October Calendar

This is the plan for what I have done in October. All posts have been uploaded on or before the deadline I set for them.

Weather Forecast

This is the weather forecast for Saturday 1st November. I have chosen this day as it is the only day that is not raining on the night for the following few days. Also, as it is cloudy this works well for my magazine as I need the hoots to have a dark background and for the flaw to be the only main source of light in my photos. It also has an early sunset at 16:03 so there will not be any strong light affecting my photos during the photo shoot.

Photo shoot organisation

I have contacted my model through text to confirm that she will be available at the time I have chosen. I also indicated what I would like her to wear and look like (make up, hairstyle etc.).

Colour Scheme

Double Page Spread Images

These are some images that are typically found on a double page spread article. They often include the artist(s) using indirect mode of address but occasionally using direct mode of address. This depends on the impression the photographer and artist want to give the reader. 

When choosing the photos, I will pick the ones that are most suitable to the information in the article and how I want the readers to view the artist.

Contents Page Images

Here are some images typically found on a contents page. I have found these by studying various contents pages from different magazines and then searching for images that are similar to the images most commonly seen.

By doing this, it helps me to quickly identify which photographs would be suitable for the contents page ensuring that they fit in with other contents pages found in other magazines.

Front Cover Images

Here are some examples of typical dominant images seen on the front cover of a magazine. When choosing the image for my front cover, I intend to look at these images and choose the original image that looks as though it would fit in with these other images the most.

Some of these images include the artist(s) using a direct mode of address but others include artists using an indirect mode of address. This allows me to have a larger variety of suitable images to choose from.

Flat Plans

These are the flat plans that I have created as a base for my magazine. I am going to try to keep as close to these as possible as it looks well organised and well presented. I have ensured to include all information that I intend to use so I am able to stay as accurate as possible with my creation.

Recce

Recce from NatalieCairns31

Angles

These are the different angles that I could potentially use in my magazine photo shoot. I will ensure to use the angles that are most beneficial to my genre and are most likely to engage the target audience.

Shots

Here are the various camera shots that can be used for when I complete the photo shoot for my college magazine. I am more likely to use a close up shot for the front cover and a variety of different shots for the contents page and double page spread. However, I will not use an extreme long shot at all in my magazine as the artist I am photographing will not be clear and therefore will not appeal to my target audience of indie rock music fans.

Lighting

This is the various lighting techniques that I could use during my photo shoot for my magazine. The style I am most likely to use is natural lighting as it fits well with my genre. However, if this is not possible, I plan to use ambient lighting instead.

Preliminary Task - Peer Assessment

This is the peer feedback that I have been given for my preliminary task of creating the front cover and contents page of a college magazine. When creating my own magazine, I will ensure to take this information into account and ensure to make my magazine following by what I received as my feedback.

Preliminary Task - Unused Photographs

Here are the photographs that we did not use in the preliminary task for the college magazine. The images here were not suitable because they would not allow for a lot of text to be placed on or around them therefore the detail required would not be able to be seen clearly.

Unused Photos 1

Unused Photos 2

Unused Photos 3

Preliminary Task - Contents Page

This is the contents page that I have created in a group for the preliminary task. I think to make it better I could've made the information near the images in bold so they stand out more making them more noticeable. 

I think the strap line at the bottom is good as it hooks the reader encouraging them to continue to find access to these magazines. I also like the background as it includes the college colours so it can be easily associated with this college. 

Preliminary Task - Front Cover

This is the front cover that I have created, in a group, for my preliminary task. The photography was harder than I expected it to be as it was hard to create an image that was both interesting and fitting to the purpose. It was also difficult to ensure that the image did not appear stretched when it was placed on the cover.

If I were to change anything, I would change the size of the extra information underneath the other cover lines so it was larger making it easier to read and more noticeable.

When creating the front cover, we had a plan to ensure that everything would be completed in time. I also think that the layout of the magazine is organized and looks professional which will increase the chances of students, the target audience, picking up the magazine. 

College Magazine Flat Plan - Contents Page

This is the flat plan created for the Contents Page of the College Magazine. I plan to refer to this as I create the page to ensure I stay on track with my plan. This will help to make sure my magazine is created to the be the best quality that I can make it.

College Magazine Flat Plan - Front Cover

This is the flat plan that I have created for the college magazine front cover. I plan to keep checking back to this plan to make sure that everything continues the way it was intended to do so. 

I decided to use the dominant image as the background for the cover as I think it will be the most efficient to attract the attention of the reader and the image fits well with the genre of the magazine.

Institutional Research

Main Competitors

Facial Expressions

These are the different facial expressions that have been identified by Millum and Ferguson when looking at different aspects of womens magazines. This has helped me to identify the different facial expressions I wish my model to portray during the photo shoot.

Location Scout

This is my location scout that I have completed for my coursework. I first uploaded these images onto flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127577022@N05/

I have decided that I will use this location for my photo shoot as it includes exactly what I need for it. I intended for my photo shoot to be in dark lighting and to be in a park.

I am using this location as it is often associated with my target audience as they often attend concerts or festivals that are situated in grassy areas such as parks. I have done this because my genre is indie rock music which is also associated with festivals and coverts in grassy areas.

Photoshop Feedback

Practice Magazine Advert

This is the advert for the practice magazine that I have created. It displays what is included in the magazine emphasizing the main points of it. It shows that it is a collector's edition. I have featured what I believe are the main sell points of the magazine that will help to make it more noticeable. 

Practice Magazine

This is my practice magazine for my AS media. I have used a plain white background to help to emphasize the dominant image and the text that I have featured. The text is in various shades of red so it is continuous and stands out in comparison to the dominant image. I have used £3.00 as the price for this particular magazine as I think it is reasonable and would be willingly paid by many.