Photoshop: Learning how to resize/transform images

Today, I learnt how to resize and transform images on photoshop. You simply click Control and then T to get the image enlarged or downsized and the correct megapixels so it doesn't look blurry.

Testing: Digipack 2

This is my nearly finished preview of a digipack that I have created. I have used slow shutter speed images and kept the rest of it quite simple otherwise it could look too chaotic.  I have the red cd which establishes the signature colour of him and I have to finish off the front cover.

Testing: Digipack 1

This is the first digipack that I have completed and the one I actually want to fulfil. The inspiration came from The Kooks but I have included other photographs and graphics I have found to not make it too similar. This is my favourite so far as it sticks with my original idea of having it black and white but slight use of colour giving it more energy and youthfulness.

Experimenting with the digipack

This is another experimental mock up I have completed, although it isn't detailed and completed it is just brief so I get an idea. Looking at it now I can tell this is possible 2 examples in one, the slow shutter speed photographs on the right don't quite match the ones on the left. I have gained some inspiration from Arctic Monkeys for this one.

The Kooks: Inspiration Digipack

Today, I started another idea I had for my digipack. I have been looking at the band 'The Kooks' and what they created for their CD. This is one of my favourites I have seen, as it has a black and white colour theme but at the same time there are uses of red which make it more dynamic. I am going to try complete one similarly but in my own style, the photograph above is what I have created so far.

Why I'm deciding to go black and white for my digipack/website?

I have decided go for a black and white digipack and colour theme because I feel it's more sophisticated and sleek. I think if I create something that looks colourful and youthful it will relate too much to the music video and I don't want people to associate his music with one song/video. By having a more mature digipack it will vary his appearance and make him look more experimental with the artists music/genre. Also although our primary audience is important, it would be better if you could market a product to a varied audience instead of keeping him vigorous. I hope the website/digipack attracts a diverse and mixed audience due to his mature side that I am trying to explore; this could even be a peek into his future career and how he would like to appear in his  future more experienced career.

Looking at fonts: Part 2

Good TimesbyRaymond Larabie


DODGEbySaji Johnny Kundukulam

StrasuabyRaymond Larabie

Bring tha noizebyPizzadude

These are all fonts from http://www.1001fonts.com
I really like all of these and the ones towards the bottom are slightly more quirky, especially with the letter M at the end. This could look interesting and could make it look more fun, but I will try out closer to the time when my digipack is nearly finished so I have a better idea.