Reasons for locations, props, costumes and style

My location of the images used was just a simple photography studio so it had no background. I changed the lighting to a high bright light to get the bright white background of all my main images I did this so it did not attract attention away from my model so the viewer would focus on her more. But when I wanted the black background I simply lowered the light so there was basically only light on the model to attract attention to her. The only prop I used was the chair in  one of my images which I used to make my model seem more relaxed to attract the more 'layed back' kind of audience who dont really care about anything. I used a simply skinny jeans and denim shirt for my model to wear as it made her look casual and not overdressed this helped me get the audience I want as it wont attract the audience who are all about the traditional 'glamour' look it will attract the ones who dont really care about how they look. Overall the style of  my magazine is relaxed and layed back it is for an audience who have no worrys and just basically want to read a magzine that is not over powered with fancy over posed images.

First attempt of magazine cover

This was my first attempt at creating my magazine cover, although I liked the main image it was too dull to be on the front page and did not catch the readers attention like I wanted it to. Also I did not like how the writing in the bottom right corner looked as though it was being faded away and you could not really see it very well. I liked my title and the slogan underneath it as nobody else has ever had it and it attracts the unique audience that I wanted so I kept these for my final magazine cover. The barcode was also too big and the writing above it with the information on the date and price was also too big and took too much attention away from the rest of the magazine. Also the images in the top left corner were too big and overall my magazine looked too crowded.

To get the type of text in the bottom right corner of the cover you simply go on to Photoshop type the text you want, after this you select your text and go to your tool bar to the right and select the tool 'outer glow' which is highlighted below.

Images for my magazine

Below are the images I have chosen for my magazine.

I chose to use this image for my magazine cover as I though the model looked relaxed and not over posed which would attract the type of 'indie' audience I want as they do not care about the pose they will want someone relaxed who they can relate to. I also cropped the photo so it was only from the middle of the body upwards this was so the audience could focus more on the models face, I think that this image was good to use as the model is looking straight forward making the audience feel like she is looking dirsectly at them and attracting them to read the magazine.

I used this image for my double paged spread, I edited the photo so it was brighter like the image above and stood out more against the grey background that it was placed on. The reason I used this image was because again she is looking directly at the audience to attract them and it is also a very layed back relaxed picture. Also I liked the clothing worn by the model as a denim shirt and skinny jeans are normally what is worn by the type of audience I am looking for and would relate to them.

I also used this image on my double paged spread but as a small image with the writing 'Reborn' down the side of it so it would look like an album cover. This would attract my audience as she looks very enclosed on the image and upset which makes the reader think that this album would be very deep and emotional. Also it adds a sense of realism to the magazine as in real magazines this is the type of thing you would usually see.

I used this image as the main image on my contents page as it makes the model look upset, like she is quite enclosed and set away from everyone it makes the reader want to go on and find the interview in the magaazine with this 'singer' and find out if she opens up about why she looks so upset and closed off or if she will keep her problems to herself and give very blunt rehearsed answers.



Font ideas for my magazine

Before creating my magazine I tried various fonts until I got the correct one that I wanted to use. The font I used finally was Rockwell Bold which is shown to the right as it stood out the most and was a simple easy to read font and it fitted in well with the type of edgy magazine I was trying to create. Some fonts which I did not use were Times New Roman in Italic as it looked to formal for my magazine and like it should not be in this era of music, Comic Sans MS as it looked to childish and did not have the edge it needed for my magazine, and also Arial but that was too plain and boring for my magazine. These fonts are all shown below.

Inspiration of Q double paged spread

I like htis double page spread by Q as I like how the two images are both strong images as if the people are looking to attract the audience and they are quite unusual images that you would not see in most magazines. I also like how the question asked is in different text to the answer given as it makes it stand out from each other. Also I like the suttle hints of blue used to match the image on the page. Although I do not like how the interview seems too long and in my opinion people may get bored of it and not want to read anymore.

Inspiration of Q magazine contents page.

I like this contents page as i like how the main image is large and takes up a lot of the page as it catches the readers attention first and they will see it has a page number with the name of the band so it is easy for them to find in the magazine. I also like how this is  a simple magaizine contents and is easy to follow the heading of each story are large with the page number but there is also a bit of writing underneath to tease the reader about the story. I do not like how the headings dont stand out from the rest of the writing. The thing I would take away from this magazine is to write something under each story heading to tease the audience.

Inspiration of Q magazine cover

I dont really like all of the features of this cover by Q but one of the main features I like is the strong image of Lily Allen it shows her in a strong stand postion but the way her face is postioned makes her look enclosed and will make the reader want to read the magazine to find out why she is like this. I like how her name is in bold letter with a small phrase underneath to entise the reader. I do not like how the + sign at the bottom is so thin and does not look very well positioned.

Inspiration of NME double page spread

I have chosen this double paged spread by NME as I like how the background is all quite dull colours so that it does not distract from the image of Florence, I like how the image of florence is her in black but sitting on something with red on it and as her hair is red it makes her stand out so when people go through the magazine they see the image and want to read the image. I also like the quote used which is from one of Florence's songs which makes it personal and also makes people recognise her as they may know the song. I like the capital used on the first of letter of the interview as it makes it stand out.

Inspiration of NME contents page

I like this contents page by NME as it is simple and easy to follow but also does not lack information about what is in the magazine. I also like the headings that seperate the text with the white writing surrounded by a black background this is something I would like to use in my own magazine. I like how the colours are black, white and red with suttle hints of yellow at times which are the typical NME colours so make is easy for the reader to recognise. Also I like how the image is just a simple image that has not been posed it is an actual event which shows the realism of the magazine and how the page number is below the image and the name of the band so it is easy to find them in the magazine. I like the various arrows used on the cover as it is like they are directing you to the pages you want to look at.

Inspiration of NME magazine cover

This magazine relates to mine as it is an indie/rock type of magazine. The thing I like most about this magazine is the large image of Florence which takes up the whole cover of the magazine this will attract the younger generation of females 14-20 who are interested in indie music as it is a strong image of her and it is as though she is looking directly as the reader this is the type of image i would want for my magazine. I also like how the colours are simply black and white as they fit in well with this image and make her stand out more due to her bright hair, and I like the quote above Florence's name which is personal and makes the reader want to read the magazine. Although i do not like how the writing is mainly in one corner it could have been spread out a bit more.

Inspiration of Kerrang double page spread

I like this double page spread by Kerrang as it is a simple interview, I like how there is a quote at the top of the page taken from the interview this quote shows a personal bit of information and makes you want to read what else has been said, also since the quote is in large capitals when someone is going through the magazine this will catch their eye and make them want to read that page. I also like how there is only one main image on one page it is an iconic image of the artist at work and is not over posed it gives the reader an insite of what she is like and does not take attention from the interview. If I were to take something from this it would be not to over crowd my magazine doube page spread with images and just focus on the interview.

Insperation of the magazine Kerrang Contents

I like many features of this Kerrang contents page such as how it is easy to follow so if people are looking for something in the magazine they can find it straight away and it makes people want to read through this straight away as they know it wont take long. I also like how each heading is in yellow writing with a black background so it is seperated from the rest of the writing, this makes people find what section they are looking for easier and quicker. Another feature I like is how after each heading there is a list of things mentioned in the magazine all page numbered in order so therefore the main feautres are all shown  so people look at them to read in detail. I like the use of images with one main image with small ones surrounding it with the page number and who they are so you can find them easily in the magazine. Also I like the quote under the masthead as it makes the magazine seem more personal before even reading it. If I were to take something away from this contents page it would be to make it simple so that the reader does not get distracted, can find everything easily and they dont have to think too much about the magaizine.

Inspiration of the magazine Kerrang cover

I have chosen to analyse this Kerrang cover as it is the same type of music magazine I want to create which is an indie/rock magazine. I chose this cover as my magazine will be aimed at the the younger generation of females such as 14-20 who are interested in indie music and this cover is aimed at that audience as well which is shown by the strong image of the singer hayley williams who is well known making that audience want to buy it. I also like the banner accross the bottom with the extra infromation just listed in short phrases instead of detail which makes people want to read in to it. Although I do not like the two images in the lower left corner i think they could have chosen stronger poses for the images.  If I were to take something from this it would be the strong image above as it catches your attention and would attract the type of audiencei want.