1. If you saw this magazine on a shelf would you be interested?
2. What genre would you instantly think this magazine was?
3. Are the cover lines and plugs interesting?
4. Is the contents clear?
5. Do the images relate to the genre (rock)?
6. Does the colour scheme relate to the genre?
7. Does the colour scheme attract the eye?
8. Is the article interesting?
9. Does the Double Page Spread fit together well?
10. Is there anything else to suggest to improve my magazine?
Monday 28 February 2011
Thursday 10 February 2011
Final Decisions for Drafts!
Front Page
The fonts I have used on my cover are ones that I hadn't actually previously considered, however when I found them I felt they were very appropriate for my magazine.
I decided for my front page to use the font Illuminate for my masthead. It is an almost scribbled font which I felt worked well but I font that by making it bold it became solid and made more of an impact.
The font I used for cover lines was similar to Illuminate, in that it looks scribbled. [ank]* is a very scribbled font. I think it looks really good on the page as it's distressed look is different.
The colour scheme I decided on was dark purple, white and black. With black and purple being dark colours they contrasted well against bright white which made the text really stand out. On a cover line I had to switch from white to black to allow the text to be read against my model's dark clothing, I think this has a really eye catching effect.
My image was a mid-shot which I hadn't considered in my mocks but as I found whilst making them it was hard to find space for the text I wanted around a large, full image. Also it really fits to the conventions of a magazine!
Contents
I used [ank]* again on this page too, as well as the same colour scheme, but as the heading font this time. I wanted to repeat the font to keep continuity through the magazine. I also used Helvetica to present the magazine's content, it is a good font which I will repeat for my double page spread as this will also be continuity which reflects professionalism.
Double Page Spread
For the heading on this page I used one that I considered originally, Monbijoux. I chose this font because its eye catching and pretty cool, and even though its quite decorative it's still got a rockier feel as it's random and really quite surreal. Also it helps to convey personality in the article.
I used Helvetica for my actual article. It is a nice, clean font which is easily read so it was very appropriate for the task.
The colour scheme I used for this page was new. I decided on black, white and a darkish turquoise, blue. I used white for my background as the other colours contrast nicely over it. As you can see I alternated the other colours in my heading, I felt this would break up and add more of a effect to the reading and the repetition. I used black for the answers in the article and the bluey colour for the questions, this helps to differentiate the two elements of the article and makes it more colourful and interesting.
The fonts I have used on my cover are ones that I hadn't actually previously considered, however when I found them I felt they were very appropriate for my magazine.
I decided for my front page to use the font Illuminate for my masthead. It is an almost scribbled font which I felt worked well but I font that by making it bold it became solid and made more of an impact.
The colour scheme I decided on was dark purple, white and black. With black and purple being dark colours they contrasted well against bright white which made the text really stand out. On a cover line I had to switch from white to black to allow the text to be read against my model's dark clothing, I think this has a really eye catching effect.
My image was a mid-shot which I hadn't considered in my mocks but as I found whilst making them it was hard to find space for the text I wanted around a large, full image. Also it really fits to the conventions of a magazine!
Contents
I used [ank]* again on this page too, as well as the same colour scheme, but as the heading font this time. I wanted to repeat the font to keep continuity through the magazine. I also used Helvetica to present the magazine's content, it is a good font which I will repeat for my double page spread as this will also be continuity which reflects professionalism.
Double Page Spread
For the heading on this page I used one that I considered originally, Monbijoux. I chose this font because its eye catching and pretty cool, and even though its quite decorative it's still got a rockier feel as it's random and really quite surreal. Also it helps to convey personality in the article.
I used Helvetica for my actual article. It is a nice, clean font which is easily read so it was very appropriate for the task.
The colour scheme I used for this page was new. I decided on black, white and a darkish turquoise, blue. I used white for my background as the other colours contrast nicely over it. As you can see I alternated the other colours in my heading, I felt this would break up and add more of a effect to the reading and the repetition. I used black for the answers in the article and the bluey colour for the questions, this helps to differentiate the two elements of the article and makes it more colourful and interesting.
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Photographs!
This is a selection of, in my opinion, the best of the photographs I have taken so far. I took 150 but have whittled it down to an unfortunately low 28, never the less I am very happy with how they look and think many of them will be appropriate for my magazine.
My favourite images are the ones taken outside as I think it is a great setting for photos and it gives them an excellent look with the light. My particular favourite are the first three. The first image, which is in the trees, has the element of action and movement which is what I really wanted in the photos. Also it creates an almost gothic look with the dark light and ivy hanging down which fits with my genre. The other two are close ups of my model's face against the grey sky which really helps her purple hair stand out. The wind has created a really great effect in these photos!
Friday 4 February 2011
Female Musician Photo Inspiration!
Hayley Williams, Paramore! As the most famous front woman around she has made her band what it is, like I am suggest my artist has, her photographs often look very natural and casual which is a good style however you can still see her character.
I really like both these images! They have the action I wanted and are posed but the pose isn't too posey and fake looking, so you still get the model's character coming out.
These three images are very natural and look very pretty. I took images like these as test shots and think they work really well. I would definitely like to include pictures like this in my final magazine and think they will work well on a double page spread.
Victoria Asher, Cobra Starship!
These first two images are quite posed but they look really nice and elegant. I especially like the pose on the right as it looks different to most poses but still nice. The first image uses props which makes it individual and eye catching, which I want! Also I like these two outfits as they are pretty but still look as though they belong in the genre because they are more individual.
This third image is nice because it is a full body shot but is very natural and the black and white effect works well with her and her style. Like the ones of Hayley Williams this is a very natural, happy picture, which I really love.
I really like both these images! They have the action I wanted and are posed but the pose isn't too posey and fake looking, so you still get the model's character coming out.
These three images are very natural and look very pretty. I took images like these as test shots and think they work really well. I would definitely like to include pictures like this in my final magazine and think they will work well on a double page spread.
Victoria Asher, Cobra Starship!
These first two images are quite posed but they look really nice and elegant. I especially like the pose on the right as it looks different to most poses but still nice. The first image uses props which makes it individual and eye catching, which I want! Also I like these two outfits as they are pretty but still look as though they belong in the genre because they are more individual.
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