Evaluation

In what ways does your magazine use develop, or challenger forms and conventions of real media products?

Masthead

Cover lines

MainImage

Barcode

Lead article

Flash

I added a flash at the bottom of the page, because after researching different magazines I found that this can draw your audience in as it will benefit them, also its something eye catching for the magazine.

Here my lead article fits just next to my main image. I used the white on black technique just like NME does, and other magazines such as kerrang etc. I only slightly placed it over my image as I didn't want it covering to much of her, as you can see its a very similar layout as NME and the lead article on Lily Allen. The white on black technique you can see on my lead article and NME’s is strong to the audience as it makes the lead article bolder, and draws the readers in.

Even though I have three cover lines on the right hand side of my page, I chose to put the on the left hand side which is also named the left third. i did this like NME because this is the main part which the audience would see if it was on a shelf in a shop.

My mast head is placed in the top left hand corner, which is common with most magazines such as Q. I used the stroke tool for a black outline to enhance the letters to make them stand out, this is common which most magazine of pop genre. Also like Q magazine I wrote a catch title underneath just make the masthead look neater and give it something extra.

1 Just like Q I put my mast head next to my contents title, i added the mast head just so it will stick in my audiences mind when reading through my magazine. Just like Q I also made a Contents title just so they feel that they are being directed correctly through my magazine, and so they will not get confused at any stage.

I used various colours on my contents page. To make it more interesting seen as I have a dark coloured background.

Just like Q my lead article page was placed separate from the rest of the text, so I had more focus on it. The image behind the lead article text is the model from the front cover and the person the lead article is about.

I only used 3 images on my contents page, this is so I could keep most of my focus on the text. I made my page numbers extra large to give the layout more effect, and to give my audience more guidance to where they want to go.

My DPS

Q’s DPS

Just like the Q magazine DPS, its simple just like mine, all of the focus is on the main image and the story because that’s all that’s there so there cant be anything overthrowing the audience. Because of my story being sad and emotional I used a black background so it set the tone almost for the audience. My target audience said this was something they liked as they thought everything fit in well with the image, and layout. They also said they liked it because it compliments the magazine such as other like Q, kerrang and NME. I used a two column format just like Q because it makes the layout look more professional, and neat. It also makes it easier to read for the audience. I made the first letter of the article larger because its something I found that's common in most magazine it gives it a better effect, and also it tells the audience where to begin reading the article.

How does your magazine Represent different social

Groups?

The model I used maintained a laid back approach to my magazine which is what I wanted. The use of colours on my contents page I was told from audience feedback was appealing because it made it look interesting and draws the readers in. In my DPS I lowered the opacity which made her look more serious as it blended it her skin tone but highlighted things such as her lips and eyes. I dressed my model in clothes that my audience might find revealing, this was to emphasise her story on my DPS , and show her random and laid back side. The fact that my model is holding a cigarette in the front cover, I thought set a different image, and I was told this by people I had shown my front cover to. I think it really entices her character and once again outlines her story on my DPS it should also appeal to some social groups as it will represent their characters as its different and enticing , it also makes the image look very natural which I think looks better than a image that looks to prepared for.

My article on my DPS I believe may represent some social groups. The article is about a woman having troubles and resorting to alcohol and drugs, some people that have had or is having the same problems may relate to the story, and find it helps and motivates them into further life.

What kind of media institutionMight distribute your Magazine and why?

NME distributed by IPC media Is a magazine I concentrated on, and aimed my magazine in its direction. I tried to stick with its layouts and colour styles, also its laid back approach to music. I created my own names for my artists so I cannot compare them, but however I over emphasised my main artist like NME does, by pasting her on every page. Another reason I would say my magazine is similar to NME is by the use of colour scheme. My front cover is very bright and eye catching, and NME always uses a bright image or bright backgrounds. Its also changes its colour scheme, whereas a magazine such as Q is known for the red and white colours. Another reason I chose NME is because of their music genre, which is why I based mine on the pop genre in the first place. So my magazine I believe IPC could distribute as it will gain competition with other magazines such as kerrang, and I focus on all the point that they cover in their magazine.

Whilst creating my magazine I also looked at Kerrang, another world wide music magazine. the reason I didn’t follow kerrang is because I had a different target audience in mind when I was creating my magazine. I think BAUER media wouldn’t publicise my magazine because I focus more on solo artists, where as Kerrang focuses it whole magazine on bands, and the heavy metal music. This was not something I wanted to follow however their designs and colours of their magazine I took an interest to. I think Kerrang would find a magazine like mine (if published) and NME competition as they have different target audiences, but are both very popular.