Location Recce

Risk Assessments

Magazine Interpretation 2

Publication Plan

Production Schedule

Equipment Software List

Equipment I can use

• Apple Mac
• Tripod
• Camera
• Photoshop
• Indesign

All these will help me to make my music magazine as the Apple Macs are amazing computers therefore it can help me to make high quality work. The Tripod can help me to stand my camera to get steady photography of my model. The Camera will be for taking photographs. Photoshop will be great to use for my front cover as with it I can make my cover and edit it, photoshop will help me a lot. Indesign is great to help me with my double-page spread as it is perfect for articles.

SLR Test Shots

Medium Shots and Close-ups

The first types of shots I did were mid-shots. I did mostly these shots because I plan on taking a mid-shot of my model as that is the type of shot that is on most magazines.

I found that experimenting with mid-shots can be quite difficult as it is hard to get the camera to focus on what you want it to focus on. However, in the end I succeeded but when I next take some model test shots I will try and take more professional photographs with a suitable background.

The next type of shots I tested with were close-ups. I tested with close-ups as I have seen magazines with close-up shots and I am debating on whether this will look good on my front cover.

I found that experimenting with close-ups was an easier process as its easier for the camera to tell what your focusing on. Even though I did succeed at close-up shots, I am still unsure as to whether I will be doing close-ups on my magazine cover.

Double page spread Research

Research for my Double page spread

I have researched different double-page spreads from different magazines such as XXL, Vibe, Billboard and Rolling Stones. This is 5 examples of magazines that I will use to help me create my double-page spread.

Most of the photographs are on the left side of the page with backgrounds therefore I am considering using this layout. I will keep the photograph to a black and white theme.

In the background of my model for the double-page spread may be a brick wall or I may photoshop the background.

Although most of the titles are at the top, I do like how on the second one it has a letter through the middle to represent her name "Lady Gaga". Therefore I am considering this process however I may just do a traditional title.

As I am doing my magazine black and white, I am either going to included red or navy blue therefore this will feature on my double page spread.

As I am doing my magazine black and white, I am either going to included red or navy blue therefore this will feature on my double page spread.

All of the texts are laid out in the same way as they all go to one side and go straight through the middle therefore I will do this to keep my magazine looking professional. I will use a serif font for my article as this makes it easier for the public to read

On the second one I like how there is a top line with the artists name on the end, therefore I am going to include this in my double page spread. However, I am not sure that the writing on the top line will be the artists name.

On the last double page spread, I like how they have kept to a colour scheme therefore I plan on doing this.

Magazine Interpretation

Social Media Sites

For my magazine, my target audience is going to consist of male and female young and older teens. Considering this as my target audience means they will be interested in the popular social media sites of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This means that to get to my target audience I can use these social media sites and produce feedback for my magazine to see what my target audience like about my magazine and what they dislike. This will help me to produce the kind of improvements I need to aim for my target grade.

Sound

Sound Terms and Definition

Synchronous sound and Non-digetic sound - When the sound matches the visual image we see.

Asynchronous sound and Digetic sound  - Sound effects that are not matched with a visible source on screen but are still within the story world.

Sound Terminology - Sound effects, sound motif and sound bridge.

Sound Effects - Sound that is added for effect (e.g. in a horror movie they would add scary music in the background that builds up the tension).

Sound Bridge - This is when the scene begins with the carry-over sound from the previous scene before the new sound begins.

Sound Motif - A sound effect or a combination of sound effects that are associated with a particular character, setting, situation or idea through the film. 

Dialogue - The transmitter of story information; this is usually recorded and reproduced for maximum clarity.

Voice-over - A piece of narration in a film or broadcast; not accompanied by an image of the speaker.

Direct Address/Sound - Issues from the source itself, such as those frequencies coming from an actors mouth.

Sound Perspective - This refers to the apparent distance of a sound.

Score - Music composed, arranged and played specifically for the production.

Incidental Music - Non-digetic music that accompanies events or changes of scenes.

Theme - Music that always accompanies a particular programme or a particular character and suits its moods or themes.

Stings - These are short bursts of music.

Ambient Sound - This can be recorded on location or can be added to the soundtrack. It is sound that is appropriate for the scene.

AS Media Music Magazine Questionnaire 3

Analysis

The first question I asked was "Do you think 'Drive' is an appropriate name for my R&B magazine? If not, then what do you think?". She said that she think it is a good name and her facial expression made me believe this therefore I am going to call it Drive. The second question I asked was "As I am doing an R&B magazine, I want to do my magazine black and white, and include either red, navy blue or both. What do you think?". She believed that only red should be included and not navy blue as did another person therefore I am considering this concept. The next question I asked was "If I was to call my magazine 'Drive', then do you think a good positioning statement would be 'Riding with the beats'?". Although she said yes, she didn't seem very keep on this slogan therefore I am re-considering whether to use this or not. The final question I asked was "I want to make my magazine popular within the UK an USA as I want it to be a popular worldwide R&B magazine, therefore should I release it monthly?" She said yes I should and she seemed to very much agree with this idea therefore I will make it a monthly magazine. 

AS Media Music Magazine Questionnaire 2

Analysis

The first question I asked was "Do you think 'Drive' is an appropriate name for my R&B magazine? If not, then what do you think?" She said yes with much enthusiasm, therefore I will be naming my R&B magazine Drive.The second question I asked was "As I am doing an R&B magazine, I want to do my magazine black and white, and include either red, navy blue or both. What do you think?" She believed that I should stick to the 3-colour-rule and that red would be best for this therefore I am going to take this into consideration. The next question I asked was "If I was to call my magazine Drive, then do you think a good positioning statement would be 'Riding with the beats'?". She said yes, however I don't think that she was totally keen on it therefore I may consider something else. The final question I asked was "I want my magazine popular within the UK and USA as I want it to be a popular worldwide R&B magazine, therefore should I release it monthly?" She said yes, therefor I plan on making it a mothly magazine. 

AS Media Music Magazine Questionnaire 1

Analysis

The first question I asked was "Do you think 'Drive' is an appropriate name for my R&B magazine? If not the what do you think?". She said it is good, I also followed this survey up on my twitter account and drive was most popular therefore I am going to name my magazine Drive. The second question I asked was "As I am doing an R&B magazine, I want to do my magazine black and white, and include wither red, navy blue or both. What do you think?" She said I should include both which I am considering on doing so. The next question I asked was "If I was to call my magazine 'Drive', then do you think a god positioning statement would be 'Riding with the beats'?" She said yes in a satisfying manor therefore I am considering it as it fits well with the title. The final question I asked her was "I want to make my magazine popular within the UK and USA as I want it to be a popular worldwide R&B magazine, therefore should I release it monthly?". She agreed with the question therefore I am going to release it monthly.