Designing the Album Cover

My initial photo was taken of a vase of sunflowers in my house. After editing it on apps fpr iPod such as VSCOcam and Afterlight I decided to experiment with the volume buttons; an idea I gained from looking on Instagram. After adding further light leaks and filters
I decided I liked the overal effect and decided to use it for my album cover.

I then added a bold 'sticker' on the left hand side to draw the audience's attention to the album namethat will be featured within. I then thought of putting the artist's name in it too, however I realised there would not be enough room, so I thought of putting it in the bottom right hand corner. I then began to experiment with fonts, sticking to the theme of handwritten styles.

A Gentle Touch

I liked this font but was unsure about spacing in between the letters, as they are tightly packed together and I wanted something that was more free.

Always in my heart

Even though it is grammatically correct, the style of the capital A, in my opinion, doesn't match the album cover. The writing at the bottom is too rounded and it's not a font I wish to use.

Brain Flower

I like the shaky, skeletal style of the font, however I don't feel it matches my style of album cover.

Brain Flower (option 2)

I then experimented with the sizing of the font, making beautiful bigger and overlapping with the edges of the circle. I titled the font so it wasn't parallel with the edges of the volume button. Even though it looks interesting I still don't think  it matches my album cover.

 

You wont bring me down

I think the font is too thin and not bold enough for people to read it easily, therefore it is not one of my main choices for my album cover. It seems too sketchy and thin, it doesn't acheive the style that I want it to.

 

Chosen font:

 

Never Let Go

This is my favourite font and the chosen style to use as my album cover. I like the handwritten effect and the boldness of the text,as it is easy to read yet still looks authentic and matches my style and theme.

Female Artist Album Artwork

I have decided not to include Rosa-Leigh on the front cover of my album cover, as she is a professional and renowned artist who doesn't need to sell her music based on her brand or look, but on what it sounds like. These album cover show how you can advertise and sell and album, even though the artwork doesn't contain an image of the female artist. 

The Sticker Effect

A circle added onto an album cover can be used to include the album title and band or artists name, in an usual and neat way. These album covers adhere to this different convention; something which I wish to include on my album cover also. 

Analysing CD Covers

Album Artwork 3

Natural scenery, bold artists name, clear detailed High Res image

Natural, added light effects using the colourful rainbow, small title of initials of the artists name

Natural scenery, super imposes images creates a blurred effect, the font choice isn't the style I want for my album cover, however the contrast between the orange and the blue tones is something I would want to experiment with

Plain white cover, image in the centre, typewriter style font

Blurred image, small titles in the middle, takes nothing away from the story behind the image, interesting to look at 

Unusual subject of album cover, the beast and the children contrast, creates an eerie atmosphere, text is bold, white, stands out 

Interesting font and how the 'Tired Pony' is presented, natural scenery, subtle colour palette 

Super imposed image of nature and girl, interesting effect, bright colours, eye catching, I really like this album cover

Bleak and dark, moody, pale text also, blends in, too negative in contrast to the ideas I want to use, the line in between the text is interesting and a possible experiment 

Blurry image, focuses more on the waves in the foreground, text is very small but the black contrasts against the pale sky 

Very colourful background image that allows the text to stand out more, dusty filters and light leak filter look like they have been used, or they can be used to achieve this effect 

Album Artwork 2

Natural scenery, balloons, cloud in the sky - something I am thinking about including

Title is too subtle, text is not bold or interesting enough, good use of trees and natural scenery

Interesting font, simple shot, blue and white subtle shot, complimenting colours

Cloudy background with earthy colours, bold white font, more writing than usual on the cover, nice use of lines to frame the text

No text on the cover, something I might consider adhering to, interesting mise en scene, not made to look pretty like a lot of other albums

Simple album cover, natural scenery, looks like a green filter has been used, adds another perspective of light

Unusual cover because of the lack of text and a different style of image, not a photograph, looks like a hand painted or inked one

Bold text, someone other than the artist on the cover

Interesting layout of words, contrasting bright yellow, unusual choice

Vintage style photo, the border frames the image nicely, subtle handwriting font used in the corners, a handwriting font similar to ones I am thinking about using 

Painted effect, not a photograph, unusual yet could be the depiction of the band

Simple cover, mysterious photo as the object isn't easily identifiable, top left hand sticker to display band and album name 

I'm interested in usually framed images, as this circle contrasts with the black background, super imposed image as a waterfall has been placed in the middle of a city 

I like this cover because of the white text on a washed out photo, subtle, colours aren't in your face, smoke effect, can be achieved with a filter or screen 

Unusual pattern, marbled effect, white faded text blends in 

Close up of shells, natural objects, faded text, not too clear, not easily read 

Quirky photo, the different fonts create an alternative effect, fit into that genre, stands out from the darker purple background