Main Task: Unmanipulated Photo's

1) Front Cover: This was my first orginal image that i was going to use for my front cover page, although it's a good image, the reason why i did not use this image as the main one is because the background ( windows) would have been too hard to work on to make my text stand out -also this wouldn't have been an ver effective image to use as the front page as you can't see the persons whole face. I then decided to use this image as a contents page image and I think i used it effectivly.

2) Front Cover: I also wanted to use this image as my front cover - but this had the same background problem as my first one - I also didn't chose this image because my model had her phone in her hand and is also not looking at the camera, this could have distracted my audience from the main focus of the page.

3) Front Cover: This is the image i chose to go with for my final product, i chose this image above the rest because firstly, it has a plain background which will enable the coverlines and the picture it's self to stand out - also in this picture you can see the whole of the models face allowing the target audience to engage more with the target audience. I also like the hand gesture my model is doing.

1) Contents page: This was the image i initially wanted to use as my main image on my contents page, but the reason why i chose to pick '1)Front cover' over this image is because i felt that the lighting is better in the one i chose and also this image is slightly out of focus.

2) Contents page: At first i didn't want to use this image as it was taken in my friends living room, but I then chose this image to use on my contents because it fits in perfectly with my 'Fashion' Catgorie.

• There were also two other images i used on my contents page.

1)DPS: This was the image if fistly decided to use for my double page spread, but i changed my decisions because the image is slightly out of focus.

2)DPS: This is the image I've used for my double page spread, i used it because I liked the way it looked when i placed writing beside it because it looks as if my model is looking at the things she said in the interview.

3)DPS: This image is not used as the main image but I decided to use it because the main image I've used doesn't show my models face and also there was extra space on the page so this was a perfect image to fill the space because the background of the image is plain.

Main Task: Double Page Spread Mock Ups

The design that i have decided to choose for my magazine is design 1because  design number 2+3 will de difficult to use because when the page folds the text and the image will be cut out. Also design number 1 is different and i've never seen a double page spread like it before.

Main Task: Contents Page Mock Ups

The design i have choosen to go with is Contents 2 because it's a very unique design

Main Task: Front Cover Mock Ups

Designs;



The designs i've chosen to use for my magazine is between design 3&5.

Main Task: Mood board

All these images represent the type of magazine I would like to make and some of the artists above will be featured in my magazine.

Main Task: Profiling Your Audience

1)

My demographic profile on ‘SPLASH’

The ‘SPLASH’ reader:  Toni-anne is 19 years old, she’s very passionate when it comes to the music industry, and she sings, dances and can even act.  On weekends Toni-anne spends her time at dance class’ and when at home she listens to artist such as; Nicki Manaj, Rihanna, Christ brown, drake and many others, She owns over 15 albums and listens to them whenever possible – she also says she cannot go a day without listening to music. In University she’s currently studying performing arts, drama and music technology – she says when she leaves uni she either wants to become a famous dancer or do music and producing. She’s currently working in a small CD shop in Oxford Street and is enjoying it.

2)

‘SPLASH’ magazine intends to develop their product to appeal to Toni-anne by featuring the artist she enjoys listening to; also we could have special articles on some of them, allowing her to get better information on the people she admires. I would talk more about the origins of dance (hip-hop). Also I would talk about famous/well-known music producers or famous dancers and help Toni-anne have a better insight into how she can fulfil her dreams and follow in one of their footsteps.  ‘SPLASH’ magazine will also give Toni-anne a chance to win concert tickets to either ‘Chris brown, Nicki Manaj or Rihanna’ by playing music based quizzes.

Main Task: Audience Research

These are the two magazines my target audience were shown:

what magazine do you like better, and why?

From this research it is clear that my targeted audience prefer the vibe magazine as it appeals to both genders and is more colourful, "the colours grab the readers attention"

How many magazines do you read/buy?

Although i never asked many people this question, it's clear to say that my targeted audience find it easier and cheaper to find information through technology.

What would attract you to by a magazine?

.From this research it's clear that new "gossip" is essential when wanting to buy a magazine, it's also important for the cover to "look appealing" - these thing would attract my targeted audience to buy my magazine.