Digipak CD- Finished

Digipak CD- Image

I started by pasting the finished right of the digipak onto the background as I am planning to have the CD and the background the same.

I then cut the main circle for the CD out of the image. After doing so I copied the circle and pasted it on another layer in order to delete the excess part of the image.

I then repeated the same process with the hole in the middle. However, I removed the background too in order to make the hole transparent.`

Digipack- Right Finished

This Image will be placed behind the CD on the actual digipak template.

Digipak Inside Right- Images

I started by copying the image into a separate layer to the background and resized it to get the detail that I wanted it to have.

I then added a filter to carry on with the theme that was running throughout the digipak.

Digipack Inside Left- Finished

Digipak Inside Left- Improvements

After viewing the final design for the digipak I have decided to change a few things in order to make it more representative.

I have used a font from photoshop in order to have more flexibility when editing as well as making it more clear when reading it.

I have also shrunk the picture as the original image was enlarged and the faces were elongated and looked abnormal.

I moved the name of the song in order to give the lyrics more space to make them bigger and readable.

Digipak Inside Left- Text

I pasted the name of the single "let her go" and removed the background of the text.

I then resized it to fit in the place I wanted it to.

I then pasted the lyrics onto the digipak and edited it to fit the exact place I had planned it to fit.

Digipak Front- Improvements

After looking at the digipak I have decided to change a few things in order to make the digipak look more appealing as well as well put together.

I moved the text from the middle to the side in order to make it stand out, I also used a font from photoshop in order to give me more flexibility when editing the font.

I also used colour correct in order to brighten the artists face and make his features clearer

Digipak Inside Left- Image

I started by making the background and adding the images which had to be made smaller in order to fit on the digipak.

I then added the effect to allow the theme of the digipak to be carried out throughout the whole digipak.

Digipak Front- Finished

Digipak Front- Text

I then added the text, removed the background and made it smaller in order for it to fit the place I have planned for it to fit.

I then added the album name and removed the background and edited it in order for it to fit where I had planned it to.

Dgipak Front- Image

I started my digipak by putting the measurements of the digipak onto photoshop in order to layer everything on top of it.

I then placed the image on another layer which I wanted to use on the background, however due to the size being too large I had to resize the image.

I then added a sepia effect on the image as it is a common feature found on indie folk music digipaks.

Digipak Overview

I have decided to use the standard digipak layout as it is commonly used in the acoustic folk genre. This layout will allow me to include a range of things while keeping the theme simple and not over complicated which is one of the main things found in this genre.

This digipak layout will also allow me to use a range of artwork and allow the audience to connect with the artist through the different images used in it. The art work will also allow me to carry out the same theme throughout the website as well as the digipak. This theme will be nature as videos and shots of nature can be seen in our music video. This theme also links with the codes and conventions of indie folk music videos allowing the digipak, production and website to have the same feel to it.

Font style

The main font styles that are found on digipaks in the indie folk genre are very simple as it keeps the digipak simple and clear. In order to follow this trend I have also decided to go with a simple classic font called "Chosence Light".

I have chosen this font as it is classic and is used commonly in this genre of music. This font style will be used throughout the digipak as it will become symbolic as well as linking closely with the band. The font will be the same throughout as it will also allow the fans to recognise the band straight away, it will be used as a band identity which will help sell the brand of the band.

Colour Scheme Research

I have research into the common colour schemes found in indie folk digipaks,

|The main colours that will be found in my digipak are earthly colours such as brown to match the vintage theme that I have planned to use.

Digipak Final Idea

I have produced a prezi of my final ideas of the digipak. 

Initial Ideas- Digipak

To start my digipak I started with writing down a few ideas about the different images, colour schemes and font styles that I can use. I have listed a few things that link with my production as well as staying true to the codes and conventions of my chosen genre. I now have a general idea about what I will include in my digipak and the sort of theme I will be carrying out throughout my website as well.

Idea 1:
In a general these ideas dark theme to it as it represents the feeling of lose which links back to the song it self, this idea has a dark colour scheme which will allow me to make certain things stand out. However, a disadvantage to this is it does not link in with my chosen genre as much as I would like it to.

Idea 2:
In Idea 2 the main thing that will stand out is the aspect of nature. This is a very good advantage to me as it stays true to the codes and conventions as well as linking in with the production due to the use of naturalistic mise en scenes throughout the production. The colour scheme also gives the digipak the idea of lose and emptiness which links in very well with the lyrics of the production.