For the last part of our coursework, we need to create a DVD cover for our band. I have looked at bands of a similar genre in order to get a better idea of what needs to be involved to produce an effect cover. It is important to look at bands of a similar genre as their type of music needs to be clear from the DVD, and we can gain ideas of what is used in order to reflect this.
Oasis used a very busy, and similar pictures for both the front and back of their DVD. It isolates two of the members, suggesting two leaders within the band. The body language, sunglasses and clothing worn by the members are very relaxed and suggests a relatable notion. The DVD is clearly based around their New York tour, as it is clearly written, and has a background of New York City behind the band on both the front and back pictures. This suggests that the band has made a success internationally, promoting a accomplished band.
The name of the band is a prominent feature on the cover. They use the outlined name in a large font, which appears both on the front and back of the DVD. On the front the band name is printed three times, making the name and two main members of the band bold and stand out in their audience's memory. The use of the band name logo written in bold white with a white box around it on the front and spine of the DVD is a bold statement and makes them stand out to their current fans. It is good to have both the logo and the large font as it attracks music fans by standing out with the larger font, but also draws those current fans with the recognision on their logo.
The black background for the DVD covers, front and back, is highly effective as it makes the writing and pictures on top really stand out. The white writing of the band name and the songs on the back jump out at the observer, enouraging them to read on. The is made very clear due to the colour scheme, which is of upmost importance when promoting a band and their new songs. The pictures of the band on the front and back are also enhanced back having such a plain, dark background, as the colours and figures of the members and their backdrop stands out with ease.
The colour scheme for the Kings of Leon's DVD are highly vivid and bold. This eye catching element is a excellent promotional tool as very few people would be able to miss or skim over it. The black background achieves the same success as it does in the Oasis DVD, as the red and orange of the pictures emphasise the band members for the audience. Their faces are highlighted by the orange and red light, an effective tool in making them memorable for the audience. The same effect is made on the back as the necessary writing is bold and clear. The orange and red colour scheme is representative of heat and fire, a unique image for the band, suggesting they are 'hot' as they have a new tour and album.
Similar to Oasis, the name of the band is outlined on the front cover. This is highly effective against the black background, as it creates and red and black recognisable name. The fonts style of the name is the same when the Kings of Leon is repeated, creating a current theme and image for the band. Their logo is also on the spine which once again creates a recognisable element for their fans and the music audience.
The songs on the back are written in white and uses the largest font size, which is a good promotional device, creating clarifity and making them stand out in the audience's memory.
The pictures on the back of the back actually in performance forms a sense of reality and promoting their live performance. There is a slight order of importance in the one picture on the back of the four members together.
The font used for Stereophonics is recognisable and typically used for the band. It is the only element on the cover which uses black font. This makes it stand out against the white background other the rest of the colour scheme.The front is given depth through the sketched high rise buildings
There are a number of different colours involved in the cover, purple being the most notable.
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