Magazine Front Cover

Magazine Contents

Magazine DPS

Prelim Front Cover

Prelim Contents

Looking back at your prelim task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product? - Evaluation 7

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This powerpoint shows my progression using all the skills and magazine knowledge i have learnt since making my prelim magazine front cover to making my magazine front cover, contents and DPS.

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product? - Evaluation 6

I have learned a lot during the process of creating my music magazine such as how to use photoshop effectively to produce a professional magazine. I have learned how to use the majority of tools to develop a magazine front cover, contents page and double page spread. These tools allowed me to do a variety of different thinks to produce my magazine whether it was adding text, creating a background, editing an image or merging two images together and much more.

 I also have learned how to use canon cameras efficiently and effectively including how to use rule of thirds to produce an image suitable for a magazine front cover, magazine contents and magazine DPS. This has allowed me to produce some high quality professional images that suit the intended purpose. Rule of thirds has helped me to produce images that are positioned accurately and effectively. 

 Another technology that i have used that has helped the process of creating my music magazine was the apple mac computers as they have aloud me to upload the photos i have produced and also use photoshop to edit images also to use the tools to build my magazine they have also aloud me to update my blog to show the process of creating my magazine and also to research music magazines to see what content they should consist of and which conventions they should follow.

Overall i think i have learned a lot since creating my prelim magazine that has aloud me to produce a magazine front cover, contents page and DPS spread to a good standard i have used a variety of different technologies during this process to aid my work but without the different technologies i wouldn't of achieved a successful magazine.

How did you attract/address your audience? - Evaluation 5

My media products address's the audience with the use of many different techniques including layout of the magazine which follows the typical 'Metal Hammer' layout. Another technique my media products use is house style of the magazine as the dark colours show the magazine is aimed at metal fans, this suggests that the audience is a metal audience because the colours red, white and black are associated with this genre.

 Another technique that is used in my magazine is the bands that are included in my articles as these bands are famous in the metal scene and will attract a wider variety of fans. My magazine also attracts the audience through the use of large text which stands out and draws the audience in. Another technique is with the use of large images that are eye catchy to the audience. Another technique is with the use of a pull quote which draws the reader in and makes them want to read more.

 Overall my magazine uses a variety of different techniques to catch the audiences attention mainly using big bands as that is the content the audience immediately wants to see as these big bands is the purpose the audience wants this product.

Who would be the audience for your media product? - Evaluation 4

My target audience will be metal fans aged 16-25. I have chosen this age group because from my research i have found that Metal Hammer targets working class adults so there is a big gap in the market for teens and young adults. I also have an advantage as i am a teenager who is interested in this genre so i know what content and articles this age group would find eye catchy. 

There is only one contender with my magazine which is Kerrang  which focuses on all sub genres where as AMPLIFIED focuses mainly on Heavy Metal bands. My audience allows me to create a magazine unlike any other as the target market allows me to adapt other music magazine styles targeting teens into my own magazine as well as using other metal magazines as my inspiration.

The audience for this magazine will be easier to target as the style of the magazine has to be less formal than other music magazines because of the genre. They are also easier to attract due to the lack of competition as there are only two contenders where as a music magazine like Q who have several different competitors.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why? - Evaluation 3

The type of institution that will produce my magazine will be a company that produces metal music and other metal content. For my magazine i have chosen a company called TeamRock as they produce my style model 'Metal Hammer' therefore i think this company has a pre existing fan base which will allow my magazine to target the intended audience and other audiences who are interested in TeamRock content. I think this institution has the potential to make AMPLIFIED a successful magazine in the metal genre along side Metal Hammer.

 The company also has a web sight that produces online articles that focus on the same bands my magazine does for this reason i think this institution should distribute my magazine as they already have experience targeting this type of audience. I also think they would be good distributers because they distribute 'Metal Hammer' which would allow the two magazines to synergy s instead of competing.   

How does your media product represent particular social groups? - Evaluation 2

My media products represent the social group of metal fans called metal heads. I have targeted them using mise en scene as it clearly shows the genre through props, clothing and body language. The format of my magazine also represents the metalhead social group through the use of colour schemes, backgrounds and conventions that only apply to a metal magazine. 

My magazine represents this social group as laid back music lovers with attitude. It does this with the use of language and images which show attitude and passion for the genre. The social group is presented like this in my magazine because the genre is famous for attitude and rule breaking.

 Overall my magazine represents the audience and genre as bad ass music lovers who love to party and listen to heavy metal music.

 

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? - Evaluation 1

My media products use conventions typical of a metal magazine. The way i have managed format my magazine is by keeping the structure and amount content the same as the style models as shown above. I used these style models to format my magazine so its set out like a previously existing magazine. My front cover follows the format of a 'Metal Hammer' magazine where as my contents page follows the format also of a 'Metal Hammer' magazine. My double page spread follows the format also of a 'metal Hammer' magazine except unlike my other media products it does not strictly follow the layout just the general content. The amount of content in my media products is about the same as my style models but set out slightly different in comparison to them.

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Accessing my coursework pt 2

To improve my work i could ensure that all of the text is in the same style apart from the masthead which is ment to be unique. I also will ensure all text is clear and readable to ensure the magazine is clear and well presented. I will also look over my style models to ensure the layout and house style is correct for the particular genre of magazine.

Assessing my Coursework

L3

Inclusive gifts

My magazine will include three free posters. I have decided to include this as my research has shown that often in this genre of magazine free gifts are given to attract the audience. The posters will be of band members from the headlining band.

Pull quote

My magazine will include a pull quote which will be (Machine head return to the uk 'its gonna be heavy') I will use this to entice the reader in to reading more of this magazine and buying this magazine. 

Colour Scheme

The colour scheme of this magazine if black, red and white as these colours are associated with the music genre 'Heavy metal' because of the dark theme of this genre. I think by doing this the magazine genre will be easily recognisable and therefore attract the audience.  

Barcode

The barcode for my magazine will include the price and issue number along side the date and web sight. I have chosen to put this information close together as through the use of my research i have found out the majority of magazines use this technique so that the front cover is nicely organised rather than cluttered and messy. 

Headline

The headline for my magazine will be 'Rhinos From Hell' as this is the band name i have chosen to create for my article. I have chosen this name as it sounds like a metal band and stands out as a headline also because through my research i have learnt that most heavy metal headlines are band names. I have chosen to put the headline just bellow the main image as in my research the headline is set out in this format.

Font

The font for my magazine will be large so that it stands out but will be far smaller than the masthead as the other text is less important. The font will be similar to the masthead due to the consistent house style. The colours will also be the same as the masthead for the reason that these colours are associated with heavy metal. 

My Masthead

The masthead for my magazine will be the largest font as this is the most important part of the front cover. the font will be unique to my magazine so that the magazine is easily recognisable. the colour of the font will be either black and white or black and red so that it stands out also because these colours are related to the heavy metal genre. The masthead will be central towards the top of the page this is so the masthead stands out and will be the first thing the audience see. 

The title of the magazine will be Amplified as this relates to the genre of music as something that is amplified is increased in volume such as an amplifier which is used in this genre of music. I think this has impact due to the single word. I think this will attract the audience.

Conventions Of A Heavy Metal Magazine

Best Selection Double Page

My first pic i have chosen because it follows the rules of a good double page image as there is still enough room for text. The image follows the l shape rule allowing text to be clear and the image to no cut across the text.

The next pic is similar to the previous picture and follows the same principle this also allows the image good space for clear text.

The next picture is effective as there is also enough room for text but though there is room the image does not cross over the page although the image will still be effective. I like the image but feel that the space for text is to plain even if the background is left in.

The final image is similar to the previous image but the main focus is situated on the opposite side. The image allows enough space to fit text in but unlike the previous picture. I think the background makes the shot more appealing and would be more interesting than the previous picture as a double page spread.

Best Selection Contents Page

The first picture for my contents page follows the conventions of a contents page as it leaves space for text and the picture can also be cropped to fit into a single page.

Best Selection Front Cover

Photo shoot

Today the photo shoot took place I have obtained numerous shots for the front cover, double page spread and contents page. The photo shoot went as planned taking place in an entry and on a field. I have followed the codes and conventions of a heavy metal music magazine with the use of the actors poses showing attitude and power this is useful  as it attracts the audience.

Props and Costumes arrangement

Today the group met up to discus the props and costumes we need to take the photos we decided a leather jacket or jean jacket with a band shirt, jeans and some form of boot would be appropriate for the genre of magazine we are creating. We also decided the props we have chosen yo use a johnny brooks standard guitar with a Gibson les paul studio.