comparison of double page spread

I like how there is one main image of the artist on one side and an article on the other, I think it compliments each other nicely. The bold capital letter at the start of the article is also another convention I find interesting and will do the same with my own production.

comparison of front cover

 

I closely looked at the layout of VIBE's magazine front cover looking at how it attracts their audience. The bold cover lines are important as they draw you in to the context of the magazine. The image is also important as it is a well known popular artist, and it is directly in the middle.

comparison of contents page

I have been looking very closely at VIBE magazine as it covers the same genre as my own production. I have tried to follow the conventions used on this front on my own, for example I have looked at the big 'V' in the middle, VIBE use this on all the magazines they publish. The way the 'contents' is written is also another convention I have used on my own production, it looks bold and appealing. The simplicity makes the magazine a whole lot more attractive.

 

I took these photos myself after going to a concert, they were included in my first draft of my contents page, but I then decided not to include it in the final product as the images themselves are blurry.

Social Media

 

 

I have noticed that with VIBE magazine they do not advertise their social media, with my own production however I will, by using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I think it is important to do so because that way you can reach a wider audience and advertise my magazine easily as many people now use social media sites.

I looked at the different conventions used and how I could incorporate it into my own. There is a quote used and enlarged in the top image, although this is eye catching it is not a convention I will be using in my own. I like how the article is presented in the form of an interview. This will instantly grasp the attention of readers. Again however I will not be writing my questions in the magazine but only the artists answer.

I was originally going to use this image for my front cover but after looking closely at other professional magazine I didn't think the image was appropriate enough, it looked slightly too relaxed and unprofessional, so I went out and took more images.

FRONT COVER, CONTENTS PAGE & DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD DRAFT

COLOUR SCHEME

This is my final colour chart I have produced for my final production for my front cover, contents page and double page spread. I have used a variety of colours to give me a large option of choice for my magazine. For the final product I have used black, white, grey and red, these colours are appropriate for both my male and female audience.

 

MOODBOARD

 

I looked at different magazine, mainly VIBE and Billboard, looking at different genres, comparing the front cover and contents pages. I did this because it gives me an idea of how to lay out my own front cover and contents page, and shows me what appeals to my own target demographic. I looked closely at VIBE magazine and have used that as my main inspiration for my own, this is because of how the layout suits the genre and target audience. I like how the front covers focus mainly on the masthead and main image, this is a convention I will be using on my own front cover.

MISE-EN-SCENE: PARLOUR

One important feature of the mise-en-scene is the taxidermied animals, seen when Marian and Norman enter the Parlour. The darkness and the dull weather connotates the coldness and gloom of the Bates Motel. Furthermore, the taxidermy is a reflection on Normans personality. It's an unusual hobby to take up, and to do so with such animals takes skill and time showing that he has them both. This also suggests Norman to be a dark and dangerous man and is capable of more more dangerous activities, as he lures Marian into the Parlour, this suggests along with the gloomy weather that she will be in trouble.

FLATPLAN FOR FINAL MAGAZINE PRODUCTION

These are the first drafts of my Flatplan for my front cover and contents page. Although pleased with the outcome further development need to be made in order to produce a good magazine.

MISE-EN-SCENE IN MUSIC MAGAZINES

There are different features of mise-en-scene used in this magazine cover. For example the the models costume is trendy and fits in with he whole style and theme that is portrayed. The setting/background is a plain and simple, this is a good reflection of the magazine as it isn't overbearing. It doesn't over power and distract you from the writing on the cover and has a nice natural blend with the style.

The lighting is balanced and does not make the writing or images used difficult to see. The font used is big and bold which makes it eye-catching for the audience to read. The clear texts make it easier for the readers to understand the whole theme of the magazine and what its about.

The mode of address for this image is direct and at a mid shot. This is effective as it instantly draws you in and grabs your attention and suits the cover. Also the styling of the magazine cover makes it clear who the selected target demographic is and instantly attracts them to read. 

The anchorage "I'm bigger, better" fixes and relates to the meaning of the picture. Where in the image the model is bold and quite confident similarly to the caption. The enigma "want to be the next one claiming the crown?" is a question that is not immediately answered which creates interest for the audience.


The mise-en-scence in this cover has a variety of features, everything in this single frame helps the audience to decode whats going on. The mode of address is direct, it speaks to the audience in order to communicate. The image suits its intended audience and target demographic and lures them in.

The lighting used is quite dark as you can see shadows across the models face. Doing this is effective as it fits in with the whole idea of 'rap' as that is what the genre of the magazine is. He looks quite angry which reflects the whole image of the rap scene as it is usually seen as angry young men.

The setting of the cover has been added in, its of graffiti which again fits in with the whole rap genre. However the background looks quite over powering as you are more drawn into the background instead of the text on the cover

The anchorage "who would be the best" again like the cover above relates to the image as it uses non verbal communication as he is pointing at the audience as almost to ask them a question without using speech,  the enigma also makes the readers more intrigued to find out more.

COLOUR SCHEME FOR MUSIC MAGAZINE

I have used the same colour cheme chart as I did in my preliminary task. This is because I am going to continue using the same colours but just develop it further, using primarily white for the colour of the text.

SURVEYMONKEY

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I used ‘Survey Monkey’ to conduct my research in order to get specific results; my questionnaire informs me on what needs to be added into my magazine. I found that there were 2/3 of females who completed the questionnaire compared to males, which was 1/3.

As a result of the clear demographic I have decided to make my magazine appeal to more females but not completely disregard males. I found that the main target audience is aimed at ages 17 to 21, which means that I am able to focus more on their likes. I found that the main genre of magazines read is Fashion & Beauty (9/15), Music (9/15), and sports which was (5/15). Subsequently this makes the content of the magazine I will add in narrow down. I will focus on the age groups between 17 and 21 and include Sports, Fashion & Beauty, and Music, as it will appeal to a both male and female audience.

MEDIA STUDIES

The three areas that the media are specifically interested in.
- Media Organisations
- Meaning and Representation in Media Text
- Ethical Issues

TOOL KIT

Our task was to create a step by step guide on differemt ways to present our work. I used Photovisi and showed a step by step guide on how to use the programme, and if it worth using for our project. I found that it wasnt as useful as thought but is a nice idea.

FONT SEQUENCES

I created a font chart to show the different type of font styles I could use. Doing so helped me to come up with the decision of my colour scheme and fonts I chose to use ‘Calibri’ size 80, black and bold, it is simple yet eye catching.

PRODUCTION DIARY: WEEK 2

This week I was finishing up creating the school publication for the preliminary task. I used my previous flatplans and continued to improve my publication for the cover and contents page. I stuck with my original colour schemed as I believe that it’s the most aesthetically appealing to readers eyes. I came up with the final name for the magazine ‘HARRIS CUT’ because it’s quick, short and easy to remember. I am pretty sure that I have reached my targets demographics because what will be included is aimed primarily at teenagers in school in years 9-10 but can also be read by younger year groups, parents and teachers. I will soon begin to create my two page spread for the magazine and I believe I am confident to do so as I now have a clear demographic audience and colour scheme/theme.

COLOUR SCHEME