Showing posts with label DPS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DPS. Show all posts
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Monday, 7 March 2011
Initial Corrects
I have started altering my work following my teacher and peer feedback.
To start with I have changed the double page spread as my teacher said to create more focus on the smaller image. I have readjusted the placement and use of the images, making the smaller image larger to fill half the page as it makes more of an impact on the reader. I then used two portrait images to fill the rest of the page which highlights the musician.
To start with I have changed the double page spread as my teacher said to create more focus on the smaller image. I have readjusted the placement and use of the images, making the smaller image larger to fill half the page as it makes more of an impact on the reader. I then used two portrait images to fill the rest of the page which highlights the musician.
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.
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Test Shot, Mock Ups!
This is my first mock cover, it is not one of my paper based ones but a new creation that was inspired by one of by images. I have added a free item as a lure for my magazine, and I chose a CD as it is a regular item for a rock magazine to give for free and fits with the music.
I really like the fonts I have used as they are scribbled and look rough. Especially the masthead font which I think really fits with the genre of rock.
I have desaturated the image to give it the darker look which I think reflects the rock genre and looks really nice.
I think the dark red is a great colour and works well as the masthead.
What I don't like about this cover is that there is no actual room for the masthead to spread across the page, which I don't think looks as good as the previous mock where it fills the top third.
This is a mock contents page I have created. I have used an existing photo from the internet with the kind of space in the background that I would want on mine. However although the image is very fitting in the rock genre the colour and lighting is not in keeping with the images that I have taken myself. When taking an image for my actual contents I will need to be sure the images look relatively consistent.
I like this image because of the space which allows text. Also I really like the pose and clothing as it fits in with the rock genre, also the pose is more action which I like.
The font I have used is a continuation on the front page. I think this works well because it will keep consistency which helps professionalism. The text I used for the words was Helvetica which is a clear, easy to read font and will work well as the font through out the magazine.
This is the mock DPS I have made from my flat plans. I have used a bold, decorative text in the heading to help the page and the actual title and subject stand out.
The large image I have used works really well, I think it is a good picture and really shows the artist. However this is not following my mock plans as I intended to have more than one image but which such a statement image, multiple images on top of this doesn't work too well. I my have to re consider this to show more of the artist and photographic skill.
What I don't like about this cover is that there is no actual room for the masthead to spread across the page, which I don't think looks as good as the previous mock where it fills the top third.
This is a mock contents page I have created. I have used an existing photo from the internet with the kind of space in the background that I would want on mine. However although the image is very fitting in the rock genre the colour and lighting is not in keeping with the images that I have taken myself. When taking an image for my actual contents I will need to be sure the images look relatively consistent.
I like this image because of the space which allows text. Also I really like the pose and clothing as it fits in with the rock genre, also the pose is more action which I like.
The font I have used is a continuation on the front page. I think this works well because it will keep consistency which helps professionalism. The text I used for the words was Helvetica which is a clear, easy to read font and will work well as the font through out the magazine.
This is the mock DPS I have made from my flat plans. I have used a bold, decorative text in the heading to help the page and the actual title and subject stand out.
The large image I have used works really well, I think it is a good picture and really shows the artist. However this is not following my mock plans as I intended to have more than one image but which such a statement image, multiple images on top of this doesn't work too well. I my have to re consider this to show more of the artist and photographic skill.
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Flat Drafts
These are two rough (disproportioned) drafts of possible magazine covers. I wanted to incorporate cards into the designs as they are quite a cool prop, however I'm not sure how well they will work and so will try them out in a mock of my magazine. Also I incorporate them talking influence from Alice in Wonderland which I think has many excellent artistic influences. In the first design the cards are showing a winning hand of 21 which I could use to emphasise my artist has won over the industry. In the second design the model is reaching out to the ace of spades it is an iconic card. Around the rest of the image I have the idea to photoshop cards falling. The cover lines on both are kept to a minimum which I think is good as it doesn't clutter the page.
This is a draft of my contents page. I have decided to make an image the background of the page and the text then sit over the top, like in the Vibe contents page I analysed.
Monday, 20 December 2010
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