Evaluation

Final product- Front cover

My front cover has a main image of a close up of Arun. The rock theme is clearly expressed through mise en scene. This entails the elements of the mise en scene, such as the dark- blue bandana with white stylish pattern design. Unconventionally this was worn around Arun's mouth and nose, contributing to the main cover line, 'Arun Unmasked'. Along with the bandana, his messy hair style, bracelet and black jacket also add to the rock style genre.

The typeface of the masthead is Acid label contrasting between the simple Ariel typeface of the anchor credit line. A drop shadow was also used in the button flash to portray a creative feel to the magazine.

The type of media language was also signifiant to attract my target market. Hooks, teasers and freebies were required to lure in the audience, such as 'Behind the scenes', 'Plus' and 'Poster special'. Along with those features, phrases, like 'Anam tells all', 'Zaimar returns', 'the world's biggest supergroup' or 'Burzum back from the brink', all convey the same message and purpose to pull the audience in purchasing the magazine. These hooks are a key attribute, as they allow profits to be made, causing magazine institutions to be successful in business, along with their distributors.

Final product- Contents Page

My contents page attains elements of a rock genre, from the background being a speaker to the typeface of Charlemange Std. These both connote a series of ideas consisting of rock, especially the typeface that seems sharp and evil and suggesting evidence of a rock cultural background.

The main image was positioned on the left side of the page which has been highlighted to stand out from the rest of the content. This is significant as it links with the front cover, expressing an importance towards the audience. An oval was the correct shape to highlight this image as I wanted to create a visual effect by sub consciously making arun a taller and bigger feature on the page.

This was emphasised from the lighting in the oval, which was brighter than the actual page. I also purposely made sure that Arun's belt was showing in the shot, resulting in a division between the his black t- shirt and his dark- grey trousers, along with the blue bandana casually hanging out of this back pocket.

This contributes towards the lighting and the mise- en scene, which was vital to get right. This is because I wanted to create an easy link for the reader and showing Arun is the main feature story. This was enforced from the symbolic dark-blue stylish bandana as it accomplished the link between the front cover, the contents page and the double page spread.

Final product- Double page spread

My finished product of the double page spread consists of having quotes, montage, inserts and text relating to the features of the double page spread.

The double page spread was composed on Photoshop and designed using effects and tools to construct the rock style genre.

The photographs that were required were of my peers enabling me to construct and position the layout of the images. Most of the images are of mid shots, showing clearly to the audience the facial expressions and the clothing the individuals are wearing. This made me consider the faming and composition, trying to keep in mind the rule of thirds. The main image s of Arun, my main subject. From my research of rock magazines some of the main images are in the centre of the double page spread crossing the centre line/spine. However, the image is positioned in such a way that any facial expressions are shown clearly to the audience and not overlapping the spine of the page. This is also shown in my double page spread, making strong consideration and lay out of the image, carefully placing the main image so that the audience can visually see everything on the page without any difficulty.

Step 4

In this step I began labeling page numbers of the contents, such as Arun on page 26.

Step 3

More inserts were laid out in a specific style to compliment the positioning of the text.

Step 2

I have then contributed a title of the contents page, along with the main image of Arun. I also created the image a different aspect by making the audience see the main image through an oval shape. This adds a sense of character and shape seen on the page rather than a normal conventional shot of a long portrait.

Contents print screen-step 1

I had taken a photo of one of my speakers to a rock/ music background but in a more visual sense towards the audience.

Main contents page flat plan idea

Above is my contents flat plan, consisting of the main image. I specifically took a photograph of arun's back, not showing his facial features. This is because one of the main feature stories my rock magazine is Arun unmasked, hence not revealing his face seems to be very significant.

Step 4

Inserts from the montage have included detailed images showing some images, focused on arun are black and white. This creates a unique and provides an enigma towards the audience.

Step 3

More inserts have been added, along with text boxes with a black background to compliment the white Times New Roman typeface.

Step 2

For this stage, i have attached the main image of arun with a three inserts. Them being photographs of one member of the band holding a snooker cue, arun's hand in a conventional hand symbol of rock and arun's hand on top of the head of a guitar.

One of the band members, who i gave sunglasses along with a cue expresses the conventions of rock with the cool but social appearance. This was apart of my planning, along with the preparation for finding a suitable background and asking for a guitar from the school's music department.

Double page spread print screen stages-step 1

i began my double page spread with an image of a guitar, using it as my background. The two different colours in the background merge together from the photoshop tool of the rubber to combine the two, the image and the background colour together.

Main double page spread flat plan idea

My main double page spread flat plan idea consists of the main image showing the house style from having the same subject on the front cover. This shows a ink and portrays an appealing affect. I also wanted to construct a montage of individual images of he band and rock associations, not rock instruments but rock jewllery, such as the the subject's (arun) rings and bracelet.

Step 3

Other images, namely inserts were positioned using a canted angle provides the front cover with character and edge.

Step 2

The skyline, including the masthead, anchor line and division lines were added.

Front cover print screen stages-Step 1

I began my front cover with my main image. I then moulded other elements of the rock magazine around this image to attain a balanced and professional model.

Main front cover flat plan idea

Here is my main front cover flat plan where I have included my main image that I am likely to use. This flat pan consists of inserts, masthead, inserts, skylines, barcode, cover line, anchor line and button/ flash all positioned in a near final mock up for my front cover. However, certain elements could be altered, such as the layout of the main cover line, which can be moved above the main image, below the masthead.

Front cover photograph ideas

I have compiled a montage of images of 'arun' my subject. From my photography research I have learnt to take a photo bearing in mind, such as the composition of the shot. I tried to vary my shot types and angles, however if I wanted to alter an element in an image I feel confident enough to use my growing knowledge of photoshop to change my picture.

The mise en scene had to be perfect to an extent because I felt that a good photograph had to be in focus, as it is a key factor on the front cover. In greater detail, I provided a bandana to my subject, along with specific jewellery associated with rock. Focusing on the bandana, I used it in many shots because I wanted to connate a relationship between it and 'arun' (rock star). It could also symbolise a signature appearance, hence causing the audience to remember 'arun' in future issues.