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Pop music magazines typically feature a bold masthead at the top and a large cover photo of the main artist looking directly at the camera. Surrounding the cover photo are promotional lines advertising the magazine's content, which often focuses on personal details about the artist rather than just their music. Pop magazines also commonly include free covermount items and keep non-essential details like barcodes and dates small and unobtrusive.
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The document provides draft designs for the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread for a music magazine. The front cover features the magazine title, pull quote, band names, competitions, main image, and price. The contents page lists the issue number, masthead, main image, editorial, article titles with page numbers, and images of other articles. The double page spread includes a pull quote, main image of an artist, and text of an interview article.
Drafts of front cover, contents page and
The document provides draft designs for the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread for a music magazine. The front cover features the magazine title, header with band names, competitions to attract readers, and price. The contents page lists the issue number, masthead, main image, editorial, article titles with page numbers for easy navigation. The double page spread includes a pull quote, main artist image, and text interview to feature an indie/rock artist.
Textual analysis summary
The document provides guidelines for designing magazine covers and pages to attract different target audiences. For the cover: use colorful backgrounds and headlines to attract attention; feature the main artist prominently; and include the magazine masthead. For interior pages: include pictures related to stories; provide background information on stories; use consistent color schemes; feature the magazine masthead and include page numbers. For double page spreads: use large, prominent images of the main artist; employ consistent colors with the cover; include headlines; and use high key lighting to convey confidence.
Conventions
The document discusses various conventions found in music magazines, including:
- The masthead appearing at the top of the magazine cover to identify the publication. Mastheads should be recognizable but also change between issues.
- Images of artists on the cover in medium or medium-close shots so readers can identify them. Images often take up large space or cover the masthead.
- Colorful content pages with pictures to attract younger readers, including artist information, page numbers, and sub-headings to find stories.
- Cover lines relating to featured artists and stories to grab attention, sometimes using large font or different colors.
- Double page spreads continuing artist stories through interviews and lifestyle photos, using similar
How do these magazines reach their target audience
The NME magazine reaches its target audience of indie rock fans through visual representations of bands on the cover, a contents page featuring known indie artists and controversial article titles, and a double page spread listing acts performing at an awards show. The magazine effectively profiles and promotes relevant artists across different sections to engage readers interested in indie rock music.
Magazine covers
The document analyzes magazine covers from various publications including GQ, Time, Vibe, Billboard, and NME magazines. It discusses design elements common to magazine covers like mastheads identifying the publication, prominent images of celebrities indicating feature articles inside, and brief descriptions of additional article topics. Magazine covers are meant to attract readers with eye-catching designs that hint at the prominent stories and celebrities covered in the issue.
Magazine terminology
The document discusses key terminology used when analyzing magazines, including audience expectations, convergence with other media, cover lines, house style, iconography, ideologies, mise-en-scene, mode of address, pose, representation, sell lines, superlatives, and target audience. It provides examples for some terms, such as expecting music magazines to contain interviews, reviews, and news about albums and concerts. It also discusses how magazines represent their target audiences through language, images, and topics covered.
Task 13
The document provides guidelines for key elements that must be included on the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads of a music magazine. It lists requirements such as including the magazine's masthead, coverlines related to featured artists, and primary images that align with the target genre and audience. The contents page must list features, images, page numbers, subheadings, and issue number using bold fonts. Double page spreads should continue content from the front cover with article titles, featured artists, page numbers and matching color schemes. Music magazines are expected to provide personal looks into the industry, high quality musician images, gossip, and freebies/competitions to develop relationships with audiences.
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The document provides draft designs for the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread for a music magazine. The front cover features the magazine title, header with band names, competitions to attract readers, and price. The contents page lists the issue number, masthead, main image, editorial, article titles with page numbers for easy navigation. The double page spread includes a pull quote, main artist image, and text interview to feature an indie/rock artist.
Textual analysis summary
The document provides guidelines for designing magazine covers and pages to attract different target audiences. For the cover: use colorful backgrounds and headlines to attract attention; feature the main artist prominently; and include the magazine masthead. For interior pages: include pictures related to stories; provide background information on stories; use consistent color schemes; feature the magazine masthead and include page numbers. For double page spreads: use large, prominent images of the main artist; employ consistent colors with the cover; include headlines; and use high key lighting to convey confidence.
Conventions
The document discusses various conventions found in music magazines, including:
- The masthead appearing at the top of the magazine cover to identify the publication. Mastheads should be recognizable but also change between issues.
- Images of artists on the cover in medium or medium-close shots so readers can identify them. Images often take up large space or cover the masthead.
- Colorful content pages with pictures to attract younger readers, including artist information, page numbers, and sub-headings to find stories.
- Cover lines relating to featured artists and stories to grab attention, sometimes using large font or different colors.
- Double page spreads continuing artist stories through interviews and lifestyle photos, using similar
How do these magazines reach their target audience
The NME magazine reaches its target audience of indie rock fans through visual representations of bands on the cover, a contents page featuring known indie artists and controversial article titles, and a double page spread listing acts performing at an awards show. The magazine effectively profiles and promotes relevant artists across different sections to engage readers interested in indie rock music.
Magazine covers
The document analyzes magazine covers from various publications including GQ, Time, Vibe, Billboard, and NME magazines. It discusses design elements common to magazine covers like mastheads identifying the publication, prominent images of celebrities indicating feature articles inside, and brief descriptions of additional article topics. Magazine covers are meant to attract readers with eye-catching designs that hint at the prominent stories and celebrities covered in the issue.
Magazine terminology
The document discusses key terminology used when analyzing magazines, including audience expectations, convergence with other media, cover lines, house style, iconography, ideologies, mise-en-scene, mode of address, pose, representation, sell lines, superlatives, and target audience. It provides examples for some terms, such as expecting music magazines to contain interviews, reviews, and news about albums and concerts. It also discusses how magazines represent their target audiences through language, images, and topics covered.
Task 13
The document provides guidelines for key elements that must be included on the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads of a music magazine. It lists requirements such as including the magazine's masthead, coverlines related to featured artists, and primary images that align with the target genre and audience. The contents page must list features, images, page numbers, subheadings, and issue number using bold fonts. Double page spreads should continue content from the front cover with article titles, featured artists, page numbers and matching color schemes. Music magazines are expected to provide personal looks into the industry, high quality musician images, gossip, and freebies/competitions to develop relationships with audiences.
Main Task - Similar Music Magazines
The document discusses ideas for a new music magazine inspired by Billboard, Q, Spin, and NME magazines. It considers names like "Volume", "Pop-ular", and "Melody" that reference music. While Billboard focuses solely on pop, this magazine would blend pop and rock genres like Q and Spin. Potential article topics include interviews with artists, reviews of new releases, and guides to the music industry. The magazine aims to profile popular artists and attract readers like Billboard, while also maintaining an edgy tone seen in rock-focused magazines.
Evaluation of magazine work
This document evaluates three magazine design pieces: the front cover, contents page, and double page spread (DPS). For the front cover, genre conventions like font and clothing were used to portray the rawness of music. The contents page adds branding with a 'G' logo and highlights an exclusive artist interview. The DPS displays the artist's initials as the title, includes their image and quote, and focuses on an interview as an engaging exclusive feature for readers.
Magazine comparison research
NME magazine is known for its unique and varied cover designs and house styles that are constantly changing to keep readers engaged. The artist featured on the cover is always the main focus and draw for readers. Text on the cover is large and bold to attract attention. NME also uses bright, dramatic colors that portray an upbeat, fun style appealing to its target audience. In contrast, Rolling Stone has a more consistent house style across covers with similar logo, photograph angles, and plain backgrounds, relying on the artist's identity primarily to sell magazines. Both magazines make the featured artist the central focus of the cover.
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The document provides research and planning for a Motown music magazine. It includes:
1) An overview of the AIDA model and research on the Mojo magazine style.
2) Research findings on common music magazine conventions like mastheads, barcodes, and striking cover images.
3) Examples of covers, contents pages, and articles from the Mojo magazine that will be emulated.
4) A summary of the Motown genre and research results on the target audience for the magazine.
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This document discusses elements of music magazine design and format. It analyzes covers of magazines like NME and Kerrang, noting features like mastheads, cover lines, images that attract target audiences. It provides details on NME, including its publisher, circulation figures over time, and target demographics of mostly young men. Comparing Kerrang and NME covers, it observes how their styles reflect different music genres. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to adapt a magazine's design to its audience and genre.
Task 1
This music magazine targets young girls as its audience. It is focused on the pop genre based on the bright colors, mainstream artists shown, and inclusion of the word "pop" in the masthead. Heart shapes and romantic themes throughout also indicate a focus on pop music. The target audience of young girls is evident from the pink/yellow color scheme, images of male artists, and mention of fashion, both of which would appeal to young female readers interested in pop music artists and trends.
Magazine proposal
Farhat Abeid's music magazine "TEMPO" will cover pop, hip hop, R&B, and rock genres. It will include insights on music legends in each genre and focus on artists like Rihanna, Shakira, and Kanye West who embody power in the evolving music industry. The magazine will not only cover industry developments but also latest albums, singles, and gossip. It will target an audience of 13-25 year olds and may be published by Bauer Media, which offers a niche for a magazine aimed at younger generations.
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The document proposes a new grime music magazine called "Life of Grime". It would have interviews with up-and-coming grime artists to appeal to its target audience of teenagers and young adults aged 13-24 who enjoy grime music. The magazine would be distributed weekly for £1.50. Its unique selling point is that it would be the first major grime magazine in the UK, facing little competition.
Evaluation1
The document compares the media product of a pop magazine created by the student to existing music magazines. It finds many similarities in conventions like mast heads, puffs, cover lines, barcodes and prices. Both magazines are visually busy with pictures to attract readers. While not radically challenging conventions, the student's magazine is tailored to its target audience. The contents page similarly follows typical magazine conventions but is less busy. A double page spread includes common interview elements like fun facts and language to engage the target youth demographic.
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The front cover features an image of a rock artist, promotional text to attract buyers, and the magazine title. The contents page lists articles by band or topic and images. The double-page spread has large central images of a rock artist, the article title in a colorful drop cap, and the main article text.
Magazine Proposal
Vicky Lawrence proposes a magazine called "Alter Sound" focused on alternative rock music. She describes the magazine's genre as predominantly alternative rock but also including other rock subgenres. Her target audience is males and females aged 16-24. For the front cover, she plans to feature a close-up of someone holding a rock instrument in genre-appropriate fashion. The contents page will list sections like news and features alongside 3 images. A double page spread will interview an artist with their image and a quote teasing the article.
Question 1
This document compares the conventions used in the student's media product, a hip hop magazine, to an actual magazine. It notes several similarities between the two, such as using a barcode, masthead, web address, sell lines, limited colors, and varied font sizes on the cover. Internally, it has an editorial, variety of images on the contents page, and headings for features - all typical conventions. However, it also highlights some differences, such as not including a signature on the contents page or revealing cover images, and having a unique "quick fire" interview format and smaller double page images. It concludes by contrasting genres like rock, pop, and classical magazines.
Media Evaluation
Noise Wave magazine uses many of the same conventions as other existing music magazines such as NME and Kerrang. It adheres to conventions like listing featured artists, competitions, and headlines. It also uses bold colors and typography styles similarly to these other magazines. However, Noise Wave also challenges conventions by using Latino models instead of only white models and by focusing on past innovators' influence on modern bands. One way the magazine develops conventions is through its photography which portrays artists in a socially "cool" way not typically seen in other magazines.
Evaluation
Noise Wave magazine uses many of the same conventions as other existing music magazines such as NME and Kerrang. It adheres to conventions like listing featured artists, competitions, and headlines. It also uses bold colors and typography styles similarly to other magazines. However, Noise Wave also challenges conventions by using Latino models instead of only white models and by focusing on past innovators' influence on modern bands. One way the magazine develops conventions is through its photography which portrays artists in a socially "cool" way not typically seen in other magazines.
Emma walker audience profile
The target audience of the pop music magazine is women aged 14-30 because the magazine will take a sophisticated approach to discussing the latest pop stars like Rita Ora, Rihanna, and Demi Lovato. The socio-economic status of readers will be B, C1, and C2, meaning they will be employed and able to purchase the magazine. According to uses and gratification theory, readers will form personal connections to cover stars and learn about new music and fashion from articles. Per Maslow's hierarchy of needs, readers will be "survivors" attracted to learning about the latest pop stars. The stereotypical reader is a British woman aged 14-30 who has a respectable job and is creative and
Inspiration
This document outlines the genres and key guidelines for a music magazine focused on indie, rock, metal, heavy metal, pop, and R&B music. The genres that will be the focus are indie, rock metal & heavy metal, pop, and R&B. The key guidelines for the magazine include creating an eye-catching design that relates to the target audience, sticking to the chosen genre of alternative rock/indie, using related images of bands, maintaining a consistent color scheme, and including a contents page that matches the front cover.
Initial introductory task 1 (cover)
The document discusses the key features of magazine covers and how they identify the genre and target audience. It states that magazine covers must include a masthead, develop a house style through colors and fonts, feature cover lines and images that represent the genre. This specific magazine cover identifies as a pop/rap music magazine through its images of Katy Perry and references to pop and rap artists and genres in the cover lines. It targets young female audiences as evidenced by the pink color scheme and focus on the female artist Katy Perry.
Question 1
This document discusses how the student's magazine production conforms to the codes and conventions of real pop music magazines. The student followed conventions for the front cover such as using one main image relating to the feature article, a unique masthead across the top, cover lines advertising interior articles, and a simple color scheme. The contents page also adheres to conventions like using the same colors and including images and columnar formatting. For double page spreads, the student used a large bleed image, quotes, drop caps, bylines, headlines, and columns to present the article in a familiar style. Overall, the student designed the magazine to match real publications in format and stylistic choices.
Magazine proposal
The proposed magazine is called ORIGIN and will focus on RnB and soul music genres. It will include subgenres like urban, hip hop, funk, jazz, and modern soul. Artists featured will be contemporary American artists like Alicia Keys and Beyoncé as well as UK artists like Amy Winehouse and Adele. The magazine will have exclusive interviews, charts, album reviews, and coverage of up-and-coming artists. It will be published bimonthly and will be influenced by the color schemes and layouts of B&S and Q magazines. The target audience is African American and diverse youth aged 16-26.
Evaluationquestion1 140504125222-phpapp02
The document discusses the layout and conventions used in the author's music magazine. It summarizes how the magazine cover, contents page, and double page spread utilize standard magazine formatting conventions like mastheads, images, and pull quotes. The target audience is identified as teenagers and young adults based on the genre of metal music covered and the types of additional content included. Images used throughout the magazine are intended to attract and represent this target demographic.
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This document analyzes several music magazine covers. It discusses various design elements commonly found on music magazine covers such as the masthead, main image, cover lines, positioning statements, quotes, and incentives. It also notes how elements like colors, fonts, images and text are used to represent the magazine's genre and attract readers. Elements like the artist featured, their pose, and promotional text are chosen to relate to the magazine's content and target audience. Overall, the document examines the typical components of music magazine covers and how they are designed and positioned to effectively brand and market the publication.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses the layout and conventions used in the author's music magazine called "The Symphony". It describes using typical magazine elements like the masthead, date, and bar code but with a unique font choice. The cover features a mid-shot of the main artist looking directly at the reader. Inside, it follows common magazine conventions for the contents page, double page spreads, and use of images, colors, pull quotes and page numbers but with some unconventional placements. The goal was to be recognizable while also having a distinct look from other existing rock magazines.
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Main Task - Similar Music Magazines
The document discusses ideas for a new music magazine inspired by Billboard, Q, Spin, and NME magazines. It considers names like "Volume", "Pop-ular", and "Melody" that reference music. While Billboard focuses solely on pop, this magazine would blend pop and rock genres like Q and Spin. Potential article topics include interviews with artists, reviews of new releases, and guides to the music industry. The magazine aims to profile popular artists and attract readers like Billboard, while also maintaining an edgy tone seen in rock-focused magazines.
Evaluation of magazine work
This document evaluates three magazine design pieces: the front cover, contents page, and double page spread (DPS). For the front cover, genre conventions like font and clothing were used to portray the rawness of music. The contents page adds branding with a 'G' logo and highlights an exclusive artist interview. The DPS displays the artist's initials as the title, includes their image and quote, and focuses on an interview as an engaging exclusive feature for readers.
Magazine comparison research
NME magazine is known for its unique and varied cover designs and house styles that are constantly changing to keep readers engaged. The artist featured on the cover is always the main focus and draw for readers. Text on the cover is large and bold to attract attention. NME also uses bright, dramatic colors that portray an upbeat, fun style appealing to its target audience. In contrast, Rolling Stone has a more consistent house style across covers with similar logo, photograph angles, and plain backgrounds, relying on the artist's identity primarily to sell magazines. Both magazines make the featured artist the central focus of the cover.
Research summary
The document provides research and planning for a Motown music magazine. It includes:
1) An overview of the AIDA model and research on the Mojo magazine style.
2) Research findings on common music magazine conventions like mastheads, barcodes, and striking cover images.
3) Examples of covers, contents pages, and articles from the Mojo magazine that will be emulated.
4) A summary of the Motown genre and research results on the target audience for the magazine.
Music Magazine- Research
This document discusses elements of music magazine design and format. It analyzes covers of magazines like NME and Kerrang, noting features like mastheads, cover lines, images that attract target audiences. It provides details on NME, including its publisher, circulation figures over time, and target demographics of mostly young men. Comparing Kerrang and NME covers, it observes how their styles reflect different music genres. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to adapt a magazine's design to its audience and genre.
Task 1
This music magazine targets young girls as its audience. It is focused on the pop genre based on the bright colors, mainstream artists shown, and inclusion of the word "pop" in the masthead. Heart shapes and romantic themes throughout also indicate a focus on pop music. The target audience of young girls is evident from the pink/yellow color scheme, images of male artists, and mention of fashion, both of which would appeal to young female readers interested in pop music artists and trends.
Magazine proposal
Farhat Abeid's music magazine "TEMPO" will cover pop, hip hop, R&B, and rock genres. It will include insights on music legends in each genre and focus on artists like Rihanna, Shakira, and Kanye West who embody power in the evolving music industry. The magazine will not only cover industry developments but also latest albums, singles, and gossip. It will target an audience of 13-25 year olds and may be published by Bauer Media, which offers a niche for a magazine aimed at younger generations.
Magazine proposal
The document proposes a new grime music magazine called "Life of Grime". It would have interviews with up-and-coming grime artists to appeal to its target audience of teenagers and young adults aged 13-24 who enjoy grime music. The magazine would be distributed weekly for £1.50. Its unique selling point is that it would be the first major grime magazine in the UK, facing little competition.
Evaluation1
The document compares the media product of a pop magazine created by the student to existing music magazines. It finds many similarities in conventions like mast heads, puffs, cover lines, barcodes and prices. Both magazines are visually busy with pictures to attract readers. While not radically challenging conventions, the student's magazine is tailored to its target audience. The contents page similarly follows typical magazine conventions but is less busy. A double page spread includes common interview elements like fun facts and language to engage the target youth demographic.
Analysis of classic rock
The front cover features an image of a rock artist, promotional text to attract buyers, and the magazine title. The contents page lists articles by band or topic and images. The double-page spread has large central images of a rock artist, the article title in a colorful drop cap, and the main article text.
Magazine Proposal
Vicky Lawrence proposes a magazine called "Alter Sound" focused on alternative rock music. She describes the magazine's genre as predominantly alternative rock but also including other rock subgenres. Her target audience is males and females aged 16-24. For the front cover, she plans to feature a close-up of someone holding a rock instrument in genre-appropriate fashion. The contents page will list sections like news and features alongside 3 images. A double page spread will interview an artist with their image and a quote teasing the article.
Question 1
This document compares the conventions used in the student's media product, a hip hop magazine, to an actual magazine. It notes several similarities between the two, such as using a barcode, masthead, web address, sell lines, limited colors, and varied font sizes on the cover. Internally, it has an editorial, variety of images on the contents page, and headings for features - all typical conventions. However, it also highlights some differences, such as not including a signature on the contents page or revealing cover images, and having a unique "quick fire" interview format and smaller double page images. It concludes by contrasting genres like rock, pop, and classical magazines.
Media Evaluation
Noise Wave magazine uses many of the same conventions as other existing music magazines such as NME and Kerrang. It adheres to conventions like listing featured artists, competitions, and headlines. It also uses bold colors and typography styles similarly to these other magazines. However, Noise Wave also challenges conventions by using Latino models instead of only white models and by focusing on past innovators' influence on modern bands. One way the magazine develops conventions is through its photography which portrays artists in a socially "cool" way not typically seen in other magazines.
Evaluation
Noise Wave magazine uses many of the same conventions as other existing music magazines such as NME and Kerrang. It adheres to conventions like listing featured artists, competitions, and headlines. It also uses bold colors and typography styles similarly to other magazines. However, Noise Wave also challenges conventions by using Latino models instead of only white models and by focusing on past innovators' influence on modern bands. One way the magazine develops conventions is through its photography which portrays artists in a socially "cool" way not typically seen in other magazines.
Emma walker audience profile
The target audience of the pop music magazine is women aged 14-30 because the magazine will take a sophisticated approach to discussing the latest pop stars like Rita Ora, Rihanna, and Demi Lovato. The socio-economic status of readers will be B, C1, and C2, meaning they will be employed and able to purchase the magazine. According to uses and gratification theory, readers will form personal connections to cover stars and learn about new music and fashion from articles. Per Maslow's hierarchy of needs, readers will be "survivors" attracted to learning about the latest pop stars. The stereotypical reader is a British woman aged 14-30 who has a respectable job and is creative and
Inspiration
This document outlines the genres and key guidelines for a music magazine focused on indie, rock, metal, heavy metal, pop, and R&B music. The genres that will be the focus are indie, rock metal & heavy metal, pop, and R&B. The key guidelines for the magazine include creating an eye-catching design that relates to the target audience, sticking to the chosen genre of alternative rock/indie, using related images of bands, maintaining a consistent color scheme, and including a contents page that matches the front cover.
Initial introductory task 1 (cover)
The document discusses the key features of magazine covers and how they identify the genre and target audience. It states that magazine covers must include a masthead, develop a house style through colors and fonts, feature cover lines and images that represent the genre. This specific magazine cover identifies as a pop/rap music magazine through its images of Katy Perry and references to pop and rap artists and genres in the cover lines. It targets young female audiences as evidenced by the pink color scheme and focus on the female artist Katy Perry.
Question 1
This document discusses how the student's magazine production conforms to the codes and conventions of real pop music magazines. The student followed conventions for the front cover such as using one main image relating to the feature article, a unique masthead across the top, cover lines advertising interior articles, and a simple color scheme. The contents page also adheres to conventions like using the same colors and including images and columnar formatting. For double page spreads, the student used a large bleed image, quotes, drop caps, bylines, headlines, and columns to present the article in a familiar style. Overall, the student designed the magazine to match real publications in format and stylistic choices.
Magazine proposal
The proposed magazine is called ORIGIN and will focus on RnB and soul music genres. It will include subgenres like urban, hip hop, funk, jazz, and modern soul. Artists featured will be contemporary American artists like Alicia Keys and Beyoncé as well as UK artists like Amy Winehouse and Adele. The magazine will have exclusive interviews, charts, album reviews, and coverage of up-and-coming artists. It will be published bimonthly and will be influenced by the color schemes and layouts of B&S and Q magazines. The target audience is African American and diverse youth aged 16-26.
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The document provides an analysis of the cover design conventions of several rock music magazines. It notes that the covers generally have an informal, unorganized layout with images, text and graphics placed randomly around the page rather than in standard magazine positions. Mastheads are often stylized and broken or placed in atypical locations. Cover images usually depict artists associated with the rock genre through clothing, hair and tattoos. Color schemes typically match the masthead colors. The goal is to appeal to the magazines' target audience of rock music fans through a non-conventional design that reflects the rebellious nature of the genre.
Codes and conventions of a music magazine front cover
The document discusses the codes and conventions commonly found on the front covers of music magazines. It explains that music magazine covers usually feature a prominent masthead at the top, a large central image of an artist/band, and surrounding cover lines advertising the magazine's main articles and contents. The layout, colors, imagery, and text are carefully designed to attract readers' attention and communicate information about the featured music genres and artists.
Research on existing music magazines- Billboard
1) Billboard is an American music magazine that has been published since 1894 and tracks popular songs and albums on charts. It is considered one of the oldest trade magazines in the world.
2) The magazine's target audience ranges widely in age from early twenties to mid-fifties, including music lovers and college graduates.
3) The magazine's cover page features consistent design elements like the masthead logo, direct engagement with the celebrity featured, and placement of highlights on the left side to guide readers.
My own magazine cover analysis kerrang
This magazine targets working class white males aged 18-25 who enjoy rock music. The magazine cover uses a color scheme of black, yellow, and orange to look professional. The main image is a medium shot of a rock artist making eye contact with the viewer to create intrigue. Below are advertisements for free posters and cover stories on popular rock bands to attract buyers interested in learning about their favorite music artists.
Analysis of contents pages
This document analyzes the contents pages of four music magazines: NME, Q Magazine, We Love Pop, and The Fly. It finds that NME, Q Magazine, and We Love Pop follow standard conventions for music magazine contents pages, while The Fly deviates from these conventions. Key conventions included are mastheads, band indexes, images relating to main stories, issue dates, contents listings, and advertising banners. The document concludes it will model its own music magazine contents page after NME, following most conventions while also incorporating a band index sidebar for easy navigation.
As media research assignment for music magazines
The document discusses the typical codes and conventions used in magazine design, including:
- Mastheads use distinctive typography to identify the publication.
- Cover images feature prominent artists to attract audiences.
- Strap lines provide insights into the magazine's subject matter.
- Contents pages list articles in categories with images to engage readers.
- Double-page spreads usually include multiple photos and columns of text.
Common design elements like consistent colors and layouts aim to clearly present information and build brand recognition. Magazines employ visual cues and headlines to draw attention to key stories and entertain or inform audiences.
Research for music magazine [main task]
The document discusses plans for a music magazine called "PAROXYSM" focused on metal and rock genres. It will feature multiple pictures from concerts on the cover rather than just one main image. The magazine will provide exclusive content about music concerts and festivals, with in-depth reviews, lineups, tour dates, and more to be a primary source for fans wanting information on seeing artists live. The main colors will be dark tones like black, red, and white, following conventions of the genre.
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After researching music magazine content pages targeting different genres and age groups, the document summarizes that magazine content and style varies based on the intended audience. Magazines targeting younger audiences, such as "Sugar" and "Shout", contain colorful pages with many pictures, while magazines targeting older audiences, such as "Q", use a simpler layout. The document plans for a new pop music magazine appealing to an older demographic, combining conventions of magazines targeting both younger and older audiences through a more straightforward design similar to "Q".
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The document discusses technologies learned during the construction of a film project. It summarizes:
1) The author learned how to use Adobe Premier Pro to edit footage, add sound, titles, and transitions. They also improved skills using Tumblr, YouTube, Scribd, Slideshare and Prezi.
2) Through trial and error, the author improved camerawork by using more angles, tripods, and tracking shots. Editing challenges included speeding up footage, which looked unrealistic, and inconsistencies when removing clips.
3) The most difficult technical skill mastered was using an eight-point garbage matte in Premier Pro to create the illusion of a title moving behind a car in one
Hazards
The document lists several potential hazards for a film shoot including slipping on wet surfaces, tripping over cables, knocking over a tripod, burning hands on a kettle, spilling liquids on equipment, tripping on bags or equipment on stairs, and crashing a car during filming. Existing controls to mitigate these risks include wearing sensible shoes, tying up cables, securing the tripod, handling the kettle carefully, and being aware of prop placement. Further actions are identified such as using Velcro straps to organize wires, positioning the tripod on flat surfaces, clearing obstacles from a driveway during a driving scene.
Shots list
This document provides a shot list for filming Katie throughout her home. It includes 23 shots, beginning with exterior shots of the driveway and porch as Katie enters the house. Interior shots cover Katie in the kitchen, hallway as she runs upstairs, her bedroom where she gets ready, and then running back downstairs and leaving through the front door. The shots range from long shots capturing Katie's movements to close-ups of details like her face, mobile phone, writing on the mirror and the contents of her bag.
Script for our main task
1) Katie walks home from school and prepares for her day. Throughout her movements, titles related to the film's production are revealed in unusual ways like splashes of water or steam.
2) As Katie moves through her kitchen, living room, and upstairs, more titles are shown appearing in places like on the fridge, in spilled snacks, or in condensation on the shower door.
3) Katie gets ready for the evening, with more titles shown inside drawers, wardrobes, and other places she interacts with. She then rushes out of the house, and a final title is revealed in her car's exhaust as she drives away.
Script for our main task
Katie walks home from school and films the opening titles for her film project as she trips and falls. She enters her home and more titles are revealed throughout the house, such as in her bag, on the fridge, kettle, and cupboard. Frustrated, she runs upstairs where more titles appear on the bannister and shower door. The titles displayed throughout reveal the credits and details of the film project.
Props list
The document provides props, shots, equipment, costume, and cast lists for a film title sequence about a character named Katie Smith. The props list includes everyday items like a phone, water, snacks, and makeup. The shots list details various camera angles and movements planned to film Katie throughout her house. The equipment list contains basic camera gear. The costume list describes Katie's school and evening outfits. Meg Abernethy-Hope is cast as Katie due to her experience and resemblance to the character.
Risk assessment
This risk assessment identifies several potential hazards during a film shoot such as slipping outdoors in wet weather, tripping over cables or bags, knocking over a tripod, spilling liquids on equipment, burning oneself with a kettle, or crashing a car during a quick acceleration scene. Safety precautions should be taken to prevent injuries from these risks.
Juno title sequence analysis
The title sequence introduces the main character, Juno, as she walks through her suburban neighborhood. For most of the sequence, she is partially animated as she walks through a hand-drawn world. The amateur, childlike animation style suggests the film will have a light tone appropriate for young viewers. Juno carries a bottle of sunny-D, dressed casually without makeup, depicting her as relaxed and having a laidback approach. Shots from her point of view show her deep in thought, hinting at personal challenges she will face. A non-diegetic country song plays, creating a dreamlike atmosphere around Juno as she daydreams while walking alone.
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