2. Front Cover Images
After taking my pictures, going through them all and then narrowing down my choices, I
was able to select the best four images. At the end of the presentation I have selected the
image I will use for my Front Cover.
3. Research behind my poses
Andy Biersack.
This is an example of a
rock star moving and
pausing on stage to
look at the audience as
they perform
Billie Joe Armstrong’s stance has become
one of his trademark poses and is
popular among rock musicians across all
sub-genres
Mitch Lucker’s facial expression which is recognizable
as his performance using screaming/ unclean vocals
which is popular in the rock music genre
Hayley William’s performs high kicks
on stage as she sings which shows her
energy and movement.
Vic Fuentes rehearsing with his guitar. A good
pose which doesn't require too much body
movement.
4. Front Cover Images
Advantages:
•The models pose seems natural like they
are actually playing the guitar.
Disadvantages:
•There are distractions such as the guitars
In front of the model’s arm.
1)
•This medium shot gets the viewer to focus on the
guitar rather than the body language of the model.
•I chose to get the model to sit down as it looks as
though they are rehearsing a song like a professional
musician.
•They are giving a smug smile to give appear self
confident like a professional musician which is
supported by their direct gaze into the camera.
•This is representative of those who enjoy
instrumental music with guitars or those who play
the instrument themselves, through the use of the
prop of the electric guitar. The colour red is dark but
stands out against the models costume, making the
audience aware of the genre of the magazine and the
content.
•My image can be reflected through the picture
below of a rock star rehearsing with his guitar which
makes it seem like a typical thing to be seen doing.
Vic Fuentes
5. Front Cover Images
Advantages:
•The models pose is looks like they are
playing the guitar.
•The motion of the foot on the amplifier
seems as though the model is moving
•Conforms to the rule of thirds
Disadvantages:
•The picture is too far back
•The models facial expression is not engaging
enough.
•The lights above are a distraction and
corrupt the models image
•Most of amp is not in the shot
2)
•I chose to get the model to stand on the amplifier as it
conveys movement, like the model is performing on
stage, similar to the image below.
•The full shot/ medium long shot allows the viewer to
focus on the models body language and movement as
they are supposed to look like they are performing.
•This shot also makes it possible to see the model’s
costume differently to the previous picture. For
example, now the models shoes are visible. This can be
representative of retro fashion followers or those who
like to imitate famous rock stars with their style. It also
shows the typical fashion sense of a rock star in a gothic
style of the high heeled black boots. The models
necklace is now more visible in contrast to her costume
with help from the bright lighting which is reflecting off
of it.
•The prop of the electric guitar also helps support this
as it shows they are playing an instrument. This is also
representative of those who enjoy instrumental music
with guitars or those who play the instrument
themselves.
•This is representative of those who enjoy instrumental
music with electric guitars and concerts or those who
play the instrument themselves, through the use of the
prop of the electric guitar.
•This also represents a typical pose that rock stars do
while performing. An example of this can be see in the
image below of the singer Andy Biersack performing live
on stage.
Andy Biersack
6. Front Cover Images
Advantages:
•The models pose seems natural like they
Had are actually playing the guitar.
•They are doing a typical rockstar stance/pose
Disadvantages:
•The camera is too far away from the model. The
guitar around the room are now a distraction and
it is hard to read the models facial expression
•Does not conform to the rule of thirds
3)
•The model is doing a stance that may be seen as a
typical rockstar pose, as seen in the image below of
Billie Joe Armstrong from the famous band Green Day.
(This pose is one of his most common)
•I wanted the model to do this stance as it shows
power and control while they are playing their electric
guitar
•This is representative of musicians and fans of bands
that imitate these actions at home and people who
enjoy instrumental music with guitars or those who
play the instrument themselves.
•. The stance also represents power and control as a
performer and makes the model seem like an
important figure the audience will idolize and want to
read about.
Billie Joe Armstrong
7. Front Cover Images
Advantages:
•The models pose seems natural like they
Had are actually playing the guitar.
•The lighting has made the colour of the guitar stand out
better
•The facial expression of the model is fierce and engaging
like they are performing at a rock concert.
•The change in electric guitar shows a better contrast in
colour between the costume and prop
•Conforms with to rule of thirds
Disadvantages:
•The flash is shining off of one of the guitars and is on the
models leg.
4)
•The model is kicking with her leg which shows she is
enthusiastic and full of energy as she is playing the
electric guitar and mimicking female punk rock singers
like image B) below.
•Hayley Williams’ pose shows power and control, and for
a female performer to do it, it can represent the breaking
of tradition and show that women are strong energetic
performers just as men are.
•The facial expressions of the model are also important in
this picture as their mouth is wide open in an almost
aggressive pose. This could be representative of an
audience that enjoys music within the rock genre such as
Metalcore, Deathcore, Screamo/Emo etc ,as this is a
common pose of musicians within the sub-genre as
shown in image A) below.
Haley Williams-
Punk Rock singer
Mitch Lucker- Deathcore
singer
A)
B)
8. Image chosen
4)
•I chose this image out of the
others because I think that it looks
like there is something going on in
this picture ,in comparison to for
example, the one of the model
sitting down.
•There has been a change in props
in this image that has not occurred
in the others.
•The lighting in this picture is
brighter and allows the viewer to
see the colours of the guitar better
and see the contrast between the
prop and costume.
•Also the models aggressive
expression is more visible and can
convey the energy of a rockstar
getting into their music.
•I have chosen this model for the
front cover to break the typical
stereotype that rockstar musicians
are men with pale skin and long
hair. This provides a stronger
representation of women and
ethnic minorities.
