Lesson 18/9

 In todays lesson I faced a challenge involving getting the music backing to match my video, so I spent some time exploring the different ways that I could overcome this. I looked into some different video editing formats, such as Capcut and iMovie, and decided that caput may be the best option for my project.

I also wrote a 'fake' blog to add onto the website, announcing a tour in a message from the lead singer of the band, which adds an element of closeness and exclusivity to the reader, who will feel as though they are hearing information from the band members first hand via the blog. I wrote it in the way I felt the member would present himself, edgy and cool, and I showed this through my use of language.

Lesson 13/9

 In today's lesson, I wrote an about page for the band and added it onto the website, along with some images that fit the aesthetic of the website, and the band as a whole.

Lesson 12/9

 In today's lesson I started creating my website. I also edited an image to create the album cover for the band, which I incorporated onto the website, as well as beginning to add features to it. This includes a sign up form for 'exclusive information', which will entice general audiences as well as avid fans, allowing them to feel a closer connection to the band.

Lesson 11/9/22

 

Deciding on a band name:

Retrac (Carter backwards)

In this lesson, I considered some potential band names using some band name generator websites to gain some inspiration by inputting some details about the band. Some generators even suggested some potential song names that I could feature on the website. I decided in the end, that the band name I am going to use is 'Retrac'. It is the lead singer's name "Carter', spelt backwards and I feel as though it is short, memorable and a little bit quirky to reflect the band's star persona.

Showing the band's success:

I also edited an image of a member of the band onto a Grammy's award show background that I am going to feature on the band's website. I feel as though it is important to demonstrate the band's successes, as it feeds into the star persona of both the artists and the band as a whole. I decided to feature her in cultural wear to enhance this also.

Contact Sheet:

 

I undertook a photo shoot of both of the band members, who are also going to be featured in my music video. I feel as though the poses, body language and use of clothing and props efficiently create the star persona of both individuals, particularly the male lead singer. The variation in shot types allowed me to explore my model's best angles in order to take the best pictures that will appeal to the aesthetic of my website and the band in general.