Look at how star image is used

I have a list of rules that I will incorporate to create my main photo for my digipak.

• Eye Catching
• Easy to look at
• Relating to album/ single
• Relating to band 
• Band logo
• Band name
• Album name/ Song name
• Clear Text
• Range of Colours

What is the difference between a Digipack and a CD case?

What is the difference between a Digipack and a CD case?

There are a number of differences between the two, a digipak refers to a certain kind of CD case, the one that I will be designing. It essentially consists of a plastic disc tray that has been glued inside a folded cardboard case. Digipak once referred specifically to the patented digipak packaging but has now become a genericized trademark that is basically used for any cardboard centred CD packaging.

They are made of paper, and despite this they were once considered the environmentally friendly version of CD cases, however they have remained less common due to the fact that they can survive less wear and tear than jewel cases, particularly when they are in the store, ojn top of this they have higher manufacturing costs. 

A jewel case/ CD case consists of 3 peices of plastic put together to create a protective case for the disc. The plastic disc pinner is generally the same as in the digipack, yet information about the CD including the case is pinned in to the front of the case, and printed onto separate paper. The back artwork can be held securely in place between the CD and back plastic. 


Why There is more value on a Digipack

The digipak has 6 sides, therefore there will be more opportunity for visible artwork, information or promotions. This way the artist has a better chance at attracting potential buyers, such as fans, as they will see the digipak as more than just a disc of music, it is a collectable item as well. In comparison to the jewel case, all of this additional information is easier accessible, the sleeve in a jewel case is easily ripped when removed or put back into the plastic grips, making it unappealing to remove. On a digipak all information is very easily accessible.

Things I need to Include in my Digipack;

The artist name

The album title

The names of the songs on the album

The copyright label

The record company

Album credits

Lyrics?

Album artwork

Barcode

Disc holder

Investigate how musicians promote themselves.

State Champs's most recent release was their album Around the World and Back. Therefore their main album cover photo is in the shape of the earth which is very appropriate considering the title 'Around the World and Back.' I also like the fact they have incorporated their band name within the globe image. If you look close enough you can see an S and a C within the lines of the globe. The S and C standing for State Champs. This Image, I think is a very clever marketing idea incorporating the title of the album and band name into one image and I will definitely use this Image as a prominent Image in my digipack. As you can see on the album cover the band name and alum title are relatively small compared to the Image however, the writing is in a clear font in Bold so it stands out. The colour contrast between gold and black offers a powerful stand out of the images and the colour. However in my digipack I think I will change the colours of this Image to make the Image more my own

Point 30- A2 Media Music Video FINAL CUT: 'Secrets' by State Champs

Point 28- A2 Music Video First Edit

In this edit we where advised to clear up our framing and composition for our final edit.

Point 26- Collect props and costumes

Props:

Band equipment –  

Drum kit and sticks,
2 guitars and 1 bass guitar,
2 standing microphones and 2 leads,
3 amplifiers and 3 cables,
Leaves for the ground,
Lighting –

Multiple range of lights and gels (yet to be specified)
Multiple cables and power sockets.
Other props –

A chair,
A sofa,
A bed,
Bedside table, 

A Phone,

Doorway for charlie sneaking out.

Point 25- Casting

Charlie Bailey

Charlie is being cast as our lead
actor in our side story and our
lead singer in our band. We
chose Charlie because he is
a brilliant actor and recently has
been accepted to attend AMDA
next year and is also my best
mate so he was delighted to
help.









Grace Pritchard


Grace is going to play the role of Charlie's girlfriend in my
video. One of the reasons we chose her is that she has a strong friendship with Charlie and they will work very well together. Also she is a very good actress, she played Heather in  Gordonstoun's recent production of American Idiot and did an amazing Job so this is another reason why we chose her.













Ciara Middleton

Ciara is Playing the role of the girl who Charlie cheats on Grace with. We chose Ciara because she is in My A-Level Theatre Studies class and we performed in a play of William Shakespeare's Coriolanus together, which we were awarded Trinity College London Distinction for so this is why we have chose her.












Shaun Clarke

Shaun is going to drum for our band shots. Shaun played drums for American Idiot and is a great drummer so we are going to get him to listen to our chosen song so he can get a feel for the drumming so that when we come to filming he can play along to the song and the we will be able to create a convincing band sync