2. Here you can see I have used the idea of the main character to be placed on the right side of the page which leaves space on the right for the text. I have purposely used this image because it represents a young successful rapper and supports the aim of the magazine to promote young talent. He is wearing dark clothes in casual manner to represent his look and style. Here you can see I have used the idea from an existing magazine cover. The pose of him holding his belt in that posture. I used this effect because I feel it helps represent artists and their attitude, stance and style. Also this magazine is about the upcoming fourth generation for the industry, which is why I have used an image of a young teenager who is growing in confidence with recent success. As you can see I have used the colors red, black and white throughout my magazine cover. I used the idea from another Hip Hop genre magazine called ‘XXL’. I have used the idea from this magazine cover. The letter ‘P’ with ‘CONNECTION’ has been used. Similarly I used ‘R’ for both ‘Rap’ and ‘Revolution’. I used this effect as it saves space and looks effective. Altogether on this slide you can see that I have conventions from different magazines and combined them to help me make my magazine look realistic and effective. I have also used the ideas from the magazine ‘Hip Hop Connection’. My main strap-lines are in the color red to emphasize the importance of the headlines.
3. For my double-page spread I have used the idea from an existing double page spread from a magazine. I have purposely used the similar effect of small text in three columns. This effect best suited my magazine double page spread as it describes Isaac’s life story. As you can see I have also used the effect of big main text on the image. The first word is smaller than the second and it portrays what the double-page spread is based on. I have used the color red for the text as it is consistent with my magazine whereas in the (existing) other magazine double page spread it is written in white and silver. The difference between my double page spread and this one is that I have used up the space in the middle from the top with the text and also included another image on the top right above the text. I purposely did this as it creates a better effect and supports the layout I chose. In this double-page spread I have used professional language to make it look more realistic. Also I have talked about how ‘Isaac’ got into this profession of ‘Hip Hop’. The reason I used this topic is because recently there has been a number of newcomers within this industry who are gaining instant success and fame. For example ‘WC’ is an example like ‘Isaac’ in this case as he also came back into the industry after a few years with a successful album. This reflects with the modern day and the type of news being expressed in magazines, about newcomers or comebacks by talented artists. So I also based my double-page spread on ‘Isaac’ who struggled and faced hurdles, however finally made his mark into the industry with his talent.
4. Here you can see an existing contents page from a magazine called ‘Hip Hop Connection’. The front cover to this magazine consists the main colors red and white. I used the idea of the colors red and white as I kept consistency throughout my magazine because I have used these colors in my front cover. I have also used the ideas of keeping headlines bigger above, followed by smaller text.This helps save more space and enter more information. However I have aligned it into three columns whereas it is aligned to the right in the existing magazine contents page. I have also used the idea of an image cutting in from the right however I have kept it smaller whereas in the other contents page on the right (existing contents page) the image has been used to cover the whole page as the main focus. As you can see I have used the idea from the front cover to this magazine. I used the idea of this image. However I changed it slightly with the character looking up into the sun whereas on the front cover the character is looking straight. Another difference I have made to it is I have placed the image on the right where it is cutting in from the right in the front cover.
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8. Your Media Product In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? My magazine includes different types of information, this is shown through the stories shown on the front cover and contents page. This magazine challenges real magazines such as ‘XXL’ and ‘Vibe’ which are very common magazines in this profession, due to the interesting stories and professional images I have used throughout my magazine. It has all possible latest stories and news within the industry. This magazine I have created includes not only the new youngsters in this musical field, also the very experienced and famous artists such as ‘DR DRE’ and ‘JAY Z’. The variety of information in my magazine challenges other magazines which include similar stories about only the famous artists. For example:
9. I feel it challenges real media products, as it covers a variety of topics and includes everything a customer would look for when buying a magazine. Another reason why I feel it challenges other existing magazines is because it is at a cheap cost of £3.99, yet it includes all these features. Customers would look for their best buy. My magazine is cheap and convenient with all the content needed. Your Media Product In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
