Thursday, 21 November 2013

Progress updated

At the moment I have rated the outcome of my poster as a 7. However, I do wish to improve this by preforming these particular steps: 
  • I wish to edit the main photograph of my artist. I believe that using the spot healing tool and readjusting the levels slightly would make an apparent improvement.
  • There is too much black space underneath 'Dakota Harper', therefore I am going to move the magazine quote to fill it in and maybe make the main image larger.
  • I am going to experiment with different fonts for the text which is at the bottom. 

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Acting on feedback:

One of the main pointers I received from peers was to sharpen my main image, I achieved this by using the editing software Photoshop.





















Thursday, 14 November 2013

Feedback


Peers:
I got an array of positive feedback on my CD, however there were a few recurring pointers given in order to improve my product, such as:

  • Have you considered changing the main image/different pose 
  • The image looks cutout so perhaps you could blend it? 
Despite me already changing the main photograph twice, I have decided to see if a photograph where my model is facing the camera is more succesful. As for the harshness of the cutout, I will redo the outline and also try to use the blending tool on Photoshop. 

The main two pointers which were made about my posters were that:
  • I could experiment with different font at the bottom of the page. 
  • Try blending the photograph so it looks less cut out, and also blend the roses so the edge looks less sharp. 
Lecturer:
Whilst discussing my ancillary tasks with my lecturer she advised me to reconsider the cd cover's design, as it does not seem to be as well put together as the poster. I have decided that I will incorporate roses and black panels in my CD cover, however I am still unsure on what layout I will finalise on.

Friday, 8 November 2013

Time management

I have completed both my ancillary tasks: CD cover and poster. However, I do wish to get feedback from my peers and teacher incase any improvements can be made; asking the females in my class will be beneficial as they fall into the category of my target audience.

CD cover 
Poster

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Poster: Constructing



















After using the 'Lasso tool' to cut around my model's figure it is apparent that it appears too sharp, thus i have decided to add a outline; using this video I found on youtube as a guide.

I took this photograph of flowers at my local florists. I edited the levels and curves of the image slightly in order to make the roses brighter, overall creating a better visual impact.