Friday 25 January 2013
Thursday 24 January 2013
Production Log
In today's lesson we focussed solely on our double page spreads; I had already created one so went on to make a second that would be purely text with a few images. I used Q magazine to help think of a layout for this double page spread also so it looks realistic. Whilst creating my second one, I decided that it should be the 1st out of all of them as it introduces Zoe to the reader. In order to do this, I had to move the text from my original double page spread onto this one as it contained the first part of the article.
To split up the article rather than it just looking like one big block of text, I will use some images that the text will then wrap around and also pull quotes. These pull quotes would stand out from the rest of the article and it tends to be something that a reader would first read. If the pull quote is interesting enough, then they would continue reading which is what you want.
These are my two double page spreads so far. The top one got lots of good feedback and said it was a very good page; I won't be changing this one much as I am very happy with it.
The second double page spread is currently being made and I will make changes along the way to give the page the best look as possible and to fit with any feedback I get.
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Production Log
In today's lesson, I decided to get some audience data that I could use whilst creating my magazine. In order to do this, I thought up 8 questions which would cover most things in my magazine and things that would be helpful for me to work on.
These included:
1- Do you use social networking sites?
2- Online or print magazine?
3- Would you download an app?
4- Monthly or weekly magazine?
5- What sort of competitions would you want to enter?
6- Would you subscribe to a magazine?
7- What freebies would you want to receive?
8- Overall, what do you want from a magazine?
I used a camera from the media department and went into one of the classrooms that was free and set up a white background. I got some classmates- a variety of boys, girls and from different social groups- to answer my questions of what they would like to see in a magazine; I can then incoporate these into my own.
These included:
1- Do you use social networking sites?
2- Online or print magazine?
3- Would you download an app?
4- Monthly or weekly magazine?
5- What sort of competitions would you want to enter?
6- Would you subscribe to a magazine?
7- What freebies would you want to receive?
8- Overall, what do you want from a magazine?
I used a camera from the media department and went into one of the classrooms that was free and set up a white background. I got some classmates- a variety of boys, girls and from different social groups- to answer my questions of what they would like to see in a magazine; I can then incoporate these into my own.
Production Log
Whilst creating my contents page, I began with a single page however, it becomes too difficult to get everything you need onto one page. I then extended this onto a double page spread.
To begin, I put in boxes around the page where each section of text and images would go- creating easy navigation. This also would make my contents page look much neater and tidier. Once the boxes were in place, it made the process much easier and as I had already written my contents ideas, it was simply the task of copy and pasting them in.
As I had created half of my front cover and one of my double page spreads previous to this, it ensured that I was used to using InDesign which again, sped up the process.
The images I used for my contents page varied. I have 2 images from the photoshoots I held, both of which showing different artists. I also got permission to use an image from a fellow class mates photoshoot who was a male so it gave the images variation. Lastly, I had taken some photos at concerts I had been too which made the magazine look very professional and also informs the reader what would be inside. (Jessie J, LBC, Rizzle Kicks and You Me At Six)
My contents page also allowed me to experiment with my house colours a bit more and see if they do look effective and right for the magazine. I orginally started off with just red and black, however, my contents allowed me to realise that I needed another colour- silvery/grey. Again, this gave the colours more variation and was more effective and attractive to look at. This colour scheme is now final and will stick throughout all of my pages.
To begin, I put in boxes around the page where each section of text and images would go- creating easy navigation. This also would make my contents page look much neater and tidier. Once the boxes were in place, it made the process much easier and as I had already written my contents ideas, it was simply the task of copy and pasting them in.
As I had created half of my front cover and one of my double page spreads previous to this, it ensured that I was used to using InDesign which again, sped up the process.
The images I used for my contents page varied. I have 2 images from the photoshoots I held, both of which showing different artists. I also got permission to use an image from a fellow class mates photoshoot who was a male so it gave the images variation. Lastly, I had taken some photos at concerts I had been too which made the magazine look very professional and also informs the reader what would be inside. (Jessie J, LBC, Rizzle Kicks and You Me At Six)
My contents page also allowed me to experiment with my house colours a bit more and see if they do look effective and right for the magazine. I orginally started off with just red and black, however, my contents allowed me to realise that I needed another colour- silvery/grey. Again, this gave the colours more variation and was more effective and attractive to look at. This colour scheme is now final and will stick throughout all of my pages.
Sunday 20 January 2013
Thursday 17 January 2013
Production Log
After completing my photo shoot, I began creating my magazine.
I started off with the page I was 'most excited' about creating which was one of my double page spread. In Cosmopolitan Magazine they did a feature with Tulisa, the well known artist, in which there was multiple images on the left side of the page. They were all close up shots and in black and white- I thought this page was very eye catching and I wanted to recreate it. In order to do this, Zoe and I both brought various props that are based around the face e.g. hats/minnie mouse ears etc.
I started off with the page I was 'most excited' about creating which was one of my double page spread. In Cosmopolitan Magazine they did a feature with Tulisa, the well known artist, in which there was multiple images on the left side of the page. They were all close up shots and in black and white- I thought this page was very eye catching and I wanted to recreate it. In order to do this, Zoe and I both brought various props that are based around the face e.g. hats/minnie mouse ears etc.
Wednesday 16 January 2013
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