Location

Today me and my actor jordan scouted out locations for our photo shoot. We found three places suitable one being in an entry as this location suits the chosen genre another being a field close to school as this allows me to to easily crop the background out and finally by a large rock which is situated in a field the reason for this is i think the rough edges of the rock would make a good background for my magazine front cover.

 

Planning the photoshoot

Our group came together to discuss when the photo shoot we have planned will take place. we decided thursday the 14th of january would be a suitable day as i have a nose operation the week before that has delayed the photo shoot. Thursday the 14th of january is most suitable day due to all members of our group being free for the full day.  

We have arranged all of the costumes and props for this date so that we are ready to take the shots to a good standard. we also come to a conclusion that the location for our shots will take place in an entry and on a wall by a field because the location is rough which relates to the genre of music magazine I have chosen to create.

Photo shoot

My photo shoot will take place after christmas break in one or a few of my media lessons the reason for this is because it is the most convenient place for the Mise en Scene to take place. I will bring the props and costumes in so that the photo shoot can take place straight away. During the photo shoot i might slightly alter the Mise en Scene to improve the quality of the photos this will be depending on how the photos turn out following the plan i have created. If anything is altered during the shoot i will document the changes in one of my future blogs.

Mise en Scene-Camera Angles

For my main image i will use a close up or a medium close up as all of my style models use this shot. This shot is good as it allows the audience to clearly see the actors facial expressions which can reveal the genre of magazine also through the use of any aspect of Mise en Scene.

Mise en Scene-Props

The props i have chosen to use in the main image consists of a bass guitar and an electric guitar i have chosen these props as they are an essential part to the Heavy Metal genre. I have chosen to include them as this will attract the target audience because they reveal the genre.

 

Mise en Scene-Actors

The main actor for my main images will be Jordan Lloyd a fellow media studies student i have chosen him as my main actor as he is also a fan of the Heavy Metal genre so i think he will already have knowledge on what a good magazine of this genre should include giving me an advantage. 

Mise en Scene-Costumes

The costume for my actors will consist of a leather jacket with jeans and a black top. I have chosen this costume as this follows the genres codes and conventions as leather jackets are related to metal and rock and roll.