Sunday, March 3, 2019

Amatuer Website Design

     I've been doing some research on the kind of website I would like to design for the docu-series today and I have highlighted two biographical documentary websites to take notes off. 
     The first is the website for "Amy," which is a biographical doc about the late Amy Winehouse. I realize that this website can't serve as an exact foundation for my docu-series, especially since the website emphasizes the grandness of Amy as a global superstar. The design reflects her popularity, which something my production and this documentary example do not share in common. However, I would like to take some notes from what can be found on the site. The website includes simple social media links in the form of icons, access to where to buy blu-ray and DVD copies, a tab dedicated to the trailer, and an 'about the movie' section (extra note: this section includes accolades for the director and production crew, which inspires me to do this on my own website). Additionally, there is a feature that allows a visitor of the site to leave a comment. I'd like to redefine "comments" and make this feature an opportunity for visitors to submit their own immigrant story for the chance to have an episode dedicated to them in the second season of the docu-series. Those not chosen could potentially be featured in a book anthology, although I have not fully developed this idea. 
The website can be found here at this link: http://www.amy-movie.com/fame 
     The second website I studied was the one for "Man on Wire," which I found to be much simpler than the one for "Amy." This website includes a handful of shared features with the "Amy" website, such as links to social media, where to buy the physical copies of the piece, and an 'about the film' section. It adds more, though, incorporating a cast and crew section, reviews, a special features tab, a photo gallery, and a press kit section. I don't see space for a special features tab on my own website, nor the kind of press kit section that this site includes. Nevertheless, I like how they include interesting pictures to download in that press kit and have been inspired with a possible idea. I could have an artist I know develop smaller drawings/posters available for download dedicated to either the people in the docu-series or the immigrant experience overall. 
The website can be found here at this link: http://www.magpictures.com/manonwire/ 

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