Friday, 30 March 2012
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Question 5- Annotations Of Design Work (Contents Page)
Feedback From Target Audience:
"I think that this contents page is very effective in the way that the aged editing on the background photograph contrasts well with the black and burgundy text- giving it a sophisticated and elegant look. Also, the small picture/preview of the double page spread at the bottom is very useful and intrigues the reader. One criticism would be that the writing is not quite big enough and, due to the fact that it is in an elaborate font, is not easy to read at a first glance."- Lucy Crees.
"This contents page offers consistency throughout the magazine in terms of the editing on the photo and the colour of the text on the page. Also, i like that 'Contents' is written down the side as it is different to most music magazine contents pages. One thing that i would criticise would be that the text could be made bigger and bolder so that it becomes easier to read."- Saskia Winch.
"I think that this contents page is very effective in the way that the aged editing on the background photograph contrasts well with the black and burgundy text- giving it a sophisticated and elegant look. Also, the small picture/preview of the double page spread at the bottom is very useful and intrigues the reader. One criticism would be that the writing is not quite big enough and, due to the fact that it is in an elaborate font, is not easy to read at a first glance."- Lucy Crees.
"This contents page offers consistency throughout the magazine in terms of the editing on the photo and the colour of the text on the page. Also, i like that 'Contents' is written down the side as it is different to most music magazine contents pages. One thing that i would criticise would be that the text could be made bigger and bolder so that it becomes easier to read."- Saskia Winch.
Question 5- Annotations Of Design Work (Double Page Spread)
Feedback From Target Audience:
"Something i think that is successful about this double page spread is the fact that it is conventional. The structure of the article and the features within it are accurate and appealing. I like the way that the photograph overlaps onto both pages and acts as a background to the double page spread, dominating the magazine and immediately signalling to readers who the article involves. Something that i think could perhaps be improved on this double page spread is the structure of the article. Although its quality and content is of a good standard, so as to make the article less overwhelming to readers it could be broken down into a question and answer format so that readers are more willing to thoroughly consume the text."- Lucy Crees.
"I think this double page spread is very effective and eye-catching as it matches the front cover and contents page in terms of colour scheme and overall 'feel'. One thing that i would alter would be the colour and size of the pull quote- i would make it stand out more to grab the readers attention by making it a brighter colour and enlarging it."- Saskia Winch
"Something i think that is successful about this double page spread is the fact that it is conventional. The structure of the article and the features within it are accurate and appealing. I like the way that the photograph overlaps onto both pages and acts as a background to the double page spread, dominating the magazine and immediately signalling to readers who the article involves. Something that i think could perhaps be improved on this double page spread is the structure of the article. Although its quality and content is of a good standard, so as to make the article less overwhelming to readers it could be broken down into a question and answer format so that readers are more willing to thoroughly consume the text."- Lucy Crees.
"I think this double page spread is very effective and eye-catching as it matches the front cover and contents page in terms of colour scheme and overall 'feel'. One thing that i would alter would be the colour and size of the pull quote- i would make it stand out more to grab the readers attention by making it a brighter colour and enlarging it."- Saskia Winch
Question 5- Annotations Of Design Work (Front Cover)
Feedback From Target Audience:
"I love how the vintage theme runs throughout and is reflected well through the colour scheme and font as well as the photo and coverlines. An improvement i would suggest would perhaps be to emphasise the puff/plug more by using bolder colours. Other than that i think that overall this is a very successful front cover." - Lucy Crees.
"The vintage look is really unique and makes the front cover attractive and stand out on the shelf if sold in a shop. I also like the choice of font for the masthead as it looks elegant and quite sophisticated. If i were to suggest one criticism, it would be to make the coverlines bigger so they are easier for the audience to read."- Saskia Winch.
"I love how the vintage theme runs throughout and is reflected well through the colour scheme and font as well as the photo and coverlines. An improvement i would suggest would perhaps be to emphasise the puff/plug more by using bolder colours. Other than that i think that overall this is a very successful front cover." - Lucy Crees.
"The vintage look is really unique and makes the front cover attractive and stand out on the shelf if sold in a shop. I also like the choice of font for the masthead as it looks elegant and quite sophisticated. If i were to suggest one criticism, it would be to make the coverlines bigger so they are easier for the audience to read."- Saskia Winch.
Evaluation Question 7- SWOT Analysis
Strengths: my progression in understanding the Macs and programmes (In Design and Photoshop) used for constructing the magazine itself, along with online sites such as Blogger and Prezi have allowed me to create something that resembles a genuine music magazine, unlike the magazine created on the preliminary task.
Weaknesses: although my skills have improved since the preliminary task, i feel that i could have used some skills attempted on my college magazine to make my music magazine more effective. For instance, i could have used the tools on Photoshop to cut around photographs to use on my contents page. This would have added a certain dynamic to the page, and made it appear of a proffesional standard.
Opportunities: the development in my skills and understanding surrounding the technology used within this task will allow me to maintain comprehension of a diverse range of programmes (In Design, Photoshop, Prezi) and devices (Macs, scanners, digital cameras, video cameras) throughout future media projects and other subjects.
Threats: threats when using any programmes on the Macs include the Mac crashing or freezing. This could potentially lead to an entire loss of work, which would waste both time and effort. Furthermore, if the internet is not working, this would effect the use of online programmes such as Blogger and Prezi which could slow down work production and limit inspiration (in terms of existing magazine covers found on Google) and the ability to present work.
Weaknesses: although my skills have improved since the preliminary task, i feel that i could have used some skills attempted on my college magazine to make my music magazine more effective. For instance, i could have used the tools on Photoshop to cut around photographs to use on my contents page. This would have added a certain dynamic to the page, and made it appear of a proffesional standard.
Opportunities: the development in my skills and understanding surrounding the technology used within this task will allow me to maintain comprehension of a diverse range of programmes (In Design, Photoshop, Prezi) and devices (Macs, scanners, digital cameras, video cameras) throughout future media projects and other subjects.
Threats: threats when using any programmes on the Macs include the Mac crashing or freezing. This could potentially lead to an entire loss of work, which would waste both time and effort. Furthermore, if the internet is not working, this would effect the use of online programmes such as Blogger and Prezi which could slow down work production and limit inspiration (in terms of existing magazine covers found on Google) and the ability to present work.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Question 4- What Kind Of Media Institution Might Distribute Your Media Product And Why?
Media institutions:
- Bauer: Kerrang, Heat, Closer, MOJO
- BBC Worldwide: Radio Times, easy Cook
- Conde Nast: Vanity Fair, GQ
- Dennis Publishing
- Future Publishing: MAC Format, PC Format
- H Baller: Bella, Take A Break
- Hachette Filipacchi: Elle, Red, Inside Soap
- Haymarket Consumer Media: What Car?
- IPC Media: Soaplife, Uncut, Woman and Home, NME
- National Magazine company: Cosmopolitan, Zest, Good Housekeeping, Reveal
IPC- IPC Media produces over 60 iconic media brands, with their magazines reaching almost 2/3 of UK women and 42% of UK men (almost 26 million UK adults) – while their websites reach over 20 million users each month.
IPC's focuses on three core audiences: men, mass market women and upmarket women.
In terms of media institutions, I feel that IPC would be well suited to publish my magazine. This is due to the fact that it is successful and has experience with music magazines such as Uncut and NME which have been largely successful in their field; especially NME due to its growing popularity amongst young music fans. Furthermore, IPC does not yet publish a magazine that focuses upon classic/retro music, and so my music magazine would bring something new to the company as my magazine is quite unique in the sense that there are very few existing magazines that cover the same genre of music.
BAUER - Bauer Media owns more than eighty influential media brands including Heat, GRAZIA, Closer, MCN, FHM, Parkers, MATCH, Magic 105.4, Kiss 100, Kerrang and Q. Bauer Media reaches over nineteen million UK adults across multiple media channels.
However, it could be said that Bauer would be more suitable to publish my magazine as it currently publishes MOJO magazine, which has been my style model throughout the project. Therefore it has had experience in publishing a music magazine similar to my own, which could give benefits to sales of my product. Also, it has published other music magazines such as Kerrang, Smash Hits and Q which shows that they are a versatile company when it comes to music magazines- they are able to be successful publishers with magazines that cover a wide variety of genres. Despite these advantages, it could also be said that there are weaknesses to media institutions that are already covering a very similar magazine. Although ‘Retro Spirit’ is different to MOJO in many ways, it does still introduce the same genre of music, and so competition could be caused between the two. Also, it would not be appropriate for the publishing house to approach my magazine in the same way as MOJO due to the fact that they are, ultimately, separate publications and so approaching publishing in an identical manner would mean sales may not be successful (if the public are already buying MOJO, they will not want to also buy/switch to another magazine that has been published in a very similar way- they are more likely to continue to purchase MOJO).
- Bauer: Kerrang, Heat, Closer, MOJO
- BBC Worldwide: Radio Times, easy Cook
- Conde Nast: Vanity Fair, GQ
- Dennis Publishing
- Future Publishing: MAC Format, PC Format
- H Baller: Bella, Take A Break
- Hachette Filipacchi: Elle, Red, Inside Soap
- Haymarket Consumer Media: What Car?
- IPC Media: Soaplife, Uncut, Woman and Home, NME
- National Magazine company: Cosmopolitan, Zest, Good Housekeeping, Reveal
IPC- IPC Media produces over 60 iconic media brands, with their magazines reaching almost 2/3 of UK women and 42% of UK men (almost 26 million UK adults) – while their websites reach over 20 million users each month.
IPC's focuses on three core audiences: men, mass market women and upmarket women.
In terms of media institutions, I feel that IPC would be well suited to publish my magazine. This is due to the fact that it is successful and has experience with music magazines such as Uncut and NME which have been largely successful in their field; especially NME due to its growing popularity amongst young music fans. Furthermore, IPC does not yet publish a magazine that focuses upon classic/retro music, and so my music magazine would bring something new to the company as my magazine is quite unique in the sense that there are very few existing magazines that cover the same genre of music.
BAUER - Bauer Media owns more than eighty influential media brands including Heat, GRAZIA, Closer, MCN, FHM, Parkers, MATCH, Magic 105.4, Kiss 100, Kerrang and Q. Bauer Media reaches over nineteen million UK adults across multiple media channels.
However, it could be said that Bauer would be more suitable to publish my magazine as it currently publishes MOJO magazine, which has been my style model throughout the project. Therefore it has had experience in publishing a music magazine similar to my own, which could give benefits to sales of my product. Also, it has published other music magazines such as Kerrang, Smash Hits and Q which shows that they are a versatile company when it comes to music magazines- they are able to be successful publishers with magazines that cover a wide variety of genres. Despite these advantages, it could also be said that there are weaknesses to media institutions that are already covering a very similar magazine. Although ‘Retro Spirit’ is different to MOJO in many ways, it does still introduce the same genre of music, and so competition could be caused between the two. Also, it would not be appropriate for the publishing house to approach my magazine in the same way as MOJO due to the fact that they are, ultimately, separate publications and so approaching publishing in an identical manner would mean sales may not be successful (if the public are already buying MOJO, they will not want to also buy/switch to another magazine that has been published in a very similar way- they are more likely to continue to purchase MOJO).
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