Double Page Spread- Stages Of Development

The first stage of my double page spread was to make the background black, I chose to do this because it would vary from my first two pages but still keep with the house style. Next I started blocking out my page according to my plan, with the two white boxes representing photos and the header in the top corner diagonally. I began with just the red text for my header, using the same font as the text on the front cover relating to this story and also the contents page. I then added my image but there are a few problems with it, first of all the header is covering the models head and second the background to the image is a white screen I used and this does look authentic.

After looking at my first step, I decided there wasn’t anything I could do with my image that would allow me to follow my flat plan, and would make it look authentic. Therefore I decided to change my image, I believe this one works better and looks more professional against the white background, it also makes the model look fun, which in turn will make the reader want to learn more about the story. Next I added my too smaller images in the same style as the main one; they both look fun and will help break up my text when it is added. The last this I added was the introduction, I decided to use the same font as the contents page to keep consistency. I also used the red to make the text stand out as this part of the story will attract the audience to read more.

My last stage was to add the interview. I chose to have the questions in grey and the answers in white, to allow the audience to distinguish easily between the two. By keeping the text in columns I have made it easy to read, and consistency is kept with both my front cover and contents, where I’ve used columns. When I was looking at my page it seemed too full however I didn’t want to discard some of my text, I decided to add quotes in the same font as the text but using the effects and colours of my header, this broke up the text and made it seem not too long. The last this I added to the page was page numbers in each corner, and if I was to add more pages to my magazine I would use the same font and colour for all my page numbers, to make it easier for the reader.

Contents Page- Stages Of Development

I began my contents page by starting with a white background and adding the light grey gradient the same as the front cover, to keep continuity. I then added a header in the same front as my text on the front cover. However it did seem to catch my attention, in the way I would want my magazine to catch the audiences, therefore I added a black background behind it. After this, I created the date and website in the same font as the text on my front cover, to make it look more authentic. The last thing I added was the red rectangle at the bottom which was in my original flat plan.

The second stage was to add the text to my contents page. I decided on using the left hand side of the page for the, to keep to the same style as my front cover. The font I used for the contents page is the same font as the text used on the front cover. I then added titles to break up the text, although they didn’t stand out against the rest of the text, and so I used drop shadow and outer glow effects.

Next I added the images. The top one partly covers the header, I decided on this because of the front cover image doing the same with the mast head. The other is across the shape at the bottom, but I angled it opposite to the shape to create a contrast.

To me the titles and the image at the top still weren’t standing out enough compared text, to combat this I decided to extend my idea of the red rectangle at the bottom of the page, by using them behind the image and titles. By angling them the same way I have been able to keep consistency, but at the same time create something that is more attractive to the reader. Next I added page numbers to the images to the audience could relate them to page featured in my contents. Lastly, I added some text across the bottom to give the audience an insight into what the story is about this image.

My next stage was to add a letter from the editor, I kept to the same fonts I have used previously, but I had to break this consistency for the signature, to make it look more authentic. After I had done this there still seemed to be a large space down the middle of my page, therefore I added a button to attract the audience’s attention, I believe this to be true as I have added drop shadow, outer glow and bevel effects to the text to make it stand out. Where I have placed a black box I will later add an editor’s photo, this will hopefully achieve my aim of authenticity.

Front Cover- Stage Of Development

This is the very beginning of my front cover I started with a white background and added a light grey gradient to make the background less bland. The mast head is in the left corner and reads “EMT” with the words “everything musical theatre” underneath, this instantly tells the audience what the magazine is about. I also added a banner above this to contain information about what the magazine contained. I first tried the banner red but it didn’t blend well with the mast head.

This is the second stage of my front cover, I have added a banner at the bottom, this time in red to add colour, as this colour didn’t work in my first banner attempt, I decided to try it in a different place, this time I believe it looks better, and works well to contrast with the image. I then added the head line across the image to tell the reader more about the story. I added an outer glow and bevelled it to make it stand out more and catch the audience’s attention.

Next I added the text down the left hand side, firstly to organise the text to make it easier to read for the audience and to keep their attention. But also not to cover my main image too much, I was able to achieve this because the image is off centre. My last stage will be to add a price and a barcode to make my front cover more authentic.

Flat Plan- Contents

this is the flat plan for my contents. I decided to go agianist conventions by not having a copy of my masthead/logo on the contents page. instead i have contents written across the top. I decided to keep a similar layout to my front cover such as having the text in one column down the left, to keep consistency and make it easy to read. this time i have added more images as the images will help promote the articles. the headline going diagonally across, breaks up the text allowing the magazine to keep audience attention.

Flat Plan- front cover

This is the flat plan for my front cover. I decided to have a large central image as this is stereotypical of music magazines. Also from looking at my style models i decided to have my masthead in the left hand corner instead of the traditional layout where the mast head covers the top of the page. I think this gives my magazine a different look to others and will help it to stand out. The main text is on the left hand side below the mast head this is to give the cover some organisation, and make it easier for the audience to read. i decided that the head line would cover the bottom of the picture to capture the audiences attention, and to highlight the story behind the image. 

Flat Plan- Double page Spread

This is my flat plan for my double page spread. I have decided to have my large image on the top of the forst page as this will be the first thing the reader will look at. I also added two smaller images to break up the text, to keep my audiences attention. This was also my intention by adding quotes within the text, and to spread them out to not distract from the article itself. I put the text into columns to keep to the traditions of a music magazine and also used a header as an attraction to the reader.

Images i haven't used in my magazine

I didn’t use this image as the image in too bright and also blurred, and to make the magazine as authentic as possible the image would have to be of high quality.However the setting is appropriate for my double page spread theme relating to the rock genre.

I can’t use this image as the models eyes are closed. Also the image is too bright and would appear natural on my cover. The top she is wearing is too light, therefore it blends with the back ground making it hard to edit.

This image can’t be used as the model has a gazed expression which is inappropriate for a music magazine cover.