Screenshots Of Progress

Stage One

I opened up an A4 size paper, and rotated it using Image-> Rotate-> 90 to make it landscape. I then went onto Bridge and selected the same background that I used for my CD Digipak. I had to decide what picture of my artist to use on my digipak. I selected the one from Bridge, and then I had to use the lasso tool to cut out the background, and then drag it onto my page. I was left with a lot of rough images, and some of the background, so I then used the eraser tool to rub them out, and used a softer, smaller eraser around the edges, as this is my opinion creates a smoother effect, and then the edges are not jagged. I then positioned the artist where I wanted him on the page, although I may change this as the production progresses. 

Stage Two

After opening my final digipak open again, I print-screened the front cover, and then opened it onto my advertisement using Bridge. I experimented with having an outline around the CD cover to make it look better, but after considering it, I thought it looked better without it as it blends in more to the page, although it is possible to distinguish the image from the advertisement too. I made it big enough that it stands out and promotes the album, however I also left room for the text, the ratings and the record label.

Stage Three

I decided that the image of the artist would look better if I manipulated the image, and I selected Posterize. I thought this worked well because it fit the theme of the poster. I will also think of other effects that I could use to make the advertisement look effective.