Research and Planning feedback

Action Plan

I intend to meet my deadlines by working hard in class to make sure I complete all my work by the set dates. I will also work outside of class if needed to make sure I meet the deadlines given to me. To make sure I meet my first deadline on the 5th March I will use some of my free lessons to get my photographs taken of my models therefore this will give me more time in lesson to construct my magazine.  I will also make sure I complete at least one task each lesson to meet my deadlines.

Production Update

I have 6 weeks until easter holidays, this means I have 4 weeks for construction of my music magazine.

• My first deadline for the first draft of my final product is Monday the 5th March. 
• My next deadline for the final product with all corrections made is Monday the 19th March. 
• I will be working on 7 evaluation questions between Monday the 19th and Friday the 30th March.
• My final deadline for my completed portfolio is Monday the 16th April.

 

Model Costume, Make Up and Props

Costume and Make Up Research

This is an image of an artist who falls into the same genre of my music magazine, the image was taken from We Love Pop magazine which is the same genre (pop) I wanting to create. Her costume is simple but but bold enough to standout to the reader. Her costume is edgy with black and white striped jeans to try and give a certain impression to the reader. This image is taken from a double page spread as I am going to use a female artist on my double page spread too, I will try and using the same costume techniques to create a fun, bold vibe to the reader.

For my models make up I have researched what a typical female pop artist would wear. From my research I have found the make up is normally quite simple to give off a feminine feel. The make up isn't normally bold and bright because this doesn't fit into the genre of pop. Above is example of what I think a pop artist would wear for a photo shoot I got this image from google. It is blue with white eyeshadow which is used together to make it less harsh and blend in with the whole image. They have also used eyeliner to define her eye and make it more noticeable.

Above is an image of me applying make up to my model. I decided to go with a girly colour to match with my genre of pop which is a light pink which isn't to visible in this photo. I have used this colour because it is feminine and isn't to bold.   

Here is another image of one of my models I have used blue and green eyeshadow to make her eyes standout. I have tried to create something similar to what I have researched as shown on the first make up image. I have also used eyeliner as this will add more of an definition to her eyes and will create an edgier look.

This is an image of my model having her hair curled. I have chosen to curl her hair because it will make the image really girly and professional.

I have also included an image of a costume I might use to feature in my magazine. It is edgy but stylish and will hopefully create the image I am looking for.  I have chosen patterned leggings because they are the latest fashion and relate to my genre of pop it also makes her costume more bold and interesting. The colours are quite simple but I think it will make they image standout more on the page.      

Test shots

For this image I have taken a close up portrait shot of one of my models in the studio with a black background. I have directed her to look straight into the camera to address the readers. She is smiling to try and create a fun happy effect. I think this image will be suitable to use in my contents page as a close up of the main feature of the magazine. I like this image but when I take my final photographs I will try and use different expressions.

This image was also taken in the studio because this is my chosen location, it is a portrait medium close up. Her hands are placed on her hips to make the image look less serious she is also smiling to make the image more natural and less posed. The white top stands out well from the background and makes her costume more noticeable. For my real photographs I will try and have a white background in the studio to make he hair standout more and the image will be easier to use.   

In this image I have directed my model to put one hand on her hip this is to make the pose more appealing and to make the photograph standout from the page. This image is a portrait medium close up which means it would be suitable for both the front cover and the double page spread. She is also wearing a colourful scarf to add more colour to her costume and to make it more attention grabbing.  I like this pose because it make it fun and girly which is the image i am trying to get across to my readers.

For this image I have tried a different angle from the others to get a variation. It is another medium close up as I think it goes well for a front cover or double page spread. I have tried to make this image a little more serious which is reinforced be her pose of crossing her arms this is to make the magazine have more edge but to keep the theme of a pop magazine.  

Model Call sheet

Below is a call sheet for the models I am going to use in my magazine. The call sheet includes a picture of each model to identify how they are, shooting information, role and location. It also makes sure all my models have signed their model release form. This means I have permission to use them for my photography, publish it online and print the photographs.

Call sheet

Actor : Rebecca Humphery
Character : Photography model
Release form signed? : Yes

Shooting day : 21/02/2012
Location : Darlington
Producer : Laura Choppin
Director :  Laura Choppin

Actor : Bethany Allison
Character : Photography model
Release form signed? : Yes

Shooting day : 21/02/2012
Location : Darlington
Producer : Laura Choppin
Director : Laura Choppin

Actor : Natalie Sprentall
Character : Photography model
Release form signed? : Yes

Shooting day : 21/02/2012
Location : Darlington
Producer : Laura Choppin
Director : Laura Choppin

Actor : Siobhan Macdonald
Character : Photography model
Release form signed? : Yes

Shooting day : 21/02/2012
Location : Darlington
Producer : Laura Choppin
Director : Laura Choppin

Recce of Location

Model release forms

Below are my model release forms this gives me permission to use the photographs I take of them. It also means I can publish them online and print them off. 

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Risk and Hazard assessment

 

 

These are my risk and hazard assessment forms that I have filled out show the risks and hazards that might take place in the studio. I also completed another form which explains what I am going to do to prevent these risks and hazards from happening.

Inspirational images moodboard

This is a collection of  images I have found inspirational for my music magazine. I have chosen a selection of images that I think suit the genre of my magazine which is pop.  The images are all female as I think this suits my target audience. The images are inspirational because the poses are what I would like to see in my music magazine. When I take my photographs I will make sure I give my models direction to try and get the images I am looking for. Also all of the images were taken in a studio rather than location I think this matches my genre well and they all look professional. Also the clothing that the models are wearing are inspirational they are all feminine and stylish. This has inspired me to select feminine but fashionable clothing for my models to wear for the photo shoot.

Image Analysis And Composition

Her eye line is looking directly at the camera with her head looking over her shoulder.

Her eye makeup is dramatic.

Her mouth is pouting which gives an edgier feel.

Her head is tilted down to the side with her eyes looking straight at the camera to make the image alluring.

She is in the centre of the image and it is a close up.   

The background is plain which makes the artist  stand out more.

Their body language is confident and all of their eyes are looking directly at the camera.

The lighting is made so their faces and features stand out.

They are all wearing black and grey which gives a rebellious feel.

Their eyes are looking directly into the camera which shows their confidence.

They all  have serious facial expression to look mature and sophisticated.

This research has influenced my idea for my magazine because I have learnt that eye contact with the camera is very important. I will make sure my model looks directly into the camera and I will use the rule of thirds. I will also give my model direction to make sure I get a variety of poses and the vibe I am looking for, for my magazine. I think I will take all of my photos in a studio to get the professional look I want for my magazine it will also match my genre. The costumes for my models will be feminine and fashionable to relate to my genre of pop.

Flat plan improvements

After the peer assessment of my flat plans and the feedback I received I have improved my flat plans to make them look more professional and and complete. I have tried to fill up any spare gaps to make my magazine look more full and exciting. I have also made the masthead bigger to make it standout from the other text used on the page. Also due to my feedback I have tried to create a correct balance between image and text.

Constructing an article

The type of introduction I am going to use for my magazine is an interesting one to keep the reader engaged and to make sure they want to read more. I also think an interesting introduction will be easier to write.

I am going to write my article introduction in 3rd person.  I have chosen to write the introduction in 3rd person as I think this will be the easiest way. The rest of my article will be set out as questions and answers.     I have chosen to do this as I think it makes the article easier to read it also makes the reader want to read it because they wont be overwhelmed with text.