Final DigiPak, Poster and Artwork

Final Digipak

Here is the final copy of my digipak. I have only changed slight details in order for it to be complete, these include;
- Increasing the quality of the file to the highest setting possible
- Changing the size, style and the position of the barcode
- Removing one of the record companies
- Including a catalogue number
I also added black panelling along the edges of the CD case, so when it is folded it creates a boxed effect with a clean cut and black edge.

Originally the poster had a black border with the band name 'INFLUXX' in a bold typeface. I decided that this took the focus and attention off of the actual artwork itself. My feedback also suggested that the border didn't seem relevant, and would be better without it. The sizing of the poster before was A3, however when I printed it out the image was blurred and looked too stretched. Therefore I decided to make the poster square, which is similar to The XX's posters. This makes the  image clearer and bolder. I had the idea that including a slot in the digipak where I would include the poster within the CD case. The poster will fold up to the same sizing of the digipak, and the consumer will be able to take it out of the slot, and use the poster. 

Final Draft DigiPak & Poster

Digipak & Magazine Advert Draft Update

After much contemplation, I have decided to change from using a 6 panel DigiPak to a 4 panel Digipak. This is due to the fact I want create a 'minimalistic' and fairly stripped back Digipak, this means leaving a panel or two completely blank, or with very little detail. If I still decided to continue with 6 panel Digipak it would mean leaving four panels blank, which would create a very minimalistic and simple look but it would look un finished and therefore unprofessional. This is why I have come to the decision to produce a 4 panel DigiPak, rather than a 6 panel.

I have also started to experiment with editing my photos to create a blurred/out of focus image, I did this by layering three images on top of one another, each with a lower opacity. I have also decided to change the image on the front cover of my DigiPak to be the same as the image I am planning to use on my magazine advertisement. Below are a couple of versions of the DigiPak showing what the edited version looks like.

Magazine Advert:

As stated before I have also been experimenting & manipulating the image on the magazine advert by layering three images on top of one another, each with a lower opacity.  I have also decided to change the 'INFLUXX' font opacity to different levels to achieve an embossed look. Below are a few examples of the posters I have produced so far:

I have done the same with the font on the front cover of my DigiPak: