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Brainstorm for magazine cover :


Content :
I will select the most memorable character I interview by selecting the resident with the most interesting story, and make them the centre of my magazine front cover. 

To apply a sense of convergence with both my products I will use some quotations from the interviews I do in the magazine cover; as well as that I will include images of the residents I have filmed.

By including statistics and information about homelessness as an issue, I will inform the audience on the severity of the problem as that wasn't my intention in the documentary. Despite using statistics in my opening, I may use those facts as an opening to discussing the issue in a broader way. 

Due to Channel 5 containing mainly factual shows, I will focus on providing information on homelessness as well as getting first-hand information from each resident of Jimmy's I filmed. Channel 5 have conveyed their need for unique documentaries, and so I will create an emotional connection between the audience and the characters as well as giving factual content.

Design and Layout :
In terms of design I will use a similar colour palette to the documentary, to highlight a similar tone, and create a link. I want the tone of my magazine to be positive, and uplifting instead of sombre and patronising and stereotyping homeless people.

I will use repetition of the title, log line, characters and narrative images to create a sense of a brand identity. I will use establishing shots that I used in the opening of my documentary in my magazine spread to highlight the reality of people on the streets. However, I will focus on images of the people I interviewed, as my intention is to show a different perspective and representation of people living on the streets.

Due to all the support from Jimmy's and the fact that they were my filming location, I will include their logo near the end of my episode, as well as in my magazine. I believe it will create a sense of realism by emphasising the importance of shelter such as Jimmy's. 


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