The document describes the costume, props, positioning, lighting, and framing of three magazine cover models. The first model wears a simple black shirt with rose detailing to not draw attention from the content. He holds a vinyl record near his face to reference the headline. His arms are folded in a masculine pose and he looks at the camera to build rapport. Lighting comes from the front at a 45 degree angle, creating a shadow on his neck. The second model wears a patterned dress and leather jacket complementing her dark features. No props are used to focus on her. She leans on a dark wall symbolizing classical music's history. Her hands pull her jacket closed to reinforce stereotypes. Light

2. Costume:
The model is wearing a simple black button up shirt
with rose detailing on the right shoulder. This is to
not draw much attention away from the main
content of the front cover and also shows a
subversion of masculinity. This is counterpart to the
non-mainstream music that the magazine showcase.
Props:
A vinyl record is held in his right hand and positioned
near the models face. This is to link to the headline
‘The Record That Changed My life.’ Which is a play on
words as we don’t commonly use vinyl records
anymore.
Position:
The models arms are folded and gives a masculine
impression, conforming to masculine stereotypes.
The model is looking directly at the camera, breaking
the fourth wall, in order to build a relationship
between the reader and the subject.
Lighting:
The lighting is most likely in front/above the model
and possibly at a 45 degree angle so the model is
clearly lit up. This creates a slight shadow on the left
side of his neck.
Framing:
The model takes up the middle third of the page,
with most of the text on the page slightly or entirely
layered over him. Although his head overlaps the
masthead so not to risk covering any of his face and
making him unrecognisable.

3. Costume:
The model is wearing a blue and white
patterned dress with a black leather jacket.
This compliments her dark eye make-up and
dark hair. The dark costume also ties in with
the shadowing on the left of the page which I
will go on to explain.
Props:
The model is not using any props so the
audiences sole focus is her.
Position:
The model is leant against a dark, brick wall to
symbolize the history of classical music and
how far it dates back. This also compliments
her dark eyes and jacket. Her skin is completely
covered and her hands are pulling the jacket
closed towards her, reinforcing the reserved
and conservative stereotype of people
interested in classical music.
Lighting:
The light is coming from the left side (right side
of her face) and most probably also from above
as there is shadowing under her shin and jaw.
There is a dim spotlight on her so she stays the
main focus, this creates shadowing on the left
hand side to compliment her dark features.
Framing:
The model is to the left of the page and a few
on the cover lines slightly overlap.

4. Costume:
The model is wearing purple clothing which
accentuates her purple nail polish. This ties in with
the purple eye make-up she is wearing. In hindsight,
the costume is kept minimal with a pop of colour to
fit the overall minimal house style.
Props:
The model is not using any props in this shot so not
to draw the audiences attention away from the main
focus.
Position:
The model is looking directly at the camera to
connect with her fan base and create a relationship
between reader and subject. This makes the feature
more personal and emotional. The model’s hair is
being swept away from her face using wind which
works well for creating a dramatic effect – this gives
readers the idea that there is shocking material in the
magazine.
Lighting:
The model’s face is completely lit using indoor
lighting and there is no shadowing at all on or around
her.
Framing:
This image is a close up shot of the model’s shoulders
upwards. The main focus here is her face which is in
the middle third – however her body and the picture
in the whole is to the right of the page.

5. Conclusions and conventions I have drawn from research on magazine
models that I will be using in my production of a new music magazine:
• The main image of the artist is not always centered but can be
placed on either side of the page depending on the text format.
• The model is usually overlapped by a headline or cover line to be
able to fit onto the page, but their head commonly sits slightly on
top of anything around it so not to cover the model’s face.
• The image of the model is most commonly has a plain and simple
background that either compliments them or is completely blank to
not create distraction.
• The model’s clothing and props usually entail what is to come in the
following pages and may give hints.
• The way the model is styled using make-up, hair techniques,
costumes and accessories commonly fit the house style of the
whole magazine.