Friday, 30 October 2015
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Front Cover Analysis 6
The band is arranged in a line, and their image takes up most of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a very uncluttered background as it is a studio shot. The blue of the background, as well as the light shining off the metal hands and the ice cream are pragmatics of summer. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices are odd as they completely hide the identity of the people, but are very recognisable Daft Punk. They break conventions as it prevents the band members from looking into the camera. It does reflect their genre of electronic rock however, with t he futuristic helmets are hands.
The magazine does not have any freebies. The most outstanding feature of the cover is the photo of Daft Punk, especially the reflective shine from the metal hands which really draws the eye. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 7 cover stories with one banner. There is one pug in the top right corner to daw in readers. The colour scheme is red, white and blue.
How This HasAffected My Research and Creativity
I really like the blue background reflecting summer mixed with the ice cream props.
Front Cover Analysis 5
The shot is a long shot, and the image takes up most of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a boat background as it is a studio shot with a green screen. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices show that they are vintage rock and also are very smart casual. The black fingerless gloves shows that is more of a rock artist. He holds no props. There are also no freebies.
It follows conventions, with the most outstanding feature being the headline. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 4 cover stories. There are no pugs, banners or puffs. The colour scheme is pink, grey, black and white.
How this has affected my research and planning
I don't overly like the colour scheme as the pink clashes with the blue and grey however like how the cover looks with the slightly diagonal headline and the image overlapping the masthead.
Front Cover Analysis 4
The band is arranged in a line, and their image takes up 2/3rd's of the page. The image is very clear and focused, with a very uncluttered background as it is a studio shot. The headline relates to the image as it is the name of the band. Clothing choices show that they are classics due to the quite stylish but plain t-shirts and jackets, especially as the band are having a comeback. The long hair of one of the band shows that they are more of a rock band. They hold no props. There are also no freebies.
It follows conventions, with the most outstanding feature being the quote from the band. The masthead takes up around 1/6 of the page. There are 4 cover stories, and one banner. There are no pugs or puffs. The colour scheme is red, grey, black and white.
How this has affected my research and planning
I like the red, black and grey colour scheme however I don't like how busy the cover looks.
Contents Analysis 5
This contents page is from Mojo magazine. It has 116 pages and it has 15 stories in three sections. This is laid out in one column with 8 images. 4 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed to the left of the articles and are font size 12 and are coloured themed according to which part of the magazine the article is in. There is some white space, from where text hasn't quite gone to the edge of the page, and in between page numbers however most space is taken up by the images. There is one studio shot and all other shots are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the artists they use in the magazine, as well as having quite a dark colour scheme used in their photos.
There is the logo of the magazine can be seen at the top of the column on the left. This creates synergy with the front cover as it is the same as on the front cover. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience of young-mid adults from the artists they use, as well as having plenty of text to show they have lots of content for older audiences to read. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a real person', can be applied through the obvious effect on the bottom picture in the collage.
How This Has Affected My Research and Creativity
I don't like how crowded this contents page is, with the text and images almost battling for more space. However, I do like the effects they have put onto some of the photos, and might explore putting effects on my own photos.
Contents Analysis 4
This contents page is from Q magazine. It has 92 pages and it has 17 stories in 2 sections. This is laid out in 4 columns with 5 images. 5 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed on the left of the articles and are font size 14 and are in a simplistic style, simply being black and bold. This creates synergy with the front cover as the black, along with the red at the beginning of the articles and background white is the same colour scheme as the front cover. There is white space covering most of the page, due to the background being white, and the text not taking up too much space. There are 3 studio shots and rest are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the colour scheme including red and black, which are conventions of rock, and the artists they have in the magazine being a mix of pop and pop rock artists.
There is the logo of the magazine twice throughout the page, once at the top left in the headline, and once in the column to the right at the top. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience of younger adults from the use of artists such as Robbie Williams and Lady Gaga. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a real person', can be applied through the image of Robbie Williams, with the lighting to cause an effect on his hair that would not occur in real life.
How This Has Affected My Research and Planning
I like the larger amount of white space included in this contents, it shows the magazine to be of a higher quality. I also like the way they use the red to highlight anything important, as well as headlines.
Contents Analysis 3
This contents page is from Q magazine. It has 138 pages and it has 21 stories in 2 sections. This is laid out in 3 columns with 14 images. 11 of the articles are illustrated with an image. The page numbers are placed to the left of articles inside a red box and are font size 14 and are in a similar style to that of the front cover due to the red and white colour scheme. This creates synergy with the front cover as the font and colours are the same in both. There is some white space around where the text is. There are 3 studio shots and the rest are on location. Each image has different clothes. This contents relates to the genre of pop rock through the artists they have stories on, as well as using red in their colour scheme.
There is the logo of the magazine at three different places around the contents, once in the top right corner, in the bottom right corner on another magazine front cover, and in the middle of the left page on the circle. The publisher of the magazine is Bauer Media Group. You can tell the target audience is young- mid adults from quite trendy layout, with it being quite busy, mixed with using older artists such as David Bowie. The theory of Dyer, 'a star is an image, not a person', can be applied especially due to the makeup of David Bowie with the red and blue lightning strike.
How This Has Affected My Research and Creativity
I really like the way they have photos on both pages, but with one page dedicated specifically to photos. I also like the way most the photos have the same colour scheme, which matches in with the rest of the contents.
DPS analysis 4
This DPS is from Q Magazine October 2013.
The DPS begins on page 18 and has approx. 600 words. This appeals to a younger target audience of 15-30 years old.
Dyer suggests that 'a star is an image, not a real person'. This article supports this as although the image shows the band playing at a concert, however it will probably be a studio shot.
The writing is in four columns aligned to the left in a step formation with the headline spreading across one page, taking up around 1/8 of the page. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text.
The DPS is one continuous image with the main feature of the Kings of Leon taking up both pages, with three additional pictures in a collage in the bottom right corner of the right page. The Kings of Leon are a garage rock band, and is portrayed as such from the guitars and the drum set, as well as having lots of wires around the stage. The expressions show they are enjoying what they are doing, by smiling and seemingly talking to each other whilst playing None of the band are looking into the camera which breaks conventions.
They are probably a studio shot as whilst they seem to be at a concert, there is no obvious stage, and the screen is one of the shots includes a screen.
The way they are dressed is odd as it doesn't fit into rock conventions due to the white shirts and beige shoes. However the guitars do bring some rock ideology, being black, similarly to how the drums do.
The photo and text is well integrated from the red in the American flag and the headlines. Using the red headline makes it stand out and brings the readers attention to the text. Also, from the American flag there are semiotics as we can tell the band is American and are proud of their heritage. In the red text it uses exaggeration, 'self-imposed exile' making there hiatus seem more serious than the band simply taking a break. It shows that the band are very happy to be back together and did not enjoy the break they took, even though they thought it was necessary, shown by the fact it was 'self-imposed'. The font of the headline is in serif script.
The DPS begins on page 18 and has approx. 600 words. This appeals to a younger target audience of 15-30 years old.
Dyer suggests that 'a star is an image, not a real person'. This article supports this as although the image shows the band playing at a concert, however it will probably be a studio shot.
The writing is in four columns aligned to the left in a step formation with the headline spreading across one page, taking up around 1/8 of the page. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text.
The DPS is one continuous image with the main feature of the Kings of Leon taking up both pages, with three additional pictures in a collage in the bottom right corner of the right page. The Kings of Leon are a garage rock band, and is portrayed as such from the guitars and the drum set, as well as having lots of wires around the stage. The expressions show they are enjoying what they are doing, by smiling and seemingly talking to each other whilst playing None of the band are looking into the camera which breaks conventions.
The way they are dressed is odd as it doesn't fit into rock conventions due to the white shirts and beige shoes. However the guitars do bring some rock ideology, being black, similarly to how the drums do.
The photo and text is well integrated from the red in the American flag and the headlines. Using the red headline makes it stand out and brings the readers attention to the text. Also, from the American flag there are semiotics as we can tell the band is American and are proud of their heritage. In the red text it uses exaggeration, 'self-imposed exile' making there hiatus seem more serious than the band simply taking a break. It shows that the band are very happy to be back together and did not enjoy the break they took, even though they thought it was necessary, shown by the fact it was 'self-imposed'. The font of the headline is in serif script.
How this affects my planning and research
I like the drop capital, as well the integration of the image and text, especially the red coverline.
DPS analysis 3
This DPS is from Mojo November 2012.
The writing in in one column aligned to the right with the headline spreading across one page and onto the next, taking up around a quarter of the page in bold print. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text.
The DPS is one continuous image from a concert with the main feature of the omega men taking up one whole page, and then the drum and drummer taking up around a half of the next page. It is a low angle wide shot, allowing text to be put on top of the image in the space on the right. The Omega Men are a rock/western band, and is portrayed as such from mix of hats and long beards with large drum sets and guitars. The expressions show they are enjoying what they are doing, by smiling and looking like they are dancing from where their legs are placed. None of the band are looking into the camera which breaks conventions.
The way they are dressed is odd and doesn't fit into either rock or western conventions. However the boots do bring some rock ideology, being black leather, similarly to how the hats bring in western conventions. From the outfits and the long beards, they seem to be appealing to an older target audience.
The monochrome photo and text is well integrated as they are both white. The gold words bring a touch of colour to the DPS, making it seem to be a better quality. The font of the headline is in serif script in block capitals, with an effect on it to make the writing smudge slightly, making it look older as if in the old western classic films. This relates back to the genre of the band.
How this affects my planning and research
I like the drop capital, and how much the white on black text stands out. I also like the colour scheme with gold words bringing some colour to the page.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
DPS analysis 2
This DPS is from Q magazine June 2014.
The DPS begins on page 46 of the magazine. This article is around 300 words. This appeals to a younger target audience (15-25 year olds) as it looks rebellious.
Mulvey suggests that there is the 'male gaze' that females in the media try to attract. This article both agrees and disagrees with that. Lily Allen is wearing full black whilst on a motorcycle, which suggests the idea that she is a strong independent female however her red heels can be found as being 'sexy' and attempting to appeal more to men.
The writing in in one column aligned to the left with a large headline taking up nearly half of the page in bold print, with the stand first then filling the page to around 2/3. There is a drop capital at the beginning of the main body of text taking up even more space.
The DPS is one continuous image with the main feature of Lily Allen taking up one whole page, and then the helmet taking up 1/6 of the next page. Lily Allen is a alternative pop/rock artist and is portrayed as quite mysterious with smoke over the photo wearing all black. This is also shown by her expression; she isn't smiling but has her mouth slightly open and has her face tilted backwards and up, but is looking slightly down at the camera with her eyes. Such features suggest that she is more of a rock artist. She is looking directly into camera which follows conventions.
It is a studio shot, with a plain background which brings the attention to Lily Allen on the motorcycle as well as the bold writing on the right. This plain background and dark clothing is synergetic with the front cover of the magazine.
Her posture is quite powerful in the way she is looking down at the camera, and how she is leaning forward could be seen as confrontational and intimidating.
The fact it is a studio shot supports Dyer who said 'a star is an image, not a real person'. The shot is quite obviously not natural as motorcycles are not usually inside.
She is dressed as a stereotypical rock artist, with black and leathers, with an aggressive pose. This implies she is feisty and is appealing to a more rebellious audience.
Her black clothing creates synergy with the text. The font is sans serif script in block capitals, with the white speech marks being a bigger font size to the text and a different colour to make the black stand out even more. The bold letters create quite a modern look.
How this affects my planning and research
I like the integration of the outfit and the text. I also really like the bold font of the headline, and how it sits in relation to the rest of the spread.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Target Audience Research Profile- Word Cloud
This is a profile analysis, of the age range, gender, ethnicity and hobbies of my target audience. These are the things I expect my target audience to like, and who I am creating my magazine for.
Sunday, 18 October 2015
TeamRock.com
TeamRock.com publish 4 magazines, all being aimed at a younger audience for younger adults and older teens, shown by having good social network connections. They have a website and also have their own radio. McDougall can be applied to this publisher as it is hard to track the true target audience, for example to see if there is a split audience on the Classic Rock magazine due to how much it relies on social media and digital technology. However the use of such technology will appeal to my Target Audience of older teens and young adults around the ages of 16-18 of all genders.
The first magazine they publish is the Blues magazine, which has a genre of blues rock. It sells bi-monthly with a mix of older and more modern blues artists, and it has its own Facebook page, showing it is aimed at a younger audience of young adults.
The second magazine they publish is Classic Rock, which has a genre of classic rock. It is one of the UK's best selling music magazines, containing older artists which may cause a split audience due to this and the fact the magazine also has a lot of social media links.
The third magazine they publish is Metal Hammer, which has a genre of heavy metal. It sells monthly with both main stream and more unusual metal artists.It has its own app, as well as a website.
The fourth magazine they publish is Prog, which has a genre of progressive rock. It sells every five weeks and has its own Twitter and Facebook page.
They do not yet publish a pop rock magazine, meaning they would be likely to publish my magazine, especially as it is being aimed at a target audience of 16-18. Many pop rock magazines have very busy front covers, however magazines produced by TeamRock.com typically have quite clear front covers, which I will use in my design to make my magazine different from others of the genre.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Double Page Spread Analysis Kerrang
This double page spread from the magazine Kerrang, which is a rock magazine. The colour scheme is black, white and red, which makes the page follow convention. Conventions are also adhered to by the bold page title that highlights the article being about My Chemical Romance from the colour change in it.
The range of photos, and shots used in them, helps to balance out the text and create interest.I really like they have included multiple photos and think I will include more than one photo on my double page spread to break up large chunks of text.There is not too much white-space and most of the page is taken up by either text or photos, which could reflect the quality of the magazine. I think I may include more white-space in my magazine as I would like my magazine to be better quality.
The props used reflect the rock theme, with the microphones and headphones and the black clothing and long hair which are also conventions of the rock genre. I think use black clothing in pictures and photo shoots to follow the convention.
The way the clothes and hair are portrayed, as well as the recording photo goes against Dyers theory of a star being an image not a real person as it shows that they still record their own music and reflects their own feelings and won't be controlled by the media.
How This Has Affected My Research
- It has shown me aspects that I would like to include in my own double page spread, such as the multiple photos to break up text and the dark clothing on my models in photos.
- It has shown me what I do not like and would change such as the amount of white space on the page.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Researching Vintage Artists and Media Products
Researching Vintage artists and media
products
Artists like Blondie maintain
their popularity however they do appeal to two target audience markets. Both
younger listeners aged 17- 25 and those who are 50+ enjoy her music.
Her popularity is maintained though re-releases and
her image appeals to the older age group. She still has an attractive star
image and this is a positive representation for older females.
Her website is very rock themed and reflects the
modern digital era. McQuail said it is difficult to identify audience in this
digital era and I agree with this as the Vintage genre has many niche audiences
of different ages.
New Wave
This was a popular genre in the 70’s and
there were many groups that are still followed today. This is quite nostalgic
and tracks can be found on compilation c’d’s. Amongst these artists are :
Thompson Twins were a British music group that formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993. Initially a new wave group, they switched to a more mainstream pop sound
and achieved considerable popularity in the mid-1980s, scoring a string of hits
in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the globe.
The band was named after the two
bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson in Hergé's comic strip The Adventures of Tintin. At various stages, the band had up to seven members
though their best known incarnation was as a trio between 1982–86. They became
a prominent act in the Second British Invasion, and in 1985, the band performed at Live Aid where they were joined onstage by Madonna.
Other artists that were popular in the 1970’s were:
· The Bee Gees,
· Gloria Gaynor,
· ABBA,
· K.C. and the Sunshine Band,
· The Village People,
· Donna Summer,
· Chic,
· The Jacksons,
· Diana Ross
Vintage magazines are nostalgic and
celebrate the past. One magazine that does this is Rock ‘n’ Roll from USA.
This magazine celebrates more of the rock genre and this
issue focuses particularly on Deep Purple. The Rolling Stones;Bill Wyman is
also a main attraction for the older TA. The colours are stereotypical red and
black and the images are from the era and today.
This is an issue for my magazine as I cannot use found
images so cannot include any black and white shots of past artists. I like the
way text and images are integrated and I also think the tilted boxes work well.
For my TA I need links to digital media eg twitter/ itunes.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Magazine Genre Research
These are front covers from many different magazines in different genres. This research is to see what kind of bands are on what magazines and what target audience can be seen from the front cover. From these I can see there aren't many music magazines aimed specifically at young adult females. I quite like the layouts of the pop rock magazines, and I can see there is a gap in marketing for female pop rock magazines.
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
Contents Page Analysis
Name : Mojo
Edition/Date : September 1997
Main Story : Radiohead 'The inside story of rock's outsiders'
Contents
How is synergy created : -It has the same masthead but that is it. It has a different image. There is not much space but any space left is not the most prominent feature of the page, as this is the picture of Elvis which draws the eye.
-There are 23 articles and one picture as well as the masthead on the contents page.
How this has affected my research
- This has shown me that there are a lot of articles on a contents page and that I will need to put planning and research into the the contents of the contents page.
- This also helps as I think I will be able to look at this for research as it is pop rock, and I think I may do my magazine on pop rock.
Friday, 2 October 2015
Digital Technology Skills I Have Gained
Things I have used/ learnt to use whilst designing, creating and evaluating my preliminary Music Magazine Front Cover:
- Apple Macs
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Elements 11 Photoshop
- Panasonic Lumix FZ 62 camera
- Blogger
- Flickr
- Prezi
- Slideshare
- Memory Card Reader
- A Printer
- A Phone
Thursday, 1 October 2015
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