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- Band Hoodies x2 - Band T-Shirt Design x3 - Band Logo Enamel Pins x2 - Band Logo Patches - Band Beanie Hat - Phone Case Design x2 - Guitar Pick Set - Band Metal Straws - Tote Bag Design Product Designs: (Upload Images)

Band Biography Draft

Things to include: - Where the band is based (Kent) - How they formed (met at local concert) - Who the band members are (singer, guitarist, drummer) - Accomplishments (Radio 1 song of the week) - Who they're signed to (SONY Music) - Influences and style (genres - new wave, indie pop) - History (First demos to debut album) - Future plans (International tour) First Biography Edit: Wet Table was astounded when Greg James announced their track '...' as song of the week in early October; however this group of prodigious youngsters and their pop sound have been causing a buzz in the Kentish music scene since their debut album, '...', in September 2019. The band formed when the singer/songwriter Theo Hudson met guitarist Cara Taylor at a local concert. Fuelled by a mutual passion for pop style, the two, along with drummer Eve Harrison began recording original material in Theo's basement-turned-home studio. It quickly became clear to the trio that they wer...

Process of Making Website

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After experimenting initially with a blank page to explore different techniques and effects which I could potentially include in the actual band website, I decided to use a recommended pre-existing template. I was drawn to this template as, although marketed towards "comedians, actors and entertainment professionals", I recognised the bold and vivacious colour scheme as being similar to the aesthetic of pop-band 'Two Door Cinema Club'. Using this template, I first made some design alterations; I changed the initial salmon-pink homepage to a dark background. Because I intended to use white typography, it was appropriate to use black in order to ensure a high-contrast between the foreground and background content for readability purposes. In reference to research on the targeted audience, I discovered that darker, more sophisticated colour palettes appeal to teenagers, which is why I made this aesthetic decision. Because at the time I was unsure of which i...

Band Website Content

In order to ensure that I include the key features and conventions within music websites, I have planned below the content I am going to produce and present. 1) The Music Video I intend to structure the website so that this is the first focal point by embedding the music video into the website design. This was implemented commonly throughout the websites I analysed including that of The 1975, Ariana Grande and Post Malone. 2) Tour Information I researched popular UK live music venues and collated a list which the band will 'perform' for, drawing inspiration from these websites; https://www.gigwise.com/photos/92758/ https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/dec/06/uk-best-independent-music-venues-readers-travel-tips https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/the-small-london-music-venues-you-need-to-have-on-your-radar-a3895311.html I then finalised a list of UK band events: - Dingwalls, London - The 100 club, London - The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham - Rock ...

Props and Costume

Planned Costumes 5 Main Characters – I am going to dress these figures in monochromatic, and slightly casual clothing, despite initially being ejected from a nightclub. In terms of makeup, I am taking inspiration from ‘neutral glam’/’no-makeup makeup’ looks when applying it onto those I have casted for my music video, both male and female. In order to strengthen the sense of it being a ‘teenage slasher’ parody, I am using SFX makeup to show the events within the narrative which I will be applying. ‘Assailant’ – This character will be dressed monochromatically and minimalistically, in simple black clothing. Given the mystery of the narrative, I do not want to employ bold clothing to draw away from the ambiguity I aim to create. I will also be using a mask, in order to reveal the identity of this character during the final shot. ‘The Shining’ Twins – As an intertextual reference, the two actors will wear pale blue dresses mimetic of the costume worn by the young girls in the...

Planned Original Images

I aim to include the following planned images through the band website to create a strong sense of band identity. I am also going to upload a number of these planned images onto the band instagram page '@wettableofficial' and connect this social media feed onto a section of the website. [Upload Planned Designs]

Planning the Band Images

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So that I could plan the set of photos which I will include in the band website, I did some research into elements and typical conventions which I should follow when it comes to promotional photography. I drew this information from these websites: https://digital-photography-school.com/11-tips-for-band-promotional-photography/ https://flypaper.soundfly.com/tips/10-interesting-band-photos-that-work-and-how-you-can-do-it-too/ I have concluded a list of several ideas which I am going to keep in mind while planning and producing the images. - Picking a location which matches the mood of the music and the genre. I am going to be using the same setting as my music video shooting location to ensure cohesion between all of the elements within my website. - Coordinating costume between all band members. To achieve this, I will be dressing the characters/band members in suitably monochromatic clothing for consistency and aesthetic appeal. - Ensuring it reflects the music. I tho...