Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Saturday, 26 March 2011
EVALUATION Q4- Who would be the audience for your media product?
Who would be the audience for your media product?
This is my 'Reader Profile' for my music magazine which lists my audiences interests, character traits and general statistic. In order to reflect that of a professional reader profile such a 'NME' ( as dispayed below) I have tried to make my own one continue the colour scheme illustrated within my entire magazine to exemplify my brand identity as well as making it visually attractive.
Friday, 25 March 2011
AMENDED FINAL COVER
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| Following my teacher feedback, I returned to my front cover for my magazine and made a few minor changes. |
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Feedback
Kalise you have made excellent progress with all aspects of the foundation production. Your magazine front page needs very little in the way of improvement. I would suggest smooting the cropping of your model's hair on the front page and consider repositioning some of the copy / cover lines. Your contents page is impressive - you just need to do a bit of airbrushing of some of the images.
Friday, 18 March 2011
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Rejected images
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| Here the model wasnt ready for the photo and seems to be laughing during the shot. |
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I was really fond of the image initially, as I liked the composition using the keyboard and the models firm pose and facial expression, however, I decided not to use this in my final magazine as I found that my chosen image was significantly more effective. |
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| Within this photo I found that it just didnt look professional enough and after analysing real music magazines, realised that the pose was quite ordinary and deposited no sense of individuality or originality and so this image was dismissed. Furthermore, I found that the model looked too young and her clothing was not appropraiate as well as the act that the detail on her top was not visible. |
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| I found that this pose was a bit awkward and wouldnt work very well within my magazine. In addition the keyboard becomes the main focus of the image, in effect, diverting attention from the artist herself. Similarly, her facial expression was slightly dull as if she hadnt been ready for the photograph. |
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| I liked this photo as it is quite edgy, which is ultimately the image that I aim to portray however, after some contemplation, I found that it was slightly too provocative, in terms of the artists pose with her hands between her legs and her tense facial expression.-I aimed for a more light-hearted yet fun sense. |
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| Here the photograph came out blurry as the model 'producer' was moving during the shot. |
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| I found here that a high angle shot did not work very well and together with the adopted pose, would not reflect the professional camera work generally seen in authentic magazines. |
Production Log
Sunday, 13 March 2011
DRAFTS of front cover
This is another draft of my fron cover, however I believe its slightly too simple and feminine due to the pink shades and subtle colours. In effect, it would have not appealed to both males and females equally, so ultimately this idea was discarded.
This is another draft of my front page. I think that the yellow text is far too overpowering as it is the dominant colour on the page as opposed to the purple and red text. Similarly, I found that the masthead did not stand out enough as attention was diverted to the bright lettering. Also, I found that the puff, located above the masthead was too simplistic and did not effectively communicate the eccentricity and quirky sense initiated throught the 'pop' genre.Latest draft of main article -AMMENDED
Following my teachers review of the 1st draft of my article, a few minor flaws within the text were identified, however, I soon ammended these. Below is the most recent and refined draft of my double-page spread magazine article.
At only 18, Persia White has become the nation’s hot new pop sensation. With 9 number 1 singles, this triple-award winning doll-like princess is set to take the world by storm. Here she speaks to CRUSH magazine in an all exclusive interview about her rags to riches transformation, her obsessive fans and that mind-blowing break-up with teenage heart throb Liam Cage.
At only 18, Persia White has become the nation’s hot new pop sensation. With 9 number 1 singles, this triple-award winning doll-like princess is set to take the world by storm. Here she speaks to CRUSH magazine in an all exclusive interview about her rags to riches transformation, her obsessive fans and that mind-blowing break-up with teenage heart throb Liam Cage.
It’s amazing, I’ve never been here before, the people are lovely, and you guys’ accent is totally radical-I love it! I was so shocked to see the stampede of fans waiting outside my hotel, they surrounded the entire building- it was so surreal.
Wow, what loyal fans you have there, any super-crazy ones you’ve met yet ?
Yeah! Some really umm..motivated ones actually. Last month when I was touring Europe this girl managed to sneak into my car and hide under the seat, then while we were driving I felt something stroke my leg, then she just popped out. I was so creeped out! She had my name written all over her body, it was so strange, but I love that I have such dedicated fans.
Dedicated? I’d call it obsessed!
No no, it’s totally cute- except if they got into my house, now that would be a little freaky. I’d then have to call for a restraining order ( Giggles to herself).
How does it feel to have gone from being a nobody to being known worldwide?
Just....indescribable. I used to live in a small town with my mum and little brother- I never knew my dad. (Pause) We didn’t have much, some nights we’d go to bed hungry, it was heart-breaking to see my mum struggle so much (Pauses, wipes away tear). Now, to be able to travel the world doing what I love, spreading my music worldwide, it’s so exciting, every day I pinch myself, I just never thought this type of thing happened to people like..well, like me I guess.
People like you? How do you mean?
Well, I was a bit of a loser to say the least, in school I was always the one who you sat at lunch alone, had no real friends and, yeah, I wasn’t cool-at all! I was never one of the popular kids, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to strut around the school being centre of attention. But I have to say, I'm a lot more secure within myself now-I've really come out of my shell.
So how do you manage to deal with all the paparazzi and demands of being a celebrity?
A celebrity? (shakes her head) I’m still a normal girl, just with bodyguards an lots of security ( Laughs). I’ll definitely not let the fame get to my head like.....like some of the other newcomers out there, I’ll stay humble-I promise! I’m still that nerdy freak deep down.
Like some of the other newcomers out there? Wanna spill the beans?
Spill the what? ( Confused expression)
Spill the beans, basically do you want to give CONTRAST some superstar gossip?
Wow, do you guys actually use that term in the UK, that’s so strange. Oh and about the question......no comment?
Keeping tight-lipped are you. Okay, moving on, so what’s all the male attention like- are you loving it?
Well of course, what 18 year old girl wouldn’t ( winks) but I’m not dating or anything at the moment, I just came out of a relationship with Liam, so I just wanna focus on my music right now, that’s my passion- not boys! (Begins to chuckle)
Oh yes, Liam Cage, hot chap isn’t he? What went wrong there, you two seemed perfect together. You were the fairytale couple.
Hot what? Oh my, I really do need a slang dictionary or something. Does that mean guy? Well if it does erm, things just wasn’t working out, put it this way, his intentions weren’t as genuine as I thought they were-he was just after the money. Oh wait- don’t print that! (laughs awkwardly)
So on a positive note, your debut album is out Monday 14th, what can we expect from it?
Yeah its out soon, it’s called ‘Perfectly Unperfect’, its a combination of some really quirky and cool tracks, really energetic songs to get you in the party mood- wrote most of them myself too. The music video premieres tomorrow actually, it’s full of bright colours, real-life dolls and floating people....be prepared ( Laughs).
Great-we can’t wait! I’m sure your fans will be queuing up days in advance. So finally, you’re also touring next year right?
Yeah, my tour begins in North America next March through ‘till the following year, I’ll be back in London too-I’m buzzing.
The CRUSH team certainly hope that Persia returns with a bang next year. ‘Perfectly Unperfect’ is bound for pop greatness.
1st draft of main article
At only 18, Persia White has become the nation’s hot new pop sensation. With 9 number 1 singles, this triple-award winning doll-like princess is set to take the world by storm. Here she speaks to CONTRAST magazine in an all exclusive interview about her rags to riches transformation, her obsessive fans and that mind-blowing break-up with teenage heart throb Liam Cage.
Persia, welcome to the UK, what do you think of it so far?
It’s amazing, I’ve never been here before, the people are lovely, and you guys’ accent is so fascinating-I love it! I was so shocked to see the stampede of fans waiting outside my hotel, they surrounded the entire building- it was so surreal.
Wow, loyal fans you have there, any super-crazy ones you’ve met yet ?
Yeah! Some really umm..motivated ones actually. Last month when I was touring Europe this girl managed to sneak into my car and hide under the seat, then while were driving I felt something stroke my leg, then she just popped out. I was so creeped out! She had my name written all over her body, it was so strange, but I love that I have such dedicated fans.
Dedicated? I’d call it obsessed!
No, it’s totally cute- except if they got into my house, now that would be freaky. Then I’d have to call for a restraining order. ( Giggles to herself)
How does it feel to have gone from being a nobody to being known worldwide?
Just....indescribable. I used to live in a small town with my mum and little brother- I never knew my dad. (Pause) We didn’t have much, some nights we’d go to bed hungry, it was heart-breaking to see my mum struggle so much. (Pauses, wipes away tear) Now, to be able to travel the world doing what I love, spreading my music worldwide, it’s so exciting, every day I pinch myself, I just never thought this type of thing happened to people like..well, like me I guess.
People like you? How do you mean?
Well, I was a bit of a loser, in school I was always the one who you sat at lunch alone, had no real friends and, yeah, I wasn’t cool-at all! I was never one of the popular kids, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to strut around the school being centre of attention.
So how do you manage to deal with all the paparazzi and demands of being a celebrity?
A celebrity? (shakes her head) I’m still a normal girl, just with bodyguards an lots of security ( Laughs). I’ll definitely not let the fame get to my head like.....like some of the other newcomers out there, I’ll stay humble-I promise! I’m still that nerdy freak deep down.
Like some of the other newcomers out there? Wanna spill the beans?
Spill the what? ( Confused expression)
Spill the beans, basically do you want to give CONTRAST some superstar gossip?
Wow, do you guys actually use that term in the UK, that’s so strange. Oh and about the question......no comment?
Keeping tight-lipped are you. Okay, moving on, so what’s all the male attention like- are you loving it?
Well of course, what 18 year old girl wouldn’t ( winks) but I’m not dating or anything at the moment, I just came out of a relationship with Liam, so I just wanna focus on my music right now, that’s my passion- not boys! (Begins to chuckle)
Oh yes, Liam Cage, hot chap isn’t he? What went wrong there, you two seem perfect together-fairytale couple you were.
Hot what? Oh my, I really do need a slang dictionary or something. Does that mean guy? Well if it does erm, things just wasn’t working out, put it this way, his intentions weren’t as genuine as I thought they were-he was just after the money. Oh wait- don’t print that! (laughs awkwardly)
So on a positive note, your debut album is out Monday 14th, what can we expect from it?
Yeah its out soon, it’s called ‘Perfectly Unperfect’, its a combination of some really quirky and cool tracks, really energetic songs to get you in the party mood. The music video premieres tomorrow actually, it’s full of bright colours, real-life dolls and floating people....Be prepared( Laughs)
Great-we can’t wait! I’m sure you’re fans will be queuing up days in advance. So finally, you’re also touring next year right?
Yeah, my tour begins in North America next March through ‘till the following year, I’ll be back in London too-I’m buzzing! Thank you so much for having me.
Production Log
At the moment, I am in the process of searching for models to represent my 'other artists' for my contents page. In addition, I have almost completed my front cover and I believe I am on track for the 18/03/11 deadline, however I may need to make a few minor adjustments to refine the overall.
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