2. What your intentions were when you took the photograph?
I established the genre of the magazine through the prop used (camera) in
the photograph. I establish the facial expression signifying concentration as if
my model was actually filming. My intention was to make sure the
photograph was taken using a mid-shot.
How the final image fulfils your intentions?
The image taken well establishes the genre of the magazine through the use
of the camera. The facial expression used by my model signifies the
concentration, this fulfils my intentions as I wanted this to be taken in a mid-
shot as well as making the photograph look very serious.
How the image is appropriate for the front cover of a teenage lifestyle
magazine; and the specific issue you have created?
My model herself is a teenager and therefore would relate to the target
audience which the magazine will be aimed at. A majority of people in my
target audience are interested in film and would occasionally watch them.
Film is identified by the use of the camera and the position of the model
looking into the camera's lens.
The meaning created in the image:
The meaning created in this image is signifying the role of the model in the
film industry, in this case it shows my model as a director.
3. How well the combination of image and text works?
The text does not go over my model’s face. The colours red and blue used for the
text stand out when inserted on the image. I put a black outline outside the text for
my masthead to make it stand out, without the outline the text would be hard to
see.
The meaning created:
The meaning I have created is a fun approach to the professional film industry. This
is shown by the clothes my model is wearing as she is wearing casual clothes which
teenagers would wear. The colours used for the fonts of my main coverline and
coverlines stand out which would attract the target audience.
How it is appropriate for the target audience?
The coverlines relate to the target audience as people interested in film will most
likely want to read on and learn more about the articles which the coverlines are
giving information about. The cover relates to the target audience as my model
herself is part of the target audience. The price for my magazine of £1.99 means
that my target audience will be able to afford the magazine as teenagers have low
spending power.
How it fulfils your intentions?
All elements on the front cover of my magazine clearly signify the genre of the
magazine. The main image clearly states the genre of the magazine with the use of
the camera and my model looking with one eye in the lens of the camera. The main
coverline and coverlines also signify the genre of the magazine as they all relate to
film.
4. What your intentions were when you took the photograph?
I established the genre of the magazine through the props used (PlayStation 4
contollers) in the photograph. I took inspiration from the facial expression of
my model from an image of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine advertising X-Men
Origins: Wolverine signifying my model to be serious. My intention was to
make sure the photograph was taken using a mid-shot.
How the final image fulfils your intentions?
The image taken well establishes the genre of the magazine through the use of
the controllers. The facial expression used by my model signifies the attitude,
this fulfils my intentions as I wanted this to be taken in a mid-shot as well as
making the photograph look professional.
How the image is appropriate for the front cover of a teenage lifestyle
magazine; and the specific issue you have created?
My model himself is a teenager and therefore would relate to the target
audience which the magazine will be aimed at. A majority of people in my
target audience are interested in gaming and would occasionally play them.
The props used are controllers that belong to a PlayStation 4, which is a games
console which identifies the genre.
The meaning created in the image:
The meaning created in this image is that the model is a gamer himself and a
PlayStation 4 addict. The serious facial expression signifies the model himself
takes gaming very serious.
5. How well the combination of image and text works?
The text does not go over my model’s face. The colours red and black used for the
text stand out when inserted on the image. I put a black outline outside the text for
my masthead to make it stand out, without the outline the text would look dull and
wouldn’t attract the target audience.
The meaning created:
The meaning I have created is a serious approach to the world of gaming. This is
shown by the facial expression of my model. The colours used for the fonts of my
main coverline and coverlines stand out which would attract the target audience.
The colour of the background, sublines of the coverlines and the outline for the
masthead all relate to the video game console PlayStation.
How it is appropriate for the target audience?
The coverlines relate to the target audience as people interested in gaming will
most likely want to read on and learn more about the articles which the coverlines
are giving information about. The cover relates to the target audience as my model
himself is part of the target audience. The price for my magazine of £1.99 means
that my target audience will be able to afford the magazine as teenagers have low
spending power.
How it fulfils your intentions?
All elements on the front cover of my magazine clearly signify the genre of the
magazine. The main image clearly states the genre of the magazine with the use of
the controllers. The main coverline and coverlines also signify the genre of the
magazine as they all relate to gaming, both console and mobile.
6. What your intentions were when you took the photograph?
I established the genre of the magazine through the prop used (guitar) in the
photograph, the prop also established what instrument my model plays. My
intention was to make sure the photograph was taken using a mid-shot. I wanted
my model to be in a calm and relaxed way, this is shown with my model resting the
guitar on his leg and crossing his arms.
How the final image fulfils your intentions?
The image taken well establishes the genre of the magazine through the use of the
guitar. The body language used by my model signifies he is relaxed, this fulfils my
intentions as I wanted this to be taken in a mid-shot as well as making the
photograph look professional. However, I wanted to choose a different position with
my model embracing and protecting the guitar.
How the image is appropriate for the front cover of a teenage lifestyle magazine;
and the specific issue you have created?
My model himself is a teenager and therefore would relate to the target audience
which the magazine will be aimed at. A majority of people in my target audience are
interested in music and would occasionally listen to it or even play it. The props
used is a guitar which clearly identifies the genre.
The meaning created in the image:
The meaning created in this image is signifying the role of my model in the music
industry as a guitarist. The facial expression used by my model is very serious and
very calm. The body language used by model is also very calm.
7. How well the combination of image and text works?
The colours red and blue make the text stand out. The black outline outside the text
for my masthead, main coverline and coverlines also makes the text stand out when
inserted on the image.
The meaning created:
The meaning I have created is serious as the model on the front cover is signified by
the main coverline to have left a band. The facial expression and body language
shown by the model suggest he’s both calm and confident about his decision to quit
a band.
How it is appropriate for the target audience?
The coverlines relate to the target audience as people interested in music will most
likely want to read on and learn more about the articles which the coverlines are
giving information about. The cover relates to the target audience as my model
himself is part of the target audience. The price for my magazine of £1.99 means
that my target audience will be able to afford the magazine as teenagers have low
spending power. The coverlines also relate to the target audience as teenagers will
like different genre of music as well as different artists/bands, my magazine signifies
more than one genre of music.
How it fulfils your intentions?
The prop used signifies to the target audience what genre the magazine is as well as
what instrument my model played in the band as well as relate to the main
coverline. The coverlines also identify the genre of the magazine as they all relate to
music as well as the content on what is included in the issue of the magazine.
8. What your intentions were when you took the photograph?
I wanted the facial expression of my model to be happy in order to attract the target
audience as well as convey a message about her feelings to what the main coverline
says. I wanted to establish the genre of the magazine through YouTube which can be
shown on the computer. YouTube is signified to the target audience through the
layout and wide range of videos on the computer.
How the final image fulfils your intentions?
The computer in the image establishes the genre of the magazine through the use
of YouTube and the videos shown on the computer. I have fulfilled my intention of
creating happiness within the front cover of the magazine by the facial expression
given by my model.
How the image is appropriate for the front cover of a teenage lifestyle magazine;
and the specific issue you have created?
My model herself is a teenager and therefore would relate to the target audience
which the magazine will be aimed at. A majority of people in my target audience are
interested in social media and would occasionally go on apps such as: Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The program YouTube which is open through the
internet on the computer identifies the genre of the magazine.
The meaning created in the image:
The meaning created in this image is that the model herself is a YouTuber. The facial
expression creates the meaning that she is proud to be a YouTuber.
9. How well the combination of image and text works?
The colours red and purple make the text stand out in the white background. The
black outline outside the text for my masthead, main coverline and coverlines also
makes the text stand out when inserted on the image.
The meaning created:
The coverlines which are shown on the left side of the front cover link with the
image of my model as well as the prop shown (computer) which will signify the
genre of the magazine.
How it is appropriate for the target audience?
The coverlines relate to the target audience as people interested in Social Media
will most likely want to read on and learn more about the articles which the
coverlines are giving information about. The cover relates to the target audience as
my model herself is part of the target audience. The price for my magazine of £1.99
means that my target audience will be able to afford the magazine as teenagers
have low spending power.
How it fulfils your intentions?
The computer which shows videos on YouTube clearly signify to the target audience
along with the main coverline and other coverlines the genre of the magazine. The
happy facial expression of my model will appeal and attract my target audience.