Production Log - 27th November 2013

I have written my article draft, in which I have decided to do an interview with my artist. I then came up with my pull quotes, headlines and sub-headings which I would use for this article on my double page spread. I came up with a range of different ideas and wrote about each of my decisions. I put all my information into a video which I created, uploaded to YouTube and embedded onto my blog.

Pull Quote, Headlines and Sub-Headings

Article Draft

In this post I have written a draft article for my magazine. This is only a draft and not the final article which will be included in my magazine. I believe that by drafting the article it will ensure that my magazine is professional and sounds like it has been written by a professional journalist. By drafting the article it measn i will be going back to it and redrafting until the final article is complete. I will be going back to this draft and improving it to make sure it is as high standard as I wish for it for be.

Production Log - 22nd November 2013

In the past few lessons of media I have focused on collecting the results from my survey and also location ideas. Firstly by collecting the results from my survey that I got a range of people to fill out, this enabled me to be able to see how I should make my magazine and what I should include to make it appeal to as many people as possible. My next task I completed was my location ideas. By doing this it meant that I had to find some suitable places where I could take pictures to use for my magazine. I found a range if locations such as outside within the trees, the stage, and against a wall. I thought that these locations would be suitable as they relate for the theme of my magazine being pop. I would also be able to collect a range of different camera shots in these locations which would look interesting for the audience and would also send out in my magazine showing who my models really are.

Location Idea's

Location Ideas
 

For part of my planning I have looked at the possible locations where I could shoot images for my magazine. I have thought about each of the locations in depth in order to make the best decision about where I should shot the magazine. I have two locations which are mostly outside in the school location and one which is in the school hall. From doing this planning task and looking at the possible areas where I could shoot, I have also thought about shooting in the studio instead of the school hall as this would give me a similar idea to the school hall however it could look more professional.

Magazine Survey Results

Production Log - 18th November

Equipment

Within this prezi I have looked at the range of different equipment which I could be potentially using during the production of my music magazine. For each of the equipment peices which I have highlighted in the prezi I have explained what the equipment is and how I would be using this when making my magazine. Completing this task it has allowed me to throughly think about how I will be using the equipment so that when I come to completing my photoshoot I will know exactly what equipment I need and the reasons why I need it. I have also explained the softwares on the computer which I will be using when making the magazine. This has given me a much more in depth understanding of the softwares as well as understanding how I will be using them.

Production Log - 15th November 2013

Production Log – 15th November 2013

I have collected a range of images which I thought could be suitable images to try to recreate for my magazine. I collected 3 images which I could use for the front cover and 3 which I could use for my double page spread. I made a video which I uploaded to YouTube and then embedded onto my blog. I wrote about each of my image choices and the reasons for which I thought each one would be suitable for my magazine. By doing this it has given me a much wider idea of the types of images I would like to try to recreate for my magazine.

Image Idea's

Production Log - 14th November

Production Log – 14th November 2013

I have decided that for my photo-shoot I will be using Charlotte, Beth and Grace. To ensure they have agreed to take part in my photo-shoot I have printed 3 model release forms and got each of my models to sign them. This means that they are willing to take part and be featured in my magazine.  

Model Release

This is my model release. I have filled out this form for all 3 of my models and have got each model to sign and agree to take part in my media photo-shoot. I have had to complete a model release form in order to publish my model on my magazine. it is a legal releaase in which is signed by the model granting the permission to allow the model to be shown. Without completing a model release form this could result in civil liability for the company who publishes the magazine. In addition by getting my model to fill out a model release form this means that I am able to represent my model in the required way in which I am wanting to represent her with her agreement.

 

The first type of model release that there are is the adult release in which this is the most commonly refered to one. This release is normally intended for use by models over the age of majority. The next type is the minor release this is the model realease which is referring to the model in third person whichr requires the signatire from the parent or other guardian . If not signed by one of these people it has no legal protection to the publisher. The final release is the group rlease in which this is the modified version to the adult release which includes additional information for when more than one model is required.

 

 

 



Promotion Methods

In order to promote my magazine I had to think about the different ways that magazines can be promoted. Completing this task I am now fully aware of how the magazines are promoted and I am able to see how these methods could be used to promote my magazine. I have explained each of the methods both traditional ways and modern ways in detail in order to gain and show full understanding of the promotion method and explained how the methods would be suitable for the audience. 
 

Production Log - 11th November 2013

Production Log – 11th November 2013

In the past few lessons on media I have worked on my props and costumes and also cover lines. Firstly I worked on the cover lines that I could possibly use for my magazine. I presented this task within a prezi document as this would allow me to clearly structure my information. I thought of a range of possible cover lines which I could use for my magazine including things relating to the music industry, fashion, and makeup and as well celebrity gossip. I chose the cover lines I did because I thought they would be suitable for a teenage magazine. I also looked at other pop magazine examples of cover lines, for example by looking at the top of the pops magazine. I saw that on this magazine they used a range of cover lines not just to do with music but also fashion and gossip, therefore I decided it would be good to choose a range of possible cover lines.

 

secondly I worked on the props and costumes task. This required me decided the way in which I would be dressing my models for my photo-shoot and any of the props that would be used. As I am creating a pop magazine I thought it would be most suitable to make it fun and interesting for the target audience. Therefore when deciding costumes I decided that things such as dresses and skirts would be suitable as these are very girly items and this is a girl aimed magazine. In addition I decided to use fun props which would make the magazine more fun for the audience to look at. I decided that one of my props would be balloons as this could make my photos very interesting and different ensuring that it is not boring to look at.

Contents Ideas

I have created a prezi, in which I have shown my ideas for my contents page. I already had some idea of how I wanted to have my contents page including the headings and the things that I wanted to include, to make it appeal to the readers and make them want to buy the magazine. I have included the different sections for what I would want to include, such as exclusives and gossip. I have decided to include the features which I have chosen as I thought these would be suitable things which would be seen in a pop magazine. It would also allow my magazine to look professional and interesting for the readers.

Props And Costumes

 

This slide share I have gained a wider idea of the sort of props and costumes which I will be using for my photo-shoot. By doing this it has helped me decide how I should present my models to make them suit the genre of pop music. I collected my images from a range of webpages including google, and other fashion websites. I wanted to make my models to be presented as artists which are fun and interesting therefore the clothes and props I have chosen are suitable as it will make it clear to the audience how they are presenting themselves and also what genre my magazine is. It was important to do this task so when I come to do my photo-shoot I know exactly how to present my models which will allow me to work quicker and get the shoot done first time.

Cover Lines

In this task I thought of some inital ideas for my cover lines. I came up with a range of inital ideas which could be used for cover lines on the front cover of my magazine. I have also written a detailed explaination of why I have chosen the particular cover lines that I have.

Production Log – 7th November 2013

Production Log – 7th November 2013

In the past few lessons on media I have carried on working through the research tasks. I firstly worked on the representation of pop artists and how they want to present themselves for the audience. I focused on the artists that would be similar to the ones I am featuring in my magazine such as Justin Bieber and Jessie J where both have a teenage fan base. When doing this I found that the pop genre has become more popular and the artists focus mainly on representing themselves so that the audience/fans would be interested and attracted to how they look. My first example as Justin Bieber I found that he likes to represent himself in a way which teenage girls would find appealing. This includes the way he dresses. I also found when researching about Jessie J that she represents herself in a very girly way which would be appealing for the audience. She also represents herself in a stylish way which would allow the girls to be inspired by her fashion and copy the way she dresses. By doing this task it will help me when I come to do my photo-shoot for my magazine. This is because it will help me to decide how to style my models including fashion, hair and makeup as well as the way I should position them in front of the camera to make the audience interested in the artists and want to read the magazine.

The most recent thing I have worked on is the new media topic for the research of my coursework. This task required me to look at the different types of media and social networks sites such as Facebook and twitter. I focussed on the social networking sites, imaging sites, sound and phone apps. I choose the apps / webpages that I did because these are very popular and would help me to gain popularity for my magazine. I also decided that these websites allow people to keep in touch with all the latest news from the magazine which would be a good promotion method for my magazine.

New Media

New Media

Representation Of Pop Artists

Within this prezi I have thought carefully about the rpresentation of pop artists. By doing this research it has allowed me to see exactly how pop artists represent themseleves so that when creating my own magazine I know exactly how Beth should portray herself to the audience to be seen as a "typical" pop artist.

Production Log - 29/10/13

Production Log – 29th October 2013

In the past week of media I have been focusing on the research section of my coursework. This has involved researching about the different colour connotations. By doing this task it has helped I to gain knowledge about the different colours and what they symbolise which is helpful for me as I now know what colours would be best to use for my magazine. Furthermore when doing this piece of work I ensured that I put as much detail as possible into what I wrote about each of the colours. As I now know more about what colours symbolise and represented I have decided that it would be best if I was to use bright colours that symbolise happy and appealing things.