow used for the title and band members' t-shirts to catch the eye. The magazine cover incorporates the same color scheme and features the band below colored spotlights on a black background. Typography is in black Arial font for clarity.
The document summarizes the design choices for an album cover and magazine cover promoting a band. For the album cover, a simple Arial font was used for the bold title against a gray background, with bright colors like orange, blue, and yellow used for the title and band members' t-shirts to catch the eye. The magazine cover incorporates the same color scheme and features the band below colored spotlights on a black background. Typography is in black Arial font for clarity.
The document describes the design choices made for an album cover and magazine cover promoting the album. For the album cover, a simple Arial font was used for the title in bright colors like orange, blue, and yellow against a gray background to make the title stand out. The band members are centered wearing colored t-shirts with the album name. The back cover repeats the color scheme and font for the track listing. The magazine cover promoting the album also uses the same bold color scheme against black with colored spotlights drawing attention to the band members below.
The document describes the design choices made for an album cover and magazine cover promoting the album. For the album cover, a simple Arial font was used for the title in bright colors like orange, blue, and yellow against a gray background to make the title stand out. The band members are centered wearing colored t-shirts with the album name. The back cover maintains the same color scheme and font for continuity.
The magazine cover promoting the album also uses the orange, blue, and yellow color scheme and black background to relate it to the album visually. Colored spotlights and the band members' colored t-shirts draw attention. Ratings from press are displayed in large stars to entice readers.
This document provides measurements for designing a CD cover. The front is 12 cm high and 12.5 cm wide. The back is 12 cm high and 15 cm wide with 2 spines that are 0.6 cm each. The front layout should include the name of the band, album name, main image and background. The back layout should include a barcode, track names, institutional information and record label on a background.
Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-American rapper born in 1982 in Queens, New York. She was influenced by artists like Lisa Lopes, Lil Wayne, and Lauryn Hill. Minaj has released albums under labels Cash Money, Universal Motown, and Young Money. Some of her most popular songs include "Super Bass", "Moment 4 Life" featuring Drake, and "Fly" featuring Rihanna.
The document appears to be a storyboard, which is a visual layout that represents scenes and shots planned for a film or video production. Storyboards are used by filmmakers and animation studios to help visualize the flow of a film and make important decisions before going into production. Each panel represents a scene and provides information on camera angles, character positioning and movement, and other details needed to communicate the intended scene to the director and crew.
The document provides guidance on skills and techniques for video production. It recommends leaving time for errors, knowing the target audience well, planning thoroughly, organizing time efficiently, and having passion for the work. It also suggests developing directing skills, finding reliable performers, making lip-syncing convincing, obtaining good research, utilizing everyone's skills, using various locations, and getting outside perspectives. It then describes different camera techniques like framing, angles, movement, and shots. It concludes with discussing editing techniques such as quick cuts, fades, dissolves, wipes, slow/fast motion, and flashbacks.
The document provides guidance on skills and techniques for video production. It recommends leaving time for errors, knowing the target audience well, planning thoroughly, organizing time efficiently, and having passion for the work. It also suggests developing directing skills, finding reliable performers, making lip-syncing convincing, obtaining good research, utilizing everyone's skills, using various locations, and getting outside perspectives. It then describes different camera techniques like framing, angles, movement, and shots. It concludes with discussing editing techniques such as quick cuts, fades, dissolves, wipes, slow/fast motion, and flashbacks.
The document outlines several filming locations for scenes in a music video narrative, including using a green screen to change backgrounds. Key locations are the street for a scene of a geek running home after a party, outside a front door for trying to get into the party, a park bench symbolizing a relationship and the geek's jealousy, and bedrooms representing time teenagers spend reflecting. Most shooting will be at school to relate to the teenage audience.
The document discusses costumes and props for characters in a music video. The band will wear contemporary outfits like leather jackets, checked shirts, and skinny jeans. Anita, the popular girlfriend, will wear casual clothes like jeans and a hoodie for school scenes, and a party dress and jewelry for a party scene. Derrick, the popular boyfriend, will have a sporty look with a baseball jacket and sneakers to portray a "jock." Najim, the geek, will dress in corduroys and oversized glasses normally, and as a clown for the party to portray a class clown. A video camera on a tripod will be used to film footage, which will then be edited
Derek was chosen to play the cool boyfriend character because he is tall and athletic. Anita was chosen to play the popular school girl because she is naturally good looking. Najim was chosen to play the nerdy/geeky character because he is naturally humorous. Matthew and Ankit were chosen to be band members because Matthew is already a musician and Ankit has experience playing in a band, which will make the band look more realistic. Jordon was chosen to be the lead singer because his image is similar to pop artists and he has acting experience, which will make his role more convincing. Extras were chosen to support the narrative and make the video look realistic.
The song analyzes the lyrics of "Tonight I Let You Go" by The Colours. The lyrics describe a man struggling with letting go of a relationship with an untrustworthy woman who made empty promises and broke his heart. He regrets being with her and knows he is better off leaving, though part of him still wants her back. The chorus emphasizes that she was the heartbreak he couldn't deal with. In the end, he tells himself and her that he is letting her go for good to heal from the heartbreak.
The document discusses gender representation in music videos. It notes that women are typically objectified and portrayed in stereotypical gender roles and occupations. They are shown as sexual objects for the male gaze. Men are typically portrayed as dominant and in control. Feminism in the 1960s-70s sought to challenge these stereotypes and fight for equal rights and opportunities for women. Later, post-feminism introduced the idea of the "female gaze" where women desire men and assert their sexuality. The male gaze was explored in 1975 as voyeurism where women are displayed for visual pleasure.
The document reports the results of a survey about music preferences. It includes pie charts and bar graphs showing that:
1) The survey included an even number of male and female respondents between the ages of 16-25;
2) Pop music was the most commonly listened to genre;
3) Respondents prefer watching music videos on MTV, Channel AKA, and KISS;
4) Performance-based videos are preferred over hybrid videos.
Ms Dynamite's music video "Never Soft" features her live performance of her dubstep/drum and bass song in a natural, industrial setting. She is dressed casually but stylishly and wears flashy jewelry, presenting herself as a confident solo female artist that breaks gender stereotypes. The video uses techniques like montages, lighting effects, and camera angles to keep the audience engaged with the live musical performance and maintain interest in Ms Dynamite as the focal point. It targets a mainstream young audience familiar with new music genres and a positive image of a successful independent female artist.
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1. Question 1
In what ways does your media product use,
develop or challenge forms or conventions
of real media products?
2. Ancillary Text Ours Real Media Texts
Front Cover Arctic Monkeys Maroon5
Back Cover Justin
Beiber
Magazine Cover Madonna Katy Perry
Inlay Maroon5 The Kooks
3. Ancillary Text – Front Use Challenge Develop
Cover of Album
In the Arctic Monkey’s front album cover, the background For our front cover of our album we chose to Instead of having a plain background to work
Background consists of detached houses on an empty street. The adhere to the main concepts of an Indie/Pop with like the black background used on the
background image is in black and white. Looking through the genre for example the contrasting of the Maroon5 album front cover, we decided to
window of the houses we can see 3 room windows with saturated black and white background with the develop the idea of using a plain background by
retro designs in them which are in bold pop colours e.g. green brightly pop coloured image. We chose to not only using the main image as the
,yellow and blue. Looking at our front cover we have chosen adhere to these conventions as we felt that if background but also having a gradient of dark
to use the black and white background effect (saturation) we changed the conventions for example using grey, light grey and black . We chose to have a
with an image of our artists on the canvas which is also in a brightly coloured background it would grey background( a canvas in an empty room)
bold pop colours. We chose to use the same concept as the remove the retro Indie look we were trying to amongst a bright pop coloured image of our
concept used in the Arctic Monkeys album cover as it gives a portray as our album is after all representative artists. We thought the contrast between the
quirky retro look. This convention was used in our front cover of the Indie Pop music genre. We also felt that dull grey’s made the image of our artist stand
as our music genre is indie/pop which is the same music if conventions were change audience would too out amongst the rest of the album, this is so the
genre as the Arctic Monkeys, therefore we thought by using get confused as to the genre of our album image would be mostly likely to catch the
a similar concept audience will be able to establish the genre therefore unable to relate to the band as audiences eye.
of our album as well as it giving the same quirky look as effectively as the album cover would send
mainstream indie/pop music albums. different signals . Say for example we chose to
use a bright florescent background , this would
not be representative of the music genre and
audiences would therefore perhaps think our
album was a Pop album. Therefore sticking to
conventions used in mainstream Indie/Pop
genres will help to establish our album.
We choose to use the font Cooper for all our ancillary texts , In the Maroon 5 album cover two different In the Marroon 5 and the Arctic Monkey album
Typography this is because we wanted to show continuity between all of fonts are used even though they are in the covers ,both use a single font colour . Even
our ancillary texts. As our background was black we wanted same colour. We chose to use on primary font though the names of both albums stand out as
to contrast the typography with the background so that the as we thought our audience would get the colours contrast , we wanted to go a step
typography stood out. To achieve this we used the colour confused with the different styles of font. In the further. To make sure our album name stood
scheme of red and white. We chose to use these two colours Arctic Monkey’s album cover their font is very out we decided to use a gradient tool . The
as they contrasted well with the dark backgrounds. hard to see as it is squashed together thus quite gradient tool mixed the white colour of our
difficult to make out the album name. We typography with a darker colour and made the
wanted to make sure that our audience are edges stand out. Amongst the rest of the
able to see our album name clearly so we background this made the typography and out.
choose to space it out. Audiences would therefore be able to see the
album name from a distance.
As our album is called Canvas , we decided to take a picture The fact that we combined two images: the Unlike the Maroon 5 and The Arctic Monkeys
Image of a canvas and use a image of our artists on the front of the image of our band and the image of a canvas album cover we also decided to use a gradient
canvas . We also gave the album image a rugged look so that together ,gave our album cover an authentic with the image as we thought it would stand
the actual album cover had a canvas effect. type of look. We did this so that the album out more. The Arctic Monkey’s image was a
name adhered to the image. black and white image of a house . Instead of
just using a black and white canvas to contrast
with our image of the band we used a gradient
so that both images blended well with each
other as well as also standing out.
4. Ancillary Use Develop Challenge
Text – Back
Cover
Background In our music album back cover we chose to use a natural setting in The Justin Beiber album back cover uses a Most indie/pop genres again have one
which the artists were ‘naturally’ posing against. As you can see from black background with a medium close up main colour for their background. This is
the album cover we chose a plain building wall in which our artists of Justin on the right hand side. Our album used so that it creates a strong contrast
posed in front of. By placing our artists in front of a natural setting it back cover opposes this as we used the with the other brighter images or texts on
gives an authentic casual look as well as emphasising who the artists whole image of the artists as the back the album, again our group chose to use
are. From this image audiences are able clearly see who the artists cover. We thought by using the full image the artists image as the background. This is
are. Using the background in this was also gives the back album cover instead of part of the image was effective so the audience can clearly see who the
a chick and contemporary look which also adheres to the genre of the as it looked bold and stood out. band are thus enabling them to easily
music. recognise. The Justin Beiber back album
cover uses part of this concept in that the
initial background of his album back cover
is black however a full medium close up
image of himself is used on the right hand
side of the cover. This like our album cover
takes the attention off the typography and
diverts it to the artist/s of which audience
are easily able to recognise if they were to
walk past it on a shelf in a music store.
Typography We decided to use the same typography throughout all of our We went along with typical typography We took a slight gamble by spacing our
ancillary texts. This is so it established continuity and brand identity. conventions of a music album as we typography out ever so slightly just to
The colours we used were white and red. We chose these colours as thought straying from these conventions make sure audience could read it . Even
we felt the contrasted the background particularly well. This works in may have confused audience. For example though we used a smaller font size I still
our favour as the audience are clearly able to read the information on using more than one typography may managed to place the typography in places
the back of the album cover. We chose to use the font size 14 as we result in the audience not knowing what where contrast between the background
felt size 12 was to small for audiences to read. Also having a smaller the album is clearly about as different and the colour of the font were significant
font created a lot of black space. Looking at cd covers in our research ways of using fonts. so that the audience were able to clearly
and planning tasks we knew that blank spots did not give the finial read it. In the Justin Beiber album cover a
product a professional look. light grey background is used important of
white typography . Our group felt that this
idea didn't fell great as the two colours
clashed making it difficult to read the
typography.
Image We chose to have an image of our artists faces so that audiences In Justin Bieber’s back album cover Justin is In the Maroon5 album back cover there
would be able to identify with them. The shot used was an a close up . standing in a neutral pose. We really liked isn't an image of the band only
We chose this as it created a ‘in your face’ statement. Maroon 5’s this idea of using natural images so we typography. As a group we didn't like this
album cover uses a similar concept whereby the artists faces are on chose to make the artists pose naturally. idea as we felt that audiences wouldn't be
the front cover . We also chose to have a close up image of the artists We also added vibrance to them image by able to familiarise themselves with the
as we thought having text around the image will make the image changing the saturation. This also made artists. We felt that using an image of the
stand out more. them stand out . artists gave the audience a chance to
familiarise with the artists and give them a
reminder when they are reading g the
information who the artists are.
5. Ancillary Text - Inlay Use Develop Challenge
Image In the Maroon 5 inlay the artists are In our inlay we decided to use a We also used the saturation
positioned in a natural position on a pile natural setting i.e. a park bench concept from The Kook’s album
of boxes with carpet underneath. The fact where our artists were cover. Instead of using the whole
that there all sitting at different levels positioned at different levels of image in black and white we
makes the image looks natural and the bench just like the Maroon5 decided to make the back
realistic and gives the inlay a inlay image. The level ground in black and white and
contemporary look. As a group we positioning is effective as it adopted the idea from the
thought using a image positioning like the takes the focus off the Maroon5 inlay of using the
positioning used in Maroon5 was background and brings the artists in colour.
effective, as a group we decided to use a focus on to the artists. In the
similar position for our inlay as it reflects Maroon5 inlay the dark
the artists relaxed posture. Audiences background contrasts with the
would be able to relate to this image as it artists thus making them stand
gives an insight into what the artists are out . In our inlays we developed
like in environments other than the music the concept of contrasts, for
setting i.e. warm friendly and relaxed. This example, we made the grey
is also the vibe the Maroon5 image inlay background contrast with the
gives. colours of the artists costumes.
This makes the artist
themselves stand out. The fact
that they are also sat at
different levels conveys a
natural realistic image of which
the audience are able to relate
to as they looked easy going
and relaxed.
6. Ancillary Text – Magazine Use Develop Challenge
Cover
Background We chose to use a black background for Whilst looking at other real media We decided not to adhere to a
the magazine cover so that it also texts as a group we noticed each conventional background as we felt
represented continuity with the rest of magazine cover had backgrounds that we could bring our the genre of
our ancillary texts. Although we used a which adhered to the genre of there our music through different things
dark background it worked well with the music . For example Madonna’s for example the typography and the
rest of the magazine cover as the colour magazine cover had a light purple main image.
schemes and images contrasted. background. This tied in well with
her genre as her music is
commercial pop.
Image We decided to use the same image we To make the magazine cover look In our magazine cover we decided
used as our background. Our inspiration different however we decided to to put a copy of our album on it so
for this idea came from Ellie Goulding ‘s emboss the image so that it looked that audiences could make cross
album and magazine cover as she used sleek and the colours of what the references between the two pieces
exactly the same image, typography and artists were wearing stood out. of texts. Other music albums and
layout in both texts. We did this Embossing the image reinforced the magazine covers did not have this
because our music is aimed at contrast between the colours red, feature so we thought by adding a
mainstream audiences therefore having white and black. This was a concept copy of the album our magazine
images of our artists that is repetitive we used throughout all of our cover will be unique.
will likely to stick into the audiences ancillary texts as it connotes
mind. continuity and brand identity.
Typography As with all our ancillary texts we used Because we decided to use the In terms of challenging
the same font Cooper . Again this same font and the same colour for conventions , we chose to adhere to
represents continuity . We also chose to all the typography we found it quite the main conventions such as a
texturize the name of the artists as this difficult to make certain pieces of common colour scheme throughout
made it stand out amongst the rest of information stand out against other and the same font. As our music
the magazine cover. information. However we managed cater’s for mainstream audiences
to over come this issue by changing we thought by opposing or
the font size of text. For example we challenging typical features we
chose to add in some text about the would be straying from the main
name of the song that was a special concepts of what our music was
feature. To make it stand out we about thus we decided to stick to
simply just increased the font size the features. This also helps to
which made the piece of prevent audience getting confused
information stand out. on what genre the music is.
7. http://www.youtube.com/watch? Katy Perry – T.G.I
v=KlyXNRrsk4A&ob=av2e friday
http://www.youtube.com/watch? Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
v=FC3y9llDXuM&ob=av3e
http://www.youtube.com/watch? Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
v=Bg59q4puhmg&ob=av2n
Chris Brown ft Tpain – Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Kiss
v=eNII9PDlFJ0&ob=av3e
8. Use Develop Challenge
Similar conventions as the songs Narrative Based – We chose to tell a Challenged Race –Mainstream
Music Video story through our video as our aimed music bands who create Pop
Teenage Dirt Bag: Corridor Scene audience is teenagers we decided that music are white in ethnicity for
we wanted to explore issues that every example Artic Monkeys and The
Katy Perry: Slow Motion teenager goes through which is they way Cooks our band is a mixture of
Revealing of new look. they look and relationships. By exploring Indian, White British and Albanian.
these issues teenage audiences will be
Lana Del Ray: Stop Motion able to relate to them. We got this idea Typical mainstream boy bands
from Katy Perry’s TGI Fridays and also tend to go for the same
Chris Brown : Nerd vs. Geek Teenage Dirt Bag as they explore similar clothing look. For example JLS all
concepts. look similar due to what they
Avril Lavigne Girlfriend: Nerd vs. Geek wear. We wanted to give our band
Stop Motion- We chose to use stop members the own uniqueness and
motion to show specific facial individuality therefore we let
expressions of the artists in the video. By them decide what they wanted to
using stop motion it makes our video wear.
less simplistic and adds a contemporary
edge to it We wanted the audience to be
able to relate to each individual
Zoom- We chose to use a zoom when character in our video therefore
Najim was changing his look from nerdy we gave each of the artists a
to cool. We thought using a zoom here range of different looks. For
highlights the change . Audiences also example geeky, girly girl, cool guy.
get a closer view at the transition. As teenagers today follow these
mainstream trends they would be
Chris Browns video Kiss Kiss was set in a able to relate to them. In other
high school . We thought the idea of music video’s that follow the
using a high school setting was good as same narrative as our the teenage
our target audience are also in high actors are a lot older thus may not
school . High School is also a place were directly be able to relate to them.
teenagers spend majority of their lives For our video we chose actors
therefore are easily able to relate. who are within the same age
range as the audience therefore
will be more likely to relate.
9. Colour Scheme creates
continuity.
Logo’s used in the
ancillary texts create
Colour scheme used in brand identity.
ancillary contrasts with
the background and
makes the typography Quirky and
stand out. Contemporary
How Effective is the combination of your main product and
ancillary texts? Question 2
They all tie in well as all
of them have similar
elements that can be
seen in each individual Audience are able to
Main product appeals relate to the music
to the target audience product.
video.
( 13-18).
Ancillary Text doesn't really
adhere to the typical conventions
of a indie/pop genre. The colours
are a bit dark
10. The answer to question 4 is in the form of
quotes, these are from a range of people I
asked as part as audience feedback.
11. How did you use new media technologies in the construction and research,
planning and evaluation stages? Question 4
Usage of Photoshop:
•Editing images for ancillary texts.
•Creating ancillary texts.
Usage of Serif Movie Plus:
•Editing and cropping vox pox’s
•Adding text to vox pox’s
Usage of Adobe Premier:
•Special effects to our music video.
•Cropping footage that was not useful.
•Synchronising the music with the film footage.
•Editing the music video
12. Usage of Microsoft Word:
•Laying out ideas for our ancillary text e.g. name of the artists, name of
band, name of music album cover.
•Copying and Pasting the lyrics of our song, so that it could be given to
the members of the band to rehearse and for my group to upload onto
our blog.
•Used as a place to keep all production logs and print screens of our
production stages.
Usage of Pen and Paper:
•Writing down a rehearsal schedule for the band.
•Things to do list e.g. by the end of the week complete a section of the
video editing.
•Putting down timings of what goes where in the video.
•Drawing up a story board of our video.
•Writing down ideas for our ancillary text e.g. type of font, colours to be
used.
•Delegation list e.g. what member of the group has to do what i.e.
completing the ancillary texts.
Usage of Microsoft PowerPoint:
•Brain storming ideas for video and ancillary texts.
•Used for research and planning i.e. all the research that we did we put
onto PowerPoint so that it was all neatly kept together.
•Used to put our story board on.
•Used as part of the evaluation process e.g. using PowerPoint to
summarise and justify actions we took as part of our production.
13. Usage of Camera:
•Take Pictures for the photo shoot of our band,
the images of which were to be used in our
ancillary text.
•Photo’s for research and planning, we took
pictures of our schedules.
• Used for stop motion of a love heart getting
scrunched up. The images were then used in our
music video.
Usage of Camcorder:
•Filming our music video
•Filming cut or unused footage
Usage of Tripod:
•Whilst filming in order to keep the camcorder
steady we used the tripod so that the footage
came out smooth and even.
•Making sure the framing of the footage is level.
14. Usage of Mobile Phone:
•Calling group members for various things such
as rescheduling things such as filming or editing.
Asking for help say for example when producing
the ancillary text or for clarification for research
and planning i.e. the final name of the album.
•Texting to confirm dates, times and places
where filming the photo shoot will be held.
Usage of Printer and Scanner:
•Scan our story board which was done on paper
into the computer.
•Printing up rehearsal schedule lists
•Printing pictures of the people in our video that
were to be used as part of the props in the video.
Usage of Apple Mac:
•Emailing group members for ancillary texts and
images from the photo shoot.
•Usage of editing programmes e.g. Photoshop
and Adobe Premier and Serif Movie Plus.