Friday 27 April 2012

Digi Pak


Our Digi Pak is based upon the Metallica – Unnamed Feeling limited edition CD case (Digi Pak). It consists of tree panels and two sides, based upon this layout we had to create 10 photo/images, to fill these panels we have used some duplicates. For example; the sides of the case (where the hinges would be located) are both the same image. This is a simple design; A white background with “Mixy Windowsill Limited Edition” wrote in the font, ‘Helvetica’ in italic. We have used this same font throughout our project (To create familiarity between the products)
Inside of the Digi Pak Middle-CD Holder

CD design



Left-Middle flap Middle-Back cover Right-Front cover




The inside consists of five panels. Two sides, a middle and then the sides (hinges). The inside panels are sections of the same one image, giving a nice consistent horizon going across the whole inside. This provides a nice simple look that is interesting and pleasant to look at but doesn’t have too much going on to distract the viewer. We have also included a sample of what it might look like to have some of the lyrics printing on the inside using the chorus of the song. We also created a CD that goes along with the internal panels. The CD’s image is the same as the image behind it. This is a very common lay out for digi paks (complying with codes and conventions). We intentionally used an image with the coffee cup from the front cover placing the word “Windowsill” in the middle so it will fit onto the CD.

For the front cover we decided to have the cups from the video (the ones that ‘The ex’ and ‘The girl’ used). This made the Digi Pak relate and connect to the video. Whilst shooting this picture we came up with the idea of writing the title of the song and the album on the cups, this allowed the image to be more interactive. We then also used an image of one cup on its own, we did this to represent the break up within the video. With the break up being the main narrative throughout the song and video, the two cups represent the first date the couple went on and the cup on its own represents how the ex went back to the scene and is now alone. Further symbolism comes from the flower. Without watching the video it may seem insignificant, however, within the narrative of the video the Ex buys a bouquet of flowers. This was to try and win back the girl. In one scene the ex throws away the bouquet but holds onto one flower. The last scene of the music video shows the ex walking towards the edge of a roof (looking as if he is going to jump). When he gets to the edge he throws the flower as a symbol of him admitting the relationship has ended and he is letting go.

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