Sunday, 11 September 2011

What makes a Digipack?
A Digipack is a patented style of CD or DVD packaging. It is a registered trademark of AGI World Ltd. Digipacks typically consist of a book style paper board or card board outer binding with one or more plastic trays which holds a CD or DVD inside. A Digipack-style packaging is often used for CD singles and special editions albums. They provide the albums tracklistings, usually an image of the band/artist and information on them and who wrote/produced their song etc. Digipaks can have up to 8 panals although 4-6 the is most common composition.  
What elements make up a typical music video?
A music video is a short film integrating a song with imagery. This is what typically makes the video. There are various elements which go into the production of a music video including the costumes, make up, animation, live action and the artist/bands interpretation of the song. Music Videos often consist of narrative storys or perfromances. Music Videos are produced with the purpose of promoting an artist/band.
What does a typical magazine advert for a new album look like?
Typically in a magazine, an advert for a new album would include the albums cover art and track listings from the CD. There may  be an interview with the band/artist and images of them and their performances.  Also excerpts of reviews from specialist music magazines can be shown, e.g.  '5*, album of the year!- Mojo' 

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