Double Page Spread Final

Contents Page Final

Front Cover Final

Evaluation Seven - Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

Here is a video of me talking through this question.

Evaluation six; What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?  

The technologies that I have used throughout the process of constructing my media product range from, using objects such as a camera, video camera, Photoshop, Indesign, youtube, sliderocket, flikr, prezzi and photo editing websites. In terms of the websites I used to make my posts look unique and different from other peers are; youtube, sliderocket, flikr and prezzi giving me a vast range. Making it easier for me to present my work on my blog, through presentations or annotations.

Before I used any software’s I had to take pictures to build up my mood board for my actual magazine. By doing this I had to use a camera to take pictures of my artist, I am already fairly good at taking photos as I have my own photography page, so I was able to use my own camera and get straight into the photos without much help. I also done a focus group which consisted of me gaining three people to talk about their dislikes and likes of a chosen magazine that I picked out to record the feedback that was given to me I used a video camera which enabled me to be interactive with the focus group as well as be the person who recorded them.

I then began to use suitable technology software’s to make my work look professional; such as adobe photoshop and indesign. I first began using indesign for all three of my productions; front cover, contents page and double page spread. I then saw that the software indesign was not suitable for creating a front cover so I then changed the software to photoshop which made it easier for me, as I had somewhat little experience of using it and it was familiar to me. I believe now I am able to use photoshop, if constantly used on a daily basis. Indesign I began to use to work on my contents page and double page spread. This being because of the layouts that I set up; allowing me to start from a plain document and had guides and rulers to make sure everything was in its place. Not only was I able to keep an eye on my products but I was also able to add graphics and photos wherever I pleased for example adding a background photo which will be the base of my page as I did for my double page spread; which you can see below here.


Test #1

Test #2

Final and end product

Evaluation five; How did you attract/address your audience?
For this evaluation I used all three products of which I designed; the front cover, contents page and double page spread. Below you will find underneath each image a link to my notes on the pictures.

Front Cover

Contents Page

Double Page Spread

Evaluation four; Who would be the audience for your media product?

Evaluation 3... What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

Evaluation 2

Evaluation 2 - How does your media product represent particular social groups?

• My media product represents particular social groups in terms of the genre I have chosen / the appearance of my front cover. 
• The genre of my magazine is Folk because of my chosen genre; it will only aim at social groups/ people who enjoy the genre. 
• I assume people who are fans of the folk genre enjoy the sounds of artists such as; The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver city and colour etc.

In terms of representing a particular social group; I was aiming for those who actually enjoy the genre of folk. In terms of this I looked at past photoshoot’s with upcoming folk artists for inspiration for my photo shoot with one of my artists. On the right side we have the artist Lianne La Havas, and on the left Leah. By looking at the photos I was able to gain inspiration on how to mould my model into the correct form to express the genre folk. Not only this; but to see what clothing would be appropriate for a female of this genre. I chose the artist; Lianne La Havas because she’s an upcoming folk artist who has so far had a number one hit “is your love big enough” Not only because she is an upcoming artist, but because the way she represents the genre folk is through her clothing/beauty. I wanted to do the same with Leah, especially through her clothing and hair. From the picture on the right we can see that Lianne La Havas has her hands running through her hair and smiling with a sparkly dress on showing that she is humble yet happy. Not only this but the photo been taken outside and most likely during one of her gigs, whereas I have chosen to take a photo of my artist inside; I chose to take the photo of my artist inside to show that she is yet to still come out with her music but to also show her vulnerability in terms of how she has been posed. I wanted to portray her in a way that was subtle yet expressive. The clothing of my chosen artist is pretty basic to show that she isn’t above or below anyone; she is equal. Through the colours of her clothing it shows that she is mellow. As blue is the colour of serenity and calmness, this is shown through the way my model has been posed too enforcing that she is again showing her vulnerability.

I have not only shown vulnerability with this particular artist but through another artist. Aisha; whom you can again find in the contents page. This being because her face is covered by her hair, showing she is shy as well as vulnerable. Not only could it show vulnerability but a sense of insecurities, this particular artist may not like the way she looks therefore hides behind her hair. I wanted to aim my magazine at teenagers as well as the older generation in terms of my chosen genre. Teenagers because many people would assume that the genre is based for those who enjoy rock and roll because of it originating from those times; I however aimed it at the social groups which enjoy the old sound and know the true meaning behind the songs. Many female artists of the folk genre sing about their insecurities and mostly about true love artists such as Kate Walsh, Tracy Chapman etc.