Extra page completed

 

Extra page

 

I am creating this with the intention to put it in front of my double page to introducing the band. I took this photo and changed it to black and white. I inserted the text and added a gradient to make the colour of the text stand out. The colour of the text is taken from the other pages as my magazine has a purple colour scheme. I added the text using the textbox took and chose a font that fitted the style.

Double Page complete

Double page 5

To make my magazine more like the ones I researched, I added the capital A in the background as it is the start of the bands name. I did this by using a textbox and typing the letter 'A' and I then enlarged it to fit the size of the page and changed the colour so it would fit my magazine. I then put it behind the text so you could see the article.

Doube Page 4

I readjusted the photo so you can see more of the models. This ensures all members can been seen and it also fits the page better.

Double page 3

I added more text to my article to make my page look full and so it attracts the audience.

Double page 2

I decided to change the font of my title to make it stand out more and enlarged it. I then decided to create a background colour, I took this colour from the graffiti in background of my photo of the band to make it blend. I also made the text of my article smaller. I also shortened the columns to make the title fit better and make it eye-catching.

Double page 1

I started my double page by inserting my article which I previously produced on word, I did this by pasting it into the three column layout and I did this as it is a common convention of a magazine. I then placed in my photo which I edited on photoshop and inserted a title. I edited it by turning up the brightness as well as turning down the contrast and cropping it to the size I wanted it. I think this is a good photo as you can see all members of the band clearly.

Contents page complete

 

 

 

Contents page 5

 

 

I added an extras column once again using boxes of colour to fit with my colour scheme to make them stand out.

Contents page 4

 

I added a column stating what was going to be contained in this months magazine. I added coloured boxes that fit with my colour scheme to make the writing stand out.

Contents page 3

 

I added in the issue number of the magazine and what my magazine incorporates monthly as this is what I have seen other magazines do that I looked at. I also inserted the logo and tagline to make it identifiable to the reader. I did all of this using the text box and I inserted in the logo as I already had it saved. I also added in a grey faded box by using rectangle tool and making it grey then turning down the opacity.

Contents page 2

I added the magazine features on the contents page and used a faded block of colour behind the numbers and title to make them stand out by doing the same thing as I did on the front cover . I also added another picture to grab the readers attention as they see there are other stories that they may be interested in. I took this picture of my model standing in front of a graffiti background as turned up the brightness.

Contents page1

I started my contents page by inserting a title using the text box tool and placing in the photo that I took from a gig I went to in the past. I also used the textbox tool to add the date the magazine is published as this is a common convention. I created the title by taking the font from 1001 fonts and typing in the text I wanted and I liked the photo the way it was so decided to only edit it slightly by turning up the brightness.

Magazine front cover completed

 

Magazine front cover 6

 

I added a banner and rearranged my magazine to make certain things fit better and I also turned up the brightness.

Magazine front cover 5

 

 

I added the band name taking the colour from my background, I got the font off a font website as this fitted the style of my magazine more then the photoshop fonts.

Magazine front cover 4

 

I have added a quote using the text box tool, I have took a quote from the magazine article that I have created. I put it in the same font as the rest of my text and the same colour as it stands out against the background.

Magazine front cover 3

 

I have now added the story titles to my magazine cover by using the textbox and choosing a font and colour. I used a white colour to make it stand out against the photo and I think the font adds to the mise-en-scene to the magazine.

magazine front cover 2

The next thing I did was add the barcode and price to make it look authentic. I did this by taking the barcode photo from google and inserting it onto my cover. To add the price I used the textbox tool and entered the price I wanted.

 

I then turned down the brightness of the photo to add to the mise-en-scene. I think this makes the magazine look more mysterious and makes the reader what to know what's going on therefore they read the magazine.

Magazine front cover 1

I used this picture I took for the front cover of my music magazine. I first cropped it to fit the size that I wanted.

I then placed the title of my magazine behind the models but in front of the graffiti wall by cutting out the models on another photo and pasting it onto my magazine cover and putting the title behind that image. I did this as it is a common convention of a magazine, the font I used was scream real.

Contents page pictures

I chose this final picture to include in my contents page as the facial expression will attract the audience more than the others.

Photos for front cover and article

I chose this photo to put on my double page spread as you can clearly see all three members of the band and their oufits which the audience can identify with.

I have chosen to use this photo for my front cover as it suits the theme of my magazine and makes the band members look powerful as it is taken from a low angle making them seem important and interesting.

 

These are the photos I have took for my magazine front cover and double page article. I didnt chose the photos where the band members were smiling as I feel like they do not suit the vibe of my magazine.

Pactice shot 1

I took this photo and edited it as a practice shot to see which pose I want my model to have. I will continue to take some other shots to see what I like and which will be the cover of my magazine.

Photo analysis- Mila Kunis

 

 

 

What is in the centre of the image?

The centre of the image isn't the main focus of the photo as it is of the models elbow. The focus is mainly on the right hand side of the composition.

 

What is on the periphery?

Behind the model is a plain background but there is not much shown as the model takes up most of the frame.

 

Has the photo been staged?

Yes the photo has been staged as the photographer has told the model how to sit and where to put her hand as it is not a natural position.

 

What do you think that happened directly before the image was taken?

I think tat the lighting and positioning of the camera would have been changed to fit the way the model was sitting.

 

What do you think happened directly after the image was taken?

After this image was taken I believe that the photographer would have repositioned the model and took some more photos with different angles to get a wide range of shots to choose from.

 

Is the entire photo in focus?

The model is entirely in focus making her stand out.

 

Is the lighting bright, dim or shadowy?

The lighting through the diagonally centre of the page is bright and the rest is shadowed to make that part of the image stand out and making the reader look at that part of the image first.

 

Is there any cropping?

I think that the lower part of her leg was cropped out because of the absence of it but it is not extremely obvious.

 

What age, gender and ethnicity does the model appear to be?

The model is female and appears to be in her 30's, the only ethnicity able to identify from the photo is white.

 

What can you tell about them from their dress?

She is dress provocatively by showing a lot of skin and hiding her clothes with her body.

 

Are they looking directly to the camera or looking away signifying distance?

The model is looking directly to the camera which will attract the attention of the audience.

 

Is the photo taken at a high or low angle?

The photo is taken directly opposite the model so is not a high or a low angle.

 

What is their posture? Does the posture hint at other activities?

The models posture is strong but confined which makes her look strong but reserved.

 

Where was the photo taken?

It looks as if the photo was taken in a studio as there is nothing in the background.

 

Is the setting real?

The setting is real as the model is just in a basic studio however they might have had her in front of a green screen and placed the background colour into it.

 

Why was this photo taken?

I believe that this photo was taken for promotional purposes for the actress or as a part of a magazine interview.

 

Where could you see your picture appearing?

I could see this image appearing in a magazine as a side photo along with a magazine.

 

Photo analysis

Photo analysis from JadeKnaggs

Masthead Font

I asked a number of people which font they preferred by having the title of my magazine in a number of different fonts lined up next to each other. This was decided from a survey of 40 people and this was the most popular out of them all.

Masthead design

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These are my designs for my masthead and I will take a survey to see which is the most popular and use that for my magazine. I will ask 40 people to take the survey and draw my results from there.

Contents page flat plan

Double page article flat plan

Magzine front cover flat plan

Magazine questionnaire results

My reader profile

Magazine questionnaire

Preview my survey here

Magazine pitch

An exciting music magazine which will have a primary audience males and females between the ages of 15-30, this is because I found from my research that these are the most likely to read a music magazine. Making my target audience unisex broadens my target audience. The genre of music my magazine will mainly focus on is pop and rock as I found from my research that these are the most popular. My magazine will include music artists that are currently popular in the music industry.

Billboard magazine reader profile

NME reader profile

Q magazine reader profile

Q magazine reader profile from JadeKnaggs

Podcast

Magazine Publishers

Bauer publishing

The magazines that Bauer publishing releases, Bella, Take a break, That's life, spirit & destiny, TV choice, TV Guide, Eat in, My favourite recipes and a range of puzzle magazines. The Bauer Media Group is one of the most successful media companies in the world. Over 570 magazines, over 300 digital products, and 50 radio and TV stations reach millions of people around the globe. The company has 11,000 employees in 16 countries, with the recent addition of the former Emap Consumer Media titles, Bauer is now the largest consumer magazine publishing company in the UK, playing a large role in the Women’s Weeklies, Women’s Interest, Women’s Lifestyle, TV Listings, Puzzles, Men’s Lifestyle, Music & Film and Specialist magazines. They work with magazines such as Kerrang and Q.

Blaze publishing

Blaze has grown to become the largest independently owned publishing company, in the last few years it has managed to expand into music magazines and live events. The company publishes a range of guitar and drumming magazines, the have a number of specialised editors and team members working around the UK.

Time Inc publishing

The International Publishing Corporation Ltd was formed in 1963, the company works with large magazine companies such as NME. The International Publishing Corporation Ltd was formed in 1963 following the merger of the UK's three leading magazine publishers - George Newnes, Odhams Press and Fleetway Publications - who came together with the Mirror Group to form the International Publishing Corporation (IPC), IPC Magazines was created five years later, in 1968.

Uses and Gratifications

Marjorie Ferguson