Double Page Spread Partially Constructed

This is my first draft of my double page spread, and as you can see i have changed A LOT!
After much evaluation and feedback i have changed my layout, my tagline, my picture and the general font/colours. I wanted the layout to be different as i thought it would be more effective to have the photo on the right, so it will be the first thing people see. Secondly i wanted the slogan to be bigger and 3d, so i changed that. And i also have changed the actual image and the wording. In general i prefer my finished product as i think it looks more professional.

Contents Page Partial Production Feedback

With this being my contents page partially constructed, i asked for feedback from fellow classmates and what i got was that they thought my pictures shouldn't all be on one side- so in my final product i have moved them. Also in my final product i haven't used any of these same photos- i didn't think they promoted what i wanted in my magazine and found them too commercial. So instead i have used photos from the gig that i went to. Overall as a first draft it isn't awful, but i much prefer the improvements i made and my finished product. 

Double Page Spread Image Selection Process

I actually didn't use any of these from this set, for my double page spread- because i didn't think the were up to the standard i hoped for. I also didn't think that they portrayed what i wanted to such as the 2nd photograph my friend is smiling and does portray the serious band that i wanted them to. 

Secondly this picture- she is also smiling and i didn't think it was effective- it also doesn't show both of the members.

Final Front Cover

This is my final edition of my front cover. Overall i am really pleased with it and think that I've done quite well. like the colours and throughout my 3 products, there is a a distance house-style of colours that i have used which i think are effective. I have used some conventions such as bolder fonts and colour, however i have also broken one with my cover image. I have broken it by not having either of my cover models facing froward- i did this to portray them as mysterious as their name is 'Blackout'. In conclusion i am happy with this product. 

Analysis of NME music magazine.

Masthead
The Masthead is in the top left hand corner. It is also partially hidden by the cover model. The Masthead is also in big, bold lettering to allude to its importance and advertise the brand name. Furthermore it is in red to make it stand out and be eye-catching. As it is partially hidden by the cover model it shows that it isn't the main selling point, but is there to signify what magazine it is and for buyers to see it clearly.

Central Image
The central image is of Arctic Monkeys front man Alex Turner. As seen he is posed holding a record and as he is a famous music person, for the type of music that my magazine is also about it shows he knows what he's talking about.  Furthermore he is straight in the middle of the front cover with the text around him, not in front of his face, he's not moving for anything.

The Cover Model
The cover model is Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, he is pictured here with a serious and pouty facial expression to iterate that he is a serious musician (which he is) we hardly ever see him laughing in interviews and such. Likewise he is also the cover model as he is undoubtedly good looking, with slick backed hair and dressed in all black. This also might paint him as a "bad boy" and also promotes the image of the type of music he produces. The clothing and hair also make him look fashionable. Similarly dressed in all black makes him look 'edgy' and 'dangerous'. Also with his arms crossed it makes him look unapproachable, but i think this cover image is effective.

Anchorage
Pictured is the phrase "The record that changed my life" which is clearly about Alex and his favourite song. Furthermore "Arctic Monkeys reveal" entices a target audience to read the magazine and want to know what it is that they are revealing. Likewise the word "record" with Alex holding a record promotes anchorage between the two.

Secondary Images
There are no secondary images as the main article is about Alex Turner and the Arctic Monkeys so they wanted him to be the main focus.

Cover lines
"All the free gigs" promotes what is going on in this genre of music and will get people interested and wanting to buy the magazine. Furthermore "The Macabees, St Vincent, The Vaccines." etc also promotes what this genre of music is, and the most popular band within the genre.

Use of Colour
Through use of colour, such as blue, red, white and black which are the only colours on the front cover. It makes certain things stand out more or less. Such as 'NME' and 'Arctic Monkeys' are in bold font and bright red to make them stand out. Other headlines are then in blue and white as they aren't main features, but still need to be known about.

Font
The different fonts used are also to be eye-catching and intrigue. There are different fonts used some bolder, some thinner and curlier. The more important things are highlighted in a bolder font and the afterthoughts are in a skinnier font.

Double Page Spread (feedback)

This was the first edition of my double page spread, i changed the picture as it was too similar to my front cover version. I also prefer my actual Double Page Spread picture as this one makes the dps seem too 'goth' or grunge and that wasn't what i was aiming for. I was just aiming for alternative or rock/indie, which i think with my final dps i managed. Similarly the colour scheme with this one, combined with the black and white photo lacks something, whereas i think my final version with a semi-coloured photographs works better and 'lifts' the dps as a whole.

Final Double Page Spread.

This is my final Double Page Spread and overall i am really proud and happy of the product i have achieved. I like the editing i did of the photo the best as i made the background black and white, and then edited the two main people in colour. Myth is my magazine and Blackout are my created band. I love the colour scheme, and think that i stuck to some main magazine conventions of my genre with this i.e. the black and red and white. However i also think i broke some conventions by having the 'Chaos' literally looking like Chaos and not being neat and tidy. I had a lot of fun trying to create this product. I think the colours work well and i love the photo is shows what i wanted to- that Blackout are a serious, yet quirky band and i think this will appeal to my target audience.

Contents Page photo selection process 2.

These are some of the photographs to use for my contents page, which i took at the gig i went to. Some of them i really like such as the "KOKO" one at the bottom, also the clear ones of St Raymond (the band). I have used the bottom 3 on my actual contents page. 

However the first three are too blurry, the lighting isn't what i wanted and the view is wrong. So i have used the last 3 for my contents page, as the lighting is decent and i really like those photographs. They are also good to use as they will draw my target audience in as they are a "cool" band to go see. Likewise this will draw my target audience in as they will see that as the creators of the magazine we go to gigs and are interested in the same things as them. Overall i am pleased with this set of photographs and happy with how they turned out. 

Final Contents Page.

School Magazine Image Selection process.

Photo Shoot: Selection Process;

I chose not to use these photos as some of them were too similar too each other. Additionally some of the photos were not mid shots and I needed a mid shot for the cover of the magazine. Moreover some did show the model as the hard-working girl that I needed. Some of the photos show unflattering angles which would not help the image I wanted to portray. Although they are dressed correctly some of the photos just do not fit the criteria. 

Planning my School Magazine Photoshoot

Photo-shoot plan

Central Image- 

The central image of my magazine will be depicting a girl looking at a "results" paper and looking happy. I want this to be This will signify that the sixth form is a good place to go and people will enjoy their time there. As she is happy with her results. The photo will be mid shot. This will show the student in a wide range of environments within the school complex. The figure will be female as she will look more inviting and hard-working. Implying that she is ready to get down to work. It gives a good image of the school and shows they are serious about their work. I also don't think i will have any secondary images, as i think one will be enough, and i don't want it to look too busy or over-crowded. As with the bright fonts and big headlines i don't want too many photos. 

Analysis of Billboard Music Magazine

Masthead
The masthead of the magazine is actually hidden behind the cover model. This is because the magazine is most likely already very well known and has  apopular following. Similarly the cover model is the main selling point so it doesn't matter that the masthead is hidden. The masthead that i can see is black but with yellow and blue filling in the gaps. This makes the masthead look bolder and therefore more eye-catching.

Central Image
The central image is right in the middle of the cover, and is the only image on the front cover. It also covers most of the front cover.

The Cover Model
The cover model is posing suggestively, with cleavage on show to look perhaps more fun and less conservative. This might also be to break gender barriers, as it suggests that she is confident in herself to do so. She is also wearing crazy coloured makeup such as blue eye liner with bright pink lipstick. This is very typical of Katy Perry and goes with her 'image'. Her hair and makeup has also been done appropriately to advertise her as a young and fun model. The cover model is also wearing earrings, which make her look expensive and worth buying the magazine.

Anchorage
"Women In Music" is the main anchorage above the cover model and the masthead. This anchorage is particularly important as it shows what this issue of the magazine is about. If this sort of thing is interesting to a particular target audience, then it is important to have it bigger to attract the audience. The Anchorage on this issue is the main selling point as people are going to want to know the main women in music to look out for.

Secondary Images
There are no secondary images on the front cover, this is most likely done so all of the intrigue and attention is on the main cover model.

Cover lines
Cover lines such as "Woman of the Year", draw readers in as this is a pretty big expectation to live up to, so must be someone important. This also draws attention to the cover model and main image as it is related to her. This use of cover line is important as the audience know what the relevance is, all of these things come as a package in selling this magazine issue.

Use of Colour
The colours used are baby pink, black, with pops of yellow and blue. The baby pink matches her lipstick and the blue of the cover lines matches her eyeliner. This effect makes the overall effect more enticing and promotes interest. The use of pink also alludes to femininity and being girly. These colours are clearly aimed at the female target audience. The colours all work and keep the magazine looking fresh. They aren't typical colours to put with each other but work on this magazine front cover.

Font
The fonts used are all bold and vary in size. Different fonts have also been used to make it more interesting. "Woman of the Year" is also in a bigger font to make this article the main feature. Different fonts have been used to make the magazine more interesting,  and for certain articles to get more attention by making the font bigger. 

Planning for the photoshoot of my Double Page Spread

Location: 

My location for my photo shoot will using a lift. I am looking for a lift to use as i want the lift to be resembling them "going up" in the music industry and their journey. It will be symbolic. I think this is a good idea as it shows originality and creativity. I will also be able to get a mirror shot in the background which makes it look more than to dimensional and interesting. 

The Cover Model: 
What will they be wearing?
I want my band members to be wearing clothes that show their attitude and type of music. I will have the band dressed in jeans and plain t-shirts with perhaps converse or vans footwear. I will do this because I want them to look like the stereotypical rock/grunge band in all black, dark blue and grey.

Facial Expressions;
I want the cover models facial expressions to be serious and one of them to look playful or smirking. I want them to look brooding and to intrigue people. This is a band that are making their mark on the music industry and are here to stay and i want their facial expression to reflect that.

Body Language/Posture
The body language that I want them to use will be serious and most likely hands up or arms crossed. I will have some of the band members with their arms crossed whilst have some with their hands in their pockets. This makes them look like the stereotypical teenage band. 

Weather;
The weather won't play a part as it will be inside a lift, i will however have to be considerate of the lifting i am using, as i will have to choose the right camera settings.

Miscellaneous;
I am going to be taking the photos with a Canon 1200D as i want detailed shots for my magazine, that look professional. 

Planning for Contents Page (photoshoot and ideas)

Location;

Seeing as i have three different photos on my contents page i have three different locations. One of these was at a concert i went to (St Raymond), i wanted this to be on my contents page as it is a genuine photograph from the type of band that my target audience listen to. Also it would show value and look more realistic than if i set it up, it will also attract a target audience as they will see that there are gig reviews in the magazine. Secondly is a picture of my younger sister as an artist- this is to represent diversity within the magazine and too show something different, this will be shot in my house with a white wall for simplicity. The last location i am using is also a white wall with one of my friends as a rock/alternative singer also. I will take photos from a number of different angles to get a variety of shots. The location will play a key part in my photo-shoot as it sets the mood for the photos. So with there being a gig it creates a fun, grungy atmosphere with the lighting/darkness. Whereas the white wall creates simplicity. 

Body Language;
As with the other photo-shoots the body language used by the models will be relatively care free and non-imposing. I wanted this posture because it links in with the darker theme of rock and the aura that that specific genre of music creates. The models will either stand with their arms crossed or lean against an object as well as this the camera angles that i will use will be low angle and eye level. I am using low angles to reflect the position of authority and power that the artists have over the reader.

Facial Expressions;
The  models facial expressions will either be blank and serious or smiling/smirking to show a playful side as i don't want it to all be serious. The facial expression used by the model is very important as it helps create the image that I want, which is that of a fun by serious side as well.
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Weather;
The weather will not play a major part in the photo-shoot as it will take place inside, so i don't have to worry about that. I do however need to consider lighting as inside the gig it will be dark with not much light. 

Other;
The photos will be taken using a Canon 1200D and a Macbook Air to edit them. 

I want my Contents Page to look professional and intriguing but also simple as i don't want it to look tacky. 

That is why  i really like the Q contents page and will most likely take this for inspiration. 

Double Page Spread Analysis

I have chosen this article double page spread with Hayley Williams for Cosmo magazine. I have chosen this one to analyse as she is in a band called Paramore which is who i based my band "Blackout" around. They have the same target audience. 

They layout of this double page spread, is also very simple, but effective as it doesn't look tacky or too busy. It is also effective as the main focus is clearly on her as she takes up half of the double page spread. We can also clearly tell that the magazine is possibly for a younger audience say older teens to mid 20's as there isn't much writing compare to the picture so they wouldn't get bored. Using this analysis i will take it to my Double Page Spread as i don't want mine to look too busy, i want it to look edgy, but simple and effective. So by using minimal colours and only one picture, i hope to achieve this.

Q magazine have used a less conventional approach

to their double page spread layout. One image has been used, however, it is in
the corner (top right) of the page and the text is in columns around it. I have
found this is many of their magazines, not just this one. I like this and will
be using this effect in my double page spread because it stands out and is
unique.

Q have also, a border has been used around the edge of the pages. This is another creative feature of this double page spread that I will be using in my magazine. However, as other magazines (such as Kerrang!) have not used a border, my own template will not look like this one, but a more simple version.

The colour scheme is consistent with the front cover and contents page too as the text is red and black, and the back ground is white. This relationship could convince the reader to keep buying the magazine as it seems very professional and the house style is clear.

Another effect this page has is the stand out image. The lights and colours on the image attract the audience’s attention and it contrasts with the text because is seems to be quite a plain page. I will try to capture a picture with bright sunlight so it lightens up the page as this one has.

This Double Page Spread, like many others, has a distinct layout in the sense that it focuses on placing the image on one side (left) of the page and the text on the other (right). The image here is in black and white which follows the house style and typical colours for this genre. It also makes the ‘L’ behind stand out, but in a way that means the reader can see read the text. Although, it is still clear the main feature of this double page spread is the red ‘L’ (standing for Lady Gaga). I like the use of three main colours for this page, so I will use this in my own double page spread.

Another typical feature of this double page spread is the columns the font is laid out into. I will be using columns in my magazine as most magazines have this layout.

This double page spread has also split up the pages into two sides. This is again done by having a picture on the left hand side of the page and the text on the right hand side. This is effective as it makes it easy to follow; having the text separate from the picture lets the reader focus on each part and is easier to read.

Last but not least is this is this double page spread that i really liked. I will be using this layout for my DPS. I think it is really effective as you have the main focus on the model in the picture covering one whole side. Also on the other side is just text with some bold and laid out appropriately  Overall the effect of this is really effective as it is simple without being boring and attractive to a target audience. I think this would also appeal to my target audience. 

Q Contents Page Analysis/Research. (Prezi)

Lifestyle Questionnaire Answers/Feedback.

How do you buy music? 

ITunes  x1

CD x2

Downloads 

Where do you mainly listen to Music?

School x1

Home 

on the go x2

What Genre of Music do you mainly listen to?

Rock x1

Alternative x2

Pop

Rap

Hip Hop

Do you listen to alternative music often?

No 

Sometimes 

Yes x1

All the time x2 

How often do you go to concerts/gigs per year?

1-5 x1

6-10 

11-15 x2

16-20 

20+ 

How often do you buy music? 

Daily x1

Weekly x2

Monthly 

whenever I have the time 

How many hours of music do you listen to daily?

0-1hr x1

2-3 hrs 

4-6 hrs x2

7+hrs 

How many songs roughly do you have on your iPod/music Player?

0-250 songs x1

260-500 

510-1000 

1000+ x2

How many festivals yearly do you attend?

0 

1-2

3-4 two out of 3 attended 3-4 a year. 

5-6

7+

What do you think of the magazine’s cover photo?

Terrible 

Bad 

Okay x3 

Excellent 

What do you think of the colour scheme of the front cover?

Terrible 

Bad 

Okay 

Excellent x3

Do you think the price of the magazine is fair (£2.75)?

No 

Maybe  

Yes x3 they all agreed 

From my questionnaire i can gather that i have targeted the right audience. All 3 listen to rock and alternative music which is the audience genre for my magazine. All 3 found the price of the magazine fair which is good as the 3 people i gave the questionnaire to were of the age group i am targeting. They all liked the font colours and the cover image. And all 3 attend some form of festivals or gigs every year which is also in my criteria for my intended audience. Overall i am very happy with the results of the questionnaire as they have come back positive and i have matched my criteria to my front cover accurately. 

Lifestyle Questionnaire.

Life Style Questionnaire

Circle the appropriate answer. 

How do you buy music? 

ITunes  

CD 

Downloads 

Where do you mainly listen to Music?

School 

Home 

on the go 

What Genre of Music do you mainly listen to?

 Rock 

Alternative 

Pop

Rap

Hip Hop

Do you listen to alternative music often?

No 

Sometimes 

Yes 

All the time 

How often do you go to concerts/gigs per year?

1-5 

6-10 

11-15 

16-20 

20+ 

How often do you buy music? 

Daily 

Weekly 

Monthly 

whenever I have the time 

How many hours of music do you listen to daily?

0-1hr 

2-3 hrs 

4-6 hrs 

7+hrs 

How many songs roughly do you have on your iPod/music Player?

0-250 songs 

260-500 

510-1000 

1000+ 

How many festivals yearly do you attend?

1-2

3-4

5-6

7+

What do you think of the magazine’s cover photo?

Terrible 

Bad 

Okay 

Excellent 

What do you think of the colour scheme of the front cover?

Terrible 

Bad 

Okay 

Excellent  

Do you think the price of the magazine is fair (£2.75)?

No 

Maybe  

Yes 

Contents Page Mockup

Annotation of a non-music magazine.

Masthead

The Masthead is actually in the left hand corner up until the middle point. rather than being straight in the middle, like most magazine front covers. I think this has been done, so as to break conventions and make the magazine appear different. The masthead is in big, bold lettering and is bright red. This is to draw in potential and existing readers of the magazine. The masthead is also catchy and short. As well as being two letters that stand for the actual name which is Gentlemen's Quarterly. This has been done, as the magazine assumes people who read it, are regulars and already know/enjoy it. 

Tagline

Such as "conference smackdown" illustrates that people who are interested in politics will also want this issue of GQ. It has been done like this because as this tagline is near the Masthead it will attract and intrigue potential buyers. Various other tagline have also been used. A convention has been bent slightly as the taglines actually don't mention Liam or One Direction. You only see it underneath the Central Image. 

Central Image 

The central image is of Liam Payne from boyband One Direction. He is the centre of the magazine. In this edition of GQ all 5 members had a different issue to themselves. (As pictured above). So as too attract more sales, as fans of the band would most likely buy the issue with their favourite member. 

The Cover Model

The central image is of Liam from One Direction. He has been posed in a way that makes him look like a serious artist, and a serious person. He isn't smiling and is wearing a formal looking coat. Similarly he is wearing all black adding to a grown up, serious feel. I think he has been posed like this to make him and One Direction appear more grown up than ever before. Also they aren't the usual type of people to appear on GQ- so have been styled and positioned in a way that will make readers of the magazine intrigued in how different they look. They are also being represented in a way that won't attract to their usual target audience. For example teenage girls would want to see them all smiling and happy. Whereas this is for a Gentleman's magazine, so to attract the same level of readership, will need to be similar to the usual types of cover model's. 

Anchorage 

Anchorage between the cover image and a cover line has been used. Such as the "Groupies?, you'll get me in trouble" Perhaps this quote has been used to either shock or intrigue or both. It makes him seem more rock and roll as oppose to sugar sweet boy band image. Likewise with "heavier, rockier, cooler" this also matches and goes with the main anchorage. 

Secondary Images 

Liam is the only image, and there are no other images on the front cover. This is so the main focus will be on the cover model and central image. 

Coverlines 

Such as "heavier, rockier, cooler" are used so as to promote different types of people to read about One Direction. Likewise  "autumn style special" and "winterise your wardrobe" also will appeal to readers who want fashion tips for the season that was appropriate at the time. I would say with taglines such as this GQ was for the fashion forward man. 

"Groupies?, you'll get me in trouble" also alludes to a different side of One Direction that perhaps other people will be interested in. Using this quote we assume that in order to find out the rest this will be in the magazine, and you have to buy it to read more. So this is used to intrigue and attract buyers. 

Use of Colour

The use of colour is actually pretty classic-grey, black, white and red. I think this has been done to keep  the front cover looking classy and but bold, which i think is what GQ are about. All whilst keeping it from looking boring with the hint of red, placed around the front cover. With the actual masthead being in big,bold red lettering for emphasis,  Specific things are red such as "GQ" also "Liam" is in big, bold, white lettering to add emphasis and draw attention. If an audience saw it and saw the "Liam" and then the cover image and still didn't know who it was, they might be intrigued to buy, read and find out.

Font 

Certain fonts have been used for certain tagline and cover lines. The actual Masthead itself is a big, bold font so to make it visible and attractive to buyers. Furthermore some cover lines are also in red and some in white to make the cover look interesting and for certain phrases to stand out more. 

Selection Process of Final Front Cover Image(s)

Here are the photos i liked from my photoshoot to choose a final front cover image(s). 

I didn't use this image as it isn't a mid-shot and the faces they are pulling don't suit the image I'm going for. 

I also didn't use this image, as she looks too happy for the music i am portraying and it also doesn't show both of the performers so wouldn't be appropriate. 

This is the image i used for my front cover. I felt that is would attract my target audience as it portrays my band as a similar band to Royal Blood, which is what i wanted. I think it also portrays them as a serious band gives them a certain mysteriousness which i think is good and is what every Alternative band needs. 

I actually took inspiration from this photograph of them: 

This one is similar to the picture i used, i just felt that the actual picture i used was more interesting as it was in black and white and also showed something different.

i was going to choose this one as a secondary image, but then once i had put in my text and the image i chose, i decided i only wanted one image and so did not use it. 

Double Page Spread Mockup

This is my mock up for my double page spread, as you will see in the final product i have swapped this around. So the main article is actually on the right and the image is on the left. I thought this was more effective as, i thought people should see the image/band first and then read the article and who they are on the right hand side.