Draft front cover, contents and double page spread

These images are important as they will work as the most basic layout for my magazine, and allow me to start on a solid surface and simply replace coloured boxes with writing.

sketches

The sketches drawn prior to the creation of the magazine are important as they give me an idea of what I'm aiming to create, this means that if i loose track of what I'm doing, looking at these sketches reminds me of what i was aiming for. 

The sketches do not have to look amazing, as all they need to do is provide an extremely rough draft that i can relate to later

Masthead design

This is the design for my masthead. It features a red and black colour scheme that will hopefully match my magazine

This is the new image for my magazine that has been changed during the creation of the magazine itself as the black writing that featured in the previous masthead did not stand out from the background

Contact sheet

It was through reviewing these contact sheets that I was able to find the best photos to use throughout my magazine. This involved looking over the photos carefully to ensure that I could quickly find the best photo for the right page, and the use of a contact sheet is to easily compare similar photos.

article

interview 

You wanted to know more from our bands, and what better opportunity to do this than with our new group: Blurred Generation as they come from their first major gig!

I go to talking to their extremely charismatic lead guitarist; Harry St John about this gig, and follow up with some questions posted by you the Fans. As always we receive a combination of wisdom and amusement that we know you guys love. It’s always nice to talk to an upcoming band and find out about them just that little bit more.

So Harry, you played your first major gig recently, what’s it like heading out on stage for the first time to see a crowd like that?

Harry Saint John: It was a bit daunting as we walked on stage, but I always feel very at home when performing because it's what I love doing, so it was good after the initial worry

So, I hear that you've known your fellow band members for a while, have you guys ever fallen out in the past?

Harry Saint John: We constantly fall out to tell you the truth! Only last week a member walked out before the talent show, however like a good bandleader I consolidated the situation and all was well

So, after a performance or recording session, what do you do to chill out?

Harry Saint John: Well, Me and the bassist usually go and chill at our respective houses and play some video games, also I like a Starbucks to relax, I can't function without my coffee!

Spoken like a true band member! I've heard that you guys have worked on a few charity events helping out close friends, Do you think that we'll see any charity based concerts in the future?

Harry Saint John: Well don't expect us to be on live aid any time soon! But yeah, we're up for any charity events, in fact on some weekends I go to a local charity shop and perform to the people shopping there me and Emily also perform to a local club of elderly people at a local club!

Well, you are “Saint” like! (He did not find this as funny as I did) anyway, who would you class as your inspiration for going into music?

Harry Saint John: Definitely, 100% Billie Joe Armstrong, he didn't come from a particularly musical background, like myself, and he's got to be one of the most famous people of the 21st century!

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.

promotional methods

colour connotations

Equipment I will use in the photoshoot

Image of equipment.

Contents page ideas

cell lines idea

audience

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

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 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.

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.

codes and conventions

name ideas

Mood board

Media Vlog- Preliminary task and steampunk