Magazine Developed

This edit has adressed some of the problems hihglighted by the feedback from the TA. I still need to fix the problem with the covers composition, a strong Z composition needs to be acheieved for the page to flow correctly. However i have fixed the problem involving the anchoring text and the text above the cover. i have possitioned the anchoring text over the image to make a clearer link between the photo and the article, the position of the new anchoring text aslo compliments the future Z composition plan for the cover. I have left a blank space in the bottom right corner in which will be a competition section which I need to complete a photo shoot for. Further miore i have developed my puff to have titles for the sections that they are categorised under, these titles include added colour which ties in with the photograph, this is a direct development from my feed back on my previous cover.

TA Feedback

My TA feedback was overall possitive however there was some slight issues that where raised by the readers.
.They Didnt like the wording of the text above title
.Thought that anchoring text was possitioned in wrong location
.Wanted the puffs to be more dominant on the page

I will adress these issues and come up with another edit.
I will do this through giving the puffs titles linking to their sections and also by addind a stronger colour to them such as the blue tones which will also tie the puffs to the image. I will mover the anchoring text and make the font larger to draw more attention from the veiwer when looking at a glance. The wording above will be replace by the moto of the magazine "See it through the artist Eyes"
I hope this changes will adress the needs of the target audience when i get more feed back on my next edit.

This is my first edit of my front cover, i have tryed to use sensible and aubtle colour such as the grey scale. i was inspired by the past GQ magazines use of orange so have use Blue to gove the colour scheme another layer. The Blue and grey link to the models clothing choice and link the photograph the the surrounding puffs and even the title which has been inspired by Billboar Magazine. I would like to get a more prominant Z composition to the page to mnake it easier for the reader to navigate. i will ask a target group for their opinions about this first edit and use it to create my final cover idea.

Font Cover Analysis 2

This edition of Blender is very inspirational as it is extremely sucessful in using colour to link the picture to the puffs and therefore the rest of the front cover. The use of Black And Pink in the text has a direct link to the pink in the models dress and the black of her hair. The anchoring text is also effetive as it has acheived the subtle tone that i am to produce in my own magazine, the anchoring text is acheived through simply making the text larger than the other puffs around it. This system is effective as ti draws attention like all good anchoring text should and also dosnt detract from the main photograph. This cover also possitions text above the title of the magazine in a banner form which add a sense of importance to its meaning. The puffs on this cover have been grouped in sections and situated away from eachother, this stops the list effect and makes it less imposing to the reader making it more attractive to the target audience.

Drakes apperance in GQ magazine showed a very subtle use of colour text and titling. this is what i hope to achieve with my  magazine. The use of bright orange is a complete contrast to the black and white suit that the model is wearing however through cleaver use in the right places it adds another dimension to the cover. The orange is also successful in attracting the eye of the target audience. The background has been split using the models outline as a divide. one side has been filled black and the other white however both colous have been dullend down therfore not giving to sharp a contrast on the page. The text is white on the side of the black fill and then black on the white side. this makes the text easy to read and the articles easier to recognise. The orange colour is used as an anchoring colour bringing attention to the feature article and then linking the text to the model. This cover goes against convention as the magazines title is place over that of the photograph therefore detracting from the cover image. however, this is clearly justified because of its effective nature of linking the image back to the anchoring text again through the use of orange font.

Practise: First Photo Shoot

My first practise photo shoot went extremely well. I have focused on getting the lighting correct to compliment the model portrayed. The angles are good as they are not to extreme but at the same time effective in attracting the eye to the cover or article. I have tryed to use the scenery to the best of my ability, an example of this is the use of the reflective glass to convey that the model is hitting a dead end. I would like ti take further pictures against a white background to emphasise the model and exagerate his dominance in the photograph. The props and Mise-en-scene for the photo shoot where very limited due to the school environment that they where took in. i would like to include more relative Mise-en-scene such as a cap or headphones, this would also achieve a more direct message to the magazines target audience.

Research into Target Market

Popular Magazines: GQ, King
Popular colours: Grey, Blue, Black, Silver, Gold
Most Popular Name from ideas: Encore 73%
Things TA want to see in Mag: Technology, Upcoming Events, New Talent
Popular Artist: Eminem, Professor Green, Rizzle Kickz, Dr Dre
Popular Fonts: Calibri, Times New Roman, Agency FB

Magazine Design Brief

Breif: A clear refined choice of text throughout the magazine. Use of subtle colours such as the grey scale which wont take dominance away from the article or the photographs. Photographs should support the text and addd to the story therefore must be relative to the meaning of the article. Titles should be clear at the top of the page as they will be a vital source of navigation through the magazine supporting the individual page numbering, this can be acheived through the use of different colours and fonts. The main colour in a photograph could be used in fonts or other features such as graffics to link the photo with the rest of the page. The Magazine is aimed at established individuals with a high disposble income so the magazine must appeal to them.