Thursday, 10 March 2011
What I am doing now?
After receiving feedback on my drafts I have now started to develop my final magazine pages. Here my action list:
Front Cover
-Edit image (remove model's roots and moles): Done
-Move the date and other plugs to allow more details
-Add more coverlines
Contents
-Completely re-think layout: Done
-Add more features: Done
-Consider other smaller images (maybe relating to 'Regulars'): Done
-Incorporate more of the magazine's identity: Done
DPS
-Develop article: Done
-Adjust the layout to make the main image the one that shows most photographic talents: Done
-Add the new questions into the article and adjust the layout accordingly (add a pull quote, a common feature of DPS): Done
-Edit the brightness/saturation on any photographs use to make them fit together (also edit any of the model's roots if they are visible): Done
Front Cover
-Edit image (remove model's roots and moles): Done
-Move the date and other plugs to allow more details
-Add more coverlines
Contents
-Completely re-think layout: Done
-Add more features: Done
-Consider other smaller images (maybe relating to 'Regulars'): Done
-Incorporate more of the magazine's identity: Done
DPS
-Develop article: Done
-Adjust the layout to make the main image the one that shows most photographic talents: Done
-Add the new questions into the article and adjust the layout accordingly (add a pull quote, a common feature of DPS): Done
-Edit the brightness/saturation on any photographs use to make them fit together (also edit any of the model's roots if they are visible): Done
Draft Feedback - Peer
I asked a selection of my target audience the evaluation questionnaire I previously posted.
With the questions asking whether the magazine represents the rock genre most of the answers were very positive.The magazine name of Snare is praised as it is said it 'has large connotations with the rock genre'. There were different views on my colour scheme with one person saying it contrasts well and another suggesting that darker colours are associated with the rock genre and that the colours I have used do not reflect that. One comment about my images was that 'YES (they do reflect the rock genre) because of the black clothes, graffiti and the trees reminds me of the cure's song "a forest" which had a huge influence on modern music and specifically rock and alternative today'. This demonstrates that I have met the stereotypical view of the genre with most of the elements in my magazine.
One set of peer answers that are very insightful for analysis of the magazine:1. I like how bold it comes across with the mahooosive font
2. Rock
3. (what are plugs?) yes?! i like free cds
4. The contents seem well focused
5. YES because of the black clothes, graffiti and the trees reminds me of the cure's song "a forest" which had a huge influence on modern music and specifically rock and alternative today
6. I like how the colours contrast to the images, it makes the font stand out, so people are drawn to read the article
7. Yes! there could be more blue font on the front cover though, so that the blue is consistent throughout
8. The article is extremely well written and flows well- you believe that this was an actual interview between two people. This is why I found it very interesting and believable as an actual rock magazine article.
9. The double page spread looks very professional- the title font catches the eye and the images are well picked.
10. I'd say maybe put a few more headlines on the front but other than that it's awesome.
With the questions asking whether the magazine represents the rock genre most of the answers were very positive.The magazine name of Snare is praised as it is said it 'has large connotations with the rock genre'. There were different views on my colour scheme with one person saying it contrasts well and another suggesting that darker colours are associated with the rock genre and that the colours I have used do not reflect that. One comment about my images was that 'YES (they do reflect the rock genre) because of the black clothes, graffiti and the trees reminds me of the cure's song "a forest" which had a huge influence on modern music and specifically rock and alternative today'. This demonstrates that I have met the stereotypical view of the genre with most of the elements in my magazine.
One set of peer answers that are very insightful for analysis of the magazine:1. I like how bold it comes across with the mahooosive font
2. Rock
3. (what are plugs?) yes?! i like free cds
4. The contents seem well focused
5. YES because of the black clothes, graffiti and the trees reminds me of the cure's song "a forest" which had a huge influence on modern music and specifically rock and alternative today
6. I like how the colours contrast to the images, it makes the font stand out, so people are drawn to read the article
7. Yes! there could be more blue font on the front cover though, so that the blue is consistent throughout
8. The article is extremely well written and flows well- you believe that this was an actual interview between two people. This is why I found it very interesting and believable as an actual rock magazine article.
9. The double page spread looks very professional- the title font catches the eye and the images are well picked.
10. I'd say maybe put a few more headlines on the front but other than that it's awesome.
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.
Friday, 4 March 2011
Monday, 28 February 2011
Audience Questionnaire
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?
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?
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.
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