Planning:
I took some long shot images of the individual who would represent the actor, Rob Young, who stars in the film 'The Struggle'. I selected a bright, and appealing background to engage the audience; I kept a restricted colour palette in mind when taking these images to link back to my magazine article. By using warm, yellow tones in the image I was able to create convergence between my front cover, double page spread, and the title shown in the documentary. Using the rule of three, I ensured the individual was placed in the centre of the shot, and took up the majority of the image; to convey a high status and significance of a celebrity appeal to the magazine.
In terms of proxemics, I placed the individual in the centre of the shot; to engage the audience, and to allow me to place my text on either side. I also left room on the top of the shot, to allow me to use a large, and bold title to create clarity and an appeal for my audience. By using a male in the front cover of the magazine, this use of inscription will allow my audience to create an element of their identity through perhaps Young's. This theory from David Gauntlet allows my decision of having a male on the front cover and in my double page spread to have a significant impact on my audience. However, Bell Hooks and other feminist theorists may argue my decision to have a male on the front cover and the absence of a female; creates a patriarchal tone as women are often presented as absence in media texts. The setting I used creates a sense of realism to the image, which is reflected also in my documentary and the contents of the double page spread.
Images:
After selecting an image, I then edited my chosen one by flipping it, and also adding a warmer tone to brighten the colours. I feel as if this made the image more appealing, and it highlighted the colours in the clothing which would captivate the audience. I also focused in more, by zooming in, on the actor himself; as this would give a celebrity appeal to the magazine. This followed conventions of GQ. By selecting a long shot image I was able to show the whole actor's clothing which would also create an appeal to a millennial audience.
First Draft:
I used capitals for all of my text, to follow conventions of GQ magazine; and to engage my audience. I choose to colour my text as the same as the article title, and the title of my documentary; to create convergence between my products. Also, I used a restricted colour palette in the way the text correlated, to the clothing of Rob Young. I placed a barcode in the bottom right corner of the magazine to follow conventions of a magazine cover, and by placing it in the corner it prevents the reader getting distracted. I used white text, and mainly bold fonts to portray clear ideas of what the contents of the magazine would entail. To target my male and millennial audience, I included article titles on fitness and fashion; and the use of a superlative 'LATEST' creates an informative and exclusive tone. Also, 'FIVE NEW FITNESS TIPS' the use of alliteration engages the audience; and the use of 'NEW' informs the audience that this magazine is up-to-date with the latest trends. By using alliteration again the the bottom left hand article title, it allowed the text on the page to seem appealing to the audience.
To follow conventions of magazines, I placed the magazine title in large and bold font in the top left corner; to engage my audience. I selected the name 'REVEAL' to utilise an enigma code (Roland Barthes' theory of Semiotics), to create anticipation, and intrigue in the contents of the magazine. I added 'SEPTEMBER 2018' to create a sense of sophistication, and authenticity to the magazine brand. As this suggests the magazine is desired by the public, as the issues are released monthly. To continue the sense of desire and exclusivity to the brand's identity, I added 'WORLD EXCLUSIVE' to the top left corner of the page. I used the Z rule by placing the title in the top left corner, to allow that to be the first thing the reader views; and the barcode will be the last thing the reader views.
Second Draft :
I added a bold outline to the title of the magazine 'REVEAL' to make the title stand out more, and create convergence between the article title in the double page spread. I also added an outline, and changed the colour of the statement introducing the double page spread; to further converge my audio visual's title and double page spread with my front cover. By decreasing the size of the article title in the bottom left hand corner, I allowed the image of Rob Young to captivate the audience more; and it prevented the page from seeming too crowded. I also added a price to the magazine, to follow conventions of lifestyle magazines.
I populated the front page by adding a political element, 'BREXIT: WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE UK?'; to target my audience of 20-35year olds further. I believe this political tone to the content of my magazine, links well with he social and political content of my documentary, and my double page spread. I added the 'BRITISH EDITION' placed at the top right of the page, to target my millennial and British audience, as my documentary and double page spread focuses on the homeless in the UK. I created more of an interest for my millennial audience by emphasising the fashion element of the magazine further, by adding '+20 WAYS TO STYLE A SUIT'. This targets my audience as they are of the age whereby they will have careers, and therefore an article about wearing suits will be very relevant. The use of sibilance in 'STYLE A SUIT' also creates a fluidity and appealing nature to the text on the front cover as well.
I took some long shot images of the individual who would represent the actor, Rob Young, who stars in the film 'The Struggle'. I selected a bright, and appealing background to engage the audience; I kept a restricted colour palette in mind when taking these images to link back to my magazine article. By using warm, yellow tones in the image I was able to create convergence between my front cover, double page spread, and the title shown in the documentary. Using the rule of three, I ensured the individual was placed in the centre of the shot, and took up the majority of the image; to convey a high status and significance of a celebrity appeal to the magazine.
In terms of proxemics, I placed the individual in the centre of the shot; to engage the audience, and to allow me to place my text on either side. I also left room on the top of the shot, to allow me to use a large, and bold title to create clarity and an appeal for my audience. By using a male in the front cover of the magazine, this use of inscription will allow my audience to create an element of their identity through perhaps Young's. This theory from David Gauntlet allows my decision of having a male on the front cover and in my double page spread to have a significant impact on my audience. However, Bell Hooks and other feminist theorists may argue my decision to have a male on the front cover and the absence of a female; creates a patriarchal tone as women are often presented as absence in media texts. The setting I used creates a sense of realism to the image, which is reflected also in my documentary and the contents of the double page spread.
Images:
After selecting an image, I then edited my chosen one by flipping it, and also adding a warmer tone to brighten the colours. I feel as if this made the image more appealing, and it highlighted the colours in the clothing which would captivate the audience. I also focused in more, by zooming in, on the actor himself; as this would give a celebrity appeal to the magazine. This followed conventions of GQ. By selecting a long shot image I was able to show the whole actor's clothing which would also create an appeal to a millennial audience.
First Draft:
I used capitals for all of my text, to follow conventions of GQ magazine; and to engage my audience. I choose to colour my text as the same as the article title, and the title of my documentary; to create convergence between my products. Also, I used a restricted colour palette in the way the text correlated, to the clothing of Rob Young. I placed a barcode in the bottom right corner of the magazine to follow conventions of a magazine cover, and by placing it in the corner it prevents the reader getting distracted. I used white text, and mainly bold fonts to portray clear ideas of what the contents of the magazine would entail. To target my male and millennial audience, I included article titles on fitness and fashion; and the use of a superlative 'LATEST' creates an informative and exclusive tone. Also, 'FIVE NEW FITNESS TIPS' the use of alliteration engages the audience; and the use of 'NEW' informs the audience that this magazine is up-to-date with the latest trends. By using alliteration again the the bottom left hand article title, it allowed the text on the page to seem appealing to the audience.
To follow conventions of magazines, I placed the magazine title in large and bold font in the top left corner; to engage my audience. I selected the name 'REVEAL' to utilise an enigma code (Roland Barthes' theory of Semiotics), to create anticipation, and intrigue in the contents of the magazine. I added 'SEPTEMBER 2018' to create a sense of sophistication, and authenticity to the magazine brand. As this suggests the magazine is desired by the public, as the issues are released monthly. To continue the sense of desire and exclusivity to the brand's identity, I added 'WORLD EXCLUSIVE' to the top left corner of the page. I used the Z rule by placing the title in the top left corner, to allow that to be the first thing the reader views; and the barcode will be the last thing the reader views.
Second Draft :
I added a bold outline to the title of the magazine 'REVEAL' to make the title stand out more, and create convergence between the article title in the double page spread. I also added an outline, and changed the colour of the statement introducing the double page spread; to further converge my audio visual's title and double page spread with my front cover. By decreasing the size of the article title in the bottom left hand corner, I allowed the image of Rob Young to captivate the audience more; and it prevented the page from seeming too crowded. I also added a price to the magazine, to follow conventions of lifestyle magazines.
I populated the front page by adding a political element, 'BREXIT: WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE UK?'; to target my audience of 20-35year olds further. I believe this political tone to the content of my magazine, links well with he social and political content of my documentary, and my double page spread. I added the 'BRITISH EDITION' placed at the top right of the page, to target my millennial and British audience, as my documentary and double page spread focuses on the homeless in the UK. I created more of an interest for my millennial audience by emphasising the fashion element of the magazine further, by adding '+20 WAYS TO STYLE A SUIT'. This targets my audience as they are of the age whereby they will have careers, and therefore an article about wearing suits will be very relevant. The use of sibilance in 'STYLE A SUIT' also creates a fluidity and appealing nature to the text on the front cover as well.
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