Friday 23 April 2010

Presenting My Evaluation


Y12 Evaluation Tamanna
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Evaluation



Evaluation Notes

Slide 1:
By looking at my two examples of the NME magazine and conducting primary research, I was able to use the same layout by looking at the front covers as well as using the main conventions in order to create my magazine. By using these two examples, I was able to see what I liked and what I did not liked about this.

I found out that the market wanted a R&B magazine. On my front cover, I was able to follow the conventions of having a selling line, which is placed at the top of the magazine, the masthead, which is in a large font in order to stand out, as well as having the date and issue number of the top right third which is challenging the forms and conventions of real media products as they are either on the barcode or underneath their masthead, as shown as before. I was able to have a main image so then it can attract customers as shown in the Lily Allen magazine. The denotation of this image is two girls standing outside looking straight into the camera, whereas the connotations of this image is that girls both look innocent as they as both looking straight to the camera as well as being a mid-shot angle. I have also included the conventions of having a main cover line as well as other cover lines, so then readers are able to skim read what the magazine features. The cover lines which I have included as all the same size except for the main cover line, as well as being direct and informal. I have used a colour scheme of white blue as this connects with the main image due to the different colour scarves.

For the Table of contents, I followed many conventions, as I inserted the magazine name at the top, including the masthead of ‘Contents’, so then readers are aware what page they are looking at. I also added the image of the magazine’s front cover, as this is a main convention in which music magazines uses. Furthermore, I also assed an editorial pillar as well as an image of what the magazine will feature. I also, added three editorial pillars to group my cover lines, as stayed in the colour scheme of blue and white as followed on from the front cover.

Slide 2:
In my double page spread, I was able to follow some main conventions, such as placing a slug on the top right corner, so then readers can skim through the pages so they are able to find out the correct page. I have also added a pull quote and placed it between my body text of the interview with the new girl group. The body text is the main feature of this and have not added a lot of information in as I did not want to bore the readers. After the interview, I added another convention which was the anchor, to inform readers that it is the end of the interview and show other information about the girl group to inform the readers. Furthermore, I added images to the double page spread, which relates to the interview. Therefore, another convention which I used was that I had an article title and had a leading text underneath it, to give readers a sneak preview about the article.

Slide 3:
Thus, by creating my music magazine, my media product represents different particular social groups;

Denotation; you are able to see two girls looking straight at the camera,
Connation; the girls and the colours that they wear, can represent how simple innocent they look.
Mise en scene; this image is taken outside, near a building, both girls are wearing neutral colours, white and blue, which I was able to use constantly throughout the front cover
Age; the magazine created can attract teenagers both males and females who are interested in R&B music
Lifestyle; the target market of teenagers both males and females may still be at school or college

Slide 4:
IPC Media is mostly magazines which compromise a wealth of leisure brands, therefore will not use this.
National Magazine Company publish the most well established magazine including Good Housekeeping; therefore will not be suitable for Flava.
Future Publishing is an international special interest media group whose magazines include Total Film, T3, thus will not be suitable for Flava to use.
Bauer Media includes a wide range of interests including Heat, Grazia, Closer, and FHM. By using Bauer Media, this will be suitable for Flava as this publisher does not produce any R&B magazine and therefore will not clash with any other magazines in the publishing industry.

Slide 5:
As mentioned before on question two, the audience for my media product will be both males and females, generally teenagers, between the age of 11-17. It will attract the audience who are into R&B. From creating this music magazine, this will attract the social group B to D, as the target audience is teenagers therefore will be unemployed and unskilled. This target audience will be attract to this magazine, as by looking at the front cover, it shows how neutral it is due to the colour used, as well as having information about different R&B artists which will attract both males and females.

Slide 6:
When creating my music magazine, I was able to inform my audience about what the magazine will consist of. On the front cover of Flava, I was able to insert four cover lines including a main cover line, which will attract readers to this magazine. In this magazine, there are a variety of editorial content, as there are interviews, music reviews as shown on the table of contents. The double page spread which I created was an interview about a new girl group called Pretty in Pink. The address of this double page spread is direct as it is directly focused on the girl group. Thus it is in-between both formal and informal content due to the fact that this is an interview about themselves, therefore no colloquial language is used. I have kept the colour scheme consistent throughout as well as having the same fonts, in order to stand out.

Slide 7:
From the process of constructing this product, I was able to use a variety of technology, which includes Adobe Photoshop, Blogger, Excel and Word.

By using Microsoft Word, I was able to conduct primary research. I was able to create a questionnaire in which I was able to find out research about creating my music magazine. From conducting this questionnaire, I was able to find out what the audience wanted and from this be able to use this information to create my music magazine. I asked participants around eight different questions which will help me come up with a music magazine, which included colour schemes, fonts, magazine names and many more.

After conducting my questionnaire, I was able to use the software of Microsoft Excel. In Microsoft Excel, I was able to create tables from the results from conducting my questionnaires, thus being able to create graphs, so then it made it easier to compare and analyse from. Creating both graphs and questionnaires, I was able to come up with a final analysis of creating an R&B magazine, using the Whoa! font and the colour scheme of blue and white, which linked in with the main image that I had used on the front cover.

A technology software which I was able to use was Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop helped me edit existing photos as well as new ones. For my front cover image, I was able to use the Gaussian blur which gave the image a more distort look, thus being able to rub out the main image to make the background faded out to make the image stand out more for the readers. Also, I was able to use the grid, to be able to move different cover lines, masthead, dateline, barcode, issue number and images to make them aligned thus making it look more professional. For my table of contents, I was also able to use the grid to align cover lines, editorial pillars, heading to make it aligned.

Furthermore, I was able to use the magic wand tool to remove the background from one image of the girl group. Therefore, I inserted the image on the table of contents with a white background. For my double page spread, I also used the grid to align information as well as inset an image and an article title on the page. Finally, I was able to create an advert for Nike, which I used a lot of tools for, I was able to use the shift button and make the image more bigger, as well as using the magic wand tool to remove the background in order to have a white background. I was also able to insert an image of the Nike tick and slogan and cropped it to fit into the advert. Furthermore, on all images which I used, I was able to use the Clone Stamp Tool and the Spot Healing Brush Tool to removes any marks or blemishes from their faces.

Slide 8:
Slide share is an online website which allowed me to convert my power points and word documents in embed codes which allowed me to publish them on my blog.

To create my blog, I used the website called Blogger. Here, I was able to upload images as well as power points and documents and write about what I did and how I did this. I was able to do this in order, to see how I progressed throughout the course. On Blogger, I was able to follow other peers, thus allowing me to look and analyse others as well as comment if needed.

Finally, I used the website called Issuu, which allowed me to upload my magazine. Before doing this, I first used Microsoft Publisher to insert the order of my magazine. I first inserted my front cover, advert, table of contents and double page spread and save it as a PDF. I then uploaded this on Issuu and automatically created a document on how my overall music magazine will look like.

Slide 9:
By looking back at my preliminary task, I feel that I have learnt a lot more, as I feel more confident in creating my magazine. I have used a lot more tools on Adobe Photoshop, such as the Magic Wand Tool to remove the background from an image thus making it look more eye-catching as I have done on my table of contents.

I feel like I have learnt how to design my table of contents, front cover and double page spread more effectively thus making it look more professional and eye-catching for the readers. Thus, I was able to use a consistent colour scheme on my front cover, making it look more attractive for the audience, therefore, I have improved my alignment on all three pages as I was able to use the grid by clicking on View > Grid.

Overall, Adobe Photoshop helped me a lot to produce my final product, thus it made my media product look more eye-catching as I was able to use a variety of fonts as well as a consistent colour scheme throughout.

Monday 29 March 2010

Project Plan

Project Plan



As mention before, this is my project plan on how I will plan out how I will create my magazine in a period of three - four months. As you are are able to see, I will first start creating my questionnaire and find out results from this and analyse. As well as this, I analysed two exisitng front covers and will produce a mock up. This was done in the first month as planned. During December, I was able to product as many drafts of my front covers until it suited my needs.

After the christmas holidays, I analysed two exisitng double page spread and create a mock up of my own double page spread. In January, I have created around 5-6 drafts of my double page spread, so then I can make sure that I like it rather than being rubbish. I was able to add all the main conventions on both front cover and double page spread so far. During January, I was also able to create an advert which will feature in my music magazine. In February, we was meant to analyse two exisitng table of contents,however this did not happen, however I was still able to create my table of contents by looking at other magazines.

During the half term, I was able to edit any drafts which I needed to complete.After creating my drafts of my table of contents, I started to create my final copies of my front cover and my double page spread. By March, I had finished everything, including my final copy of my table of contents. Halfway thorugh March, I was able to update my blog as well as create an issu magazine to show my final copy of my music magazine.

After this, this is followed on by my evaluation of my whole project plan of creating a music magazine, which will take place after Easter.

Wednesday 24 March 2010

Issuu PDF



This shows the final issue of my music magazine, which includes all of my final drafts of my front cover, my advert, my table of contents and my double page spread.

I was able to create this on issu.com. By using this website, I am able to create the final copy of my music magazine, which will automactically create my magazine. However, before I started doing this, I had to open up Microsoft Publisher, and pasted all my images of the front cover, the advert, the table of contents and the double page spread. After pasting these, on separate sheets but the same document, I had to make sure that they were all the right size by resizing them. After doing this, I made sure that I saved my work, I then printted this by using the PDP creator to create this document.

After this, I went to issuu.com and went to upload. I then browsed for my PDF document. After this, I was sent an email, which told me that my document was done. As this was done, I was able to see the final copy of my magazine. This was then embedded to my blog as you can see.

Therfore, you are able to see the final issue of the magazine as it is all put together to make it look like a real music magazine.

Double Page Presentation


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This is a presentation of one of my music magazine analysis. This contains information about the first music analysis I did on the double page spread.

I decided to chose NME, due to the fact that they are an established music magazine brand which everyone has heard of. NME is generally for the indie market as you are able to see from the images. The target market for this audience is people who are into indie/rock/hip-hop music. The type of language which is used in a specific articel found in the NME magazine, is colloquial and informal, as well as being direct.

In this article, I talked about the consistent colour scheme of black, white and red which is constanly used throughout the article as well as the magazine. The style of the text and how the article is laid out. Also, I talked about the eye flow and the main conventions, which I will need to follow in order to create my double page spread.

Friday 19 March 2010

Final Draft



This shows the final draft of my front cover, my table of contents and my double page spread.

On the front cover, I was able to make changes and edit anything which was needed. I was able to change the colour of the masthead into white, so then it is able to stand out and look more professional to the potential readers who may consider buying this music magazine.

On the table of contents, I was able to change the whole layout of the contents page in order for it to look more eye-catching. I was able to move the editoral pillars on the left and made sure that I aligned this to the main heading. I also added a editorial letter which is a main convention. I also added an image on the right hand corner which I editted by using the 'Magnetic Lasso Tool' to remove the background.

For my double page spread, I was able to make a few changes, which included sizing and font. I also changed the colours of the font and made sure that all the text was readable for the readers, as well as looking eye-catching.

Thursday 11 March 2010

Table of Contents



For my table of contents, I was able to use the cover lines in which I first started from. I used the cover lines from my fornt cover and added a few more, underneath each editorial pillar. I inserted an image of the front cover as this is a main convention in which music magazines use. I also inserted the main heading music magazine name 'Flava' and the 'Contents' so then readers are aware of this. I was also able to insert an image as well as offering readers a subscription offer.

When creating, my table of contents, I was able to follow my mock up, I was able to insert the image of my front cover on the top left third and having the name of the magazine on the contents page. I also put the 'Contents Page' so then readers are able to see what the page is and what the magazine consists off.

However I did not follow all the conventions which I wanted by looking at my mock up. As I did not follow my plan, I changed the whole layout of the table of contents to suit my needs and standards. I was able to insert a slug on the top of the contents page, as I realised this was a main convention in which most music magazines use. I also deleted the word 'page' from the 'contents page' as readers already know what the page is. I have also decided to use editorial pillars so then I am able to place my cover lines underneath the pillars to make it look more professional. I also changed the layout of the editorial pillar and decided to placce it in the right third to make it look more eye-catching.

Underneath each editorial pillar, I was able to insert at least four cover lines which are related to the magazine and the theme of R&B. I then inserted the selling line and placed it at the top right third and aligned it to the left.

Afterwards, I decided to change the positiong of the front cover image and placed it on the right and moved the titles 'Flava' and 'Contents' to the left third. I also moved all the editorial pillars and made sure that they are aligned with the two titles. I also moved the page numbers to the left and aligned them as well. I also changed the editorial letter by changing the font and size and insert the editors name at the bottom.

Mock Up Table Of Contents

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Before, creating my table of contents, I was able to create a mock up so then I am able to know where I would like to put things on the contents page, which includes images, text etc...

I have decided to put the image of the front cover on the top left hand corner, as this is a main convention in which music magazines use. Next to it, I decided to put the editorial letter which is also a main convention. I will also insert the magazine name 'Flava' on the contents page so then readers are able to see what the magazine is. I will also insert a textbox which says 'Contents Page' so then readers are able to see what the page is. I have also decided to put two images, which will relate to the contents page and the whole music magazine. The contents page will therefore, consist of the cover line which were mention on the front cover, as well as inserting a few more. I will also create an offer, will reader will be satisified with, as well as being a main convention so then they are able to alert readers to the music magazine.

Wednesday 3 March 2010

Double Page Spread



The double page spread will consist of the new girl group called 'Pretty In Pink.' I have decided to use the theme of pink on the double page spread, so then it relates to the girl group. The double page spread is an interview about them and consists of different questions in which both Abigail and Taiena answers them. Here I was able to change the colour and font to make it stand out more and look attractive and appealing for the readers.

I first started to insert the main image of Taiena and Abigail.I decided to insert this on the left third and took up the whole side of this. The cover line 'Getting Down To Business' was placed on top of the image, with the leading text underneath it. The slug is placed on the top of the right third as this is a main convention in which music magazine consists of. As you are able to see, I was able to follow my mock up, which made it easier to create my double page spread. The body text, is the 'Pretty In Pink' article and is written in my own words which relates to the new girl group as well as the overall theme of music.

I was able to make the main image more bigger by holding down on the 'shift' button, so then the image doesnt distort. For the article title, i changed the font and size and added a white backdrop behind so then it can stand out. I was able to change the font of the body text, so then it stands out and attractive, as well as inserting a pull quote which was used in the body text. The pull quote was added, so then the double page spread looks more professional and realistic. I then added an image of the girl group and editted it before I inserted it, by using the tool 'Magnetic Lasso Tool' to take away the pink background. I also added a page number which was placed on the bottom right third so then readers are able to see what page they are on. Furthermore, the leading text is placed underneath the article title and was able to change the font and colour if needed.

After doing all this, I made sure that I aligned everything, so then it is easier to read. Moreover, due to the body text being in the font as 'Broadway' I needed to change the font to a much clearer font so then readers are able to read it and is clearer. I also changed the font of the article title to Hand of Sean, so then it will match my front cover.

I then got feedback from my teacher and was told to consider changing the girl group to Pretty In Pink rather than Flawless. I also had many spelling errors which I changed throughout my interview. Moreover, I added an outro, to end the interview on a positive level so then readers are able to read more about the girl group of they wanted to. I also added a white backdrop on the page number, so then it will stand out to the readers.

Front Cover Final




For my final front cover, I was able to get feedback from my media teacher. On this front cover, I was able to change the colour of the masthead so then it will stand out more and look more attarctive. As well as this, I changed the cover lines of some of them.

On this draft, I was able to change the colour of my masthead to the colour white, so then it looks more attaractive and looks more readable. I also editted the cover lines, by deleting the words 'Who is..' so then it the cover line sounds more catchy and efficient. As well as that, I change dthe & sign and made it smaller, as well as changing the colour to white and making sure that there was no backdrop behind it.

Thus, as I mentioned before, I deleted the cover line words 'Who Is' I decided to put it back in, as I wanted this to be a rhetorical questions in which readers will think about if purchasing the music magazine.

Saturday 30 January 2010

Images



These are images that I have taken for my double page spread. I took around 14 pictures, all with both Taiena and Abigail, and some individuals pictures. I took a variety of shots, some were long shots and some were medium shots. I also told the models to pose in different positions to make the images look natural and fun.

I was able to take these images, so then I can choose a few to put on either my double page spread or my table of contents.

I was able to take images of both Abigail and Taiena, as they are the main features of my music magazine. I will make sure that they relate to the audience on they why they pose, and the clothes that they wear which can attract readers to the magazine.

Mock Up Double Page Spread



This is a mock up of how my double page spread will look like. From the two analysis I did, I really liked the first analysis of Girls Aloud. The layout of this, I liked, so I did this to my mock up. I haven't planned what I am going write but I will soon.

I was able layout my information and wrote where I wanted everything to be placed. On my double page spread, I will have two images, one which will be on the left third which will be my main image and the other image on the right third, which will be smaller. The article title will be on the left third on top of the image with the leading underneath it. The slug will be placed on the top right third, whereas the body text will be on the left third which will take up most of the white space. I will also insert a pull quote which will be featured. The page number will also be on the bottom right third, so then readers are able to see what page they are on.

Photoshoot Plan



This is the Photoshot plan which I have made for the double page spread. I will take pictures of the two models, Abigail McIntosh and Taiena Saunders, wearing pink, in front of a pink background.

I will mainly focus on four key images, which is long shot, medium shot or either a long shot or medium shot of both individuals. The photos will be taken inside a building, so then natural lighting will be used and will use flash if needed. Also, the background will be pink, due to the fact that they are wearing the colour pink. The reason why I am taking these photos, is that they will be placed on the left third on my double page spread. After taking my photos, I will be able to see if the images need any editing done to it.

Monday 25 January 2010

Second Analysis of Double Page Spread



This is my second analysis of my double page spread. I have decided to chose the same music magazine called NME. I chose this magazine as this is the complete oppostie to the genre in what I am doing. This magazine appealed to me due to the colours and the style of it, as well as the type of genre, as I found it very fascinating to read about Lily Allen and do an analysis on her story.

I decided to chose NME, due to the fact that they are an established music magazine brand which everyone has heard of. NME is generally for the indie market as you are able to see from the images. The target market for this audience is people who are into indie/rock/hip-hop music. The type of language which is used in a specific articel found in the NME magazine, is colloquial and informal, as well as being direct.

In this article, there is a consistent colour scheme of black, white and red which is constanly used throughout the article as well as the magazine. The colour scheme is constistent thoughout as it looks more attarctive and relates to the theme of indie rock. The style of the text on the article is sans serif font, as this is more readable and stands out.

The article has many images and alot of body text. This is then done, to keep the reader occupied. The article is mainly based around the girl group of Girls Aloud and talks about how they became famous; thus is similar to the front cover due to the colour scheme used.

The eye flow starts from the left to the right coming back to the left, as this is how a magazine is generally read. As well as this, there are alot of main conventions included, which I will need to follow in order to create my double page spread.

First Analysis Of Double Page Spread



This is my first analysis of my double page spread. I have decided to chose the music magazine called NME. I chose this magazine as this is the complete oppostie to the genre in what I am doing. This magazine appealed to me due to the colours and the style of it.

I decided to chose NME, due to the fact that they are an established music magazine brand which everyone has heard of. NME is generally for the indie market as you are able to see from the images. The target market for this audience is people who are into indie/rock/hip-hop music. The type of language which is used in a specific articel found in the NME magazine, is colloquial and informal, as well as being direct.

In this article, there is a consistent colour scheme of black, white and red which is constanly used throughout the article as well as the magazine. The colour scheme is constistent thoughout as it looks more attarctive and relates to the theme of indie rock. The style of the text on the article is sans serif font, as this is more readable and stands out.

The article has many images and alot of body text. This is then done, to keep the reader occupied. The article is mainly based around the girl group of Girls Aloud and talks about how they became famous; thus is similar to the front cover due to the colour scheme used.

The eye flow starts from the left to the right coming back to the left, as this is how a magazine is generally read. As well as this, there are alot of main conventions included, which I will need to follow in order to create my double page spread.

Monday 18 January 2010

Final Draft Of Music Magazine



This is my final draft of my music magazine. I had edited it and changed the magazine a bit to make it look more attractive and easier to read for the readers.

In this final draft, I had made the & sign more smaller and changed the colour to white and deleted the backdrop. As well as this, I moved both the artists name to make it look more professional and interesting. Also, I deleted the blue backdrop from the main cover line, so then it stands out more for the readers.

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Music Magazine Advert



As I had spare time, I was asked to create an advert for my music magazine. I decided to used the brand Nike, as this is a well know brand to consumers. I took several images but chose one which I liked the most. I editted this on Adobe Photoshop and inserted the tick and the slogan for this, as well as having a small print to make it look appealing and eye-catching for the readers.

I first decided to find a model who will model for my advert, in this case I have chosen to use my cousin. As I decided to advertise Nike, I was able to inform my cousin to wear a Nike jacket as well as Nike trainers. I was also able to take as many pitures in different positions and different camera angles. After, taking all the pictures, I had narrowed it down to six images which I liked.

Afterwards, I was able to get feedback from my teacher, and with his help, I was able to choose the key image which I think will suit my advert the most. I decided to chose the full shot of the model, which is a side view. I was then able to open up Adobe Photoshop and pasted the image on a white document and resize it by holidng down the 'shift' button. This was done so then the image does not distort. Furthermore, I duplicated the layer and used the tool 'Magnetic Lasso Tool' to go over the model and delete any unnecessary parts which I don't need.

I then used the 'Clone Tool' to fill in the gaps on the models jeans, as well as using the 'Magnetic Lasso Tool' to remove any white space which was not needed. This was then followed on by going to Google and finding an image of the 'Swoosh' Tick and the 'Just Do It' slogan. I then copied and pasted this on Microsoft Word, as I was able to crop the image and separate the two images. I then pasted this on Adobe Photoshop and clicked the 'tick' button on the top toolbar so then the image doesn't distort. I was able to reszie the image; thus I made sure I held onto the 'shift' button.I then deleted the black background from this image by clikcing on Filter > Adjustments > Inverse.

However, when I pasted the image, there was a black box around the image. I deleted this by using the 'Magnetic Lasso Tool.' and deleted it on the Layer 1 and the Layer 1 copy. I was also able to move the image where I wanted it to be placed.I then got feedback and was told to make sure that I align the image. I also created a 'small print' and rotated it and placed it on the right third to make it look more professional and eye-catching.

Monday 4 January 2010

Third Draft



In my third draft, I was given feedback from my media teacher. For this thrid draft, I had changed the alignment of two cover lines, editted them, as well as changing the colour of '&' in my main cover line, to make the colour scheme stay the same.

In this draft, I re-arranged the cover lines which were placed on the left third. On the first cover line, I was able to move the word 'Songs' next to the work 'Official' to give the magazine more space. I also removed the word 'Wow' from the second coverline and re-aligned both third and fourth cover line. On the main cover line, I was able to insert a white backdrop so then it is easier to read.