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Final magazine

 

This is my final music magazine: Hendrix

 

 

 

Construction process for front cover

 This is the step by step construction process for the front cover of my music magazine. It shows all of the changes and decisions I made along the way.

 

 

I began by selecting a mid shot of my model and formated it into A4 so that it would take up the whole backgraound of the magazine.

 

 

I then added some of the typical codes you would expect to see on a magazine, like headers, master head, barcode and the date. I used 'Kill em All' font for the master head as it is bold eye catcginh and relates to the rock genre. For the text on my headers I used Charlemagne Std and a mix of white and yellow text to catch the attention of the reader. This created a starting place for me to add cover lines.

 

 

For the cover lines I began with the feature artist that my double page spread is on. I wrote the name of the artist "Cyndi Tyler", a short catchy comment about the artist "She's back and shes edgier than ever!", and a quote from the artist "“I judge people based solely on the quality of bands on the black concert t-shirts they wear.” All 3 sections are in either different fonts or sifferent colours, this makes each of the stand out individually and makes the front cover more intersting.

 



I then began to add other cover lines such as "All nighters, strippers & hotel rooms ... with ASH RIDER". I contined using white and yellow text and used the same fonts (Charlemagne Std & Gabriola) that I have used in for the rest of the cover stories. I added another cover story that featured 'Ella Jett' 

After reviewing my magazine with the help of friends and teachers I came to the conclusion that the photos on the front cover were too simillar in style and location. Instead I used an image of a girl with more laid back clothes and make-up. I also used a different location I chose a plain grey/black background to contrast with the light green colours used in the outside location for the main image on the front cover.

Construction process for contents page

 This is the step by step construction process for the contents page of my music magazine. It shows all of the changes and decisions I made along the way.

 

 

I began with a plain white A4 page and added a header of 'Hendrix', 'Contents' and the date. I used the same font for the master head that I used on the front cover and cotinue to use Charlemagne Std for the title of the page.

 

 

I then added a small column on the left hand side that Sows the name of feature articles and the page numbers. I used Charlemagne Std for the name of the article as it is bold and eye catching and then *** for a short desription of what is in the article. i decided to go with this format as I had founs it in multiple 'Kerrang' magaiznes.

 

 

 

 

As one of my feature articles was on Cyndi Tyler I felt it was appropriate to use a photo of the artist on the contents. I chose a mid shot so that the artist could be properly seen and engage with the audience.

 

 Then at the bottom I added a serperate contents for a specific section of the magazine called 'Review' I used the same fonts Charlemagne Std & Gabriola with a mix  of white and yellow to keep it intersting. I also added a photo in the bottom left corner to add interst to the page I again used I again used a diferent modle and location so that there was variety, which you would find in professional music magazines.

 

 

 

To fill space and add intrest to the page I added a 'BUZZ' section that gives away 'Free Hendricks Festival Tickets' I used Gabriola and Charlemagne Std so that the whole page looked uniformed and professional.

 

Again after reviewing my contents page I thought it looked quite disjointed and un-interesting so I decided to make some changes. To get rid of white gaps I added a would like background behind the buzz section so it looked fuller and more interesting. I also changed the top right image of 'Cyndi Tyle' as I didn't think it focesed on the artist as much as it should of.

 

Instead I chose this one as it focused on the artist more and had a more interesting/eye catching composition.

 

Construction process for double page spread

This is the step by step construction process for the contents page of my music magazine. It shows all of the changes and decisions I made along the way.

 

 

 

 

I began by using a mid shot of my model that took up the whole left side page, added headers showing the master head 'Hendrix' and the page title 'Feature: Cyndi Tyler'. On the facing page I used the wood like image that I used for the background on the contents page so that it looked uniformed and had a running theme. I also added a green edge on the outside of the photo so that it looked related to the previous page and part of the same product. 

 

 

I then started work on the first photo page. I added a boarder at the bottom with the text "includes: new tour, music heros & confessions" in yellow Charlemagne Std becuase it is very eye catching.i also added an intersting quote that is included in the article “a fan came up to me, took his shirt off and showed me his
back which was fully covered in a tattoo of my face”and placed it in the top left hand corner as the composition provided the perfect positioning. 

 

The next step was to write the article for the facing page. I looked at existing music magazine articles and used similar questions to create my own interview. Once the article was done I added it onto a black background (with the wood inage acting as a border) and added a title in the font 'Rebel' ...
 

 I chose this font beacuse it was bold eye catching but also edgy so it related to my rock genre. 

 

 The final step was to improve the aesthetics of the page and make it look more intersting. So I added a secondary image of an artist that was supporting 'Cyndi Tyler' on her new tour in the bottom left hand corner. Also in the top right hand corner I added a photo of Cyndi Tlyers alcum cover that i creaeted myself. I also created an eye catching buzz to attract the reader to it.

 

 

The final step was to create the second page of the article I began by using the same wood image that I used on previous pages and added a header with the same text as the first page of the article: 'Hendrix' and 'Feature: Cyndi Tyler'.

 

I had already written the article so I just had to copy and paste it over and make sure that all the spacing and sizing matched. I continued to use Gabriola so that the magazine looked uniformed.

 

The final step was to add all of the photos that I had edited to the left hand side to create a kind of polaroid strip. (See post titled 'Photos for second page of article' for explanation)

Additional images

I felt as though all of the images on my magazine were to similar so I decided to take use some photos of different models in different locations.I then had to edit them so that they were more suitable to my theme.

 

 

 

 

This photo is a mid shot, I have used it becuase as the model is sitting down it allows us to see the majority of the model and her clothes which interests the audience and inform them of what genre the magazine is.

 

I decided to use a close up on my font cover so that my images had a variety of camera shots/angles. This shot engages the audiences as it is close up and the modle is making strong eye contact, it will grab the readers attention and encourage them to buy it.

 

Photos for second page of article

I am going to create a polaroid strip down the left hand side of the second page of my article to make it more attractive and make for a more interesting read to the audience. 

 

 

I chose to use these photos because they are close ups, which is the most common shot used in magazine as it puts more focus onto the artists and allows the reader to see more of the artist.

The majority of my images where close ups so I then took more long/mid shots as it is important to have a variety of camera shots and angles. For this image I chose a mid shot because the model was in an intersting location. It was also shot with a low angle, making the artist appear powerful and makes the reader look up to them. 

To create more variety I also used a long shot from a high angle. Again the model was in an intresting location and it was the only high angle shot I took so I thought it was important to use it. The high angle also made the photo more intresting and created a different composition tha the rest of my images.

Second article page

 

 

 

This is the layout for the second page of my article, it continues the themes and colour schemes that I have used on my previous pages so that it all appears part of the same piece. The results from my questionnaire told me that the readers like to see lots of different photos in magazines so I have created a polaroid strip to go along the side of the page to make it more interesting.

Feature photo choice on double page spread

As a result of looking through existing magazines I have noticed that after the contents page there is usually a page that is completely taken up by a photo, therefore I will do this in my magazine aswell.

There are two photos that I could chose from for my double page spread and the two designs are below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both pictures are mid shots but I have decided to chose the first design beacuse I prefer the composition and it allows the audience to see more of the artist, it also appears more engaging.

Double page spread

To make the two pages blend together and to look a part of the same article I have edited the background on the facing page with a dark green colour wash. This continues the nature themed background from the first page and makes the page look more united.

Double page spread design

This was my first attempt at producing my double page spread, but after refering back to existing music magazines, I came to the conclusion that the design didn't suit the genre of my magazine.

In response to this I decided to change the colour scheme to reduce the amount of white spaces, instead I used a black a white patterned image as a frame and then black as the main background colour.

 

 

After comparing the two designs and receiving feedback from others I have decided to go with the black theme and it is more related to my rock genre and therefore will be more appealing to the reader.

New album sign

 

On my double page spread I am going to have an image of my artists new album cover to make it appear more professional, as this is quite an important feature on the page I am going to mark it with either of the signs below:

 

I have decided to use the first design as it is the most eye catching so it will draw the readers attention more, its spikey and un-even style also adds to the edginess of the page and therefore relates to the genre of my magazine. 

Double page plan

From looking at multiple feature articles in music magazines I have seen that most articles have one page that is taken up by an A4 photo and the two pages after that that include the interview and other sub photos. This research into existing music magazines has given me guidance of what my double page spread will need to look like if it is going to appear as a proffesional magazine.

Here is my plan for the double page spread:

Fonts for double page spread

Throughout my magazine I have used two of the same fonts 'Charlemagne Std' and 'Gabriola' but from looking at different magazines I have found that the name of the artist that the article is on is usually in a different font.

 

Since realsing this I have looked through different fonts and I have tried to find ones that represent my artists indentity and links to my genre of my magazine. I decided to use the font 'Kinda Mesy' as it is bold, clear and eye catching and it also continues the rocky theme of my magazine therefore the readers will be aware of what genre it is.

Interview for Double Page Spread

1) Have you always wanted to know you wanted a career in music or was it a bit unexpected?

Yes! From a young age I was always singing and I learnt the guitar when I was about 11 and I would put little shows on for my family at Christmas and stuff like that, but the songs were a little different to the ones I sing these days as you can imagine.

2) At the peak of your career who would you aspire to be as successful as?

Hmm, maybe the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger, they were so successful in their day and they have left such a legacy behind and they have influenced the music industry so much, if I could have a fraction of their success it would be crazy!

3) Where do you picture yourself in a years time?

Well I will still be on the road with the "Redemption" tour, so probably on stage with my band performing to a crazy big crowd.

4) If you could win any award, one of your choice what award would it be?

Well there are so many amazing music awards out there now days so it would be difficult to choose one, but as I'm English it would probably be the life time achievement award at 'The Brits' when I'm like 60.

5) Who would your dream collaboration be with dead or alive and why?

Err, I'm not sure. (Shouts) John Lennon! Yes, yes, John Lennon! Imagine how amazing that would be, he was such a good song writer and musician and Paul McCartney maybe we should just invite all of The Beatles, that would be fun.

6) Does any of your closest family and friends think it's crazy how quickly you've shot to fame and the extent of it?
Yeah, they're still really not use to it, like every time my name is mentioned on TV or the radio my mum will phone me like an excited school girl and my friends are loving it and all the perks of having a famous friend!

7) What's the craziest thing a fans done for you?

This one time I was leaving a gig and a fan came up to me, took his shirt off and showed me his back which was fully covered in a tattoo of my face, I was a bit taken back and I didn't really know what to say, so yeah I guess that's the craziest thing.

9) Were approaching your next tour, how does it feel to have sold out the 02 arena for 5 nights solid?

Insane! I cant believe how fast it has all happened, to think that a year ago I was seeing my favourite bands like Foo Fighters and Fall Out Boy at the O2 and now I'm actually performing there on my tour is so crazy!

10) How do you get your personal chill time whilst on tour?
Well I get on with my band and everyone that I tour with really well so when ever we're travelling or on the road I'm just constantly chilling with my friends so I'm actually pretty relaxed and find it easy to have some down time.

11) In your opinion how have you stayed humble? what's brought you back down to reality with your alter ego as a famous goddess?

I think the main thing is to stay close with the people that love you and that have been there with you from the start, family are so important to me because I wouldn't be where I am today without them.

12) Can we get any hints as to who your support acts are on tour?

(Laughs) Well I cant say who exactly, my management would kill me! But I can say that we have some great new up & coming rock artists touring with us.

13) Have you got your eye on any upcoming artists or bands for us to look out for?

I'm a big fan of bands like The Horse Brothers & Ministers Dead but the other day a friend told me to listen to Skeletons On Holiday & I'm really loving them at the moment.

14) Who is your biggest musical inspiration of all time?

Umm inspirational? I'm not sure, probably the classics like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin & The Who, I think old rockers are the best!
15) What's your favorite instrument to play?

It between electric guitar or the drums, I've played the guitar song long I could practically do it in my sleep I love it that much but I really like playing the drums too because you can really go crazy and let loose and it still sounds great!

16) BIGGEST CELEBRITY CRUSH?

I'm in love with Tom Hiddleston! I met him at the Avengers premier in London a few months ago and I've ben smitten ever since, the only bad thing is it's set my standards for men in real life ridiculously high! No one can match Tom and no one ever will! (Laughs nervously & blushes) Okay I'm getting to excited now, move on!

17) Favorite song in charts right now?

Hmm that's a tough one, I guess its 'Hollow' by Alice In Chains  I'm really into it at the moment, I can't stop listening to it!

18) What has been your most diverish moment?

Probably the time when I got back to the hotel after a concert and I had a toddler like tantrum because room service gave me a cheese burger instead of a ham burger, I would never usually act like that but an extreme lack of sleep and my hatred for cheese turned me into a complete diva! I apologise to everyone afterwards, I promise!

19) With your busy schedule do you fnd it difficult to meet new people?

It can be a bit hectic but my job allows me to meet so many people & I love that!
I'd like to believe i'm really cool and that I judge people based solely on the quality of bands on the black concert t-shirts they wear but in reality I speak to everyone that wants a chat really, it drives my management crazy but I just love talking to new people and sharing life experiences.

Questions for Interview

My double page spread will feature an interview mith female rock artist "Cyndi Tyler" and I have started to think about some of the possible questions the will be answered during the interview.

1) Have you always known you wanted a career in music or was it a bit unexpected?
2) At the peak of your career who would you aspire to be as successful as?
3) Where do you picture yourself in three years?
4) If you could win any award, one of your choice what award would it be?
5) What would be your dream collaboration and why?
6) Does any of your closest family and friends think it's crazy how quickly you've shot to fame and the extent of it?
7) What's the craziest thing a fans done for you?
8) Whilst were on the subject on fans what is the most random thing a fan has said to you?
9) Were approaching your next tour, how does it feel to have sold out the 02 arena for 5 nights solid?
10) How do you get your personal chill time whilst on tour?
11) In your opinion how have you stayed humble? what's brought you back down to reality   with your alter ego as a famous goddess?
12) Can we get any hints as to who your support acts are on tour?
13) Have you got your eye on any upcoming artists or bands for us to look out for?
14) Who do you think still keeps it the freshest, musically wise of course?
15) Who is your biggest musical inspiration of all time?
16) Whats your favorite instrument to play?
17) How much does your family and friends mean to you?
18) BIGGEST CELEBRITY CRUSH?
19) Fave song in charts right now?
20) What has been your most diverish moment?!

Fonts that I will use on my front cover

The two fonts that I will use for the smaller text on my magazine are:

I have chosen to use these two fonts because they suit the rest of my rock theme and therefore let the audience know that it is a rock magazine.

I will used "Charlemegne STD" on the pieces of text that encourage the audience to pick the magazine up and read it. And I will then use "Gabriola" on the over cover lines to offer a less bold and in your face piece of text that is attractive enough to be read by the audience but not too in your face that the whole magazine is really busy and crowded.