Update on Progress

So far I think I am achieving well with completing the tasks that need doing. Although I need to be better organised and manage my time better as I am running out of time do get everything finished.

I have been trying to keep myself organised by making drafts on blogger for the things that need uploading so they are there as a reminder. As for my time management, I need to keep to my schedules that I provide.

October; Time Management Reflection

This is my October Time Management Reflection. In comparison to last month, this month I had a very packed schedule; I uploaded one of my posts a day late (highlighted in red) but did manage to upload it as soon as I could. On the other hand, I did manage to upload an extra piece of work (highlighted in green) and was able to post some work a  few days earlier (highlighted in blue). Overall, apart from one late post, I managed to keep to my schedule while uploading extra posts. 

Most and Least suitable fonts

The two least suitable fonts are there as they are unreadable for some audience members and are too over the top for my type of magazine.
My most suitable fonts are all easy too read and in bold so that it stands out. Although the very bottom font is suitable but looks a bit too childish for my magazine.

Font Ideas

Here are the eight fonts that I have chosen that I think may suit my magazine.

Institutional Research

First Article Draft and Reflection

This was my first attempt at a double page spread, I did this before doing any research on double page spreads and looking at it now I can see why some viewers may not read it.

 There is far too much text within the double page spread and not enough images. Especially with the type of magazine I am doing, they usually have a dominant image on one side and a chunk of text/an interview on the other page. Although I have included all the essential information I need and have added in a pull quote to draw attention to the double page spread, I could also add in a slug at the top of the page to draw even more attention to the page. 

By looking back on this double page spread, I have learnt a lot more about how to layout the pages and not to over crowd it with a lot of information as it may bore the readers. 

Feedback on Photoshop Task

Photoshop Task

Here is my first attempt at a magazine front cover, using photoshop. I took a look at other Billboard magazine front covers and tried to add certain essential information that they include. Along with adding the 'free poster' advertisement. I kept with one dominant image, like they do with most of theirs and added sub headlines around the image. The main headline is larger than the rest and crosses over the picture, making it stand out.

Outfit Ideas for Photoshoot

Follow Rhiain's board Outfits (As Media) on Pinterest.

The outfit my model will wear will be; black dress, boots and flannel. This is because my model is most comfortable in this, it shows off her fashionable side and relates to the type of music that my model makes.

Photography Ideas for Photoshoot

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Make-Up Ideas for Photoshoot

Follow Rhiain's board Make-Up (Media Studies) on Pinterest.

The type of make-up my model will wear is dark, smokey eyes with eyeliner and natural lips and face. This is because her music is sort of rocky but not completely rock so I won't be going heavy with the black tones and instead adding in silvers to make it less harsh.

Hairstyle Ideas for Photoshoot

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My models hairstyle will be down (pixie cut) yet slightly messy. This is because it gives off a relaxed feel and doesn't make the artist look too professional.

Location Scout

Suitable; I thought that this location was quite unique and matched my model/artists personality and went well with their genre of music.
Not Suitable; The location was not suitable because of some of the backgrounds, it didn't link well with a music magazine and the green/brown colours clashed with some of the colours I wanted for my magazine.
Target Audience and genre; I feel as though the location suited my target audience and genre as it is unique and something different in each area which links well with the different types of music that will be previewed within my magazine.

The Recce

Model Planning

I text my first model to make sure she was able to do the photoshoot when I wanted to do it. When she said she would do the photoshoot. I sent her all the details she needed to know and made sure she could ask any questions if she had any concerns or queries. 

I then text my back up model. This was to make sure they I had a Plan B model, just in case my Model A doesn't go to plan.

Photoshoot Planning.

Mood Board on Front Covers, Content Pages and Double Page Spreads.

Photo Angles and Shot Size Experimentation

Preliminary Task - Least Suitable Images

Preliminary Task- Feedback on Magazine Front Cover

Preliminary Task - Contents Page

Preliminary Task -Front Cover

Preliminary Task - Flat Plans

Proposal Form with Potential Problems

Proposal Form

Magazine Competitors

I researched into other magazines that were similar to my own, to discover who I would be competing against.

Time Management - October

This is my schedule for October. Again, I hope to keep up to date and post updates when I have said I am going to.