Saturday 30 November 2013
Model release forms
The model release forms are important as it allows me to use their image in the magazine without the risk of creative control being lost to the band, although I will only be using their image to promote them. Each sheet means that I am able to use their image correctly in my magazine, but also means that they agree to come to re-shoots incase I require any other shots of them.
Monday 25 November 2013
Tuesday 19 November 2013
Monday 18 November 2013
project log
This week i have started collecting together the models required for my photoshoot. using an actual band means that live photo's from their performances can be used on my contents page, to contrast the cover photo from the shoot i am planning. I still need to get them to sign the forms required, and then i need to work on collecting a time for the shoot. For the image itself im am going for a classic look, with all the band members i need present, whilst also highlighting all the features of steampunk i need, maybe even tinting the image to enhance the colours.
Tuesday 12 November 2013
Monday 11 November 2013
Sunday 10 November 2013
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Monday 4 November 2013
The industry
Magazines need to make money to keep production going. There are three major methods that this is done.
1. over the counter sales. these make up a small cost of the magazine production.
2. Subscriptions: These make up a small percentage of the money that they make. The subscriptions make more than the individual purchases by a long shot. however this does not cover the complete cost required for the magazine.
3. advertisements: these make up 80% of the magazines money. Adverts placed around the magazine cost companies loads to put there.
4. overall media coverage. These are like events such as music awards, and smaller awards events
1. over the counter sales. these make up a small cost of the magazine production.
2. Subscriptions: These make up a small percentage of the money that they make. The subscriptions make more than the individual purchases by a long shot. however this does not cover the complete cost required for the magazine.
3. advertisements: these make up 80% of the magazines money. Adverts placed around the magazine cost companies loads to put there.
4. overall media coverage. These are like events such as music awards, and smaller awards events
Proposal Improved
My magazine is going to follow the popular genre of punk rock, following in the tracks of Kerrang and NME.
The codes and conventions of this is to use dark blacks and greys with contrasting brighter colours, such as bright pinks and reds, creating a disruptive yet vivid effect. This will relate to the punk-ish nature of the audience that I intend to gather
Since rock magazines, like the one i intend to make, tend to follow the career more than the personal life of a band, I would have to say that my magazine will also try to focus on a bands career over their personal life although it will not go un-mentioned.
The magazine should have a slight border, almost chaotic with an apocalyptic theme. These borders will represent the dangerous and rugged style of the magazine.
My primary audience is Gothic teenagers of both genders, although a slight increase on females. A profile on them has been made, showing how they interact and what they look for in magazines. My secondary audience is the teenagers (18-21) that perhaps would rather be relaxing and reading a magazine for that reason rather than to gather information.
The codes and conventions of this is to use dark blacks and greys with contrasting brighter colours, such as bright pinks and reds, creating a disruptive yet vivid effect. This will relate to the punk-ish nature of the audience that I intend to gather
Since rock magazines, like the one i intend to make, tend to follow the career more than the personal life of a band, I would have to say that my magazine will also try to focus on a bands career over their personal life although it will not go un-mentioned.
The magazine should have a slight border, almost chaotic with an apocalyptic theme. These borders will represent the dangerous and rugged style of the magazine.
My primary audience is Gothic teenagers of both genders, although a slight increase on females. A profile on them has been made, showing how they interact and what they look for in magazines. My secondary audience is the teenagers (18-21) that perhaps would rather be relaxing and reading a magazine for that reason rather than to gather information.
The artists that feature should be known to the primary audience who would often go to local gigs and perhaps meet up with these people but to the secondary audience I am hoping that they will be a new face, and so the article will be for informative reasons rather than social, although it will contain a bit of both. The key to my magazine however is that the articles are kept short in order for readers to find the content light, new and interesting.
Proposal Feedback
Your proposal quite clearly states what you would like to achieve with your magazine.
I feel the genre classic rock/punk combines well and is a genre well known for having an interest in music magazines. I think this magazine would compete quite closely with Kerrang.
However, by adding the element of Steampunk, I feel that there are just too many genres. This may confuse your target audience.
This is further reflected in your colour scheme. I like the initial idea of black, grey and contrasting brighter colours. However, when you mention the additional colours red and golden bronzes, this sounds like a lot of colours. This may make your pages look very busy. I would recommend sticking to roughly three main colours.
I like your comment on article content. It seems that you know what content your target audience would want.
I also like the idea of the border, I think that will capture the essence of the genre and attract your target audience.
You seem to have a good idea of your target audience, particularly your secondary target audience. However, your secondary target audience is more specific than your primary. Possibly select a gender to target primarily and target both as a secondary genre?
In terms of what your target audience will want and what would attract them, I think you have a strong idea of what you will include.
I feel the genre classic rock/punk combines well and is a genre well known for having an interest in music magazines. I think this magazine would compete quite closely with Kerrang.
However, by adding the element of Steampunk, I feel that there are just too many genres. This may confuse your target audience.
This is further reflected in your colour scheme. I like the initial idea of black, grey and contrasting brighter colours. However, when you mention the additional colours red and golden bronzes, this sounds like a lot of colours. This may make your pages look very busy. I would recommend sticking to roughly three main colours.
I like your comment on article content. It seems that you know what content your target audience would want.
I also like the idea of the border, I think that will capture the essence of the genre and attract your target audience.
You seem to have a good idea of your target audience, particularly your secondary target audience. However, your secondary target audience is more specific than your primary. Possibly select a gender to target primarily and target both as a secondary genre?
In terms of what your target audience will want and what would attract them, I think you have a strong idea of what you will include.
My proposal
My proposal
My magazine is to follow the genre of classic rock/punk with a twist. I plan on throwing a vintage steam-punk feel into the mix to make this stand out from the crowd.
The codes and conventions of this is to use dark blacks and greys with contrasting brighter colours, I will also be taking most of my colours from darker reds, and brighter golden bronzes.
Since rock magazines like this tend to follow career more than personal life, I would have to say that my magazine will also try to focus on a bands career over their personal life.
The magazine should have a slight border, almost chaotic with an apocalyptic theme, either that or a cardboard box type thing that has been cut open. These borders will represent the dangerous and rugged style of the magazine.
My primary audience is Gothic teenagers or both genders. A profile on them has been done on them showing how they're colour scheme is mostly black with other colours dotted about. my secondary audience is the steampunk community, a small group but still enough to form a community.
The artists to feature need to be relatively unknown and UN-followed for me to turn their image towards steampunk. My magazine intends to be one of the first steampunk based music magazines to ride the wave of steampunk that is appearing now amongst the gothic and geek community.
My magazine is to follow the genre of classic rock/punk with a twist. I plan on throwing a vintage steam-punk feel into the mix to make this stand out from the crowd.
The codes and conventions of this is to use dark blacks and greys with contrasting brighter colours, I will also be taking most of my colours from darker reds, and brighter golden bronzes.
Since rock magazines like this tend to follow career more than personal life, I would have to say that my magazine will also try to focus on a bands career over their personal life.
The magazine should have a slight border, almost chaotic with an apocalyptic theme, either that or a cardboard box type thing that has been cut open. These borders will represent the dangerous and rugged style of the magazine.
My primary audience is Gothic teenagers or both genders. A profile on them has been done on them showing how they're colour scheme is mostly black with other colours dotted about. my secondary audience is the steampunk community, a small group but still enough to form a community.
The artists to feature need to be relatively unknown and UN-followed for me to turn their image towards steampunk. My magazine intends to be one of the first steampunk based music magazines to ride the wave of steampunk that is appearing now amongst the gothic and geek community.
project log
I have so far completed the work set over half term, and I'm looking into completing the proposal currently. The steampunk work has died down slightly, as I need to follow what the audience want, and too much steampunk limits the audience greatly and I cannot have that. Instead, I will only feature a small amount of steampunk, and focus more on the rock and goth genre.
Existing names
Existing names:
1. Kerrang
The name comes from the sound a strummed electric guitar makes.
This idea of the guitar sound being used follows the theme of rock and roll that the magazine is part of.
The style is shattered black letters which symbolise the rebellious and destructive side behind rock and punk.
The black specifically mirrors most of the gothic bands that feature between the pages of Kerrang.
2. Classic rock
The name speaks for itself in the sense that a magazine based around the classic rock genre being named Classic rock, there need be any more.
The font is classical and elegant which would reflect the classical side to classic rock, and perhaps mean something else to the older audience that follows it.
The colour (faint gold) is classic in its own right and also could be used to represent the prior success of the bands that this magazine covers.
3. Rollingstone
Whilst the name could suggest influence from the great British rock band, Rolling stone magazine is actually not entirely music based, and even the music it does review isn’t often rock. That set aside, the title does reference a clear mention to the rock band, with a font similar to those used to mean the 80’s and a colour scheme to match old fashioned American diners. The bold red standing out to the silver polished background makes us feel as though the past is being re-written in the magazine, and the style is retro enough to influence the title of my magazine.
All three titles are under three words, each has influence from rock and have 2 main colours. My title should reflect this and only feature a maximum of 2 colours that will not clash with my theme.
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