...Background Edit...

For the background of the DVD Cover, I used the fill tool to make the background black. This makes the background plain, making the rest of the objects stand out.

...Image Edit..

To begin with I used the Magic Lasso tool to

 cut out the bits I needed from the image.

Then I used the feather tool to make the edges of the image smoother.

...Change of Ideas (and research of final idea)...

I have decided not to carry the idea of using romance as a theme but friendship instead.
This is because I feel that it would be difficult for me to get hold of a male and female character who will make the image look real. It would be easier to get a group of people to pose as friends.
I have decided to use the TV program Friends as something to refer back to.

 This photo represents love and freindship as the people are close together, smiling and being happy.
I chose this photo becasue I like what the frame represents, and the way that it has been layed out.

 http://thisisjoe.co.uk/tag/friends/ 

The emotions that are meant to be conveyed throught this photo are happiness, love and friendship.

http://nickbaines.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/with-friends-like-these/friends/

 This photo seems to be made up from individual photos, but they have been made to look like they are together, once again showing love and friendship.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Friends/1333

 This image was chosen to show how the DVD covers are layed out from the TV prgram.

they have used portraits of the characters, making them more indiviudal than the other pictures where they are together.

 http://www.dvdnear.com/Friends-The-Complete-Sixth-Season-B0000X2ECE.htm 

 I chose this image beacsue of the the way that the group of friends are walking towards the camera linking arms symbolises long lasting friendships and would make you feel to almost want to be a part of a frienship such as theirs. http://worldthrumyeyes.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/wishlist-1-friends-dvd-set/

Emotions evoked from photo:

-Happiness

-Love

-Envy

 

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Friends/40790

Below are my own images that I have got ideas from:

...Initial Ideas...

Today I was brainstorming the ideas of what the outcome of my project would be and how I am to produce it...:

• For my project I  need to make the DVD label and cover similar, as I have found that this is what most DVD labels and covers are like.
• I am basing my ideas on romance films, meaning I would need a male and female as main characters and the focus of my images.
• If I am to make my own images, I need to consider a few points...:
• Would need to take photographs of the models I am to use
• Need to find locations for photography
• Be able to make the photographs look proffessional
• If I am to use already produced images from the net, I need to be aware of copyright issues
• I also would need to find images that would be suitable for the genre I have reseached
• I would need to record all the websites I have had ideas and images from

...Mood Board...(DVD Label)

Most of the DVD labels seem to be completely covered by the still image from the film and the same as the DVD Cover.





http://www.customaniacs.org/forum/custom-labels/105664-streetdance-3d.html

...Dimensions...

To being the  assignment there needs to be a plan. This plan includes planning the dimensions of the DVD cover and label.
I had measurements I had to follow but had to remember to include bleeds areas, which will help me later on when cutting the out so that its more precise.

DVD Label-                                                                    DVD Cover-
Had to be: 112 mm + 3mm bleed lines                       Had to be: 272mm + 3mm + 3mm- Width
Inside circle 42mm + 3mm                                                    "         :184mm+3mm+3mm- Height

 To create the DVD cover and label I used Adobe Photoshop CS5.