Tuesday 15 December 2009
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in progression from it to the full product?
Since doing the preliminary task i have learnt many things. Apart from learning how to use software such as photoshop i have learnt how to take a effective photograph by finding out about the 2/3's rule. Also i have followed the conventions of magazines by analysing successful magazines. I could then use there ideas and incorporate them onto my magazine to see if it would give the same effect.
I have also learnt more about the publishing of magazine including publishing companys and how they are distributed to the audiences.
I have also learnt how to represent certain groups more effectively by looking at the stereotypes and using this a plan for what i want the image or text to represent.
Finally i have also learnt about how to write a double page spread which can relate the audience. I did this by analysing other double page spreads and finding out informal language was a trend. Also information about the artist/band was given in an order like : Background , interview, discography, future.
I have also learnt more about the publishing of magazine including publishing companys and how they are distributed to the audiences.
I have also learnt how to represent certain groups more effectively by looking at the stereotypes and using this a plan for what i want the image or text to represent.
Finally i have also learnt about how to write a double page spread which can relate the audience. I did this by analysing other double page spreads and finding out informal language was a trend. Also information about the artist/band was given in an order like : Background , interview, discography, future.
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
While making my magazine i have learnt how to use new technology effectively to complete a task.
This includes firstly learning how to use a camera effectively. I learnt about the 2/3's rule meaning the picture shouldnt be takin the centre as peoples attentions seems to drift away from this area. This helps me take a good picture to feature in my magazine.
To create the content for the magazine i have been using Photoshop Elements. This software was completely new to me therefore i had to learn of some of the features before using it this included going on internet tutorials. Once i had learnt how to use this software effectively i was able to manipulate images to suit the magazine. Also i learnt how to fill backgrounds, make text, and edit images like cropping certain sections out and rubbing parts out.
This includes firstly learning how to use a camera effectively. I learnt about the 2/3's rule meaning the picture shouldnt be takin the centre as peoples attentions seems to drift away from this area. This helps me take a good picture to feature in my magazine.
To create the content for the magazine i have been using Photoshop Elements. This software was completely new to me therefore i had to learn of some of the features before using it this included going on internet tutorials. Once i had learnt how to use this software effectively i was able to manipulate images to suit the magazine. Also i learnt how to fill backgrounds, make text, and edit images like cropping certain sections out and rubbing parts out.
Who would be the audience for your media product? How did you attract/address your audience?
The target audience for this magazine is mainly for people who are fans of indie music and rock music. It also features other types of genres such as rap and pop which can be seen on the puffs but the main genre is indie.
I believe the main audience will be male but some women may decide to purchase the magazine. I think mainly only men will buy this magazine because they are suited more to the rock/indie genre of music. While many females prefer pop music.
I also believe this magazine could suit from teenagers to adults as the text in it is informative but is also informal which may suit the younger audience.
Other reasons why the audience may be enticed are the puffs showing other features in the magazine. As well as competitions and free giveaways to entice the audience in to wanting to buy the magazine more.
The audiences needs my have been addressed by using fonts, styles and language which they can associate with. For example the headline on my magazine may be seen as humourous to some of the audience. The language being informal in the double page spread may also attract the audience who arent wanting to read a formal story.
I have also found out what the audience wanted by conducting a questionaire and polls to find out what their opinion on music magazines are and what makes them want to purchase them.
I believe the main audience will be male but some women may decide to purchase the magazine. I think mainly only men will buy this magazine because they are suited more to the rock/indie genre of music. While many females prefer pop music.
I also believe this magazine could suit from teenagers to adults as the text in it is informative but is also informal which may suit the younger audience.
Other reasons why the audience may be enticed are the puffs showing other features in the magazine. As well as competitions and free giveaways to entice the audience in to wanting to buy the magazine more.
The audiences needs my have been addressed by using fonts, styles and language which they can associate with. For example the headline on my magazine may be seen as humourous to some of the audience. The language being informal in the double page spread may also attract the audience who arent wanting to read a formal story.
I have also found out what the audience wanted by conducting a questionaire and polls to find out what their opinion on music magazines are and what makes them want to purchase them.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Bauer Media Group is a publishing company mostly known for creating magazines such as Kerrang and Mojo. These are both rock/indie music magazine. Therefore i think if my magazine were to be published it would suit being done by Bauer Media Group as they have vast amounts of experience when creating this genre of magazines.
Using these would allow them to use their expertise to help create my magazine into a worldwide brand just like Kerrang and Mojo. Bauer Media Group would already be able know what the target audience would expect in a magazine of this genre therefore i believe they would be a reliable publishing company.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauer_Media_Group
Using these would allow them to use their expertise to help create my magazine into a worldwide brand just like Kerrang and Mojo. Bauer Media Group would already be able know what the target audience would expect in a magazine of this genre therefore i believe they would be a reliable publishing company.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauer_Media_Group
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The rocker/ indie group in media are represented as rebels especially the rockers. They are seen as dark and hateful people. When making my magazine although i have tried to make the images look rebellious i tried to remove this stereotype of what people have of rockers with them being hateful, violent and dark.
My magazine represents mainly indie bands. This can been seen with the headline and the name of band sounding like its from the indie scene. However i believe the image on the front page represents the indie scene mostly. I think this because the photo is of someone who looks like a stereotypical indie/rocker. This can be seen with the stereotype of rockers having long dark hair. He is also wearing clothes which may present him as indie too with the checkered scarf and the cardigan covering the shirt. Also wearing the headphones represents his love for music.
The dark background may also represent the rock/indie genre with it being seen as stereotypical dark music.
The double page spread may further emphasise the indie/rock genre with the main image being taken inside of a subway which is seen as a dark and vulnerable place. The person on the image is also wearing all black and a leather jacket. This shows the stereotype of a rockers image also with the long black hair.
My magazine represents mainly indie bands. This can been seen with the headline and the name of band sounding like its from the indie scene. However i believe the image on the front page represents the indie scene mostly. I think this because the photo is of someone who looks like a stereotypical indie/rocker. This can be seen with the stereotype of rockers having long dark hair. He is also wearing clothes which may present him as indie too with the checkered scarf and the cardigan covering the shirt. Also wearing the headphones represents his love for music.
The dark background may also represent the rock/indie genre with it being seen as stereotypical dark music.
The double page spread may further emphasise the indie/rock genre with the main image being taken inside of a subway which is seen as a dark and vulnerable place. The person on the image is also wearing all black and a leather jacket. This shows the stereotype of a rockers image also with the long black hair.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Conventions
My magazine front cover follows the conventions of a popular magazine by having the mast head at the top in large, bold writing which is coloured red to contrast against the black background. This follows the conventions of a usual magazine because usually the mast head is the focal point of the magazine.
Underneath the mast head it’s got all the magazine information underneath it including the issue number, date and price. This is also a convention in a magazine as it is vital for magazine to tell the buyer information about the magazine.
The headline on the magazine is also written in large bold writing. This stands out against the black background and the red writing helps it stand out. In a popular magazine the headline normally contrasts against other colours and is the largest part of the front cover apart from the mast head.
As well as this headline the front cover has a puff on it telling the viewer what else is featured in the magazine. My puff says "50 greatest song of 2009" as well as this being a usual convention and feature in a magazine it further entices the viewer to purchase the magazine. The writing in for this puff is in usual font size but is coloured yellow/gold this is to show represent it as an award.
Another puff is all the other artists that are featured in the magazine this is listed across the side. This follows the conventions of other magazines by telling the viewer what else is going to be featured in the magazine.
The picture on the front cover follows the conventions of magazines because its a picture of part of the band that is on the headline. This is a convention of music magazines as they show a picture of there headline act on the front cover.
My double page spread includes a large photo of one of the bands artists. This image is a convention as on a double page spread they will show a artist/members of a band amongst the text.
The writing on the double page spread is seperated into four columns. This is a convention as music magazine often feature text written in columns. The text is also informal as its a interview with the band so i decided to use slang and other informal grammer/words. This is a convention of music magazines because the articals are often written so the audience can connect with the band.
Around the double page spread are puffs giving the audience notable quotes from the article. This is a convention in music magazines to show the audience what the article may be about and give them memorable parts of their interview.
The contents page follows the conventions of a typical music magazine by having a list of what is featured in the magazine. Giving notable pages which the audience may be intrested in looking at. I also featured a editor choice which is seen is some magazines giving it more of a professional image.
My magazine front cover follows the conventions of a popular magazine by having the mast head at the top in large, bold writing which is coloured red to contrast against the black background. This follows the conventions of a usual magazine because usually the mast head is the focal point of the magazine.
Underneath the mast head it’s got all the magazine information underneath it including the issue number, date and price. This is also a convention in a magazine as it is vital for magazine to tell the buyer information about the magazine.
The headline on the magazine is also written in large bold writing. This stands out against the black background and the red writing helps it stand out. In a popular magazine the headline normally contrasts against other colours and is the largest part of the front cover apart from the mast head.
As well as this headline the front cover has a puff on it telling the viewer what else is featured in the magazine. My puff says "50 greatest song of 2009" as well as this being a usual convention and feature in a magazine it further entices the viewer to purchase the magazine. The writing in for this puff is in usual font size but is coloured yellow/gold this is to show represent it as an award.
Another puff is all the other artists that are featured in the magazine this is listed across the side. This follows the conventions of other magazines by telling the viewer what else is going to be featured in the magazine.
The picture on the front cover follows the conventions of magazines because its a picture of part of the band that is on the headline. This is a convention of music magazines as they show a picture of there headline act on the front cover.
My double page spread includes a large photo of one of the bands artists. This image is a convention as on a double page spread they will show a artist/members of a band amongst the text.
The writing on the double page spread is seperated into four columns. This is a convention as music magazine often feature text written in columns. The text is also informal as its a interview with the band so i decided to use slang and other informal grammer/words. This is a convention of music magazines because the articals are often written so the audience can connect with the band.
Around the double page spread are puffs giving the audience notable quotes from the article. This is a convention in music magazines to show the audience what the article may be about and give them memorable parts of their interview.
The contents page follows the conventions of a typical music magazine by having a list of what is featured in the magazine. Giving notable pages which the audience may be intrested in looking at. I also featured a editor choice which is seen is some magazines giving it more of a professional image.
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Thursday 22 October 2009
Double Page Spread Doves
This is a double page spread from the music magazine MOJO. 
This magazine covers the alternative music scene.
This magazine covers the alternative music scene. The headline and the pictures on the two pages look as if they have been cut out and put on the page. This connotes the magazine may be giving informal and mostly gossip like information.
The pictures of the band members are in a black and white polaroid format with a close up angle looking like a police file image this may be representing the bands attitude and the image they are trying to reflect. The image they are trying to portray is that there a gritty band that wasnt a manufacturered air brushed created band.
The headline is set against a yellow background with black bold writing inside of it. The yellow contrasts against the black text making it noticable to be seen.
The main image is a long shot of the band performing live on stage during their tour. This could be showing what the band are up to at the moment.
In the upper right corner is a section heading saying " What Goes On" this is telling the reader what part of the magazine they are reading and could be further emphasising what the doves are doing at the moment with their tour.
The text is split up into sections the first part of the article is a review of the concert the writer has just seen and he is judging there performance and writing about what songs they done. The next section of text is an interview with the band during this interview they continue to use slang and colloquial language which is representing there image as just ordinary people. The section after this is a band biography and discography telling the reader what the band has achieved with there music and albums. As well as telling the reader how they started. After this is a section of the band taking part in some banter. Further emphasising on the bands attitude to being these ordinary people.
There is also a puff amongst the text with a quote from the article inside of it. This makes the quote stand out since it the red and yellow is contrasting against the plain white background.
Wednesday 21 October 2009
NME Contents Analysis
This is the contents page for music magazine NME. The first thing which is noticed is the masthead clearly shown at the top left in large,bold red writing. This lets the reader associate with the magazine. Next to this is "This Week" written in big bold writing this is used as a substitute for the 
word contents because i believe the readers who are teenagers will be able to associate with this over the contents.
Across the left hand side is the left hand side is an index of of all the bands/artists featured in the magazine giving the page numbers they are on. This is set on a red background with white and black text contrasting of it. I think this is because it could be important information for a reader and the colours contrasting allows it to stand out the page.
Across the right hand side are a selection of different sections in the magazine. For example one section is about news and another is about reviews. This allows the reader to find a section easily. As well as this it tells the reader information about what is in each section for example in the reviews section it gives further detail on how to find album reviews.
In the bottom right corner there is a puff saying "The UK's No1 Gig Guide Starts p58". This is written inside a red box with the white text inside contrasting against the red. This may be laid out like this because the publisher expects this to be an important article in this issue of the magazine.
The pictures in the middle are taken by fans it says in the text below. I think the ideology behind this is that the publishers of the magazines want to see the fan interaction with there magazine letting the fans know that the magazine cares about them and wants there input.
Underneath this is an advertisement promoting a subscription to the future issues of the magazine. This is set out on a black background with yellow text inside of it promoting the discount they can save. The black at the bottom stands out against the white main background and the text inside of it contrasts against the black allowing the reader to see what it says clearly.
word contents because i believe the readers who are teenagers will be able to associate with this over the contents.Across the left hand side is the left hand side is an index of of all the bands/artists featured in the magazine giving the page numbers they are on. This is set on a red background with white and black text contrasting of it. I think this is because it could be important information for a reader and the colours contrasting allows it to stand out the page.
Across the right hand side are a selection of different sections in the magazine. For example one section is about news and another is about reviews. This allows the reader to find a section easily. As well as this it tells the reader information about what is in each section for example in the reviews section it gives further detail on how to find album reviews.
In the bottom right corner there is a puff saying "The UK's No1 Gig Guide Starts p58". This is written inside a red box with the white text inside contrasting against the red. This may be laid out like this because the publisher expects this to be an important article in this issue of the magazine.
The pictures in the middle are taken by fans it says in the text below. I think the ideology behind this is that the publishers of the magazines want to see the fan interaction with there magazine letting the fans know that the magazine cares about them and wants there input.
Underneath this is an advertisement promoting a subscription to the future issues of the magazine. This is set out on a black background with yellow text inside of it promoting the discount they can save. The black at the bottom stands out against the white main background and the text inside of it contrasts against the black allowing the reader to see what it says clearly.
Friday 16 October 2009
Thursday 15 October 2009
Kings of Leon Cover Analysis
This is the cover to "Q" magazine featuring rock band Kings of Leon. The front cover features the 4 band members jumping through shards of glass as if they have broke it. This effect relates to headline "Break Through" because i think it is reflecting on the bands break through into becoming a mainstream band. This could be seen as a visual metaphor of the journey to becoming big stars in the music industry.
As well as it being a metaphor for there journey to becoming big stars it may represent there rock star image as the stereotypical rocker is seen as being wreck less and the breaking of glass may reflect upon this attitude.
The magazines masthead is as usual in the top left corner but however this time is covered by members of the band so the logo can only be partly seen. I think this is because the main image of the band take precedence over the logo because they are so popular in today's music.
Surrounding the image of the band are a couple of puffs showing what else is featured in the magazine. This may further entice somebody into buying the magazine. One of the puffs is "Play time for The Killers" this may intrest other readers into buying the magazine because they are a fan of that band.
Also another puff is the "Top 50 albums of 2008". This is a feature inside of the magazine which may also entice people into buying it as they want to know which album has came first in the rankings.
In the puffs keywords are coloured in red this is to contrast the dark background to make the words stand out to a reader. This will make the reader recognise what else is the magazine and persuade them to buy it.
Wednesday 14 October 2009
50 Cent Front Cover Analysis
This is the front cover to an edition of the "Rolling Stone" with rapper 50 cent being the main image. On this picture 50 cent is showing off his gangster image by showing his tough exterior. This includes him turning his back on the viewer showing he doesn't care. He is also looking back with his face. His face makes him look angry and further more makes him look tougher.
On the image he is also wearing a vest showing his muscles and adding to that tough gangster exterior.
The mast head "Rolling Stone" is in gold writing this may associate with 50 cents wealth and power in the music industry.
The headline with 50 cents name on it firstly adds to the gangster image by having a cross hair in the 50 this resembles a gun sight showing his gangster attitude. The 0 is also coloured in red this co note his passion for the music and for what he does.
Underneath his name there is a sub heading sayin "Mastering the art of violence" this is once again also coloured in red this may be once again showing his attitude of being violent as red can be a connatation for this.
All of this is set against a clear and clean white background. This creates a professional looking appearance because everything looks organised.
Amongst this is the puffs these are showing what else is featured inside of the magazine. One of these is the 2nd annual richest rockstar list. This is set on a gold background because gold conotes wealth and power. The other puns are written in black bold text making them easy on the eye for the viewer to be able see them and grab there attention to the magazine.
Friday 9 October 2009
Thursday 8 October 2009
Introduction
Hello welcome to my blog over the next few monthes I will be updating my blog with research and tasks I have conpleted for my media project. For this project I will be making a school newspaper/newsletter which will include the front cover and contents page. The second task will be for me to create a music magazine this will include me creating the front cover, contents and a double page spread.
When creating this i will be carrying out some research this includes analysing old school newspapers and music magazines. This will allow me to gain further knowledge about the conventions and features of newspapers and music magazine.
I will also be creating a questionnaire which will offer me a chance to find out from the people who view my blog what they expect to see in school newspaper and a music magazine.
My first task is to create a school newspaper to do this successfully to a high standard I will be focusing on looking at old school newspapers firstly and looking at the conventions and features they have. From analysing these I will then create my own draft layout of the newspaper followed by the final version of the school newspaper. This newspaper has to include a medium close up picture which I will be taking once I have studied and found out about the basic features of taking a picture.
My second task is to create a music magazine. I will once again be focusing on analysing existing music magazines and look at the conventions and features they follow to be successful to there audience. I will also be creating a questionnaire to find out what people like to see in and on music magazines. This could include the pictures, the colour schemes and the articles inside of it. Once I have done this I will then pick a genre of music for my magazine to follow. The picture on the front cover must relate to this genre.
When creating this i will be carrying out some research this includes analysing old school newspapers and music magazines. This will allow me to gain further knowledge about the conventions and features of newspapers and music magazine.
I will also be creating a questionnaire which will offer me a chance to find out from the people who view my blog what they expect to see in school newspaper and a music magazine.
My first task is to create a school newspaper to do this successfully to a high standard I will be focusing on looking at old school newspapers firstly and looking at the conventions and features they have. From analysing these I will then create my own draft layout of the newspaper followed by the final version of the school newspaper. This newspaper has to include a medium close up picture which I will be taking once I have studied and found out about the basic features of taking a picture.
My second task is to create a music magazine. I will once again be focusing on analysing existing music magazines and look at the conventions and features they follow to be successful to there audience. I will also be creating a questionnaire to find out what people like to see in and on music magazines. This could include the pictures, the colour schemes and the articles inside of it. Once I have done this I will then pick a genre of music for my magazine to follow. The picture on the front cover must relate to this genre.
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