Progress Update

Since my last progress update my front cover  is now half complete. I have now constructed the layout and general design of the cover by adding various sell lines and text. I although still have a lot of work to complete for example, adding images to the bottom banner for posters and adding more text.

I have also started my contents page, although it is unfinished and i still have not yet managed to change the image of my original model yet. I have created the general layout of the contents and added some key text although still haven't added the editors note in the left hand side box and finished the navigations. I will also be adding more images as i think it is important for my audience to have enough to look at and intrigue them. These images will link towards some of the articles such as using photos of bags and clothes which would connect with the shopping and trends section. To do this i've thought about having to change my layout slightly to fit more images on to make sure there is enough room.

Model changes

After photographing the images of my first model,Beth various difficulties occurred meaning the photographs never looked as good as their full potential. As powder was used as a prop for the model to blow, this created an effect on most images as it was still visible in a lot of the shots which looked unprofessional and messy. 

After having a good look at the images I had taken I then decided I would shoot them again and improve on the shots. Beth was although busy the next couple of days from the shoot therefore I had to organise a different model to participate in the photographs.

I then contacted my friend, Chelsea and arranged a date on the following Friday to  take some shots. I believe the outcome of this shoot was a lot better as the photos looked more clear and professional.

Progress

I have taken various photographs for my magazine and thought about which images i would like to see on my front cover, contents page and double page spread.

After taking my images, the above photograph stood out as being suitable for my front cover although i realised that some of my models hair was cut out of the top which isn't appropriate for any magazine front cover. Considering this i have now organised to re-take some more images so that it looks more suitable. My original model although doesn't have the time to do another shoot therefore i have found another model comfortable to take her place and planned to do another photo shoot with her. As soon as i have then completed this, i will continue working on my front cover by adding the main image on and my masthead, text e.t.c that i have previously planned.

Artists

The following artists i have researched would appeal to the genre of my magazine as they go by the genre of pop.

Rihanna

Stooshe

One Direction

Little Mix

Olly Murs

Props

For my photos to look succesful i have decided to use various different props to make the images look more interesting and individual.

Eyeshadow powder

This will be used in the hands of my model to look as if she is about to blow it while the camera catches her. I think this will be a very feminine part of my magazine therefore fits my audience.

                                                                                                               Hairbrush
This will be used whilst capturing my model in mid action using it and brushing her hair with it.

Lipstick

Various shots will be taken with my model holding lipstick up against her lips showing my audiences interest in makeup and girly features.   

Preliminary Task

For my preliminary task I had to design a magazine front cover and contents page for a college magazine. Our own images had to be taken and ideas on sell lines and main articles had to be considered. The target audience of the magazine therefore was ages 16-19 (students) which had to be considered when designing. I tried to make sure that the magazine applies to both male and female therefore chose unisex colours so it would attract both genders. The price of my magazine was £1.20 although i would probably change it to a slightly cheaper price so that its affordable to students. I would also adjust my front cover by filling in more of the blank spaces and adding more eye catching text.

The colour scheme from my front cover then followed through to the contents page to keep it looking professional, as did fonts. I split the contents up into columns so that it looks easier and more structured to read alongside page numbers so they are easy to find. My contents page also looked quite plain in the concept of having too many blank spaces therefore i would have added more text to improve.

Music magazine practice

I have designed a font cover, contents page and article for a pop genre magazine. The target audience for this would be young teenagers which i think i have captured due to the bright use of colours. I although believe all pages could be vastly improved as for example, the sell lines on the front cover don't stand as much as they could have against the background which would effect the audience trying to read it. I have also made various spelling mistakes on my article which therefore would have to be changed and improved on.

The Simpsons Movie module

For this task I had to create a poster using Adobe Photoshop for The Simpsons movie. Throughout this task I have learnt more about how to use Photoshop and I have became a lot more familiar with the different tools. I believe that I could improve on this task as it was produced when I was still becoming familiar with the software however I have now learnt a lot more about how it works.

Colour scheme

I have chosen the colours pink, blue and purple to work as my main colour scheme as I believe all three colours match and look well against each other. Also i think that the above colours would attract the gender females and a young audience like what my target is. I think these colours will work well for my magazine as hey are bright, bold and colourful which will instantly attract young teenagers to my magazine because it doesn't look plain and dull.

I will also be using the colours black and white. I believe these two colours will stand out well against the pink, blue and purple as they will contrast against the colour, especially for using text against a background.

Font Ideas

Firstly i have started looking at font ideas for the masthead and considered both the pros and cons of each to outweigh what would look most appealing.

I like this font and think its appropriate for my magazine as i think it looks bold and stands out well, like a masthead should. I also think it would stand out from the sell-lines font because the text is in capital letters and isn't to fancy which could make the text look confusing. Although, it may look too basic and some people, especially young teenagers might want to see a more interesting font for my magazine.

I also think this font looks appealing as the style is quite edgy which may attract my target audience as it isn't plain and simple looking therefore will keep them interested. Also it still looks bold and stands out so it would catch the readers eye. Although the disadvantage to this font is that it doesn't look like it would  with a genre and i personally think it would suit more towards rock or indie.

Secondly, i have looked at fonts for the sell-lines as i understand that the font will have to be different so that the masthead stands out more but still allowing the sell-lines to show up bold enough.

I think that this font would be appealing for sell-lines as it stands out a lot less than the ideas for my masthead as it isn't as bold and eye-catching although still looks easy to read and simple for my target audience. Although the letters on this font look quite distanced and spaced out therefore the text may take up too much room on the front cover.

I also think that this font would be appropriate to use as my sell-lines as its not as bold as my masthead ideas although it is still quite bold so it will still stand out in front of less appealing text. The font also looks quite different as the letters are quite curly and quirky which would make my magazine look fun and unique. Although many people may prefer a more simple text for the sell-lines so its basic and easy to read as this font may look 'too much'.

Photographic techniques

Photographic techniques

Photographic techniques

Ideas and techniques which are essential when taking photographs-

Shot distance

-Use of tilt

-Shot composition

-Eye line

-Tone

-Line

-Colour, including vivid, primary and monochromatic colour.

-Texture, and hints on creating texture.

-Patters and hints on capturing patterns.

Shot distance types

Extreme Long Shot (very distant)/Long shot full body) – Good for showing the insignificance of characters as powerless within an overpowering environment. Also good for establishing location.

Medium Long Shot (knees up)/ Medium shot (waist up)- Good for showing movement or for a balanced tracking of characters and their environment.

Medium close up (head and shoulders)/ Close up (head)- Good for portraiture or for moving image interviews.

Big close up (small part of forehead and chin cut out)/ Extreme close up (features)- Good for showing the significance of character or for showing characters as powerful. Also highly useful drawing attention to character emotions.

Tilt shots

Tilt up shot (low angle)- Used to make them look powerful and dominant.

Tilt down (high angle)- Used to convey vulnerability or weakness of a person in shot and to demonstrate dominance of point of view.

Tone

Control of tones, including variations of light and dark, emphasizing important parts of the image, and colour, generally set the mood of your photograph.

Tone control can be used to emphasize the shapes of the most important elements in your image.

Photographic/moving image and techniques

Composition

You need to think very carefully about how you compose a photograph.

Many photographers place their subject in the middle of the photograph, which can often result in a dull image.

Use of off centre composition can create a focal point.

Foreground/Background

When designing a shot remember to keep in mind both of the action in the foreground and the background.

Framing

Keep the RULE OF THIRDS in mind when designing your shot. The viewer’s eye is drawn to the crossections of a frame, this is where your action should be taking place.

Lines

Lines are useful for emphasizing and leading the viewer towards a main area or subject.

The may also divide up the picture space into segments, which may vary in size and shape. The shape of lines and their general pattern can strongly influence the mood of the photograph.

Using colour

Taking control of the way in which colour is used in your photos is a key way of improving your images.

Keep you eyes open for vibrant coloured objects, but also look for delicate coloured subjects and ones with muted tones.

Colour spells-Bright, bold colours are used on magazine covers, so choose or plan the shots that you will take when producing your magazine cover.

Monochromatic colours

It can also work well to use just one or two colours in a picture, such shots sometime shave an intensity and sense of harmony.

Textures

Most of the time we are taking photographs we think about the subject, but there is another way of approaching picture-taking, which involves thinking beyond the subject and looking at it in terms of textures and patterns.

Photography is especially effective and conveying the impression of texture. This is a quality which can be extremely powerful close up.

Direction, height and the quality of lighting make a big difference to the appearance of textures.

Patterns

Harsh light and shadow can reveal the shape of something so well that it is unnecessary to actually show the subject itself.

Patterns are frequently caused by the effect of shadows.

Patterns are also created when a distinctive shape is repeated within the image and it can have a powerful impact when used as part of a composition.

People

 

Photographs of people and children are the most common  form of photography.

One of the key things to consider is whether you want the person to pose for the camera shot, or whether a 'candid' photograph would be better so that your subjects are unaware of you and your camera.




The above research that I have learnt will help me a lot towards producing my own product as I am now more aware hoe images on my magazine should look and how to make shots seem more professional/realistic. 

Companies

Emap

Emap is a British media company, specialising in the production of business to business magazines, and the organisation of business events and conferences.Emap was founded in 1947 and has 20 magazines in its business-to-business portfolio including:

Architects Journal Architectural Review Broadcast Construction News Drapers Health Service Journal Local Government Chronicle Materials Recycling Week Nursing Times Retail Week Recycling & Waste Management   Screen International Previous magazines EMAP has published many magazines in its history andn the was in partivular a ove away from the computing genre during the mid 1990's. Business Matters Computer and Video Games Commodore User Eye magazine Internet Magazine Mean Machines Nintendo Official Magazine PC Leisure PC Review Sega Saturn Magazine Sinclaire user Smash Hits SPORT St Review The One The Face After researching Emap I have considered the previous magazines published by the company and noticed that my magazine genre is completely different therefore wouldn't consider Emap for the publisher of my magazine. Condé Nast Condé Nast is a magazine publishing company based In the U.S. The company  produces 18 consumer magazines including  Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit GQ The New Yorker                 Vanity Fair Vogue Also, the company has four business-to-business publications, 27 websites, and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices.The company, headquartered in New York City, was founded in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast and has been owned by the Newhouse family since 1959.Condé Nast is largely considered to be the originator of the “lifestyle magazines,” a type of magazines focused on a particular class or interest instead of targeting the largest possible readership. Its magazines focus on a wide range of subjects, including travel, food, home, culture, and other interests, with fashion the larger portion of the company's focus. Condé Nast publishes Teen Vogue magazine which began as a version of Vogue magazine for teenage girls. This U.S. magazine focuses on fashion and celebrities and offers information about the latest entertainment and feature stories on current issues and events. As my magazine choice is also teen girls i think this company relates a lot to my magazine and  the company could work successfully in my magazine. Natmags Nat Mags (National Magazine Company) was a British magazine publisher based in London. It was established in 1910 by William Randolph Hearst and was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. Nat Mag published 19 magazines in total in the United Kingdom. They were: Best Coast Company Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan Bride Country Living Esquire Good Housekeeping Harper's Bazaar House Beautiful Men’s Health (UK only) Prima Prima Baby Real People Reveal Runner's World (UK only) She You & Your Wedding Zest magazine IPC Media IPC Media is a leading UK consumer magazine publisher. IPC Media groups its current titles under three magazine divisions each focusing on a core audience. Connect Targeting the mass market for women. Teen Now Woman Woman's Own goodtoknow Recipes Woman's Weekly Pick Me Up! Chat Chat - It's Fate Chat Passion Now What's On TV Soaplife TV & Satellite Week TV easy TVTimes Southbank Targeting upmarket women. Marie Claire InStyle Look Woman & Home Feel Good Food Feel Good Home Essentials Ideal Home Homes & Gardens Livingetc Country Homes & Interiors 25 Beautiful Homes Beautiful Kitchens Style at Home Wallpaper Inspire Targeting the market for men. Country Life The Field Shooting Times Shooting Gazette Sporting Gun Horse & Hound HORSE Eventing International Boat Industry (IBI) Practical Boat Owner Yachting Monthly Yachting World SuperYacht Business Motor Boat & Yachting Motor Boats Monthly Rugby World World Soccer Golf Monthly Nuts New Musical Express (NME) Uncut Cycling Weekly Cycling Active Cycling Sport Mountain Bike Rider Decanter Amateur Photographer What Digital Camera Amateur Gardening Angler's Mail Future Publishing Future plc is a media company; in 2006, it was the sixth-largest in the United Kingdom. It publishes more than 150 magazines in fields such as video games, technology, automotive, cycling, films and photography.[1] Future is the official magazine company of all three major games console manufacturers. Examples of current UK magazines: Computer music, Edge, Fast Car, ImagineFX, GamesMaster, Guitarist, MacFormat, PC Gamer, T3, Rhythm, Procycling, Your Family Tree. Examples of current US magazines: Maximum PC, Official Xbox Magazine, MaclLife, PC Gamer, Windows: The Official Magazine. Current Websites: cyclingnes.com, GamesRader, Gizmodo, MusicRader, TechRader. Bauer Media Bauer Media Group is a multinational media company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany which operates in 16 countries worldwide. Since the company was founded in 1875, it has been privately owned and under management by the Bauer family. Bauer Verlagsgruppe has offices located all over the world, they are located in the following countries: Germany USA Spain France Austria Poland Portugal Romania Hungary Czech Republic Mexico China Russia Slovakia United Kingdom Nigeria Australia Bauer Media Brands Q started out as a music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom. Originally it was to be called Cue (named after the act of cueing a record to play), but the name was changed so that it wouldn't be mistaken for a snooker magazine. Founders Mark Ellen and David Hepworth felt the music press of the time ignored a generation of older music buyers who were buying CDs — then still a new technology — from artists such as Paul Simon, Level 42, and Dire Straits. Modeled after Rolling Stone, Q was first published in 1986, setting itself apart from much of the other music press with monthly production and higher standards of photography and printing, with an emphasis on style.The Q music brand has expanded to Radio and Television, with Q Radio and Q TV being music entertainment that specialises in indie, rock and alternative. Q also holds annual music awards in the UK, known as Q Awards. Since they began in 1990, the Q Awards have become one of Britain's biggest and best publicized music awards, helped in no small part by the often boisterous behaviour of the celebrities who attend the event.In spring 2010, Bauer caused controversy with its attempt to unilaterally impose a new contract on all photographers and writers, which takes away their copyright and off-loads liability for libel or copyright infringement from the publisher onto the contributor. 200 photographers and writers from Q and Bauer's other music magazines, Kerrang! and MOJO were reported as refusing to work under the new terms. Kerrang! is a brand that specialises in Rock Music.It originally began as a magazine and in 2004 Kerrang Radio was launched. A Kerrang TV channel also exists and as of 2005, all of its programme content is music videos, the majority of which is open scheduled, for text requests from their playlist.