Front Cover Decision

The pictures above show my development from the beginning. My beginning research consisted of looking at magazine covers. 'SPIN' magazine was my favorite and I wanted to be able to gain an image that looked like the model on the cover. From there, I went on to further photo research. I wanted to be able to capture the mysterious yet sensual expression on the face. The photo I selected from the 'further photo research' is very strong and bold - a perfect image for someone in the music industry. To go far with music, a person needs to be confident and determined and in my opinion, the look shown on Amanda Seyfried expresses this image. When taking my first selection of photographs I did not know whether I would be able to capture this image on Alice. However, in my second photo shoot she proved me wrong. My design for the front cover of my magazine is shown above. It was my first choice in design and having such an adaptable model allowed me to take my photographs according to my design which should allow me to begin to create the front cover of my magazine.

Shown in large is the photo I have officially chosen for the front of my magazine. Looking at my previous research, i think it corresponds with everything I have been developing.  The first photo shoot allowed me to see what Alice was capable of and allowed me to capture the image above which I think catches the image that I have been searching for. 

Photoshoot 2 Evaulation 2

The next selection of photos i have chosen to evaluate is the ones shown here. I decided to pick these as i tried extremely hard to capture the 'indie' look in these photos without the sue of props. I think these are my most successful set as they really illustrate the image of Indie and the image i have been searching.

Advantages:

• These were among the last photos i took therefore, Alice felt comfortable and happy in front of the camera.
• Unlike 'photoshoot 1', i put a lot of thought into the way Alice looked IE. her make up and her hair. I think the backcombed hair is very effective as i believe it is a style that connects to Indie styled photos. For my front cover, i will choose one of these photos.

Disadvantages:

• Although i love the photos, i do not believe i took enough as i do not have more then one of each pose. I think this was a bad idea because it meant that i only had one photograph of each look. Luckily, i am happy with the outcomes.

Photoshoot 2 Evaluation 1

Instead of evaluating all my photos in one, I have decided to look into each different style of image I have captured in order to weigh up what went well and what didn't. Shown is the selection of photographs using props. As you can see, I got Alice to wear 'geek' glasses and use bubble gum which is an idea I developed from my earlier, extra photo research. 

Advantages:

•  In this photo shoot, I ensured that I took photos from all different angles so that my photographs would vary from each other and I would have a lot to work with.
• Alice was very adaptable, allowing me to change her looks in order to gain the images I needed. Having a good model ensures my success in a good image therefore, she was very helpful.
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  These were the first set oh photographs I did in my second photo shoot and they allowed Alice to relax and enjoy herself which was extremely beneficial for the next outfit I took photos of her in.

 Disadvantages:

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  Although I liked the look of the glasses, you can see the reflection of the light through them making the photos look unprofessional .
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  In the end, I did not like the effect of the bubble gum as I think the colour of it does not go well with the background and did not help project the image I am searching for.

Photoshoot 2

Below are my second set of photographs which relate more to my 'further photo research':

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Cover Sketches

Before starting my next selection of photo graphs I wanted to think about the way my images would fit onto a front page. Also, having specific sketches will ensure that I can capture different and specific images. To create the designs, I used my previous photos and though about how different styles of photographs could fit onto a page. From there, I was able to sketch what I was searching for. I did not want to go straight into taking my second lot of photographs without thinking about how i could use them. The sketches will allow me to take photographs with them in mind in order to capture an image that will go perfectly on the front page of my magazine. The designs are shown below:

From the designs, i want to be able to generate images that will go perfectly on my front cover. Although number one is my favorite design, I am determined to take photographs that will go with each design, allowing me to have a back up if my photos do not look right and I decide to change my mind. If design one does not work out then the style I hope to adopt instead is number two as I will be able to put Alice in the center of my page. This will also allow me to be able to display clearly what Alice is wearing promoting her fashion and 'Indie' look. 

Font Development

A title on a magazine front cover is an aspect that needs to be clearly thought about in any magazine design and evaluated. In my research of front covers of magazines, the titles appear bold so that they stand out from the normal, fashion magazines. Therefore, when looking into my fonts I will search for something which stands out and will grab my readers interest. Shown to the right here is my first stage in font development. I tried a variety of different fonts in order to capture the image of 'Indie' and to accentuate the style of a music magazine.
My idea was to create a title in the black or white font to exaggerate the boldness. It was hard to choose certain fonts as I liked so many of them. However, with careful consideration and making sure I picked the fonts which displayed the look of a music magazine the most, I was able to choose six fonts.

Shown to the right here at the six fonts i chose which were:

• Zolano Serif BT
• Tahoma
• Bodoni MT
• Gothic720 Lt BT
• OCR A Std
• Corbel
  
  

These six fonts stood out to me the most due to the capturing image of all of them. The top one, 'Zolano Serif BT', relates to my 'school magazine' title and therefore, I was instantly drawn towards it. However, I do not believe this is good enough for my music magazine as it does not illustrate the brash, forward look i am going for. 'OCR A Std' also does not express the look of boldness I am searching for therefore, I will use neither of these fonts.

My two favourite fonts out of the selection are 'Tahoma' and 'Bodoni MT' as I believe they are both emphasised and stand out. In order to gain the forward and out going look that is connected with a music magazine I need to choose one of these bolder fonts.

Eventually, I decided on using the font 'Tahoma.' Although I liked 'Bodoni MT', in my opinion it was a style that I connect with a fashion magazine such as 'Vouge' therefore, 'Tahoma' is my ideal choice. Although it is simple, it is a bold title that will stand out on my front page. Therefore, i am hoping that with my next photos, i am able to get an image to go perfectly with this font.