Introduction

Hi everyone, this is my first post on my first blog ever!!

This blog will be about my progress for the Digital Imaging Software Assignment that I'm currently doing. The aim of the assignment is for me to create, using software, a package for a DVD or a video game that will consist of the case wrap as well as a 1 minute long trailer which will both present my product, giving it a character and originality.

My expectations are that by the end of the assignment this blog will show all the work that I've done including all decision-making, justification, designs, ideas and anything else that is related to this assignment.

Ideas & Concept

In this section of my blog I'll be talking about my vision for the assignment as well as the external sources of inspiration which could help me in creation of my designs.

My main idea for this assignment is to create the package for a Samurai themed video game set in feudal Japan. This is because since childhood I was always interested in the feudal Japan culture, how people used to live then, the customs that applied during those times as well as the warfare including the Samurai themselves. Also this decision was greatly influenced by the fact that I'm currently attending Kendo-Iaido club which I enjoy very much.

Due to the nature of the theme, the design will be rather distinctive and easily recognisable for anyone that is familiar with the setting. 

Here are some existing works which I think might help me in the design of my product.

This is a front cover of the video game called "Way of the Samurai". What I liked about it and which I might use in my design was the background sky as I think the colours are presenting the sky at dusk really well. Also the colours themselves seem very attractive to the eyes, grabbing their attention, which I think might be useful if I had to sell my product in the real-life scenario.

This is a unofficial wallpaper based on a video game called "Way of the Samurai 3". What I liked about it was the warrior figures shown as all of them were in a battle stance. Also what I thought was good is the fact that there is a sense of depth present which made the scene look more alive.

References

Way of the Samurai image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Way_of_the_Samurai_Coverart.png

Way of the Samurai 3 image: http://86bb71d19d3bcb79effc-d9e6924a0395cb1b5b9f03b7640d26eb.r91.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/way-of-the-samurai-3-wallpaper.jpg