2. Magazine research – An essential part of the course, was to take inspiration from existing products.
Style models
These were my main inspirations, during the construction of my
magazine. In comparison to my final product, I have use
conventions from each of the star models, and have been able
to change some of those features. With these change
features, I was able to develop the rest of my ideas, and can
now compare the final product.
3. The title of Kerrang is large and stands out from the image. Its also
cracked, which is a design feature, to represent the chaotic nature of rock
music.
The main image is a close up, is conventional, not
as used though. However it does create certain
tension, that is reflecting upon the artist.
The text is eye catching, and links to the cover
photo, and is diverse from the other text. The caption
under the ‘HIM’ gives a brief description of the artist.
Magazine provides content, not directly
towards music, but it advertises free content.
Front cover also advertises the rest of the content in the
magazine, but its more minor in comparisonto the main image
and title.
The barcode is essential, as it allows the product to be
sold. It has been clearly been printed, and states the
price of the product.
The title of my magazine does stand out, however
it’s slightly dominated by the main image.
Colour scheme consist of three colours, conventional in
most front covers, is more consistence and looks more
appealing.
Main image is a mid shot, more
conventional for a rock magazine.
Model displays an arrogant attitude.
Name of the artist, is in big
bold, and styled font. This is
to attract the audience to
the product
Small advertisement of
other content in the article
Barcode, allows the
product to be bought
Picture advertises another story
in magazine
4. Larger image, implies that this an
important article.
Content subtitles are clearly labelled, to be
identified by audience
Content advertises magazine, on how to
buy and subscribe
Contents is clearly highlighted, using
primary colours
Bright colours identify how much
content they have
Photographs, is part of an
article, used to make content
more attractive
Section from magazine
editor, explaining the contents of
the issue
Similar layout to star model, however has a
brighter colour scheme
Information about obtaining magazine, and how to
buy/ subscribe
Applied a new way to find the
magazine, through social media sites
Section written by the editor, about
whats in the issue
One image is bigger than the other, to create a
difference, between the these pages
More varied colour
scheme, associated with genre
5. Title of article is a quote from the band, engaging the audience more
and is sending a message
Language in article, is in the style
of an interview, however has some
informal factors.
Photographs of the band, with one
dominate image, separated from the
article.
Other photographs are added, to create
a design for the page.
Layout clearly displays the article, block
capital draws readers to the article
Three colour scheme, doesn’t distract
reader to much, colours work for rock
genre
Title is a quote from artist, sending a powerful
message, colours engage the audience to read article
Longer article interviewing
artist, use of informal, and
offensive language
Highlighted quote from the
article, porously stands out to engage
the reader. Also the artist is sending a
specific message
Article is written in
three columns, makes
it easy to read
Dominate image of artist, uses one
half of page. Conventional, however
the image isn’t entirely, but it has
an artist appeal
6. The age group that I’ve mainly represented, is men in their 20’s. This is mainly due to the fact that my article focuses on an
uprising star, therefore he is fair young. However this age group does display intelligent, and the determination towards
achieving their goals.
7. Men in my magazine, are displayed fairly confidently, however one is more confident than the
other. This is due to the article I wrote on my main model, however he is described this way
specifically, to create a contrast between the other models.
8. Distribution
1. The distributor that I would propose my product towards, would be the Bauer media group.
2. Distributor of Kerrang and Q, to of the biggest music magazines.
3. Kerrang focuses on rock music, so Bauer has experience with the genre.
4. Advertised on Bauer radio, and box TV
5. Distributed throughout Europe, USA, Russia and China
9. Bauer distributes several different genres, globally
Advertise through different forms of social media
Already distribute Kerrang
Also advertise through YouTube, video streaming site, vast audience
Website provides updated news
11. Target Audience – Teens
Rowan Charmers
Age – 17
Favourite genre-Rock
Favourite bands/artists- Skillet, Breaking
Benjamin
Aidan Reay
Age – 16
Favourite genre-Rock/j rock
Favourite bands/artist-Kishida Kyoudan & The
Akeboshi Rockets
12. Questionnaires
This questionnaire focused on
asking the target audience, how
often do they buy magazines. Also
it asked the audience, what they
would like to read in the
magazine, such as album
reviews, specific articles. Also it
asked on what colours should be
used to present the product.
This questionnaire focuses on the title of
magazine, and the colour scheme. Having the
target audience choose the title, allowed them
to write their own opinions on what would
make it good. Also choosing the colour
scheme shows what the target audience
would find attractive.
13. Plenty of Photographs5
Articles on certain artists5
Amusing articles 1
A loud front cover 4
Sectionson new upcoming artists6
Sections of regular content3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Plenty of
Photographs
Articles on
certain
artists
Amusing
articles
A loud front
cover
Sectionson
new
upcoming
artists
Sections of
regular
content
What do you like to find in music magazines
Plenty of Photographs
Articles on certain artists
Amusing articles
A loud front cover
Sectionson new upcoming artists
Sections of regular content
Name of Magazine
Loud Sound 5
The Sound of Death 0
Rock of Pages 11
Loud Sound
The Sound of Death
Rock of Pages
Name of Magazine
Selected Colour scheme
Crimson, black,white 4
Navy,black,white 2
Black,white,grey 4
Bold red,black,white 6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Crimson, black,white
Navy,black,white
Black,white,grey
Bold red,black,white
This graphs show which content people
would like to see the most in my
magazine, an important piece of
information, as it shows what the
target audience would like to see.
These two graphs, show what
name and colour scheme, the
audience voted for the most.
14. This video recorded the opinions of both genders, of the target
audience.
15. Language – The audience were fond of the language, due to it’s informal and
witty humour.
Photographs - The audience enjoyed viewing the photographs, because the
represent the rock genre well, and make the magazine eye catching
Colour scheme – The colour scheme was bold and stood, which the audience
found to be more attractive.
16. Camera – Canon 1100
The canon 1100 was an easy camera to use, because of it’s layout which
displayed everything clearly. The main function I use was the manual
setting, allowing me to change aperture and shutter speed, to what I
think will work.
18. The Photoshop program was one of the most useful of the technologies,
because it allows you to edit photos, to look more professional.
Useful tools
Magic wand
Drag tool
Magnet lasso
Layers
Black and white filter
Masks
Clone stamp
19.
20.
21. The second useful program I used, InDesign, was the bases of the magazines
creation. The system allows the user design the layout, and create text and
import pictures.
Useful tools
Frame
Text frame
Drag tool
Colour filter
Import/place
Shape tool
22.
23. As you can
see, the
development
between the
two pieces is
massive!
24. The final cut is three different colours, which is more appropriate
The text and other images are laid out better
The main photo is more professional, and eye catching
And it can be sold
26. The final cut has three different colours, making it more attractive
It has more detail, to which the reader is able to understand
Photographs are bigger, and more impressive to look at
