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The document discusses plans for a new magazine aimed at audiences in income brackets B-E who appreciate underground and niche music. The creator wants a simple, sophisticated layout and minimal text on the cover. Inspiration is taken from other magazines' covers that are clean and striking without being messy. The chosen font style will be a bold, condensed sans-serif to reflect confidence while keeping the long title impactful yet not taking up much space. Bauer Media Group is selected as the publisher to assist with initial production and problems due to their experience with other indie magazines.
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The document discusses plans for a new magazine aimed at an underground music audience. Initially, the target income bracket was C1-D, but it was expanded to B-E to broaden content options and allow a simpler, more sophisticated design. The front cover will keep writing to a minimum and feature a close-up photo. Sample magazine covers demonstrating simple, sleek styles that portray sophistication are provided for inspiration. The chosen font will be sans serif, bold, and condensed to make long titles impactful while taking up little space.
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The document discusses plans for a new magazine aimed at the underground music scene. Initially, the target audience was class C1-D, but the creator realized a broader B-E audience would allow for more diverse content and design. They want a simple, sophisticated layout with minimal text on the clean, striking front cover featuring a close-up photo. Several magazine covers are shown as influences, with messier designs deemed less sophisticated. The title font will be condensed to fit longer names yet remain impactful.
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The document discusses how the creator of a media product aimed at 15-25 year olds attracted their target audience. They used a modern, aesthetically pleasing font that was easy to read. The layout was simple yet organized to avoid being confusing. Images of people modeling in rap/R&B styles on the cover and inside pages fit the genre. The modern, sleek masthead design with a creative name was intended to attract the target audience. The language within included modern English and slang to make the content relatable.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses the conventions and forms used across various elements of a regional magazine media product, including the front cover, advertisement page, editorial page, contents page, billboard, and website.
For each element, conventions from real regional magazines are followed, such as using a serif masthead in a contrasting color on the front cover. Common visual conventions like airbrushing cover stars and using high key lighting are also employed. Across elements, conventions like including the magazine logo and using short, simple text help guide the audience and maintain consistency. While many conventions are followed, some elements also challenge conventions to further engage audiences.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the author's media product challenges conventions of real magazines like Vibe and XXL. For the front cover, contents page, and DPS spreads, the author followed layouts from Vibe Magazine but made some changes. The front cover includes the magazine name "Flava" in red with black outlines, and quotes from the model. The contents page uses various shots of models in different locations. The DPS includes a medium shot of a crouching model in a studio with quotes around the page.
Question 1
The magazine created uses conventions of real music magazines. It includes a masthead at the top of the front cover in a bold font to identify the magazine title and catch readers' attention. The main image is on the right side with cover lines down the right and a main line across the bottom. The color scheme of black, white, red, and yellow is used throughout to look professional yet emphasize elements. On the contents page, two same-sized images are on the right with cover lines on the left, challenging typical magazine layouts but maintaining design balance. The double-page spread balances a large image on the right with text columns on the left, similarly to researched magazines, while also challenging conventions with an image of a
Fonts
The document discusses font choices for different elements of a regional magazine product. It considers several creative, bold fonts for the masthead to make it distinctive. The author selects a font with a creative texture for the masthead that will help the magazine stand out. They also choose a casual yet professional font called Nimbus Sans for the website to maintain consistency with the look and feel already established. The same fonts used previously will be applied to the billboard to promote the brand and connect all of the products visually.
Question 1 evaluation
This document discusses how the author's media product both uses conventions from and challenges real music magazines. Some conventions that were used include taking the boxed lettering style of the masthead from Fader magazine and the sell lines on the front cover from XXL magazine. However, the author also challenged conventions by adding the barcode and price on the front cover to make it easier to see, pricing the magazine cheaper than competitors, including two photos on the contents page for more interest, and using a column layout for articles that is different from XXL. The goal was to both draw from real magazines but also make the design stand out in unique ways.
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The document discusses plans for a new magazine aimed at the underground music scene. Initially, the target audience was class C1-D, but the creator realized a broader B-E audience would allow for more diverse content and design. They want a simple, sophisticated layout with minimal text on the clean, striking front cover featuring a close-up photo. Several magazine covers are shown as influences, with messier designs deemed less sophisticated. The title font will be condensed to fit longer names yet remain impactful.
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The document discusses how the creator of a media product aimed at 15-25 year olds attracted their target audience. They used a modern, aesthetically pleasing font that was easy to read. The layout was simple yet organized to avoid being confusing. Images of people modeling in rap/R&B styles on the cover and inside pages fit the genre. The modern, sleek masthead design with a creative name was intended to attract the target audience. The language within included modern English and slang to make the content relatable.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses the conventions and forms used across various elements of a regional magazine media product, including the front cover, advertisement page, editorial page, contents page, billboard, and website.
For each element, conventions from real regional magazines are followed, such as using a serif masthead in a contrasting color on the front cover. Common visual conventions like airbrushing cover stars and using high key lighting are also employed. Across elements, conventions like including the magazine logo and using short, simple text help guide the audience and maintain consistency. While many conventions are followed, some elements also challenge conventions to further engage audiences.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the author's media product challenges conventions of real magazines like Vibe and XXL. For the front cover, contents page, and DPS spreads, the author followed layouts from Vibe Magazine but made some changes. The front cover includes the magazine name "Flava" in red with black outlines, and quotes from the model. The contents page uses various shots of models in different locations. The DPS includes a medium shot of a crouching model in a studio with quotes around the page.
Question 1
The magazine created uses conventions of real music magazines. It includes a masthead at the top of the front cover in a bold font to identify the magazine title and catch readers' attention. The main image is on the right side with cover lines down the right and a main line across the bottom. The color scheme of black, white, red, and yellow is used throughout to look professional yet emphasize elements. On the contents page, two same-sized images are on the right with cover lines on the left, challenging typical magazine layouts but maintaining design balance. The double-page spread balances a large image on the right with text columns on the left, similarly to researched magazines, while also challenging conventions with an image of a
Fonts
The document discusses font choices for different elements of a regional magazine product. It considers several creative, bold fonts for the masthead to make it distinctive. The author selects a font with a creative texture for the masthead that will help the magazine stand out. They also choose a casual yet professional font called Nimbus Sans for the website to maintain consistency with the look and feel already established. The same fonts used previously will be applied to the billboard to promote the brand and connect all of the products visually.
Question 1 evaluation
This document discusses how the author's media product both uses conventions from and challenges real music magazines. Some conventions that were used include taking the boxed lettering style of the masthead from Fader magazine and the sell lines on the front cover from XXL magazine. However, the author also challenged conventions by adding the barcode and price on the front cover to make it easier to see, pricing the magazine cheaper than competitors, including two photos on the contents page for more interest, and using a column layout for articles that is different from XXL. The goal was to both draw from real magazines but also make the design stand out in unique ways.
Contents page overview
The document discusses the contents pages of 6 issues of Billboard magazine in order to understand the codes and conventions used to address the magazine's audience. All 6 contents pages follow similar conventions, including a large main image, numbered articles in a structured layout, and sections for featured content. They also maintain a consistent brand identity through elements like fonts, color schemes, and positioning of logos and headers. While Billboard's contents pages provide more detailed listings than some other magazines, this approach may be ineffective if it overloads readers with too much text.
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The document provides an evaluation of an FMP (Final Major Project) magazine cover created by the author. Strengths included conducting research on magazine conventions and appealing to the target demographic. Weaknesses included not needing to analyze every detail on comparison magazines. Planning allowed the author to understand the magazine genre but limited flexibility. Time management was good as the work was completed on deadline. The author's magazine showed similarities to real magazines but could be improved by adding a main article and bigger text. Peer feedback noted eye-catching colors and content but suggested adding more filled space. The author agreed more content was needed and disagreed with changing established colors.
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The media product challenges conventions by using images that do not have eye contact with the camera, unlike typical magazine covers. The front cover style with large print roses and exaggerated look also challenges conventions. Elements like the lace banner and large pull quotes filling the double page spread develop conventions in a recognizably vintage style. While some conventions like the features menu and columns are used, white space is added at the top of pages to showcase the floral background, developing conventions beyond typical music magazines. Successful conventions include columns, drop capitals, pull quotes, and inclusion of website/QR code. Areas for improvement include font choices and adding more apparent content to appeal to the target audience and institutions.
Question 1
The media product challenges conventions by using images that do not have eye contact with the camera, unlike typical magazine covers. The front cover style with large print roses and exaggerated look also challenges conventions. Elements like the lace banner and large pull quotes filling the page were developed conventions as they were recognizably vintage but not seen in other magazines. Conventions like columns, drop capitals, and institutional features were also used successfully. Some aspects could be improved like font choices and making the contents page appear busier to appeal to late teen audiences.
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The document discusses planning for a magazine targeted at males aged 16-25 who enjoy rock music. Key points:
- The magazine will be priced at £3.99 to be affordable for its young target audience.
- Content will focus on the rock genre, which is the preferred genre of the creator and most popular in a survey.
- Different designs were considered and one was chosen based on focus group feedback preferring its layout and color scheme. Photos will give a feeling of exclusivity while demonstrating equality across features.
Question 5
The document discusses feedback received from a focus group on various pages from a magazine draft, including the front cover, contents page, and a double-page spread. The focus group provided mostly positive feedback on the layout and design of the pages, finding them eye-catching and professional looking. They also offered constructive criticism, such as needing more images or text in some areas, and adjusting colors to appeal more to both male and female audiences. The author concludes that the feedback will help them improve the magazine draft to better attract their target audience of teenage and college students.
Evaluation 7
Between their initial and resubmitted AS media products, the author has improved in several key areas:
1) The design and layout of elements like the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads show more creativity, originality, and attention to detail.
2) Color schemes and formatting choices make text and images more visually cohesive and easier to read.
3) Stylistic choices in images and designs better reflect the R&B/hip hop genre intended for the magazine.
4) Increased experience with software and editing skills allow for a more polished and "professional" final product overall.
Evaluation 5
The document summarizes how the magazine addressed and attracted its target audience. It did so through an eye-catching magazine cover featuring a cool artist looking directly at readers. The cover used bright colors and fonts to stand out visually. Inside, the contents page followed a familiar magazine layout and provided previews and descriptions to entice readers. Throughout, the language was simple and relatable to the target 16-25 age range without slang or complex words.
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Evaluation - Question 1
The document discusses how the media product both follows and challenges conventions of real magazines. It follows conventions like having a masthead, pull quotes, different fonts to highlight information, and page numbers. However, it challenges conventions by having a smaller masthead in a red square, combining the magazine title and tagline, using a simple three-color scheme of black, white, and red, and including audience submissions. The document also discusses how layout elements like the rule of thirds and color schemes were implemented on the magazine cover, contents page, and double-page spread in both conventional and unconventional ways.
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The document summarizes what the author has learned in progressing from a preliminary magazine task to a final product. Some of the key things learned include using superimposition to make mastheads stand out, airbrushing photos to improve models' appearances, taking higher quality photos and editing them, including smaller images for engagement, erasing backgrounds to improve page design, using a variety of fonts including one unique to the magazine's focus, and including a letter from the editor as is common in magazines for their target audience. The author feels they have improved techniques and better understand magazine conventions.
Evaluation question 5
The author modeled their magazine after Rocksound magazine in terms of structure, colors, and positioning of elements like the masthead and sell lines. While similar overall, some differences exist like additional sell lines and improved spacing on the author's magazine based on feedback. Inside content is arranged similarly to Kerrang with images on the left and text on the right. Models, poses, and props indicate the genre. The author aims to make the magazine feel professional and relatable to the target audience.
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The document discusses how the media product challenges and develops conventions of real media products through its use of forms and layouts. Specifically:
- The front cover challenges conventions of regional magazines by including a niche twist while replicating an existing magazine format. Bold fonts are used for attention grabbing.
- The double page spread slightly challenges conventions by using two images rather than one large image. Industry standards like folios and decks are followed.
- The contents page challenges conventions through its use of regional flag colors in the layout. It replicates the style of an existing magazine.
- The billboard challenges conventions by taking a format not usually seen for regional magazines, but maintains the house style for consistency.
Media evaluation question 1
My media product challenges some conventions of magazines while developing and using others. It challenges conventions by stating "Inside this week" instead of "Contents" on the contents page and by focusing solely on British artists, which hasn't been done before. It develops conventions by using more than one image on the front cover and three columns on the double page spread instead of two. The product also uses conventions like placing the masthead in the top left of the front cover and including a quote on the double page spread.
Evaluation media
The student's music magazine incorporates some common magazine conventions like the "left third rule" of featuring prominent stories on the front cover left side. However, it also challenges conventions in some ways, like having text flow over a double page spread image. The target audience is males aged 16-26 interested in hip hop/rap music. Distributing through a company like Vibe magazine's owner InterMedia Partners could work since the magazines are similar. The student has learned important design skills from constructing the magazine using Photoshop, including layout techniques and how to attract and address the intended audience.
Question 1
The document discusses how the media product compares to established magazines in its use of conventions. It finds that the front cover, contents page, and double page spread all follow conventions of real magazines. Specifically, it mentions using prominent images of artists, additional promotional images, simple color schemes, highlighted text boxes, page numbers, and highlighted keywords. The document concludes that following these conventions makes the media product more similar to professional magazines.
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Individual pages also use conventions from example magazines but make some challenges, like including fewer articles on the contents page. Advertisements and interviews are similarly modeled after real media examples but with some unique elements.
The billboard keeps information minimal as is conventional but links to social media, developing the convention. Overall, the author strives to
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The document outlines the software and equipment that will be used to create a magazine. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign will be used for photo editing and magazine layout. A Canon camera, tripod, additional lights, and reflectors will be used to take photos for the magazine, with external lights helping to convey the unpredictable nature of the underground music industry.
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The media product challenges conventions by using images that do not have eye contact with the camera, unlike typical magazine covers. The front cover style with large print roses and exaggerated look also challenges conventions. Elements like the lace banner and large pull quotes filling the double page spread develop conventions in a recognizably vintage style. While some conventions like the features menu and columns are used, white space is added at the top of pages to showcase the floral background, developing conventions beyond typical music magazines. Successful conventions include columns, drop capitals, pull quotes, and inclusion of website/QR code. Areas for improvement include font choices and adding more apparent content to appeal to the target audience and institutions.
Question 1
The media product challenges conventions by using images that do not have eye contact with the camera, unlike typical magazine covers. The front cover style with large print roses and exaggerated look also challenges conventions. Elements like the lace banner and large pull quotes filling the page were developed conventions as they were recognizably vintage but not seen in other magazines. Conventions like columns, drop capitals, and institutional features were also used successfully. Some aspects could be improved like font choices and making the contents page appear busier to appeal to late teen audiences.
Pitch
The document discusses planning for a magazine targeted at males aged 16-25 who enjoy rock music. Key points:
- The magazine will be priced at £3.99 to be affordable for its young target audience.
- Content will focus on the rock genre, which is the preferred genre of the creator and most popular in a survey.
- Different designs were considered and one was chosen based on focus group feedback preferring its layout and color scheme. Photos will give a feeling of exclusivity while demonstrating equality across features.
Question 5
The document discusses feedback received from a focus group on various pages from a magazine draft, including the front cover, contents page, and a double-page spread. The focus group provided mostly positive feedback on the layout and design of the pages, finding them eye-catching and professional looking. They also offered constructive criticism, such as needing more images or text in some areas, and adjusting colors to appeal more to both male and female audiences. The author concludes that the feedback will help them improve the magazine draft to better attract their target audience of teenage and college students.
Evaluation 7
Between their initial and resubmitted AS media products, the author has improved in several key areas:
1) The design and layout of elements like the front cover, contents page, and double page spreads show more creativity, originality, and attention to detail.
2) Color schemes and formatting choices make text and images more visually cohesive and easier to read.
3) Stylistic choices in images and designs better reflect the R&B/hip hop genre intended for the magazine.
4) Increased experience with software and editing skills allow for a more polished and "professional" final product overall.
Evaluation 5
The document summarizes how the magazine addressed and attracted its target audience. It did so through an eye-catching magazine cover featuring a cool artist looking directly at readers. The cover used bright colors and fonts to stand out visually. Inside, the contents page followed a familiar magazine layout and provided previews and descriptions to entice readers. Throughout, the language was simple and relatable to the target 16-25 age range without slang or complex words.
Website research
The document discusses the research done on magazine website codes and conventions. It analyzed regional magazine websites like Kent Life and Essex Life as well as fashion magazine websites like Vogue and Elle. It identified several common conventions across the websites analyzed, including large prominent logos, hyperlinks at the top for navigation, articles advertised with pictures and short descriptions to entice readers, and search bars for easy searching. The goal is to combine these conventions from different magazine websites to create an effective website for their own magazine.
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Evaluation - Question 1
The document discusses how the media product both follows and challenges conventions of real magazines. It follows conventions like having a masthead, pull quotes, different fonts to highlight information, and page numbers. However, it challenges conventions by having a smaller masthead in a red square, combining the magazine title and tagline, using a simple three-color scheme of black, white, and red, and including audience submissions. The document also discusses how layout elements like the rule of thirds and color schemes were implemented on the magazine cover, contents page, and double-page spread in both conventional and unconventional ways.
Feedback analysis
The feedback analyzed the style and design of various elements of a magazine. For the front cover, most felt its "dull and different" style suited the genre but some thought more color could make it more eye-catching. Nearly all understood the genre from the style and interviews featured. The contents page was seen to follow the magazine's style with the title in the corner. Some felt the background could match the front cover better. The double-page spread was deemed to follow the magazine's style, writing, and professional quality, intriguing readers with bright colors and a large photo. Overall, the audience thought it a well-styled magazine that could be improved with more front cover color, and that it looked professional enough to
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The document summarizes what the author has learned in progressing from a preliminary magazine task to a final product. Some of the key things learned include using superimposition to make mastheads stand out, airbrushing photos to improve models' appearances, taking higher quality photos and editing them, including smaller images for engagement, erasing backgrounds to improve page design, using a variety of fonts including one unique to the magazine's focus, and including a letter from the editor as is common in magazines for their target audience. The author feels they have improved techniques and better understand magazine conventions.
Evaluation question 5
The author modeled their magazine after Rocksound magazine in terms of structure, colors, and positioning of elements like the masthead and sell lines. While similar overall, some differences exist like additional sell lines and improved spacing on the author's magazine based on feedback. Inside content is arranged similarly to Kerrang with images on the left and text on the right. Models, poses, and props indicate the genre. The author aims to make the magazine feel professional and relatable to the target audience.
Evalutaion mag
This document describes a music magazine called LA magazine that was created to target teenagers aged 16-18. The magazine uses conventions from Q magazine such as the minimalist masthead logo, skyline, pull quotes, and positioning and sizing of main images. Other design elements like the barcode, cover lines, and subheadings were chosen to give the magazine a professional look and highlight interesting content. Photoshop brushes and images were selected to suit the magazine's style and fill space. Feedback from surveys showed that the target audience and genre were identified correctly but that the background design could be improved.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...
The document discusses how the media product challenges and develops conventions of real media products through its use of forms and layouts. Specifically:
- The front cover challenges conventions of regional magazines by including a niche twist while replicating an existing magazine format. Bold fonts are used for attention grabbing.
- The double page spread slightly challenges conventions by using two images rather than one large image. Industry standards like folios and decks are followed.
- The contents page challenges conventions through its use of regional flag colors in the layout. It replicates the style of an existing magazine.
- The billboard challenges conventions by taking a format not usually seen for regional magazines, but maintains the house style for consistency.
Media evaluation question 1
My media product challenges some conventions of magazines while developing and using others. It challenges conventions by stating "Inside this week" instead of "Contents" on the contents page and by focusing solely on British artists, which hasn't been done before. It develops conventions by using more than one image on the front cover and three columns on the double page spread instead of two. The product also uses conventions like placing the masthead in the top left of the front cover and including a quote on the double page spread.
Evaluation media
The student's music magazine incorporates some common magazine conventions like the "left third rule" of featuring prominent stories on the front cover left side. However, it also challenges conventions in some ways, like having text flow over a double page spread image. The target audience is males aged 16-26 interested in hip hop/rap music. Distributing through a company like Vibe magazine's owner InterMedia Partners could work since the magazines are similar. The student has learned important design skills from constructing the magazine using Photoshop, including layout techniques and how to attract and address the intended audience.
Question 1
The document discusses how the media product compares to established magazines in its use of conventions. It finds that the front cover, contents page, and double page spread all follow conventions of real magazines. Specifically, it mentions using prominent images of artists, additional promotional images, simple color schemes, highlighted text boxes, page numbers, and highlighted keywords. The document concludes that following these conventions makes the media product more similar to professional magazines.
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This document discusses how the author's media product of a magazine, billboard, and radio ad uses and develops conventions of real media while also challenging some conventions.
The magazine cover, layout, and elements like the masthead, selling line, barcode, and cover lines follow conventions of real magazines. However, some elements are developed differently, like changing fonts and layouts.
Individual pages also use conventions from example magazines but make some challenges, like including fewer articles on the contents page. Advertisements and interviews are similarly modeled after real media examples but with some unique elements.
The billboard keeps information minimal as is conventional but links to social media, developing the convention. Overall, the author strives to
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The designer explains that to design effectively for a target audience, extensive research is needed to understand their world, interests, and what is new and interesting to them. Mood boards are created incorporating style elements to start the design process. Every aspect of the design must connect with the target consumer to establish a unique identity and viewpoint. Both text and imagery need to be carefully balanced throughout the publication to engage readers. Navigation and color choices are also important design elements to consider. The most important thing is to accurately project the tone and point of view to create a consistent and trustworthy personality that will develop loyalty among readers.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses conventions and techniques used in magazine design for genres like house, garage and dubstep music. It notes that magazines in these male-dominated genres often sexualize women. The author's magazine takes a gender-neutral approach. Common conventions for magazine elements like the front cover, contents page, and double-page spreads are outlined, along with how the author incorporated or adapted these conventions for an "underground" magazine focused on these genres. Theoretical perspectives on star construction and postmodernism in relation to the magazine's design are also discussed.
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The documentary uses various camera techniques to emphasize the importance of motorbike riding in the subjects' lives. Close-ups of bikes show their significance, while close-ups of the riders preparing to ride demonstrate the long, careful process involved. Shots of one man working on bikes along with long takes and fades indicate the methodical nature of being a rider and that it is more than just speed. The documentary juxtaposes aggressive stereotypes with quiet music and footage in order to portray riding differently to audiences.
Conventions
Short films typically have 2-3 main characters to keep the plot understandable given their shorter length of 5-35 minutes. Documentaries also tend to focus on a limited number of characters to provide depth within their shorter format. The filmmakers plan to interview multiple professionals in the creative industries to challenge views of creativity. Their documentary will combine observational and expository styles to prove creativity means different things to different people while maintaining a cinematic feel. Conventions like voiceovers, sound effects, and documentary clips will be followed for the radio advertisement, while the film poster will challenge some conventions but maintain others like institutional information and taglines.
Shut up and shoot analysis
We will follow sound rules while filming to ensure high quality audio levels and keep audio running on cameras as a backup in case of issues. When editing, we will cut between interview footage and related b-roll shots, such as books, to illustrate points. During interviews, we will engage interviewees with further questions both on and off camera to stimulate discussion, and provide verbal and non-verbal feedback to communicate without interrupting. Proper lighting setup is also important, with lights placed at angles to illuminate faces and the background for a professional look.
Topic research
Our documentary examines different people's perspectives on creativity. We have interviewed media theorist David Gauntlett and Jeff Kindleysides of the design company Checkland Kindleysides. Gauntlett's book Creative Explorations looks at how people express their identity creatively, such as through drawings. It discusses findings on how individuals perceive themselves creatively. We hope to discuss these findings with Gauntlett for the documentary. Kindleysides will provide a practical perspective on creativity from the creative industries, which are an important part of the UK economy, comprising 5% of GDP.
What we’ve learnt textual analysis
The document discusses how editing, framing, and filming style can convey personal perspectives and intimate interpretations of topics in documentaries, rather than stereotypical or outsider views. It analyzes how specific techniques were used in the documentaries "Someday", "The Sartorialist", and "Signed" to represent deeper meanings through visual elements. The overall lesson is that styling documentary productions through techniques seen in the referenced works can intrigue viewers and make a greater impact.
Summary of radio adverts
The document analyzes and summarizes three radio advertisements - Lipton green tea, Sprite, and Mr T Snickers. It finds that the Sprite ad is the most effective as it uses engaging foley sounds to advertise the product without immediately revealing the brand, intriguing the listener. The document concludes that the production team wants to take influences from the Sprite ad, using foley sounds at the beginning and minimal voiceover to keep listeners engaged.
Virtual revolution montage
The document discusses the use of montage footage in establishing the setting and energy of a virtual revolution. A variety of stationary and handheld shots depict community life and movement, conveying a hardworking atmosphere and sense of community. Quick cuts in montages about the internet's connection and potential are used to explain topics rapidly to audiences. Montages incorporate talking heads that each provide brief, summarized views. The document hopes to utilize these montage techniques to establish settings, transition between ideas smoothly, and introduce or summarize thoughts in the documentary.
Why we have chosen them
The document provides information about the cast members that have been chosen for a documentary about the creative industries. It introduces David Gauntlet, a media theorist; Toby Moores, an entrepreneur in the digital media space; Jeff Kindleysides, founder of a design firm; Paul Bennett, a digital artist; and an unnamed busker. It explains that each member offers a different perspective and experience within the creative industries to give the audience a well-rounded view of various areas. Their backgrounds range from theory to business to personal artistic pursuits.
Equipment
This document lists and describes the equipment that will be used to produce a documentary film and accompanying poster campaign. It includes several cameras, microphones, tripods, lights, and editing software. The Panasonic HC-X900M and Canon 100d cameras will be used for interviews and photography respectively. Microphones include the Rode, NTG-2 shotgun, and lapel microphones for capturing audio. Final Cut and Audacity will edit video and audio, while InDesign and Photoshop will be used to design the posters. The school has a photography studio and most of this equipment for the project.
Reasons for locations
The document discusses the locations chosen to film interviews for a documentary. It begins by explaining that Checkland Kindleysides head office was selected to film Jeff due to the clutter representing his creative and nonlinear thinking. It then explains that the workshop will be used for montage footage to show the collaboration of multiple skills. David Gauntlet will be interviewed at Westminster University to represent his academic background in media theory. Paul Bennett will be interviewed at a comic book café to match his similar creative interests. Paul's workshop will also be used for montage footage as it shows his personal influences. Finally, a busker will be filmed in Trafalgar Square to represent having to appeal to tourists over a personal artistic vision.
Poster mock-1
The poster design features a chainsaw to represent the creative industries and Jeff's creative workshop. The chainsaw poster was drawn on A5 but will be printed at A4 size. Additional notes provide context for the poster contents and production details.
Music update
The document discusses music choices for a production. It received two song options - "Spark" by Maxwell Young and "Grape Choice" by Tajima hal. Although "Spark" was the first song approved, the committee feels it is too relaxed compared to their preferred song "Glendale La Roma", which has a jumpy bass that would provide more impact. "Tajima hal" has the right qualities but also lacks the jumpy quality of "Glendale La Roma" that they feel is necessary for their production.
poster mock-2
The document discusses two design options for a poster - one with Lego on a wooden chair against a white background, and the other with a Lego model hanging from string. While the first option does not fit the style of other house designs, the document states they will still pursue it but won't include it if it doesn't match the other final poster pieces.
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- For the contents page, the author included a masthead, issue month, consistent color scheme, page numbers, and a variety of images to represent the broad magazine genre while modernizing traditional fonts.
- Research into regional and national magazines uncovered that regionals use a more traditional style than glossy nationals and focus content specifically on their region rather than broader national topics.
Unit 14 learning aims b&c
- The document profiles the target audience for a proposed music magazine as 14-19 year olds, with a slightly more feminine slant.
- Initially, the creator planned a digital magazine but switched to print due to issues with interactive elements and the importance of posters for identity construction among teens.
- Research on conventions from other music magazines informed the layout plans, including busy front covers with many elements and image-dominant spreads with large headlines and quotes.
Evaluation
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- The contents page develops conventions by making it double-sided and adding a puff.
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Question 7
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Conventions
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Equipment
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The document describes the results of a pilot questionnaire given to a small group to help improve a documentary project. Key findings include:
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The document discusses representations of different social groups within underground music culture and the author's media group. It addresses stereotypes around drug use, masculinity, and class within the underground scene. The author aims to challenge these stereotypes by taking a more sophisticated approach in their magazine. They target an audience of classes B-E and include models from ages 18-26 of various races to represent the diversity of the underground genre. Through their magazine's design, photoshoots, and writing, the author attempts to portray underground music culture in a more nuanced, pluralistic way that steps away from mainstream representations and conventions.
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- Rick also provided feedback that sophisticated readers would be interested in learning about the creativity of the musicians rather than just their image.
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Progress report
- 2. My initial thoughts where to create a magazine aimed at the class of C1- D as the underground scene is associated with clubbers however after further analysis of other magazines I realised that due to the genre being a niche product the people that follow the underground scene will be an active audience adding a level of sophistication to the magazine. The sleek design I want to recreate would also portray a level of sophistication. The E section of the income bracket refers to those that listen to the music at clubs for example students. The B/C section is those who have grown out of working class roots The B section of the audience represents an active audience who appreciate niche products.
- 3. I have now decided to change the income bracket of what audience I want to aim my magazine at to B-E. Giving the magazine a wider stance broadens how I can design the magazine and what content I can use. As for magazine design I would like a simple sophisticated layout
- 4. With the front cover I want to keep it simple having as less writing on it as possible. At the moment I am thinking of a close of someone. Below are covers of magazines I have found that I am using to influence my work
- 5. These are cover design that I do not like and feel as though they are for the less sophisticated due to the messiness
- 6. Cover work I would like to base my font styles on a sans condensed font. Bold and striking and instantly recognisable. The bold striking font reflects confidence of the genre and its audience who appreciate niche sophisticated products. The font title will be in a condensed style so I can use a long title that does not take up a lot of space on the cover but is still impactful. I have chosen a simple font so I have the option to cover up some parts of the letters yet the name will still be legible
- 7. For my institution I would like confirm that I am going to use Bauer media group as they would help my initial production process and any teething problems along the way. Despite them being a large conglomerate they do produce other indie magazines and it is for that reason why I am going to choose them