Evaluation

What went well?

Personally I think that the photography was my favourite part and the pictures came out pretty good. I think I have gained good knowledge on how to make photos appear good since the quality wasn’t as good however I think I took good photos. I think the image manipulation went well since the pictures look brighter and aligned nicely. Also I think that the contents page layout was good since it was neat and organised. I think that the text was the best part since a lot of time went into it and it was very well done. I think that the journalism was good and I used a lot of persuasive text to bring the reader in. I think the layout in InDesign was better done, the text was aligned and it looked more like a college magazine.

Improvements

To improve my magazine I would use better colours since people felt that the colour scheme clashed. Also I would add more pictures since there wasn't enough and this made the magazine less attractive. Also I would add a variety of images since this would make my magazine look better. Also I would use a better font for the text since it wasn't very appealing and a better font would make it look less simple. Also to improve my magazine further I could add more teaser/cover lines to make the magazine look full and interesting.

Development

Three key points for developing my music magazine I would use colours the fit the theme and stick to a strict colour scheme therefore it would make my music magazine look realistic and better. Another key point for developing my magazine I would use a lot more teasers since the magazine looked quite simple, also most people who read my magazine felt that it could have had more information. The last development I would make to my music magazine would be a wider range of fonts since the readers felt that the magazine looked quite simple and the fonts used didn't bring much attention to the music magazine. 

 Lsc College Magazine. For this Front cover i used photoshop. In General i found photoshop much more easier to use. I also feel that my college magazine looks better.

Lsc College Magazine contents page. Personally i didn't like indesign as i found it much more difficult to use. Also my contents page isn't the best looking, however i felt that i did well in making the contents page.

Audience Feedback

1. Do you think that the magazines make a good front cover and contents page and why?

2. Do you think the colours fit the theme and why?

3. Do the pictures fit the theme and why?

4.Would you buy this magazine and how much for?

5. How can the magazine be improved?

College Magazine Contents Page sketch

Contents Page Sketch

i have decided to choose this layout for my contents page. i feel that the alignment fits a college magazine profile. Also its very neat and organised making it easier to read.

College Magazine Front cover sketch

Front cover sketch

i have decided to make my front cover for my college magazine look like this. i feel that ideally a college magazine would look like this. 

Photoshop

Photoshop Notes

• ·         Control + = zoom in
• ·         Control - = zoom out
• ·         View rulers: keeps texts aligned.
• ·         Layers – to unlock a layer double click icon and unlock the icon.
• ·         To have several images up at one time, pull the image away from the tabs. The layer that is blue, this means this is the layer that is being used.
• ·         Control T = short cut to transform an image or text. Keep hold of shift key so the image stays the same as you change the size. Then apply the transformation.
• ·         Click text to add text, this will open a new layer. Place text layers above image layers so that they are visible.
• ·         Double click on text, to add different effects to the text. Click colour overlay to add colour to the text.  Under each layer, it will say what you have used to edit the text.
• ·         Use separate text boxes for different words, so you are able to decide the spacing and sizing of each words to your preference. Then apply the change.
• ·         Save the project as a Photoshop file so you are able to edit and make changes whenever you want.
• ·         Click on flatten image to create into one layer.
• ·         Once you have finished completely then change the image to a JPEG file. 

College Magazine Front cover Case study

College Lifestyle Magazine Analysis

Audience for this college magazine would be for a student or even parent audience. This is because students would like to see what is going on in their college by reading the college magazine. However I also feel that a parent would like to read a college magazine to see whether the college has good standards.

The shot taken for this image is medium close up. And the model for this magazine is in the centre of the framing, this brings all the attention to him. Personally, I think that mise-en-scene fits the college magazine since the model is using props such as school books, formal clothing however has a hint of fashion promoting the way a teenager dresses. Bright colours are used to portray the vibrant side of teenagers however black is used to promote the maturity in colleges.

The Largest font (Masthead) is used for the branding of the magazine, in This case the magazine is called College Lifestyle. The main cover line relates to the person on the cover. ‘Dancehall’s Bright Future’. Therefore an anchorage is used since the text gives the image meaning and vice versa. The skyline has additional information for exclusive events. Teasers are used to invite the readers in and to bring attention to certain events taking place.

Vibe Front cover analysis

The image used is of an Artist. The shot type of the image is a medium shot but of the Artist sitting down. The image is right in the center of the magazine since its wear the audience usually looks first. The image takes up most of the space of the magazine therefore the audience are immediately looking for additional information on the artist. The image fits the mise-en-scene since the lighting is very bright which exemplifies   the artist being a king. The props used such as the gold jewelry and crown exemplifies the artist being a king of genre of music. Also t.i sitting down portrays the idea of him being a king since a king usually always sits down. Therefore the denotation is off a music artist being the King of RnB and the connotation shows us that the artist is the 'King of the South' and this is used as an anchorage.

The Title is used in Masthead, the largest Font to show the magazines branding. The font is strong and bold reflecting the theme of the image. A king is usually strong and bold. All the information is towards the left this is because psychologically our minds read from left to right and therefore the text on the audience invites the audience in so that they read the teasers and additional information. The Main cover line fits with image. A skyline is used, the additional information is of Featured Artist in the magazine inviting the audience in so that they continue reading the magazine.

Vibe Contents Page analysis

One page is used for the contents page.

Only some editorials are listed in the magazine.

There are 8 sections in the Magazine, which are; serve and volley, wrath of the Math, The Passion of Chris, Rookie of the year, and Death of a salesman, Twin Killing, They Got Balls, Young Forever and a splash of masculinity. The sections have been organized into one column and are in short small paragraphs and square text boxes.  They have been placed under a sub-heading written in bold for each section. They also have been aligned into a straight line next to the image of Chris Brown.

The image used is of the artist Chris Brown. The image shot is a long shot however not showing the whole body of the artist. The lighting is not bright and is a black and white image. The image connotation shows power and strength which reflects the front covers image and shows the similarities between the two. The anchorage used of the Text 'Splash of Masculinity' since the image represents the same message.

Vibe Double Page Spread Analysis

The written piece is about the opinions of the artist on the use of the internet and technology allowing artist to become famous and share their music with everyone worldwide. The beginning is about the Artists opinions on sharing music on the internet. The middle is about his career and what he has been working on: new music and projects. The ending is about the Artists opinions on his own work and how he feels about his music.

The language used is very formal however I feel targets a young adult and teenage audience due to the use of the artist’s opinions being used quite often. I also feel that it targets audience of young adults trying to make their own music because they share the same opinions as the artists and could relate to it.

The article has been laid out into 3 columns. The first column is written in a large paragraph whereas the others are written as small paragraphs. They are all aligned in a straight line and the magazine looks very neat and organized. Teasers have been used in the skyline to invite the audience to read this section on the magazine.

The image shot is a medium shot. The lighting is bright and the lack of colors brings all the attention to the artist and therefore portraying he is the main attraction. It also brings a connection between the written piece and the image.

XXL presspack and mediakit

XXL audience Research

XXL Magazine likes to put an emphasis on music and lifestyle are the heart and soul of culture. They like to show the  progressive view of music and the culture surrounding it.

GENDER
Male: 78%
Female: 22%

This shows us that there is a big percentage difference between men and women  readers with The XXL magazine. It shows us that men prefer the XXL magazine.

ETHNICITY
African-American: 67%
Caucasian/White: 18%
Hispanic/Latino: 19%
Asian: 1%

This portrays The ethnic differences in music. This statistics shows us that African-Americans prefer the XXL magazine and more likely to read it other than other races.

AGE
Under =18: 6%
18-20: =11%
21-24: =21%
25-29: =29%
30-34: =16%
35-39: =11%
40-49: =5%
50+: =1%
21+: =83%
Median Age: 27
Average Age: 29

This portrays that an older generation are more likely to read this book this is because they prefer reading magazines and more likely to be able to afford them.

Vibe presspack and media kit

Vibe Audience Research

Vibe is usually the go to for 18 to 34 years old. The magazine provides youth-oriented entertainment.
Vibe Magazine serves diverse music fans from all over the world.

Audience

sex: 
Men  = 51%
Women  = 49%

This portrays the Men prefer to read the Vibe Magazine However this isn’t much difference between the male and female audience.


Age:
18-24  = 24%
18-34  = 37%
21+     = 91%
35+     = 45%
Median Age = 34 Years

This Also shows that the older generation prefer to read the vibe magazine. Also that the elder generation are more able to buy the magazines and like to read.

Ethnicity:

Black/African American =62%
White = 24%
Spanish/Hispanic/Latino = 13%
Asian = 3%
Other Race = 11%
This exemplifies that the Black/African American prefer to read buy the magazine. It also portrays that they are more able to relate to the magazine and fits their culture.

XXL Front Cover Analysis

The first magazine which I will be analysing is the XXL Magazine. The image on the front cover is mainly a head shot however his arm and upper half of his body is visible therefore it looks like a medium close up. The image of the artist Chris Brown is placed in the centre to grab the attention of the audience. This image has been placed in the centre so it is very eye-catching. The mise-en-scene fits the image very well, since the colour red portrays danger and Chris Browns music is very dangerous to some extent. Also danger brings awareness to people and therefore the colour used invites the readers in. The lighting used is very bright and important since it reflects the genre of music, which is RnB. The costumes used fit the mise-en-scene since the props reflect the dangerous vibe. For instance the use of grills and chunky gold jewellery makes the artist look dangerous and rough fitting the RnB theme.  No make-up has been used however the use of Tattoos exemplifies the theme and makes the artist look dangerous and fits the colour scheme well.

The denotation of the image is a male artist, who looks very rough and dangerous. The expression used exemplifies the aggressive nature in RnB music. The image also makes the audience see the connection between the uses of colours. The connotation of the image makes us feel excited and makes the audience want to continue to read the magazine.

The Largest Font is used for the magazines name in Masthead. Also The Main cover Line is the artist’s name this is an anchorage. Usually magazines use skylines to give out additional information on artists featured in the magazine However in XXL the featured artists have been listen in the background, giving all the immediate attention to the main artist on the front cover. Also usually RnB magazines have Teasers to give the audience additional information however in XXL No teasers are used for featured artists, only for Chris Brown portraying he is the most important at this moment in time and is exclusively the one to read.

 XXL contents page Analysis.

One page is used for the contents page.

Not All the editorial items are listed and the page numbers are also listed.

 There are seven sections and they are Little Friend, Growing Pains, Over Here Hustlin', The Leak, Change The Game, One and Only and can I live?. The sections have been aligned into one column. The sections have been put in order since they go up in number order for each section. All sections have been placed in one straight column. The sub-headings are in bold to bring attention to them therefore the audience are easily able to pick out parts that they would wish to read. Also each section has been placed into small square text boxes to keep them short and organized therefore they are easier to read.

The XXL contents page has used one image of two artists. The shot type used is a medium shot. This shot makes the audience more able to see the use of props. The props exemplify the front covers mise-en-scene. This is because both images represent the rough and dangerous lifestyle and fit the theme. The connotations of the image and text remind us of the dangerous and rough life style. For instance the text 'Growing Pains' portrays the dangerous and rough lifestyle. Therefore the contents page reflects the front cover since they are both giving off the same connotations.

XXL Double Page Spread

The piece is about Cassie and what is taking place in her life. This section is on her life; what new albums are coming out, what new projects she has been working on. It is also about the latest songs she has featured in, The latest events she has been at and it’s all about the new music she is working on. The beginning is about what she has done. The middle is on about how she feels about the music industry and her feelings and emotion on her music and what she has done. The ending is on what she is working on.

 The tone used is quite strong and the language used is formal. I feel that this targets an audience of an adult teen age. Also I feel that it targets an audience with an audience that enjoys strong music and has a good understanding of the rough and dangerous lifestyle. I also feel that it targets an audience which prefer 'Hood Music' since they live in the same situations that artists have.

 The article has been laid out in a paragraph format. One page is used for the written piece and the other page

Is used of the artist the article is about. A Title is used to emphasis the opinions of the artist this is also a

Teaser for the audience and underneath the title there is a paragraph with additional information and below that is a pull quote from the artist.

 The image used in the Dps is quite provocative and is used for the young male audience. The image brings attention to the text. Also an anchorage is used, 'Talk is cheap' therefore Cassie is using action rather than talk, since talk is cheap. The shot used is a long shot and is full body, this shows everything which is used for the attention of the male audience.