2nd Draft of My Front Cover

Above shows my current progress with the front cover. I am still considering making changes to a few things



Cover Designs



Photoshoot!

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Above are several photos from my magazine photoshoot. Please comment your favourite pictures for my Front Cover and Double Page spread :)

Title designs

Layout Designs

Below are three possible page layout designs for my front cover, contents page and double page spread.

Planning My Photoshoot

When taking my photos for my magazine I need to consider the image which the photo portrays and if it relates to my original idea. I will be considering factors of Mise en scene.

Position in the Frame: For the front cover the focus of the page will be my model therefore it will be a mid-close up shot. As I would like my model to show emotion and appeal to readers. The background is likely to be a plain colour to bring the attention to my model. The photograph used on my double page spread will be focused on my model and features of the background so a balance with the position of the model and the influence of the background will be important. 

Lighting: A majority of the lighting used will be unnatural. I would like to use overhead lighting on my model to create a soft, glowing and glamorous effect. Lighting will be soft to reduce the effect of shadows in the image.

Wardrobe: Baseline magazines targets a majority of mainstream music therefore my model will be wearing make-up and hair will be big and well presented. My model's clothing will be fashionable and colourful. If I choose to use props I am likely to include a guitar or microphone.

Setting: I am likely to use several locations for my photoshoot. The photograph used on my cover will be taken inside against a plain wall. For my double page spread the photographs will be taken outside, hopefully I will be able to take advantage of the good weather and make use of natural lighting.

Lighting Techniques 2 - Eve Hazelton from Realm Pictures on Vimeo.

As I will be taking my photographs for my music magazine at home this video is useful for me to understand how I can create my own lighting effects in order to get the best result from my photoshoot.