Ancillary Tasks: Third Photoshoot

We decided to take another photoshoot of our model as we were not completely satisfied with the selection for the inside of the digi-pak. We used the same make up and dress which is featured in the music video for continuity. We took a range of shots with the use of nature including trees and flowers. We were sure to frame these using the rule of thirds.

(Modelling: Katie, Photoshoot: Hannah and Rosie) 

Ancillary Tasks: Font Research

 We tested a range of fonts for our font on the auxiliary task. We decided on a decorative font for the artist's name and a more structured, rigid font for the song title. We used Ancestry SF for the artist's name and Book Antiqua for the song title. We also added a brown fill to the back of the text and changed the text colour to white. We also added a line under 'Birdy' and changed this feature to a feather appearance. This is our final font. 

Ancillary Tasks: CD Design Research

(Research by Rosie)

Ancillary Tasks: Second Photoshoot

We were not happy with the photos produced from the first photo-shoot due to the backdrop; the dead trees and rubbish bins took away from the pure look we were aiming for.

To counteract this, we shot in the grounds of Hall Place (a setting we’d previously used in our video).

The grounds are a lot greener, eliminating the backdrop issue.

We attempted to get images of all the shots we were aiming to use in the digipack; the image on the front, inside photo and back image. We also experimented with shots for the poster.

Examples of pictures for the front cover:

As previously established, we will be using close up shots on the front cover of the digipack.

We particularly liked this image:

We would have to crop this image for it to fit into the layout we need it in, and this, in turn, will alleviate the dead trees in this particular shot. Our model looks pure and innocent in this image, which is what we had aimed to achieve.

Example pictures for the poster:

From our poster research, we recognised a common trend of natural lighting would work well for us, due to the fact we are constantly using natural lighting.

We also found many examples which depicted a mid-shot or full body shot; as previously confirmed, we will be using a mid-shot image on our poster.

We particularly liked this image:

For our inside photo, we tried to capture images using the rule of thirds; our model in the first third and the rest of the image scenery. This image would be landscape, covering the whole inside surface of the CD inside.

Here is an example:

Unfortunately, as a group we decided we will need to re-shoot this particular image; we felt the costume and setting would need re-thinking. We remembered our initial idea of using a long shot of the model, in which we will use the dress from our music video.

Despite our thinking to use our model once again, on our back cover, we’ve decided to instead use a plain scenery shot, of the same location for consistency.

Here is an example:

 

This links to our video due to our filming locations and frequent floral shots. We do however, want thi

(Work done by Danielle) 

Filming: Re-Shoot of Dancers 1st Draft

Ancillary Tasks: Develop Research Into Digi-Packs

(Research by Hannah)

Ancillary Tasks: Font Research for Poster

Planning: Dartford Borough Council Permission

In order to be able to film in Dartford hightstreet, we had to seek permission from Dartford Borough Council. We sent over insurance details and was granted permission.