CONVENTIONS OF A DIGIPAK AND POSTER

ANCILLARY PHOTO SHOOT / BEHIND THE SCENES

 

 

 

 

ALBUM NAME FEEDBACK AND RESULT

Following the same format as my artist name questionnaire, I have created a similar questionnaire asking my target audience their favorite name for my indie pop album, featuring my music video song 'Regret'.

 The most popular name voted by my target was 'Altered Visions' scoring four votes. Taken directly from my feedback people said that Altered Visions 'related the most to the single 'Regret'' as it is like 'looking back at what they have done' also that it was 'eye-catching', 'interesting' and 'catchy'. This was also my personal favorite album name as represents my idea for the front cover of my digipak; layering several similar but different photos of my actress over one another. This would create a cycle of movement which would add to the altered effect with different perspectives of my actress creating a series of visions. The second most popular names were 'Distant Past' and 'Maybe Tomorrow' which my feedback said also confirmed to the genres and connoted similar emotions of 'sorrow'. I took inspiration from other indie songs from Everything Everything most recent album and similar feelings that came to mind when I thought of regrets such as uncertainty about the future due to the disruptions caused in the past. 'In the Presence of Nothing' received no votes, possibly due to the dullness and length of the name making it not catchy and therefore not memorable or unique.

BAND NAME FEEDBACK AND RESULT

I conducted a questionnaire in which I asked my target audience their personal favorite name out of four possible options and explain the reason for their decision. I picked my four favorite from the artist name brainstorm I created then distributed the questionnaire out to 10 within my target audience range.

The results I received were very helpful and I am now able to conclude the name of band; 'Ctrl Z'. Ctrl Z was voted most popular out all four options, scoring a total of 7 overall. Ctrl Z was personal choice from the beginning therefore I am please it has won the votes. I took inspiration for the name from English indie rock band 'Alt J' where I like the quirky simplicity of the name that reminded me of electronic and modern technology. Everything Everything's work also appears under the genre of 'Electronic Rock' therefore to confirm to these conventions and relate to the genre, naming my artist related to common electronic words is very relevant. The answers from my feedback said that 'Ctrl Z' sounded 'weird', 'unique' and creative', all things that should be portrayed from an indie artists name. I am pleased with the final name of my artist as it clear what genre my artist belongs as well as giving an insight into the characteristics of the artists. 

The second most popular name with two votes was 'Northern Nothings'. I took inspirations from the accents depicted from my music video songs in addition to the stereotype that the majority of indie bands are formed in Northern England e.g. Arctic Monkey's and The Stone Roses. I then wanted to use alliteration to play on the words and to give the name some fluency where I found the word 'Nothing'. I thought the word nothing linked in with 'Regret', connoting feelings of emptiness and loneliness, creating a theme throughout my digipak.

CHANGING MY IDEA/EDITING ERRORS/UNUSED FOOTAGE

As a apart of music video I planned to during editing layer digital moving images/video clips over the silhouette of my actress. I successfully filmed Millie against a white backdrop wearing the basic costume, hair and make-up originally planned with her lip-synching to the lyrics and behaving in a distressed and extreme angry manner. I was pleased with the footage I filmed as it was all in focus and I had successfully used a range of camera angles and shots adding extra interest. When I came to beginning to edit I struggled to find a way to layer the video clips taken from YouTube over the original footage of Millie. I began to research on the internet how to do it which included reading Adobe guides, blogposts and watching YouTube tutorials. I soon realized that this process was more complicated and skillful then I initially realized. After trialing the different layering options/filters on Adobe and attempting to 'mask' the figure I have decided to change my idea of creating a digital silhouette. Below is the footage that I will no longer be using as I have altered my idea to an easier method. Instead of layering two videos over one another during editing, I plan to physically project the same hallucinating videos over Millie, meaning I will have to re-film. Consequently this will put behind in my schedule and editing however it means that I will able to edit far easier with still good quality footage. I will now re-arrange with my actress another filming session which be take place in the media classroom as before but using a digital overhead projector against a white backdrop.

 

ORGANIZING ACTRESS FOR PHOTO SHOOT

Below are the imessages exchanged between me and my actress Millie as we organize the photo shoot for the ancillary task. I explained what make-up and clothes she needed to bring which was easy as they were same as what we used during our filming session.

 

ALBUM TITLE IDEAS

Following a similar structure to finding a appropriate artist name, I have also drawn a brainstorm showing all the album titles I have thought of. The chosen album title will be displayed on my digipak and poster therefore it is important that it is a relevant name to my chosen genre, artist and theme. I have again taken inspiration from previous artist, album and single names that belong to the indie pop genre. I have also considered the name of my music video song 'Regret' and thought of synonyms that link with my song.