December Calendar

This is the December Calendar that I have creed to ensure that all of my posts are on my log by the desired date and time.

Props

I did not use any props during the photoshoot as I felt the images would be more successful if they included the model alone rather than with any extra objects. This worked well for me as I have been able to crop the background out of some photos to make the magazine look more consistent but this would've been more difficult and time consuming if I had also featured props.

Practice and Original PS Reflection

Here I have my original practice for another magazine as well as my final magazine cover that I have created. The finished product looks much more professional and it looks much more detailed than the 'Modify' magazine. I prefer the 'Placid' magazine as it looks a lot more professional and holds more details meaning it is a lot more eye catching to the target audience of indie rock fans.

Rationale and Mis-en-scene

http://goanimate.com/videos/0F1KhotOJPKU?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=usercontent

This is a link to my goanimate video that i have created to show the rationale and mis-en-scene of my magazine.

I have since added an extra colour to my colour scheme which is a red that is consistent throughout the rest of the magazine.
I have also used an informal tone throughout the magazine as it helps to create a relationship with the reader as they feel as if they are being spoken to rather than reading an article. 

Used Photos

 These are the photos that I have used in the creation of my magazine. I chose these ones as I thought that they were the best suited to the target audience of my magazine which is indie rock fans. I have used these photos as they seem to be clear and can immediately create a relationship between the viewer and the image as it reach out to them due to the similarities that each image holds.

DPS Peer Feedback

Here is my peer feedback that I have received from people in class.

It is going to help me to notice any intakes I have made and take their suggestions into account when changing the Double Page Spread. This will be able to help to identify the features that will work well in my magazine and the features that won't. Doing this allows me to reach a larger target audience and I will be able to direct the work more originally to my target audience of indie rock fans.

DPS Comparison

This is a DPS taken from Kerrang. I have used this to create my double page spread. I liked how they used columns to keep the text in place which makes t look tidy and organised which will appeal to my target audience as it will be quicker and therefore easier to read. I also like how the background for the photo has been removed and a plain colour has been used in place of it. This makes the image stand out and also makes the text stand out against the clear background as well. 

DPS Updates

I have created this while looking at a DPS from Kerrang which allows me to have continuity and for my magazine to be successful. 

The use of the sub - images break up the text which makes it seem as though there is a smaller amount of text on the page. 

The different colors I have use for my magazine DPS are the same as those used in the other pages which shows continuity  and looks professional. 

I have also used the pull quote to make the text appear separated again and it also intrigues the reader to find out why something is 'A watch this space kind of thing'.

Update

I have added the extra question and the conclusion with the link to the twitter. This has helped to fill the rest of the page so removing any blank space I had meaning that the magazine won't have any spaces that looks as though they need to be filled. Therefore, my magazine DPS will not look as though it is unfinished.

I have also added a plain purple banner at the top and bottom of the page so it looks we'll presented and finished.
I also added page numbers to the bottom of the two pages which are the same as the contents page which shows continuity for the magazine. The page numbers will also appeal to my target audience as it will make it easier for them to find the article.

Progress

I have realized when reading over my article that one of the questions has been included twice so I need to take one of them out and move the text around for it to fit into the page.
I am also going to add in another question in place of this one as it will add more information and therefore dil the page more with the information so I am not leaving any blank space.

Development

I have now changed the paragraph including the link to a grey colour so it stands out more in comparison with rest of the Q&A article. I prefer this colour as it makes the article look as though it has reached a complete end.

Progress

I have added a conclusion to my article which gives it a sense of an ending. This makes the article look finished and well presented.
Currently the link at the end of the article is in white however, this doesn't stand out well with the rest of the article. Therefore, I am going to change this to a different colour so it will stand out more.

Lesson Objectives

During this lesson, I plan to have finished my DPS article for my magazine. I also plan to have uploaded various screenshots of my work showing what I liked, disliked and changed with my magazine.

Progress

This is the progress I have made during this session. I have finished the Q&A questions but I do have to add a conclusion to the article. I like how it has worked but I do not like the positioning of the sub-images as they are very small but do not leave any room to be filled around with text.

Update

In today's session, I plan to finish the textual information that I have already started on the double page spread. I all, want to check what I have already wrote for spelling and grammar.

Progress

This is the start of my DPS. I like the colors that I have used for this. The layout looks professional at the moment and I pal to continue with this theme throughout.

Todays session

During this session, I plan to have started the basics for my D.P.S. I also want tonsure that all posts are up to date and are correct.

DPS Article - Q&A