1. + DVD Cover Research By Lauren Mayer

2. + Harry Potter Motion blur was used here in the background, it helps compliment the characters action of running in the scene. They have used refine edge on this image to put voldemort’s head. Effects such as drop shadow has been used to blend the image in a more smooth way. They have used an adjustment layer, changing the levels, brightness and contrast. Multi layers have also been used on the image, the blending modes have been changed to darken the image will compliments the character well. They have used the shadow and highlights tool in Photoshop to adapt the original shadows in the photo. This has set a darker tone to the cover, which represents the character’s position in the storyline. The title of the film is a vector graphic logo, this is made in Illustrator so that it can be scalable across their franchise. Darkened edges was used on the cover to set the mood of the film, this makes it dramatic and atmospheric. The burn/dodge tool has been used on the skin to darken and lighten certain areas. This helps portray the character and sets the mood of the film.

3. + Star Wars A lens flare is used to set a tone that compliments the film, a mood of space and stars. Gradient on text is used to create a professional look which was appealing at the time it was made. The colour gold also creates a galactic look. There is also a stroke on it that has a bevel effect. Some drawn characters appear to be placed, these will have been created on Photoshop and used a stylized or artistic effect to create the look of a cartoon. The refine edge tool was used on these images to place on the front. They have been lightened and blended together to produce a collage effect. A barcode was created using the marquee tool, this placed on all DVD cases. Motion Blur was used on a light saber, is highlights the weapon that is a significant part of the film and needs to be recognized. The photo that has been taken has got a stylized and artistic filter on the top that creates a cartoon effect. The title of the film is a vector graphic that can be created in Illustrator, these films are also a franchise that is reoccurring throughout. Borders have been used, the stroke has been changed to 1pt, this evenly and neatly separates the cover, pictures from text.