PHOTOGRAPHY: BEFORE AND AFTER.

I decided to use this picture for my double page spread. It features the same artists as those on the front cover, as they are the main feature in my magazine. Background wise, i used the same stone wall as i wanted a continuity within the photographys. The models are wearing the same as in the front cover, so they are recognized straight away.

When editing this phorograph, i first changed the exposure and contrast. Afterwards, i changed the effect of the photograph to monochrome, as the style of the double page spread will fit in with this well. As well as adjusting the effects, i also cropped unneccesary fractions out of the background, and edited a beard onto one of the models, Tom.

PHOTOGRAPHY: BEFORE AND AFTER.

 This photograph was included in my contents page. The photograph is of one of the artists featured within the magazine. I used the stone wall as a background again as it connotes rebellion, and is also included in different photographs i have researched through different rock magazines.

When editing this image, i first decided i wanted to use a monochrome effect, as the other images in my contents page follow this sort of similar style. As well as changing the image effect, i also adjusted the exposure and contrast.

PHOTOGRAPHY: BEFORE AND AFTER.

This shot was taken outside the middle campus of Ludlow College. I decided to use a stone wall as a background in order to reflect a sophisticated and rebellious look. My 'models' are Tom and Jake; both two people who i think reflect my chosen sub-genre. Their clothing consists of a leather jacket, a band t shirt, a checkered shirt, a beanie and wristbands. After researching existing rock musicians, i discovered they follow the same sort of dress sense. The props in this photograph are a guitar, and a cigarette; things associated with rebellious 'rockers'.

I decided to use this image as my front cover, as the guitar and the rock like hand gesture really reflect my chosen genre of music. I edited my photos using the online programme 'ipiccy'. First i cropped out a fraction of the background, and altered the exposure and contrast. I then decided to use a sepia effect, as no effect would look 'boring' and normal, but a black and white effect might of clashed with the features of the front cover. Also in the process, i added a 'beard' to Tom, to create a more older impresion, and also to connote coolness.

Planning for photography: Costumes.

TIME MANAGEMENT UPDATE

Front cover, contents and double page spread complete apart from images needed. Images will be collected this week. and magazine should be completed by next tuesday.

Audience Feedback Questions

Double Page Spread

How do you think i could improve the layout of my double page spread?

Do you think the language within my text refers to my sub-genre of my magazine?

Where do you think my d.p.s image should be placed? (On the left/ overlapping behind the text..?)

How could i improve my colour scheme?

Contents Page

On average, how many images do you think i should use?

In your opinion, do you think there is a sufficient amount of features within my contents? Do i need more?

Should i include puff within my contents page? If so, where and what of? E.g tickets, merchandise, etc.

Should i have a specific background image/ colour? If so, what?

 Front Cover

Who should i include for my central image? ( A band/ solo artist?)

 When you see the layout and fonts of my front cover.. do you think they relate to my sub genre?

Do you think i have enough coverlines on my front cover? If not, how many more would i need? 

Is my puff noticable? Does it draw the reader in? How could i improve it? 

Work in progress: Double Page Spread

Before i began creating my double page spread, i had already made a plan of where i wanted the features to go. I have decided to have the image of the band at focus on the left hand side, and the text of the article on the right. My masthead is placed at the top of the right hand page, as when doing my research, i noticed that a lot of magazines relating to my music genre also use this positioning. The bands name within my masthead is in bold, capitilized, and also includes a serif. This enables it to catch the target audiences eye. The caption of the masthead 'taking over the uk by storm' is in a 'scrawly' yellow font; the yellow and sharpness connoting lightning (in referance to storm). 

I decided to split my text up into three columns; the text being boxed. As the subject of the article is a new band coming to the UK, i decided to use the colours red, white and blue within the text; representing the United Kingdom flag. I have decided to use a drop capital to begin my article as many double page spreads i researched also used one to signify the bginning of the text. Within the article, i have also included pull quotes; standing out in a bright yellow, to attract the reader and engage them with the article. As this is a work in progress, the image is still needed which i shall collect prior to Fridays lesson.