2. My main image will consist of a male character at a medium
close up. They will look straight into the camera for direct
address. Many magazines do this so I will use this too. This will
give the reader a sense of connectedness with the character. As
well as this the image will be shot in a studio, this is so I can edit
out the background and add in a background which fits my
magazine better. Many magazines already do this and if I edit out
the background to a plain background all the focus will be on the
character. The character will be wearing an outfit which
represents the genre. For example, they will be wearing black
jeans a black top and possibly a jean jacket. This outfit will look
like the typical band member for a rock band. A prop will also be
used such as a guitar to again reinforce the idea of a rock band.
The main image will draw in the right audience because the
character will instantly portray a rock genre. The image will also
be quite large and will be the main focus of the cover page. This
is what my audience look for first when they look at a magazine
front cover.
For my sub-images I will take pictures of vinyls, merchandise,
“bands” and musical instruments. These again will show that the
magazine is a rock magazine. And the sub-images will be a taster
of what is inside, hopefully persuading the audience to look
inside and buy the magazine.
Cover page
3. Contents page
For my contents pages I will have a female character. This is
because I used a male on the front cover and I want to show that
this magazine is for both genders. My character will be looking to
the right hand side and will be singing into the microphone, almost
looking like they are shouting. This shows the rebellious side of my
audience and the genre. This helps the audience connect with the
magazine. My character is also not looking at the camera so there is
a sense of mystery. The shot I will use is a medium long shot. So I
have my character from the knees up. This is so we can focus on
her singing, her facial expressions and also her guitar. I will shoot
this in the studio so I can edit out the background.
By only using one image, this will give my magazine a minimalistic
look so it will look organised and clear. The contents will be situated
on the right hand side underneath different headings. This will be
clear to find and easy to read.
My character will be wearing a band t-shirt, and jeans. This is so my
character look like they are in part of a band. The merchandise they
wear will be a rock band. To again reinforce the rock genre.
4. Double page spread
For my double page spread I will have 3 characters as a band. There will
be one large image (the main image) on the left hand side. This will be an
out of studio shot, so the image will look professional and will give the
readers a chance to see the band in another setting other than the
usual- at a concert. The type of shot will be a long shot so you can see all
of the characters and their props. The character on the left will have a
guitar which will lean against them, the middle will have drum sticks and
the one closest to the right will also have a guitar which they will be
holding. The top of the guitar will go over to the right hand side of the
page. The main text will go around this. This makes the reader notice the
guitar and the guitar portrays the genre. On the right hand side there will
be the main text. With 3 smaller images located at the bottom of the
page. These images will be of the band out of the studio again, so the
audience can connect with them and see the band as they usually are.
One image will be a live image from a concert. The images will all be in
black and white like the MCR images to your right. This will give the
article an old school vibe which links to the band and the music they
play. Which will be classic rock.
The clothes they wear will be dark colours- grey,black,navy etc. This
again shows that the band play rock music. As rock band members
usually wear dark colours.
