Layout of my Contents Page

This is my layout of my contents page using InDesign. I still have to add the pictures and the page references under the allocated subheadings (regulars, features, fashion). I also have to add information under the web page subscription. I again must decide whether I will use colours for my fonts or keep it black for formality, I will ask for feedback in order to decide and make improvements.

First draft for the DPS

This is my first draft for my DPS created using InDesign. I have obviously not finished as I have to present my article in the right hand page but apart from that I am happy with the layout and font. I have also need to add a page reference in the right hand side of the spread. I do not know if I am going to apply colour on the spread as it looks formal in black combined with the white background from the right hand side. I will ask for feedback to arrange any more improvements which will be beneficial for the  overall outcome of the project.

Second draft for my cover page

 

I have made the changes from my previous draft and I am content with the result I will in advance ask for feedback from my teachers and class mates for further improvement on the page.

First draft for the cover page

 

This isn't the finish piece by obvious reasons as their is not enough coverlines nor an explanation for who Simona (the artist) is or what the cover for her is going to be inside the magazine. I will also change the colour of the catching line as it is slightly difficult to read.I am happy with the photography chosen (editted in Photoshop by enlarging it) as it is certainly what I wanted from my photo shoot: an "alluring" image which captivates the customer immediately.

Photo shoot third outfit

 

This is the photo shoot with the third and final outfit I chose for my entire photo shoot period. In this one, I tried to combine both registers (formal and casual) in order to achieve a look which is not common and fit it with my "indie" genre. Hence, I chose a dress (formal piece of clothing) and added a military shirt on top of the dress to give this casual vibe.

 

 

Photo shoot second outfit

 

These are some of the phtographs taken in the second outfit chosen. It gives a much more casual look than in the previous shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I then decided to experiment with some of the lighting to give a more vibrant sensation to the image.

 

Photo shoot first outfit

 

This is the first outfit chosen which presents a more formal atmosphere towards the outcome of the product. I decided not to implement any of the photographs on this part of the photoshoot as I decided to remain with two outfits when crafting my magazine as having different outfits throughout may have looked inconsistent. I also thought that the photographs may have portrayed a very formal look and I decided that being a bit more casual would be more effective for my target audience (yound students more specifically the female audience).

 

 

 

Images chosen for my actual magazine

IMAGE FOR THE COVER

I chose this photograph for my cover page and enlarged it using Photoshop CS5 in order to make it fit in an A4 paper and engage the audience towards her eyes. I believe this is a strong photograph because in its simplicity it engages the reader her composure is serene (which is what I generally wanted the magazine to embrace) and her look towards the lens of the camera on the actual shoot is effective to allos the customer to feel "allured" which is exactly what I was wanting (hence the name of my magazine "Allur").

IMAGES FOR THE CONTENTS PAGE

I chose this photograph for the "cover issue" in my contents page and enlarged it to nearly fill the entire left hand side of my contents spread. I thought that the implementation of a picture of my main model with a different outfit would look good and I stayed with the same lightning setting in the photographs to concord throughout the magazine and embrace the "serene" overview I wanted to achieve.

I recently went to one of the gigs that my roommate (singer in the photograph) performed in, I took several photographs when they were performing and I thought it would look very professional in my contents page. I also thought that the setting of the bar they performed in "Ths Fiddlers" had an indie/vintage look as being from a past era which also looked quite well.

I took the advantage of taking pictures of some of the instrumental equipment some of my friends had and also added them in my contents page under the title "instrumental acquisitions" which I again believe that it suits to the general magazine conventions and lets the customer clear what the issue relates according to music.

I thought that adding a fashion department into the contents page would prevail a much more interesting product in order to grab as much audience as possible. Therefore, I took a photograph of a mannequin to address this fashion section.

IMAGE FOR MY DPS

I decided to implement a different picture for my DPS from my cover but remaining with the same outfit as it would relate to the actual cover as if being a sort of anchorage. I decided to present a photograph in my DPS only to cover one of the pages of the spread as it would then create a concise and formal outlook.

Inspiration for my cover page

I have decided that this cover suits my product better as it is formal yet entertaining to engage my target audience which is students keen on the indie genre. The layout is simplistic and transmits its mayor points. I am planning on using a formal shirt for my upcoming photoshoot and if I have time will produce some sort of background as the one in this cover.

Studio call sheet

Ricardo Reveron Blanco

Photographer

Photo shoot call sheet

Date:  Thursday, November 29^th 2012

Time: 11:25 – 12:50

Assignment:  Magazine cover and DPS portfolio.

Location: SLR

Media:  RAW capture for 300dpi & web resolution

Model:  Simona Stasiulyte

Special instructions:

-          Meet outside the studio with the model at 11:40.

-          “Alluring” photographs.

Timeline:

11:25 – 11:40

-          Prepare the SLR: soft boxes, colourama and prepare model for the shoot, wardrobe selection.

11:40 – 12:20

-          First part of the photo shoot: formal look for the cover and main photo of the contents page. Close ups and medium close ups for the both the cover and the contents page.

12:20 – 12:50

-          Second part of the photo shoot: not as formal long and medium shoots for the DPS.

Wardrobe:

I have selected three different outfits for the upcoming photo shoot, each with a different purpose (register to engage audience or atmosphere) to be able to choose from a wide range of options when selecting the actual cover and DPS photographs. The link below will lead you to see some of the pictures of the outfits chosen.

Concept:

Underground indie artist, who has recently become known by several young groups. Formal, professional poses to allure the audience. Getting inspiration from NME magazine cover 15^th of October 2011.

Studio setting

For my upcoming photoshoot on the 29th of November I will be using the Studio flash kit. I will be using two soft boxes which are synchronised to each other and can differ in the brightness and darkness of the photograph.

The subject (model) will be standing at least 5 to 6 feet away from the Colourama. I will be using a Nikon 6700-16m-mD which due to its A&S I can control the fastness and the brightness of the photographs (synchronised to the soft boxes to control light).

 

The equipment is controled by a Godox remote control which transmits the procedure to the receiver. I will be also using a reflector of light to enable light control on the models face when shooting pictures for the cover page. I may be also use a fan to produce hair movement.

The Music

This is some of the music that would be described in the magazine, and the target audience would enjoy listening to and getting information about.