Sunday, 27 April 2014
Monday, 31 March 2014
Sunday, 30 March 2014
Focus Group - Feedback
Person 1: "I like the fonts used, they're very indie. I like the colours too, they are bright but not too bright. They catch your attention just enough and it works really well. I like the cover as a whole and I like how the title of the magazine is behind the girl's head too, she fits in with the whole theme of the magazine. The pages are laid out really well. The fonts you used are really cool too."
Person 2: I like the layout of your double page spread because it looks professional but I would make it a bit brighter. I like your front cover because the words really stand out and and I like how all the pages link together because of the fonts.
Person 3: I like how the main headline on the front cover is the same colour as her shirt, it fits in really nicely and it looks colour co ordinated. I like the image on the contents page, it grabs your attention and puts it on this page and it makes it look not boring. I think the use of page numbers is good so you know where to find these stories in the magazine. I like your double page spread because it's laid out very neatly. I also like the words over the image because it grabs your attention.
Person 4: I like how you've kept the same font throughout the magazine because it's good continuity and it looks professional. I like the way you've set out the interview on the double page spread because it's different and more interesting. I think that the contents page should be less busy though because I think it's too in your face when it could be calmer.
Person 5: I like the colours used on your front cover because they're very soft and not too bright, it makes it all look pretty. I like the font too because it's very individual on all of the pages.
Person 2: I like the layout of your double page spread because it looks professional but I would make it a bit brighter. I like your front cover because the words really stand out and and I like how all the pages link together because of the fonts.
Person 3: I like how the main headline on the front cover is the same colour as her shirt, it fits in really nicely and it looks colour co ordinated. I like the image on the contents page, it grabs your attention and puts it on this page and it makes it look not boring. I think the use of page numbers is good so you know where to find these stories in the magazine. I like your double page spread because it's laid out very neatly. I also like the words over the image because it grabs your attention.
Person 4: I like how you've kept the same font throughout the magazine because it's good continuity and it looks professional. I like the way you've set out the interview on the double page spread because it's different and more interesting. I think that the contents page should be less busy though because I think it's too in your face when it could be calmer.
Person 5: I like the colours used on your front cover because they're very soft and not too bright, it makes it all look pretty. I like the font too because it's very individual on all of the pages.
Friday, 28 March 2014
Interview for Double Page Spread
Int: “Hello, Ramona”
Ramona: “Hey!”
Int: “First of all; I’m sorry about your father.”
Ramona: “Thank
you.”
Int: “How did you cope with that, if you don’t mind me asking.”
Ramona: “Of course not, I went to my good friend Liam Payne’s house and I used that time there to really heal myself and hibernate away from cameras and the press. My days were filled with watching Amerian Horror Story with Liam until I fell asleep!”
Ramona: “Of course not, I went to my good friend Liam Payne’s house and I used that time there to really heal myself and hibernate away from cameras and the press. My days were filled with watching Amerian Horror Story with Liam until I fell asleep!”
Int: “Yeah, it’s good that you have Liam and we adore you as a couple by
the way.”
Ramona: “Aw,
thank you! I’ll tell him you said that.”
Int: “So, your new tour. How’s the plans for that going?”
Ramona: “Really
well, thank you! I’m doing this for my dad, he heard nearly all of the songs on
the new album and he said he loved them and I think this is an opportunity for
me, though, to take a blank canvas and make something beautiful out of it. I’ve
already started rehearsals with my dancers and my band who I’m really glad to
be back with, they all support me one hundred percent of the time.”
Int: “Absolutely. And this tour is sold out which is a massive
achievement for you so congratulations.”
Ramona: “Thank
you so much! I’m really grateful that the tour sold out but if someone really
wanted a ticket but they didn’t manage to get one, I want them to sneak in!”
Int: “That’s adorable! And you really love your fans, don’t you?”
Ramona: “Of
course I love my fans! And we have a great relationship - we would do anything
for each other.”
Int: “That’s so great. Is there anywhere you’re looking forward to going
most on tour?”
Ramona: “I don’t think there’s anywhere better than
any other… Although, I am looking forward to coming back to my hometown of
Norwich, there’s no place like home. I’m most looking forward to trying
all the crazy foods I’ve heard about in America though, I love my food!”
Int: “Was that ever used as a coping mechanism when times are hard?”
Ramona: “No, I’m afraid not. Although, this past year
hasn’t been easy, I think it’s best to stay healthy. Yes, I love my food but
it’s all in moderation. People think I’m weird in my yoga gear and drinking my
green drinks but I love it!”
Int: “How do you respond to people saying you’ll be the next trainwreck
because of your situation?”
Ramona: “Well,
I think it’s a shame when people in this business do silly things because so
many people are looking up to them. Although, the media doesn’t really help.
Like with Justin, I caught up with him just last week and we chatted about
everything and he is portrayed so wrongly. It’s so unfair, I also hate the word
‘trainwreck’ to be honest with you. People get judged so wrongly.”
Int: “Well, thank you for taking time out to talk to me today and best
of luck with the new tour!”
Ramona: “Thank
you, I hope you can come!”
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Monday, 24 March 2014
Critical Analysis of Music Magazine Front Cover
1. Does the front cover represent the aim (to give information about ...) and style (genre of music, design) of the intended magazine?
Yes, it gives information about the genre the magazine is and what can be found inside. The artists that will be inside are clearly shown and the genre is obvious from those artists.
2. Can you read the coverlines easily and clearly?
Yes, especially because I put pale coloured ovals underneath the coverlines. You can read them easily and the stand out. They are also quite big so it would not be a strain to read them at all.
3. Are the coverlines obscuring the photograph/going over the artists face?
No. The artist's face can be seen clearly and is not hidden behind any of the coverlines.
4. Does the choice of font work?
I think it does work because it's alternative which fits in with the whole theme of the magazine.
5. Is the background too light/too dark?
I don't think so. At first it was too dark, so I brightened it in photoshop. The brightness now fits in with the colours I used on the front cover.
6. Is the masthead prominent and easily read?
The masthead is prominent as it is very different to the background. The masthead is behind the artist's head but that is intentional as it connotes that the magazine is well known as you don't need to see the full masthead to know the magazine.
7. Is there a barcode (with numbers underneath), date, price, and if appropriate issue number?
The cover has a barcode with numbers underneath on it. It also has a date (January 2014) and a price (£1.50). It does not have an issue number which is something I should probably add.
8. Is it appropriate for the intended target audience?
I think it is because the coverlines will appeal to them and the artists featured on the cover fit into the genres they listen to.
9. Does it look like a music magazine front cover?
I think it does. It has all the connotations of a real magazine; an image that covers the whole page, a puff with a buzzword that might encourage a potentional customer, a barcode, a date, a price, a footer with extra artists included, a main story line and other (smaller) coverlines.
10. Have you realised your design intentions?
I wanted my magazine to stand out and not blend in with any others. I achieved this by choosing fonts that aren't conventional and choosing colours that aren't too bright; I wanted to front cover to be outside of any norms.
Yes, it gives information about the genre the magazine is and what can be found inside. The artists that will be inside are clearly shown and the genre is obvious from those artists.
2. Can you read the coverlines easily and clearly?
Yes, especially because I put pale coloured ovals underneath the coverlines. You can read them easily and the stand out. They are also quite big so it would not be a strain to read them at all.
3. Are the coverlines obscuring the photograph/going over the artists face?
No. The artist's face can be seen clearly and is not hidden behind any of the coverlines.
4. Does the choice of font work?
I think it does work because it's alternative which fits in with the whole theme of the magazine.
5. Is the background too light/too dark?
I don't think so. At first it was too dark, so I brightened it in photoshop. The brightness now fits in with the colours I used on the front cover.
6. Is the masthead prominent and easily read?
The masthead is prominent as it is very different to the background. The masthead is behind the artist's head but that is intentional as it connotes that the magazine is well known as you don't need to see the full masthead to know the magazine.
7. Is there a barcode (with numbers underneath), date, price, and if appropriate issue number?
The cover has a barcode with numbers underneath on it. It also has a date (January 2014) and a price (£1.50). It does not have an issue number which is something I should probably add.
8. Is it appropriate for the intended target audience?
I think it is because the coverlines will appeal to them and the artists featured on the cover fit into the genres they listen to.
9. Does it look like a music magazine front cover?
I think it does. It has all the connotations of a real magazine; an image that covers the whole page, a puff with a buzzword that might encourage a potentional customer, a barcode, a date, a price, a footer with extra artists included, a main story line and other (smaller) coverlines.
10. Have you realised your design intentions?
I wanted my magazine to stand out and not blend in with any others. I achieved this by choosing fonts that aren't conventional and choosing colours that aren't too bright; I wanted to front cover to be outside of any norms.
Contents Page Ideas
1. Ramona – Behind her biggest
tour yet
2. Classixx on their new found
fame
3. 5 Seconds of Summer try to be
indie?
4. Purity Ring on a possible new
album for 2014
5. Lana Del Rey hates TV?
6. Win! - Tickets to see
Passenger!
7. The 1975 finally talk about the
gig that went wrong
8. Posters to die for
9. Sonic Youth speak up!
10. Oasis exclusive announcement?
11. Beach House talk about their
inspirations
12. Modest Mouse exclusive
13. “Charli XCX bought me a house”
14. Review of Miami Horror’s “Illumination”
15. Rumours with The Smiths!
16. Newcomers for 2014
17. A-Z of gig rules
18. Albums you probably didn’t
know about
19. Your letters and photos of the
month
20. Gig listings all over the UK
Music Magazine Press Release
This winter, Bauer Media Group want to launch 'Indievisual' Magazine for full publishing beginning in January 2014.
Taking a look at indie and alternative music, Indievisual is created to provide the best of what these genres of music has to offer, without all of the 'boring bits' you usually find in magazines.
'Indievisual' will include exclusive interviews, pictures, articles, and everything the readers want to know about their favourite bands. This magazine will bring the readers closer to the musicians as well the releases, interviews, gig reviews, gig listings, competitions, posters and photoshoots.
The magazine is aimed at students between the ages of 16 to 17 who listen to music and surf the internet in their free time.
Also, so that it appeals to the correct audience, 'Indievisual' will be published as an online version on computers and mobile devices for reading and will also have links to social networking to reach a wider range of people.
'Indievisual' will be distributed across newsagents in cities of England.
Monday, 20 January 2014
My Cover Photo
I chose to take pictures of my friend Rosie as my model. I dressed her up in clothes that a typical college student would wear, I made sure she looked comfortable but ready for work. I put her against a blank wall to make sure she was the centre of attention, I chose this wall because it's the wall of a college which fits in with the theme. This image portrays the exact style and attitude that I would like to achieve with my magazine and general magazine appeal. My model is of the same age as my audience so they can relate to her. I will put this photo in photoshop and brighten some areas to meet my final aim for my magazine cover.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
'College Crash' Magazine Press Release
This
winter, Bauer Media Group want to launch 'College Crash' Magazine for full
publishing beginning in January 2014.
Taking a look at indie and alternative
music, College Crash is created to provide the best of what these genres of
music has to offer, without all of the 'boring bits' you usually find in
magazines.
'College Crash' will include exclusive interviews, pictures,
articles, and everything the readers want to know about their favourite bands.
This magazine will bring the readers closer to the musicians as well the
releases, interviews, gig reviews, gig listings, competitions, posters and
photoshoots.
The magazine
is aimed at students between the ages of 16 to 17 who listen to music and surf
the internet in their free time.
Also, so
that it appeals to the correct audience, 'College Crash' will be published as
an online version on computers and mobile devices for reading and will also
have links to social networking to reach a wider range of people.
'College
Crash' will be distributed across newsagents in cities of England.
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Monday, 6 January 2014
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