For this task i had to choose an existing magazine and create the front cover which would match the style of the genre and audience that the original magazine was aimed at. Because i have recently been focusing on the pop music genre i decided to go with 'Top of the pops' which is a magazine loved by teenagers and includes the whole pop music package. I added my own original photography along with the cover lines, pugs, colours, fonts and the little bits and pieces like barcodes, datelines and the price to make this magazine successful. I have only annotated the codes and conventions of this magazine. Underneath will be the Photography mise-en-scene which i have also written about.
Photography Mise-en-scene:
Setting and Location: Originally the photo would be taken in a studio where there is a lot of space so that the subjects and any props can be managed effectively.
Costume, Hair and Make-up: The original Photography which i have taken is very natural and clear. Its not anything busy or over the top, Shannon looks very delicate and pure. I think the whole picture is natural because her hair is naturally down as well as her make up which is also delicate and natural looking. The knitted jumper she is wearing is the colour baby pink. This also gives this delicate effect to it. By having all these delicate colour involved its very easy to make the font and information to stand out on the magazine, in this case i think the colours work very well together.
Facial Expressions: Shannon's facial expressions are very warm and welcoming. The way she is smiling indicates to the reader that its inviting him into the magazine. She is using direct address with the reader meaning shes helping to stimulate interaction.
Setting and Location: Originally the photo would be taken in a studio where there is a lot of space so that the subjects and any props can be managed effectively.
Costume, Hair and Make-up: The original Photography which i have taken is very natural and clear. Its not anything busy or over the top, Shannon looks very delicate and pure. I think the whole picture is natural because her hair is naturally down as well as her make up which is also delicate and natural looking. The knitted jumper she is wearing is the colour baby pink. This also gives this delicate effect to it. By having all these delicate colour involved its very easy to make the font and information to stand out on the magazine, in this case i think the colours work very well together.
Facial Expressions: Shannon's facial expressions are very warm and welcoming. The way she is smiling indicates to the reader that its inviting him into the magazine. She is using direct address with the reader meaning shes helping to stimulate interaction.
Lighting: The lighting in this particular photography i think is very warm and gentle. The whole edit of the photo works really well with the Masthead and the colours used for the font. Lighting is very important because it could show the mood or the feelings of someone. In this case the whole image looks very warm and happy.
Layout: The layout of this magazine is quite busy. After doing my research on the previous post taking a look at some of the 'top of the pops' magazines i have spotted that the magazine are all very full and packed with information. They try and include a lot of the information because the magazine does have a lot to offer. In my magazine i have tried to make it look busy but still make it clear, including some of the things a real 'top of the pops' magazine would include, for example the Pugs, every top of the pops magazine includes at least 2 pugs.
Ethos/Philosophy: I personally think that my magazine would defiantly match what an original 'top of the pops' magazine would look like. After doing my research and looking back i have included everything that a teenage magazine has to offer. My original photography was a friendly welcoming picture of a teenage girl also which helps invite the young readers in. The main colours on this front cover were pink which shows that i have aimed it at young females in particular as this was my target audience. The celebrities i have included were linked into the pop music genre. Using pop sensations Justin Bieber and famous pop female artist like Jessie J and Selena Gomez shows that i have chosen artist which will be easily recognised by the young girls. Especially using Justin Bieber as a way to attract the young female fans in particular.Teenage pop magazines also offer gifts with the magazine, in this case i have also included gifts like poster and a lip gloss to show the extra attraction towards my magazine. Including a chance to win any prizes also shows there is a lot more to the magazine inside. For all these reasons i do fell that i have successfully met the Ethos and Philosophy of the magazine of my choice.
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