What about your magazine attract your audience?(evaluation)

Here is a video i took asking Lucy what her opinion was and what attracted her most about my music magazine.

Here i have interviewed rob about his thoughts on what attracted him first about my magazine SOS.

Here is the Final interview i took with Liam and his opinion on what made my magazine so attractive.

Evaluation

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

I have used certain conventions of a real magazine such as i have given my magazine a music connotation; School of Sound this is the name i chose for my magazine i used this because firstly it shows an obvious target audience as it refers to the word School, but i have also referred the title of my magazine with a word relation by using the word sound this relates to music. I went through a process when creating my title by deciding what colour i wanted on what background and also the font i used. This was developed through the help of audience feedback and addition to the idea they liked best.
I also decided to follow in the ideas of a real magazine by also making a front cover that looked professional, went with my magazine type; the background picture is of friends posing as pretend celebs.I made the picture black and white.
I looked at the music magazine Kerrang this gave me most of my inspiration as its a popular magazine that is aimed at the same genre audience. I used the same design ideas but changed them into my own magazine so it suited and looked professional, i used ideas such as cover lines, page banner, Price and quotes. this helped the me in my own magazine has i was able to be creative with my ideas but then also research if i got stuck, i also got a lot of final ideas thanks to audience response on my page this helped as i feel they made some decisions i may have found difficult. I finally ended up with a good front cover, contents and double page spread after researching other magazines, audience help and also my own ideas. i feel i also used a very useful colour scheme for my pages as they where eye catching and interesting to look at.

How does your media product represent particular social groups ??

My media product is aimed at mostly the teenage group from the age of 14-19, i have also selected a certain group that will enjoy indie,R&B and rock music, this relates to not only the music that they listen to but also the clothes style they may have. I have decided to show this through the large pictures of my prosing celeb indie band. I have also tried to present this through the text i have used and the bands i have included.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why ? -- what magazine are like yours- gap in market ?

My magazine might be disturbed my rival music magazines such as Kerrang and Q, this is because they have a similar target audience and are already popular well known music magazine, i feel that they may large rivals but my magazine covers a larger area of music as it my interest more than one type of styled audience, also i feel i may attract more of an audience due to the content as it would be more related to a teenagers mind; in compression to Kerrang the magazine is aimed more at a wider audience which may reduce the amount of people interested as the magazine isn't very specific .

who would be the audience for your media product?

My audience is aimed at the 14-19 aged audience i feel this is a good audience as they are interest in music at that age and also like to know all the new news on their favourite bands and solo artists, my magazine is aimed mostly at the male gender but may also attract the female sex because of the large variety of content; i have tried to cover allot of areas. There general profile will be into the music especially indie but also like news, have a good idea of what they want and also are popular or get along with people. I have looked for the average profile as it is the largest
group that builds society.

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

In this final music magazine task, i used a lot of different technologies to help construct it professionally firstly i used publisher to help develop and post my ideas onto my blog and to also create my front cover, contents page and double page spread, this was a useful programme as it is easy to work and has an effective finish. I published my ideas onto a blog on a sight called Blogger, this site helped me publish and show each development and stage i went through to create my magazine and what things i kept or changed. I found this sight was useful as it is easy to post your work and to edit it if you have gone wrong or want to change it but i feel it could be better by making it easier to post pictures.
I used a development programme after using the digital camera to take the pictures of my celebs called Microsoft Office Picture Manager this sight was really helpful as it was easy to use and made the pictures have a nice effective professional effect. This was useful as i was able to create a certain style in my pictures to attract a certain audience.
I have learnt that certain programmes such as they ones i have used are better and more effective to create a music magazine with for example Publisher was a much easier and more impressive programme than Word, i have learnt how to use the programme effectively to influence way work in a positive way. Finally i have also learnt how to create a professional looking blog which other way get inspiration or ideas from.




















Look back at your preliminary task, what do your feel you have learn in the progression from it to the full product ??
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As you can tell in the pictures of the two front covers that i created in the preliminary and the final task have a large difference. Firstly i learnt how to make the magazine have a more of a professional more realistic, buy able effect on the reader. I also feel i used a lot more aspects of a normal music magazine in the correct way for example i feel i used a overall better design such as the font and colour scheme as well as the page layout. I feel the progression from the first task was helpful as i was able to see what aspects of the magazine didn't work and was able to correct them in this one and also use some of the objects learned from the first task to roll over onto this one. I feel the main object i tried to capture was to make the magazine interesting and eye catching so that people would be interested to purchase my magazine over other competitors. I feel that this is important because a lot of the public will buy a magazine based on the first impression. To help influence my work and final magazine i used audience feedback on my blog to see which they would prefer to see which looks into the interest est of the buyer, this was helpful as it helped me get a better idea of what the audience want from a magazine and expect to see.

Contents page drafts:

These are some of the ideas and process i have gone though in developing my contents page.

Developed:

Final Result:

final post on double page spead

This is my final development of my double page spread and has finished up with it looking like this:

Double Page Spread

This is my double page spread that i have created on the featuring band "Just Shout" ( a band i made up) on this page shows a interview with the band, band pictures and the UK top 10. Tell me what you think and how i could improve it.

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Second Draft:

Front cover final plan:

Here is the first draft of the front cover of my music magazine School of sound(SOS)

Developed:

Final result:

Final idea for font ideas

These are the last two ideas that i have come up with to put on the front of my magazine.

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Contents Page layout ideas

These are a few of my ideas for the layour of my contents page could you please comment on which one you prefure to help me decide which one i am going to use as the bassic layout of my contents page. Thanks all ;p

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Title Font Ideas

These are a few of my font ideas that i liked please could you leave a comment on the font that you think would be best or the one you like the most for my music magazine.

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POLL !

What is your fav music type ?
	Indie
	Rock
	Punk
	Pop
	R and B
	Dance
	Classical
	Jazz
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New picture ideas for inside Magazine

This is an attempt of a band picture.However, at the moment the pictures are basic i am planning to edit them by taking out the background making the picture look slightly more glamours.

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ABC figures

This table shows that the majority of music magazines nowadays are actually losing money which makes it more important for the magazine to appeal to a specific market and to call to the reader and make them want to spend money on buying it. This helps as you can tell which magazines have made money and try and use some of their ideas to help the magazine make money.

Double Page Spread

This is a large double page spread from the music magazine "Mix Mag" showing the reader the information on the interview with celebrate 'Dizzy Rascal'. This is a 50/50 proportioned page with half the spread picture and half the page on the written interview. The large picture on the right hand side of the page is an obvious planned photograph done in a interesting way as they have shown that they have thought about the dress sense of the celeb; the celeb is wearing a white jacketed suit with a dark tie and a light purple shirt behind this on only blends in with the white background but is also contrasted, this makes the celeb stand out and also adds a feeling of importance or expensive feeling to the reader. Also on this right side of the double page spread there is a quote from the celeb qhich backs up the idea that he is a high selling artist.

Across the top of the two pages there is a small page banner which is in a bold black colour and has the text in the contasting white colour saying "VIP" this makes you feel like you have exclusive access to information about the celeb almost as if you have a VIP pass into a part a small section of the celebs life. Next to this there is a vibrent pink text which says "Q+A" this tells the reader that its and interview.

On the left hand side of the page there is a the same use of the colour pink in the text of the celebs name this is a bold title that covers at least half the page as the bold, large writing of not only the celebs name but also this is followed by a small sentence of information about the celeb to tell the reader how successful he is and to also make them want to read about such a high status person. However, the sentences also makes the reader interested by the words and they say something you would usually refere to a rapper as he enjoys fishing, this is going to make the reader want to find out more.

Finally the left side of the page is set out into a Question and Answer format with the questions in bold. this tells the reader easily there is a difference between the interviewers comments and Dizzy Rascals. The interview is set out so its quite relaxed as it uses taboo language and some none fluency lexis which shows that it is a form of spoken language this is back this up by the use of slang. At the start of the writing the editor has used a large capital B to begin the sentence this is called a drop cap.

The Treatment

The magazine: SOS! (school of sound)

Target Readership: SOS! is a affordable magazine which will be priced between £1.50 - £2.00 aimed at mostly the male side of society giving them an equivalent to the hand bag sized magazines that are made especially for women. This will be hand and easy to carry for any guy on the go or just taking a short break at work at either a full time or part time job. Size doesn't matter! this tag line adds an effect and makes and interesting relation to the size of the magazine and the myth about a mans size. The average SOS reader is a confident man who is interested in the latest music updates and news about the new tunes and bands released. The magazine is for all men but especially the working man that's always on the go and can refer to the magazine as a place to get away. SOS is the magazine for the strong, dominant and hardworking male. The magazine may also have a stereotypical view of the other sex mostly in pictures this makes it more of a mans mag.

Form and Style: SOS! is a A5 short but sweet magazine that still covers all the areas you would expect to see in a music magazine. It contains all the updates, news, celebs, life style and reviews; it may also include the new released CD of the month. The cover will have a cool yet glamours style as it will feature celebs, this will mostly be band pictures, mostly in natural colours to make it life like. SOS will use bold text to highlight the main most important and also use contrasting colours hat are easy to read and easy on the readers eye. SOS! will be at the top of the page bold and in a red colour, i feel this will attract the reader into buying the magazine. The front cover will look bright and expensive which will make the reader feel they have got value for money.

Themes and typical features: SOS has the typical theme of being a big band music magazine that will feature only the most popular and exclusive bands of today, this may relate to the UK top 40. It will be a weekly magazine that update the audience on the new releases and new bands that are topping on downloads and records sold. Cover lines will be used to inform the reader about the big bands that will feature in the magazine and also tell the reader what else the magazine has to offer such as interviews and free posters. The magazine may well include shocking pictures of exposed celebs and interviews.

Potential Advertisers: This will be done by getting an advert after the new game advert from the company 'Game', To follow ontop of this there will be advertisers such as Asos, Henley's and Gio-Goi which are all clothes companies. We may also include the shoe company Nike ID.

Editorial Team: This will be be made up of alot of skilled writers who do there best to write and interesting article on the newest scoops on music and celebs, this team will also be made up by the use of photographers and interviewers. The team will be mostly male but have a few females to create balance. However, there will be research done on the public on what they like about the magazine and what they would have liked to see in it. The team may also ask for a comment from a different magazine to bring in fresh ideas to the magazine.

Contents page 2

This is a contents analysis from the music magazine Mojo this magazine begins with a large picture at the bottom of the page which attracts your eye straight away to the celebrate as it is a glamours and effective picture which has obviously been planned as the celeb is making eye contact with the camera and the reader. The Quote just to the right of the celeb is in large white text which contrasts against the black background of the picture and the page; underneath this quote there is a small description about the celeb and something to attract the reader to want to read about it. as well as a page number. This text is in a blood red colour.

Above this picture on the back background there is the section called Features, this sub tittle is in the red colour but it also has an impact by the use of capitals. Underneath the title there is page numbers going down the left hand side which is followed by the information that is on that specific page, the page numbers have been put in the same colour red to keep the colour scheme similar however the text has been put in white to make it stand out and also to attract the readers eye which makes them want to read it.

The top of the page appears to have been separated from the rest of the page because of the barred across the page with stripped white and yellow lines, this shows a break in the page which is useful as it stops the page from look too long. in these lines there is the date and he issue number in the white text which shows they have kept to the same colour scheme. At the very top of the page the name of the music magazine has been put in large white font which just reminds the reader of the magazine name and which also keeps the name of the magazine in the readers head which may influence the reader to buy the magazine next time.

Finally the contents page has also been followed into more detail over the next page which tells the reader more about the other pages in the magazine but on this page they have used more pictures of bands and album covers, however this page also contrasts to the first as it has a white background and black writing.

Q - contents page

In this contents page of Q magazine it begins at the top with a page banner with the Q logo and the text "contents" in white in contrast to the black ground; in the top right they give the reader the date and the magazines website.
this contents page has been set out almost into sections as the left column tells the reader what the magazine contains or "features" this is used as a subtitle and also is in the similar white text but this time used with a red blocked background. underneath this subtitle the magazine gives the reader the page number in red on the far red followed by what is featured on that page and a small description to make the reader int rested into going to read that page.
Underneath this there is another small column on what the the magazine an offer to the reader "ever month" this is again used in the same colour scheme; red and white.
Then in the right section of the page there is a large picture of the Main singer out of the popular band Jon Bon Jovi this planned picture of the member making eye contact with the reader means that they will be more inclined to read about what has happened or to read more into the life of the member this backed up by the quote " i can be the nicest guy but i can be a prick ,too." this adds to the effect of the picture and makes the reader interested in reading about it.

Finally, in the bottom right of the page there is another review about what the magazine contains but is smaller as it gives the impression that the information on he last few pages are not as important of that at the beginning.

All this combined adds an impact on the reader as they feel ore excited about reading the magazine and also tells them where they can find a specific section they are looking for.

Questionnaire

1. Age ... ?

a)15-17 b) 17-19 c) 19-21 d) 21+

2. Gender ... ?

a) Male b) Female

3. Fav music .. ?

a) Punk b) Indie c) Soul d) Dance d) Pop e) othes.. ?

4. colour schemes ...?

a) black and white b) cool colours e.g blue c) bright d) others .. ?

5. Would you like the magazine to feature more than one type of music ..?

a) Yes b) No

6) If yes which ones together ..?

a) ......

7) Would you like a large background picture or many small ones..?

a) 1 b) 2

8) Do you buy music magazines ..?

a) Yes b) No

9) If yes which ones ...?

a) Kerrang
b) Mojo
c) Q
d) NME
e) Top of the pops
f) Rock sound
h) any others i missed ... ?

Textual Analysis on Mojo

In this textual analysis i have decided to look at the magazine Mojo, this is a magazine that looks at mostly older music which will mean that target audience is at the older generation as they are the people who are going to either know or like the older music more, however it may be aimed at some particular teens that enjoy older music.
The front cover has a large black and white picture of an old celebrate; Leonard Cohen, this black and white large medium close up photo relates to the target audience of the magazine.
Because of the basic layout to the front cover the magazine has had to use alot cover lines mostly short sentences to attract the reader to buying it; they have done this is the simplistic colours such as white and grey which refers to the colour scheme of the front cover. However, they have also used effectively the colour red in the text to highlight the most important quotes and sentences which because of the colour people's eye will be draw to first. they will hep attract the reader into buying the magazine.
The strap line across the top of the page tells the viewer a few more bits of information about what is inside the magazine"Metallica the making of a monster" this play on words not only relates to the green picture of a member of Metallica it also give the viewer an interest to find out why its a monster in the making, enticing them to buy the magazine.
Finally, in the top let cover of the page the front cover says that it gives the buyer a free CD this will make more people want to buy the magazine as they feel they are getting more for their money, to add to this point the use of words like free, plus make the reader again feel the magazine is value for money.

Analysis on Magazine Q

This is a Textual analysis of the magazine Q, the front cover of this magazine appears to be very blank and have little detail. However, i feel this front cover does have an certain impact on the audience especially to the male part of society, this is mostly because of the half naked picture of Lily Allen making eye contact with the reader, this gives the reader a feeling that she is trying to seduce you. The feeling with her next to two black panther's also give the reader the feeling that she has a dark, dangerous side. Both of these mixed together to make the reader want to find out more. i feel this idea of the two sides to her is backed up by the way the middle part which is text of Lily Allen's name is large and in half black half white this makes the reader feel that the composer of the magazine has tried to say there is a good and bad side to her, this can add to the interest of the reader.

In the top left hand side of the page there is a large red square with a white Q on it this advertises the magazine and also show the reader which magazine the are looking at. This title or logo has been used repeatedly on many different music magazines. Underneath the large Q in small white writing there is the magazine's slogan "a different take on music" this is quite a catchy piece of writing that while stay in people heads and can help them remember what magazine it was; it also makes people want to buy it because its "different".
In the top right hand corner of the front cover Q express what is involved in there magazine and caps the main highlights that is have reviewed such as big band names ("U2, Oasis and The stone Roses) these big band names make the reader feel more confident about buying the magazine as they feel they like the bands to so they will like the magazine. This is also in a simple black colour followed up with white smaller text underneath which gives information on each section.

The front cover has alot of referred words that will encourage the reader to want to buy it such as "exclusive","plus" and "Wicked" these words have been put into red text and also made quite large but spread all around the front cover this attracts the readers eye and also makes them want to at least have a look to see if they would like it.

textual analysis on Kerrang

In this textual analysis i have decided to review the look of the magazine Kerrang, a rock/ indie/punk music magazine. On this particular magazine the large background medium close up picture of two male celebrities form the band Fall Out Boy, this is an obvious planned picture as the two males are both looking at the camera or have a eye line match with the photographer.

There is a usual styled title of the Kerrang magazine, The title is in a black and white layout with the word in the usual white colour separated by lines which appear to be broke by a loud sound of perhaps a sound from a guitar. this relates to the style and theme of the magazine as it is about music!

Kerrang magazine use a slogan or a tag line on the top right hand corner of the front cover in a yellow colour, "life is loud" this has been used to effect as it adds a certain feeling to the magazine and relates to the target audience, which would be all music listeners especially that who like the specific bands and theme that would be featured in the magazine.

The band featured in the background picture; Fall Out Boy have got a large title in a white coloured text going just over half way through the middle of the page, this adds an effect to the reader and not only gets your attention but also tells you the band that is 'hot' this week. The white coloured text also links or joins to the colour in the title.

In the bottom left hand side of the front cover they have given the reader of the magazine a overview about what they can expect to see in the magazine and also shows them the main point that will be included this is a really helpful section as i feel it can help the reader to decided whether they would like to buy it or not. They have used two pictures of male members of a famous band which can also make people want to buy it more as they prefer those members and would like to find out more about them, the front cover also uses a lot of intisive words such as "free" and "plus" these can persuade people to buy it for the extra things the magazine can offer; they have also used bright colours such as white and a light blue to draw attention to those specific words, this works well as there is a dark background.

finally, at the very bottom of the page they have used a yellow page banner with white text over the top to give information about what else they offer. I feel the use of colour has been used effectively as it is easy on the readers eye but also catches it this makes a good addition to the effect the magazine has on the reader as it is all about first impressions.