Adding noise to DVD Inlay

After deciding to take the steps to try to bring elements of the DVD case more in line with the visual effects used during the introduction sequence for Archer, I have added noise to the coloured rectangles used as backgrounds/borders for some of the images on the inlay.

Noise itself is a random variation of the colour information, such as brightness, in images. So by lightening some areas, and darkening others, it gives the image (especially block colours) a texture. So by adding this onto the block colours being used, I can easily add some depth and texture to the images, while keeping to what is commonly done in the Archer introduction sequence.

To do this, I selected the rectangle I wanted to apply the filter to, and using the filter menu, selected add noise, as shown below.

This brings up a separate window, allowing you to change the amount of noise etc

With the available options, I needed the noise to be visible, but not overpowering or too distracting. I found 15% gave a nice subtle amount of noise, that added some depth to the image, rather than just a block colour, seemed to match up with the style used on the introduction whilst not being a detriment to the images displayed over it.

I decided that Uniform gave a better result than Gaussian. Gaussian was a little too bright in some of the pixels. Monochromatic was also unnecessary as it didn't change much, but didn't look quite as good as without.