Looking back at your preliminary task (the school magazine task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

Preliminary magazine

Final Design

As you can see there has been a massive improvement since the preliminary task to the final design. For a start the most obvious thing to me is that the model on the front page of the preliminary task is covering his face and not showing his expression. Which I have really noticed is important since I have been making my final magazine. Also on the preliminary task the cover lines take up too much room on the front cover and do not stay on the sides they simply drift to the centre of the page. This is very unattractive and also makes the main image less effective. Also on my preliminary task the main focus of the magazine was it was a school magazine so the main model should have been in uniform or smarter clothes. Also I have increased my skills on Photoshop so on my final magazine I was able to edit pictures more effectively and crop pictures so they also look 3D, this will draw in people who might then buy your magazine.

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

Whilst making my magazine I used multiple types of software and technologies and have learned how to use these technologies and software effectively. The most used software was Photoshop, I used this to help me construct my magazine, this piece of software allowed me to gather everything that was going to be inputted on to my magazine (Photo’s for example) and merge it into one document.  This software also allowed me to edit and manipulate the images I inserted. As you can see on my final designs, I have ‘cut out’ many of the pictures, this gives a really good effect, and Photoshop makes the process of doing this quite simple.

I have also improved my skills in photography and the understanding on what makes a good imagine, for example the lighting, and the misc en scene. Also I now understand how the face expression and eye contact is important for a front page picture that needs to draw the audience in. The main magazine I gathered all my inspiration from was RWD this magazine covers the same genre as I am doing and also is great at making front pages and was a real help when designing my magazine.

I have also learned how to present my work nicer and more presentable than just sticking it on my blog or inserting it through Scribd. I have found out that YouTube is a great way to present information through video which the majority of people would prefer to watch than having to read. Slideshare is also an attractive way of presenting information; it can be done through Microsoft PowerPoint which leaves a very attractive presentation. There is also Prezi which allows you to insert pictures and information and it will present them in a modern and neat way. Then lastly there is Animoto which then makes a video of all the images you put together and presents them in an attractive way with backing music behind.

How did you attract/address your audience?

Who would be the audience for your media product?

My stereotypical target audience would most likely shop at JD sports, sports soccer or just generally a place to get cheapish sportswear as this group of people is normally physically active also they are likely to have some designer wear. They would listen to U.K Hip Hop, Grime, Drum and Bass and maybe dub step and are likely to go to clubs to listen to that type of music. Their favourite TV shows might be crime programmes as it could be close to home also they would probably like humorous and funny shows; this is probably to do with the style of music they like as U.K Hip Hop is witty and funny in some places. The reason these people would buy my magazine is that the main artist represents a lot of these people and can really inspire them; also the artists on the front cover can be easily recognised by fans of the genre.

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

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How does your media product represent particular social groups?

This is a comparison of the artist I have used in my photographs and the actual artists of Grime and U.K Hip Hop. My artist on the left is similar to the artist on the right in some ways, mainly they both have a confident pose and a general confident look to their character. They both represent the same genre of music however my artist looks more like the stereotypical person from this genre as he is wearing jogging bottoms and fitness wear which belongs to the ‘chav’ subculture and they are the main people that listen to this genre of music. In comparison to the original artist who is wearing slightly more smart clothing but not too smart so you wouldn’t recognise the genre that they artist comes from. They are both white young males which are another massive similarity; even though the majority of stars from this genre are black males there still exists the white race and females. With my artist I wanted him not to be the stereotypical grime/U.K Hip Hop artist and I wanted him to stand out and be slightly different to the rest.

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? (i.e. of music magazines)

Evaluation of Others Work

Evaluation Table - Rupert Radley

Final Magazine Designs

Front Cover

Contents Page

Double Page Spread

Draft Feed Back

As Draft Feed Back Sheet Jordan e

Audience Feedback Reactions

My top audience feedback I got from my mock up designs was:

• Top make sure I put on my barcode on my cover as it will be need to be scanned when brought by my customers.
• To have sensible titles that are related to my article as it’s a music magazine it needs to be related to music.
• To use a image that contrasts with the background of the front cover.
• Add some other pictures of other artists so that it looks likes the magazine contains more contents.
• Make my front cover stand out by using bolder texts and make sure the colours on the image contrast with the background.
• Have the artist on the front cover facing the audience as it draws attention to the magazine.
• Make sure the font fits the genre of music that I am creating.

How I took the audience feedback:

• I have now made sure to put a barcode on my first drafts as this is really important.
• I now have got a sensible title that relates to the article I wrote, this is the most important thing as it stops the confusion of the reader.
• On my first drafts I have made sure on my cover page that the picture contrasts with the background as this will make my cover page stand out.
• Add some other pictures of other artists so that it looks likes the magazine contains more contents.
• Make my front cover stand out by using bolder texts and make sure the colours on the image contrast with the background.
• Have the artist on the front cover facing the audience as it draws attention to the magazine.
• Make sure the font fits the genre of music that I am creating.

First Drafts

Progress Of My Cover

Final Shots.

Golden Spiral

The Golden Spiral was first discovered by Pythagoras. The Golden Spiral is a logarithmic spiral whose growth factor b is related to φ this is known as The Golden Spiral Ratio. To explain the Golden Spiral, imagine a rectangle; imagine connecting a curve through the corners of this rectangle and this will create a Golden Spiral. This is where the equation growth factor b is related to φ comes in.

(Golden Spiral)

Articles of Magazine

This week on BOW magazine we have been catching up with the UKs new talent, he is better known as Enersis. His new album There "Ain’t No Such Thing" have left critics stunned, one of our most reliable reviewers quoted “Out of this world”.  We have been speaking to Enersis he is a truly amazing young lad.

Enersis otherwise known as Charlie Wolfe has grown up in Lutterworth, Leicestershire the majority of his life. In his child hood he lived with his foster parents in a two bedroom flat with him and his brother.  He discovered his massive musical talent at the age of ten when he learnt to play the acoustic guitar and then set up a band with his brother and their friends. He played gigs in his local church most weekends, when his friends were getting into trouble Charlie was in his room either listening to music or composing it.  At school Charlie was always told by his music teacher that he could never achieve his dream of being a musician, he claims that this was what gave him the determination to succeed in his dreams.

At sixteen Enersis got invited to join a music academy in Leicester however, he was denied as his foster parents could not afford to pay for this music academy. So if Charlie ever wanted to make it big he would have to think of a new strategy. Within the next year he discovered Hip Hop, this changed his life upside down, Charlie stated the thing he loves most about making Hip Hop music is that the lyrics can be so powerful and affect people’s attitudes. Not long after he mastered Hip Hop he was then signed, this was everything he had ever wished for in his whole life, and it all came true.

Current day Enersis says that he doesn’t regret any decisions that he has made in the past, as they have made him the man he is today. Enersis is 19 and already brought out an outstanding album that will remain a Hip Hop classic.  Enersis is different to a lot of the stars from this genre as most of the artists sing about money, girls and rivalries, well not Enersis he sings about the good of the world. His lyrics are very emotional and touching and really make you feel lucky and good about your life.

Charlie Wolfe is an interesting character; he is not your typical type of Hip Hop Artist. He attends church every Sunday without fail, as he said that god has inspired a lot of his lyrics and he wants to make this world a better place. He trains in Boxing three days of the week, he also is the first ever music artist of any genre to fight semi-professional. He has said that his backup in life if the music industry hadn’t accepted him, and he failed himself, he would always have boxing to fall back on to which has always made him more daring as this helps him feel stable in his decisions and take more risks.  Also in his spare time he visits less fortunate families like his own to give support, I asked him if there is any message you can give the youths of today what would it be, he simply replied, you “There Ain’t No Such Thing” as can’t you can do anything in life just put your mind to it. This is why his album is called what it is; he says his foster dad always told him ever since he was a child “There Ain’t No Such Thing” as can’t.



During the interview we asked Enersis:

Were there any main role models from the music industry that you had as a child? Of course I have the Beatles as one of my many role models when I was a child as the majority of people do, just because of the success they achieved and I always wanted this success. The role models I had have definitely made me into the person I am today.

What have you been doing for the last 2 months? I have been creating my new album! I have put all my time into this album and hope people will see that when listening. There were some nights when I was in the studio till like 10pm sometimes and this is not just because I love making music but also I love my fans and want to make them proud just as much as proving to myself I can do it.

What are you going to do now all your hard work is done? Well I think I’m just going to chill with the family for awhile whilst I see how successful my new album has become and then decided on my path as a music artist. And of course take my family on the holiday they have always wanted as I owe everything to them as they have made me the character I am today and without them I would be no one!

What got you interested in the genre of music that you are now producing? Oh tough question, if I’m honest the reason I came into this genre is because of the poverty I come from. My family couldn’t afford to support me in a music academy I got invited to and if I’m honest It was so frustrating that I couldn’t carry on my talent because of money. I then discovered Hip-Hop and began to fall in love with it; I then started creating songs from this new obsession! I love Hip-Hop as it lets me get things of my chest and speak the truth in my songs!

What modern day music artist do you look up to? I get asked this a lot and it has to be Akala as he comes from a poor family just like me and he has made it big, but most importantly makes music because he loves it and not for the money. I might not take the exact same path as he does aka not getting signed by a record company just to prove that he’s not for the money, but he is defiantly a hero in my eyes!

“Albums out 8th March if you are even slightly interested in music, please give my album a listen, take care all”

Enersis.

               

Mocks Up

This is my mock up for my front cover, I think it went relitivley good I like how simple the design is. I made the main contents of the magazine the same colour as the masthead as it will draw attention to the main article.

This is the idea for my double page spread. I had this idea in my head since seeing a lily allen double page spread. I have not finished writing up the article yet but it will be added as soon as i have finished.

This is my contents page, it has one picture on the right of the page and the contents of the magazine flowing down the left hand side. also i have stuck to my colour scheme on this contents page.

Test Shots

This shot is eye catching as it is almost a submissive pose which is unusual for a U.K Hip Hop & Grime magazine. Most U.K Hip Hop & Grime magazines have the artist on the front looking strong and powerful, so this submissive pose will catch the audiences attention as it does not fit the normal trend of these magazines. This will most definitely be used for the front page if it is used, as i don't think it would fit in well with the contents page.







This pose is very eye catching as it shows a "hoody" praying. However, i have to make sure that it doesn't come across to the audience like the artist is in some kind of cult. I want this pose to look peaceful as it will be eye catching for U.K Hip Hop & Grime to appear as peaceful! I have put into consideration i might not be able to put this on the front cover as it might scare U.K Hip Hop & Grime fans of as they might not have the same beliefs as the artist on the front cover. 

This pose makes the artist look like a dominant and powerful figure. This is what all the magazines i have used for influence appear to be represented also. Also with the artist looking to the side it gives the impression that the artist is to good to be in the photoshoot which makes people interested that a "new talent" is up and coming.

I love this pose as it can be stretched over two pages on my double page spread. I took this idea of an image spreading over two pages of a lily allen double page spread i saw and have loved the idea ever since.

This pose was infulenced from an MMA fighter called Paul "Semtex" Dayley. He did this pose after a victory in his career i have loved it ever since. im thinking of maybe having this type of pose on my front cover.

My Artist Design

Name – Enersis

Genre – Hip Hop

Age – 19

Home town – Leicester

Enersis has always been a talented star when it comes to the music industry, when he was younger he set up a band with his brother and friend that regularly played at church. When he was sixteen he was invited to join a music academy however, being from a poor family his foster parents could not afford to support him. Then he discovered a new type of music, Hip Hop. He then got scouted at the age of seventeen. Critics said that Enersis’s lyrics are out of this world, truly amazing and draw your emotions in. His musical influences come from Hip Hop star Akala, Lowkey, The Beatles and many more.

Controversial Front Covers

John Lennon, Controversial Rolling Stone

This cover is controversial because it has John Lennon lay next to his wife naked, when she is fully clothed. Also to make this cover even more controversial, John Lennon was shot four hours after this shot was taken.

Janet Jackson, Controversial Rolling Stone

The controversial cover features Janet Jackson topless and instead of wearing a bra she is almost wearing hands as a bra. Also her jeans are open and her hands are up, it looks like she has nothing to hide or that she is confident.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Contraversial Rolling Stones

  This cover features the red hot chili peppers all stood next to each other naked. There also standing in height order, this way the cover looks neater.

Kanye West, Controversial Rolling Stones

This magazine cover is hugely contraverisal as it features Kanye West dressed as Jesus.

Pitch.

I started my pitch by playing the Animoto above, I then went to the front to be filmed. I started my Pitch by introducing the genre of magazine I’m doing.

I asked if anyone had questions, I got asked where I wanted to take my photo's, at first i was going to take the photo shoot at Brazil Street in Leicester, as it looks like what the streets in Grime and U.K hip-hop music videos seem to appears to be. However now I am thinking of having my photo-shoot after looking at many magazines such as RWD. 

I also got asked what type of clothing I will dress my artist in. I will dress my artist in a baggy hoody with a popular brand name such as Nike or Adidas etc. I will dress my artist in baggy jeans in any brand. I will either give my artist a cap or I will make them put there hood up on there hoodie.

I think my Pitch went okay, better than I excpected. However I realised that I need to think more on my ideas as I struggled to answer some of the questions thrown at me.