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Prelim of Double page spread

So this is my first ever double page spread. I have used the article that I have previously posted on my blog and used pixlr to create the double page spread. It was quite easy to use however some of my writing you can not see and also it is not in line which makes it look less professional. I did want to put the pull quote in the middle of the text however not all of the text would fit and it would then go onto the picture of The wombats which would of made the text less readable. I used a white background first then added a picture of The Wombats which I found on google images, then as I wanted the magazine to be quite vintage looking I found an effect to make the whole page look as though it had in stains on it. I really like this effect and I shall ask people who contribute to my questionnaire about this as I would like to here some feedback. I would defiantly change the pull quote as it is not really indie and also I think it would have to be WERE not WAS which was a big mistake! Also it did take me a couple of attempts at creating the black and white text as I had to do each word separately and then put them together however I do think it looks good. I have changed the pull quote which you can see underneath the post! In addition I do like the font which is 'aaargh' as I think it looks a bit more polished and it makes the words clearer. I could change the picture to the other side and see how it works that way to play around with it and change it, however the next double page spread I will create will be my my first draft of my prelim so I shall see using my feedback which way the image should be.

Change Of Technology

As I have earlier mentioned in my blog I will be using my camera and a tripod however once I got to my location the camera ran out of batteries I did take spare ones but unfortunately these ran out as well  ( I blame it on a dodgy pack). Therefore I had to use my phone to take the pictures, this then didn't allow me to use the tripod so I had to be extra careful of taking them to make sure that they were in line and straight. The camera on the iphone 5 is very good and the photos looked quite clear, also it was a lot easier to put them onto my computer as they sync automatically. This was a very last minute change however I was able to handle it easier than I thought.

Indie Music videos

I thought that as I am soon approaching my final task it would be a good idea to put some music videos up of indie music groups. This would be good to see as they have a certain image that I will have to put across also some of the music videos could give me ideas for where I could take my image, how to dress my model and also what sort of target audience I am aiming for.

I think this Arctic monkeys video is ideal to show how I want the feel of my image to be, I would like it to be outside and very relaxed. Also the video is in black and white which is one of the effects that I will use. However I will not be using a tractor!

The next video is by Two Door Cinema club again this is black and white so I now know that I can have a black and white or sepia effect on my front cover as many indie stars use it in their music videos.
                       
The next is from Bloc Party which is a very famous band and this song is very popular again it is in black and white however they have a pop of colour throughout this looks good. In addition it contrasts with the black and white however I can not do this effect if I am taking the image outside.

Shooting schedule

I have chosen my model for my main task and shall be taking photos in a few days. This is to make sure that I do not waste any time, also to make the most of it. I have made a shooting schedule for the day.

Firstly I will go into school to book a tripod as I will be using my own camera, however using the tripod will be difficult as I have never used one before so I will try and figure out how to use one before I take the picture so it will not waste any valuable time. Also using a tripod will make my pictures look professional as they will be straight which can make the editing process easier. 

I have said to my model how I would like the pictures to look as well as where I would like to take them and how I would like her to dress. She is also a fan of indie music so she gets my vision. I asked her to wear a dress and some wellies as we would be outside however nether of us have any so we decided on boots.  Also I have looked at the weather forecast and it will me mild but as I am only going to allow us to be outside for a couple of hours so she will not need a hat or gloves or even a hot water bottle, also having extra items will make the time short as we will have to take them off a put them back on again. I have decided that I will have Noel's hair (my model) up for the start and then see if the wind is up to get some shots of her hair blowing in the wind.

As I have a part time job it is difficult to fit in the day of shooting fortunately we had a day of school which allowed me to take my media photos in the middle of the day and to also post some of the original photos that I will take.  

I have contacted my model and we have set a time of 1 o'clock this will make the photos have a bit of sunlight which is what I would like. We will both walk to my location which is now wickstead park it will only take 10 minutes therefore it will allow us to have more time shooting. 
Once we get there I will find the best possible location to take the first images and set my tripod out with the camera that I hopefully will now know how to work. I will have to take Noel to different locations however I want the same feel throughout, at the different locations I will spend at least 10 minutes. Also after each location I will look through the photos to see which ones I like and do not like and delete them as it will take me less time to look though and edit.
Once we have finished shooting we will both walk back and look at the photos that we have taken during the day. Noel has a time limit that she has to be home by 3.30 so that gives us 2 and a half hours to shoot which is plenty of time.

Plan of the day

10.00 Go into school and book a tripod
12.00 Get everything ready for the shoot and make sure I know how to use the tripod
1.00 Meet Noel and walk up to Wickstead park
1.15 Look at possible locations and set up the tripod
1.30 Take the first images 
1.40 Look at the images and discuss with Noel her thoughts and opinons of the images that I have taken
1.45 Walk to a different location and take some more images
2.00 Have a quick break and maybe go to the cafe and have a drink
2.30 Again look for a good location thinking about the front cover, dps and contents page.
2.40 Hopefully buy then we will have enough shoots as it will gradually get colder and I do not want my model to be standing in the cold.
2.50 Walk back home
3.00 Upload the photos on my laptop                                                                                                                                                 

Audience Pleasures

When it comes to making my magazine I will have to ensure that my product will attract the target market is vital. Not taking into consideration of my target audiences interests and opinions could result in them not buying my product. As target audience is extremely important in media I will make sure that I will focus on how my magazine will appeal to my target audience. Here are a few things that are known to make a magazine sell.

What are Audience Pleasures?

They are a set of techniques that a magazine will use to persuade an audience to buy their magazine and to maintain that readership. They are things that people like that make them feel good, how people spend their free time, how something is presented to suit their audience and what the magazine thinks the audience want.  

One of these is direct mode of address which is how the magazine speaks to the reader by the use of colloquial language which is language that is personal to you for example slang words. Also personal pronouns which allows the audience to feel as though they have a connection with the magazine, these include 'you're, I, We, Us, You, our. This will allow my magazine to be a bit more personal to my target audience. Also imagery is used that will appeal to the specific audience.

Secondly a lot of magazines give freebies to their audience, firstly this attracts new customers and old. These could be cds, downloads, competitions and even vouchers. Customers love the sense of being given to as they can feel as though they are having the magazine for free as they are paying the price of the free item and getting the magazine free.

They are a good way of giving information to fans of that certain genre. Some information that magazines could give are tour dates, charts and interviews.

I will defiantly use this one humour! I will want my magazine to have a sense of humour as that us what I look for in a magazine and I believe that my target audience will like to see this in a magazine.

'Ritual Pleasure Of Consuming Of Readers' this is when people subscribe to a magazine so they get the magazine every week when it first comes out and they have it even if it is a popular issue and is normally sold out. 

Belong for self definition is another point that readers like to follow as they want to talk to people with the same interests and interact with people that enjoy the same hobbies as them. Although people can talk to people on forums it can be dangerous as they might be lying and could lead up to something a lot more serious. 

I will like to make people have an opportunity for self definition. This states that people like to define themselves as a person  whilst reading the magazine, as it will have things that can make people allow them to have time to find out new things about themselves for example the type of music they listen to and enjoy.

I will defiantly be using these in my magazine as it is official that they make the magazine sell and still keep their readership high.