Diary Of A Media Student

Friday, 13 November 2015

The two styles of fonts

Originally there are only two categories of fonts. This is important to consider when thinking about a digipak. The font and titles on the cover can say a lot about the artist.

The first font type is Serif which has tails and is considered formal.
Sans Serif is a more plain text without tails. This is considered more childish and relaxed.

Here is a youtube video about the different font types, and their history.

What is a Digipak?

A Digipak is the packaging for CD's and DVD's. It usually consists of four panels, two inside the case and one each for the front and back. It will have a photo, animation or sketch on the cover, with the artist name and the title of the album or single. The back should contain a track list and production credits. There will usually be a barcode and sale stickers on the front.

Here are some examples of a digipak

We will create are own digipak for our artist campaign to go along side our music video

Sunday, 8 November 2015

Shotlist

This is the shot list we have been working on for the music video on the 25th. A shot list has all the shots written down on it, what type of shot they are and the location where they are shot.
Kristina uploaded the shots lists onto slide share where everyone can share them and use an embed code.

20151106091843405 from kristinadubrovskaya97

Friday, 6 November 2015

Artwork

This is our preliminary art work. I spent a long time researching covers of existing digipaks and decided on a skull with teds beard and moustache.

I also decided to name the band The Red Plague because I wanted to use something a long the lines of the Black Plague but red was more original.

The names of our records are very strange. But it works with the genre of our band.

Call List

I have created a call list. So everyone knows where to be at what time.

This is important, as if we need someone we need to contact them instantly. We also need to let everyone know when they are needed and at what time.

Thursday, 5 November 2015

The Role Of The Producer

In our shoot on the 25th each crew member will take a position at the shoot. We will have a artistic director, a camera person, a director and also a producer.

I plan to take on the role of producer.

"Producers play an integral role in the television, film and video industries. A producer will oversee each project from conception to completion and may also be involved in the marketing and distribution processes. Producers work closely with the directors and other production staff on a shoot."

"Once the film is in production, Producers are responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the team. Producers are also in constant communication and consultation with the Director and other key creatives, on and off set. Producers approve all script changes and cost reports. They are the first point of contact for all production partners, investors and distributors. "

Narrative - Music Video

I have created a look for the narrative section of the shoot. Adam and James will be in tweed and we will rough them up a bit. I have emailed them asking to confirm if they have and what they need us to supply.