This document contains examples of different types of shots that could be used on a music magazine. It includes a mid-shot that would be suitable for the front cover, a head-to-toe shot that could be used inside on contents pages or spreads, and an in-action shot playing an instrument that could feature in articles. The shots are intended to help identify the artist and convey their image and career through poses with relevant instruments.
2. Here is an example
of a mid shot that
would usually be
found on the front
cover of a music
magazine.
The image clearly
shows from the
head to the waist of
a model, which is
the typical frame.
An image similar to
this would be good
to use as a front
cover focus as it is a
clear visual shot
that would help
immediately
identify the artist
featured.
3. Here is an example
of a head to toe
shot of the model.
A shot like this
would typically be
seen in either a
Contents Page or
Double Page Spread
amongst text or
possibly another
image.
This shot is posed
with a guitar to fit
the supposed career
of the model.
4. A shot like this would be useful to use on a page with a lot of text in the
background or an article, so would feature well on a Double Page Spread
beneath or beside the text. The classical grand prop off the piano also helps
to convey a glamorous image of the artist.
5. Here is an example of a an in-action, posed shot that would usually be found
within an article or on a contents page. The image clearly shows from the head
to the waist of a model, however in this case she is sitting down playing the
instrument.
Images like this look sophisticated and glossy on articles that feature just one