update after Americaaaa

So we're back from America! We've been planning a little bit but its been hard for us to launch straight back into our routines but we're getting there! We made a to-do list yesterday of all of the stuff that we have to complete in the next few weeks. The main priority for us in the next few weeks is the making and completing of our ancillary texts. We haven't begun planning for our ancillary texts but we have chosen to do a cd cover and a magazine advert. We have already chosen the layout for our cd cover:

We decided on this sleeve because it will show a range of different artistic techniques that we could possibly show. It will also leave room for a bigger photo and more special editing techniques on the photo. I think Carla has posted a picture of our initial layout that we would like on the cd sleeve. I will describe it but if you want more detail, look at the picture that Carla's posted!! We plan to have a tree that begins in the middle with the roots and spreads to all four folding layers to make the tree llok massive! Also we want Amber and Max on either side of the cd sleeve to remind people of the video but also to draw them in to watch the video! We want to have a lot of neutral colours with trees and birds and a lot of natural elements in the design to give the entire album a laid-back feel and a happy ethos. 

We haven't properly discussed the magazine advert yet but today I'm starting some research into different band adverts to see things that we should include and designs that are appealing. I want to link it with our video and album cover so probably something to do with nature etc. 

We're filming tomorrow, monday and possibly thursday after that, so our footage should be completely shot by next thursday! then we need to get on with the editing as we plan to finish the editing and get a draft in way before we break up for christmas. We have lots to be getting on with in preparation for our filming!

Happy to be back!

More to follow :)