Thinking how i could create a really appealing and
unique Album Cover that
connotes my music genre of
'Electronic/Funk' i decided that i wanted to make something that wasn't entirely
computer generated. Therefore, when flicking through some
magazine's and putting together a slideshow of the album covers already available on
the market, i became certain on the type of cover i wanted to create.
Similar also to
Andy Warhol's work, i have ensured to include a combination of bright,
striking colours. As i felt that my genre of music is a particularly vibrant type of music that
represents youthfulness and happiness.
I also decided that it was necessary to make my
album cover related to my music video production as i want my
target audience to make the connection and to have a vague idea of what to expect from my video. Therefore, i have included some
close-up shots of mouths and bright bold colouring that is represented through my actors
clothing and the
scenery i have included.
I am currently at the stage where i am
editing the original scanned image of my cover. I have used a variety of different
online programs to edit it to my preference. These include 'Microsoft Paint', 'Pixlr' and 'Adobe Photoshop'. Below is a screen print of my editing on Pixlr; where i enhanced the colours and sharpened the image. This resulting in a more clearer and
eye-catching design that appears much better in quality than the original.
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Editing on the program 'Pixlr', to bring out the colours and make them more eye-catching and bold. |
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Choosing a font for the Album song-name on the program 'DaFont'. |