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Colour Splash

CD Design Analysis

How does my CD cover relate to the genre? 

My CD cover relates to the genre through the dark colours being a majority of the cover and then having splashes of vibrant colours (The purple eyelashes) which in a way can connect with the genre through it's mainly quite gothic and downbeat and then you get splashes on neon colours in their clothing.

What has worked well?

The emphasis on the eyes and adding the false eyelashes with the modified eye shadow has worked well because it attracts attention to the cover and is easily recognised.

What have I learnt? 

I have learnt how to use layers in Photoshop to my advantage and to edit them so that there are splashes over colour instead of having either black and white or colour, you get the chance to use both!

What I like; 

The things that I like the most about my CD design is the emphasis and connection between the name and the image used on the front cover. It shows that I've thought about how the image should relate to the title, also the purple eyelashes in the photo relate closely to the title of the band 'Painted Eyelashes'.

What I dislike; 

 I dislike the title font because I rushed into it and didn't take it into careful consideration. Although it relates to the genre well, it wouldn't be my first choice if I have the time.

What I'd change;
I'd change the font because I don't like the way it makes my cover look childish, although it does relate to the genre quite well, I'd rather have it so it looks quite mature.

Painted Eyelashes - Cd Design.

Mood Board - Theme 'Punk'

The Vaccines

Photography
In the album cover "come of age", the Vaccines have decided to use models instead of their own faces as the main image. This could show that they aren't after getting their faces recognised or that they are trying to target a younger audience by using models of a younger age. The use of younger models adds to their title of "come of age" because they all look like they are either of age of consent or about to turn it.
Text
The album name "Come of age" hints at a sexual term in which it is legal to consent to sex. The adds to the genre commonly associated with 'Rock', as sexual terms a big part of rock music. The font is block capitals written in red, this insinuates that it may be 'dangerous' as the colour red is linked to danger as is rock. It also resembles the 'urgent' stamps that you may find on letters. The text is at the top of the album tucked behind a models head so as to not intrude onto the picture.
Portraiture
There are four models in the image, all of which have their own space that isn't being intruded by anyone elses which shows equality in the 'band', not one model is central in the cover. The picture is in black and white which is a conformity to the genre rock as well as the rough and rundown appearance. None of the models are smiling but they all have direct mode of address as they are looking directly towards the camera.
Intergration of imagery
The intergration of imagery is that they're desperately trying to have a large majority of symbols conformed with Rock all on one cover which gives the audience an idea that they're trying a bit too hard. The balance between the space of all the models and the title have been added together well because the cover isn't too full and still shows a white background which means the cover isn't too crammed.