Original Fireside (featured band) Images

Original Contents Page Images

Original Front Cover Images

Update Post:

This week I am planning on re-taking some of my images. I feel that my double page images work well so I will not be re taking these but I feel my cover page image is not appropriate for my image. As quoted from my audience feedback, the model's face is too "innocent" and I have been given feedback to "use a more impacting image with the lipstick being even brighter" so I will do this. I am going to use a model with blonde hair and I am changing her outfit to wearing a denim jacket (as shown in my alternative rock fashion research). I am also going to be taking pictures of a male model as it means my magazine will be more appealing to both genders maximising the amount of publicity I will get overall.

Draft magazine audience feedback

Eva Maddison (16 year old female)

Front Cover:

I think the cover page looks good apart from I feel there are too many artist names on the side which means the amount of writing takes too much attention up on the cover. The colours go together really well and I like the use of red lipstick but I am not sure whether the photo is suited to the type of magazine as I think the face looks too innocent for an alternative rock magazine.

Contents Page:

The font looks good and it is laid out clearly but I feel it may be worth swapping the image on the left as to me i don't feel it suits the magazine. Focusing on smaller factors, the 27 on the photo on the right is a little too far to the edge of the photo but that can be easily changed. Overall it looks good but can look even better with a few small adjustments.

Double Page Spread:

I feel this double page spread looks really good and all of the colours work well together but there are a few things you could change. The image could be brighter and have the text stand out to make the artist stand out more. You could change the smaller images and then make it brighter as I think the images are too similar and the page will look better as a whole by having some variation. 'Fireside' could be a different colour to stand out but the layout of the article overall is easy to understand and read through.

Stephanie Colderick: (17 year old female)

Front Cover: 

The font for the masthead “Diverge” is very effective and works really well against the white to attract audiences to your magazine. The use of the colour red is also very good on this page which allows for a link be to created across your magazine. The font used is also effective in showing that this is a magazine cover page and the white border for the image is also a sleek and professional design. I like the information layout you have under the masthead and how this is in a smaller font to rest of the information. By doing this you able to indicate to the audience what the more important information is which is key feature of a cover page. The direct address of the artist looking directly at audience by using a close up shot is also very effective as is the image being a professional and well taken image. To improve the image you could maybe use a more impacting image with the lipstick being even brighter and more of a key feature.

Contents Page:

I really like the use of the colour red as this makes the page look interesting and engaging to read. The less excessive use of the red colour is very effective as I believe had you used the colour more this could look overpowering to the reader. The text is well organised on the page and is interesting and engaging to read. I would suggest maybe using another colour or a slightly different font size to differentiate from the mini heading of each page number to the description. The images are well chosen, particularly the full sized image for the band as this fits the space very well. I really like how the page number is in its own box as gives your magazine its own little quirk. Using the word “Features” is also a very sophisticated and professional technique.

Double Page Spread: 
The images are very effective as the group girls together give the impression of being a real band, as well as the image itself being good quality and well taken. The black and white colour scheme is sleek and professional as well as following the conventions of your magazine genre. I really like the line under the title and the pull quote as I feel this is effective and definitely pulls readers into the article. The text under the image also looks very professional giving the page a genuine feel. The smaller image is impacting however perhaps not using a full body shot would also work as the space for the image is quite small and closer shot may make more use of the space. I really like the faint lines between the columns of text as this pulls the page together, and neatly but subtly organises and arranges the text for the audience well. To improve I would suggest adding slightly more colour to page, maybe via text and making the text slightly smaller to stick to magazine conventions more.

Amy Bradley: (16 year old female)

Front Cover:

I really enjoy the specific font you have used for your title as I feel that it really compliments your page as a front cover. Another element I really enjoy is the colour scheme you have decided to use as you have been fluent with using these particular colours, they really work alongside your magazine. The red really helps highlight important information, however I do believe that the artists name needs to be raised from the bottom of your page a little bit. You can really see who your target audience is from the way you have dressed your model, the colours you have used and the way you have presented your magazine in relation to other alternative rock magazines.

Contents Page:

I like the way you have chosen to illustrate your magazines contents page as it appears very professional, and the way you have displayed your text is easy to follow which is another benefit. One of the only bits of criticism I have is that I'm not sure the exclamation marks work within your text as it may come across as 'cheesy'. However, I think your choice of font is lovely and finishes this page nicely. Your photographs are intriguing, but I am unsure if the picture on the left of your contents page feels slightly out of place. Other than that the costume and make-up you have done on these models really fits your theme.

Double page spread:

Your layout really resembles a real magazine which shows that your research has been successful. Your photographs also really give the sense of a real band due to the way they are so close and the way that they are dressed. Although the photograph could be slightly smaller so that your website address isn't so small and doesn't appear squashed. I also believe that the size and style of your font is acceptable.

Teacher Feedback Response- Draft Magazine

Front Cover:

Looking at the feedback from my teacher he has only recommended to move my barcode but looking at my audience feedback I am continuing my decision to change my main image as I feel I can have a better framed image that will attract my target audience more.

Contents Page:

For my contents page, I have been told to brighten my images, make my text smaller and to change my page number. I will take on board this feedback ensuring my magazine looks as effective and realistic as possible but I am also going to change my image on the left to a male model image as this ensures my magazine will stand out to my target audience (50% male 50% female).

Double Page Spread:

I have been asked to change my title so it isn't just the band name and looking at various double page spreads I can see the variations of headings which I will decide upon in the future ensuring it relates to my artist name. I need to make my writer and photographer credit text smaller to ensure that it doesn't take the attention away from my artist image as well as making that image bigger and brighter. I am going to change my smaller image as I can now see it doesn't work with the styling of my magazine so I think I am going to change it to an image of them all sitting down which could be a symbolic meaning of how they started low in their career but are building themselves up. I have been given assurance by my teacher that it is a good idea which shows my magazine will attract my target audience as it will be intriguing.

Teacher Feedback

Audience Feedback Response- Drafts

Front Cover:

I have been told that my colours and title work really well which assures me that they will stand out to my target audience along side the font I chose which tells me that I do not need to change any of these aspects. I have been suggested to change my image having brighter lipstick which is a feature I was considering anyway as I didn't feel it suited with my genre and target audience and I can see from my audience feedback that they also agree with this. I have had the suggestion to have less text on the side which I will take on board as I understand it looks very crowded so I may space the text out more so my front cover is more appealing to the audience.

Contents Page:

I have had the suggestion from two feedback responses to change my image on the left which I am going to do to a male model who is 17 years old and I feel he will work with the magazine style I want. This ensures that my target audience of 50% male and 50% female will be interested in my magazine. I have been told that my colours work well together and my font is good so I will not change either of these. I am going to make a few minor adjustments when I have my teacher feedback ensuring my magazine is as attractive and eye catching as possible.

Double Page Spread:

I only need to make a few minor adjustments for my double page spread brightening the image, moving it slightly and swapping the image in the article. I will look at my teacher response before I make any improvements.

Draft Magazine next to flat plans

Looking at the comparison of my flat plans compared to my draft magazines, I can see I closely kept to the design of it due to the positive feedback on my layout for my audience feedback on the flat plans. Overall I am happy with how they have turned out and I will look at my teacher and audience feedback on my drafts to develop my media product for my final design. 

Draft Double Page Spread

Draft Double Page Spread Stages

Draft Double Page Spread Progress

Draft double page spread process from Ceri Lewis

Draft Contents Page

Draft Contents Page Stages

Draft Contents Page Process

Draft contents magazine process from Ceri Lewis