Codes and conventions of a magazine advert cover

Codes and conventions of a magazine advert coverCodes and conventions of a Digi-pak:

A Digi-pak is the name given to a style of CD or DVD packaging that comes in the gatefold format. Text Credit and ownership of the album Track list is display inside the digipackLyrics to the album Artist nameCopyright details are shown Price and producers detail Pictures Record label and distributors logo Artist logo and photo is displayDesign Barcode Booklet/pull outSide title Representative of the genre Artist font

The position in which he is seated Suggests a sense of

A ray of light is shining on her face which could suggest a sense of hope. The lighting is predominant dark which reflects the low points in his life and also the album. The simple but classic font used for the titling and artists name stands out against the dark background. The white titling symbolizes a more peaceful and innocence album . The type of clothing used is causal and simple which is a conventions of the singer-songwriter and indie genre. We are hoping to use the same type of casually appearance for our artists. The title of the album also helps to emphasis the fact that the album is going to be a very soulful and depressing . We hoping to use a black and white effect in our digipak cover to create a classic and soulful affect which is going to work well with our lyrics and genre . The artists is central and taking up all of the cover. This draws the audiences attention more and also emphasising his star image as an artists to the fans.

Example of CD designs that have the same genre as our music video.