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here is my coursework blog , with research and planning , production work and evaluation of my production. this blog is now complete and ready for assessment . thank you

7 : Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product ?

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6: what have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product.

I have used blogger to post all of my research and planning and analysis as well as my front cover,contents page, double page spread and evaluation. blogger has also proved effective in time management because i can easily track my progress.







To create, make and edit my front cover , contents page and double page spread i used Adobe In Design , i also downloaded a trial version to my own laptop so i could catch up at home if needed to, or so i could tweak a few things.

I used a Samsung catapults WB1000 digital camera to take images that later be featured in my magazine.i used photofiltre to edit the images. I  chose to use photo-filtre over photo-shop because i thought it was easier and quicker to use. 

I used Microsoft office power point, to create my presentation on the analysis of front covers , i then uploaded the presentation to slideshare , then embeded the link to my blog.

I used survey monkey to conduct a questionnaire , that asked the participants about what content they would like to in an RnB magazine , what colours to use and which celebrities they would prefer to see in a magazine





I used my Logitech webcam to record the audience response front my magazine. i then used windows movie make to cut and edit the videos , and add titles , captions and music. i then uploaded the video to you tube , then embedded the link my blog. i also used facebook to get people's responces to my magazine by creating a group where i uploaded my magazine and ask questions.

Overall i learnt a lot about technology through out this production because prior to this project i had never used , survey monkey , slide share and photo-filtre. also i had never attempted to record a video , that i had to cut and edit and so it was fun having to learn how to use everything and to increase my knowledge in ICT 

5 :how you attract / address your audience.

I decided to use an informal mode of address i.e. talking about gossip but i also kept the cover lines formal so i keep a degree of professionalism. the cover is what the audience would see first if this was on a magazine stand or any shop, this is the analysis.

this is a video about for the audience feedback on my final magazine 

4: Who would be the audience of your media product

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3: what kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why

I think Bauer media, the multinational  media company, would be the best to distribute my magazine. This is because Bauer operates in 15 countries world wide and also worldwide circulation of Bauer Media Group's magazine titles amounts to 38 million magazines a week. this shows that they already have loyal customers and a lot of experience in the publishing industry.

Ithink Bauer media would want to distribute my magazine because their popular brands are women's weekly  magazines like 'take a break' and 'that's life' and then in the music magazines they only have 'Kerrang' and 'Q' and their both target rock music fans therefore there's definitely a gap in the market for an RnB magazine like 'beat'.

Time.inc is the only other magazine institution that publishes magazines like mine i.e. they publish vibe magazine which is a popular RnB and hip hop themed magazine.In addition to the magazine, time inc. also publishes books on hip-hop and RnB culture

2: how does your media product representparticular social groups

How does your media product represent particular social

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1: In what ways does your media product use develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

    

Before I produced my own student magazine, I researched other magazines to look at the codes and conventions of student magazines.

 One convention I have used on my front cover is big central image that relates to the music genre of the magazine , another convention i used was to have the bar code and price on the front cover. on the front cover i also used a purple, black and white colour scheme and using a recognizable colour scheme used in magazines to create a recognizable house style . i also followed the convention of using different size and font on text to attract an audience. i used a formal mode of address because i have a targeted audience of 18 to 25 year old's and being formal seemed more appropriate.

 my contents page carries on the colour scheme of my front cover creating brand identity. the contents page contains a table of contents then images and a masthead and this is a typical trend in most magazines. i also followed the convention of adding page numbers on the actuall images.

on my double page spread i have a close up , eye level shot image on the first page , this is typical for a magazine but i also placed quotes from the article on anchor the image. on thesecond page od the double page spread i used my beat logo on the top right coner , i did this to show consistency in my magazine . most magazines use the same colour scheme all though the magazine and i followed this convention.

final outcome for front cover , contents page and double page spread

This is my final draft and through the audience response i've made a lot of changes like using a different image that corresponded with RnB genre. i have also changed some of the font because one of the criticisms was that the 'change of font in every sentence' was confusing and it made the magazine seem quiet busy. from the audience feedback i also learned that most of the people didn't like the black background ' it made the magazine boring' i used photo-filter to edit this image and changed the hue and saturation og the image and made the background a light purple and this does reflect the values of the magazine that it should be carefree and not busy and serious.

This is my final outcome for my contents page. from the audience responce i leant that the audience didnt think the pictures were laid out well . so i changed the location of the images . i also provided a preview of what the double page spread will look like and this is used to draw the audience in and to keep them interested. on this page i also used the magazine logo/masthead and slogan to create a brand identity. i also added page numbers on top of the images this is something i saw when i was Analysisng content pages. Another critisism from the magazine was that i had to similar images so i only kept one image but i used the same person who is also on the front cover and i also used the same colour scheme which is on the front cover to show consistency.

this is my final outcome of the double page apread . From the audience response , i have changed the layout by adding page numbers at the top ehich challenges the convetions of music magazines . i also changed the article by putting it into columns and i think this made the magazine look more realistic and proffesional. i also relocated all the images to a much more suitable place and also added white boarders around the images and this makes the images match the article. i used the magazind logo thats also the masthead to create a brand identity.

audience response

time management

this was our first task : Compare magazines & research the magazine market place. Research similar products: 3 x front covers, 2 x contents pages, 2x double page spread. i have completed this task that was due in on 16 january.

     the second take was to outline initial ideas , audience research and to write a treatment plan . i completed this task that was due in on 24th january.

the third task that was due in on 30 January was to start coming up with layout/ masthead ideas and Plan photo shoot and take photos. and i completed this task.

from 6-27 February we were supposed to create and draft the front cover , contents page and double page spread and also get audience feedback by conducting a small focus group or creating a facebook group so get some feedback.

the final deadline is 9 march and what i still have to complete is an evaluation of how my music magazine turned out .

steps to making the double page spread

mock up of double page spread

THE FRIST PAGE

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND PAGE

steps to creating my contents page

this is the tittle of the contents page and i chose to use the same colour scheme that is on the front cover because this shows consistency and also helps create house style , i also used the same font used for the mast head.

I broke the colour scheme by adding pink to the table of contents because i wanted the contents table to be more interesting and fun and pink connotes a sense of youth and is vibrant and my magazine lacked this. the contents page mentions a lot of big names in the music industry and i used this to keep the audience drawn in and keep reading.

mock up of contents page

steps to making the front cover

i changed the background of the image because it didnt look appropriate for an RnB magazine and the background did not reflect what the magazine was about . i chose a black backround because i thought it would match the colour scheme therefore creating an identifyable house style

i changed the image on my magazine because its not appropriate for the music genere that i am targeting which is RnB. the guitar in the image, the costume and make up reflect country music  so i decided to use a different image.

i chose this medium long shot , eye level image because 

from the questionaire results i foud out that most of the participants wanted the purple , black and white colour scheme and so i decided to use purple as a back ground layer . i also decided to use  musicos  font in black because it reflects the what the magazine is about as a whole , its very relaxed and carefree

the photo shoot

I chose to use these images because straight away they reinforce the genre of the magazine , throught the costume , setting  and body language . i used the glases as a prop and i thought it would be appropriate for an RnB magazine.

I chose this medium long shot because the costume and clothing connoted a sense of fun and freedom and this is what the magazine is about . i chose to have the guitar as a prop because i thought it make the picture seem more ' musically linked'.

colour samples

I chose the black , white and purple colour scheme becasue i thought the colours complemented each other , and i thought they would appeal to both genders . also from my questionaire on survey monkey i found out people thought purple , black and white would be the most suitable for an RnB magazine.

results from questionnaire

i asked the participants what colour scheme they thought would be suitable for and RnB magazine and the majority chose purple , black and white.

the participants were also asked what RnB artist they would want featured in the magazine and the majority chose Beyonce , the question also had an 'other choice option and they chose they are own artist they thought should be included.

the third question was about the price of the magazine and the majority was prepared to pay from 0.99 to 1.50  for an issue of an RnB magazine.

i asked the participants of the questionnaire what name they thought was suitable for an RnB magazine and the most liked name was 'beat'

the participants stated that they would prefer the magazine to have a balanced ration of text and images.

the participants preferred quick sharp cover lines on the cover of the magazine.

What contents do you suggest the magazine features?

Content

-        A new and upcoming section for breakthrough artists. -        New songs/Albums (+Releases) Concert dates. -        Top 10 RnB music the music sensations e.g. Rihanna, Ed Sheeran -        Old RnB to new RnB, focus on certain artists maybe show their time through their music life -        Gossip Images News Information Latest Hits. -        Events, new albums, interviews. -        Celebrity dirt, top 10 songs, top albums, new song releases, news on celebrity couples. -        Competitions, list of the latest music charts, horoscopes. -        celebrity gossip fashion tips an exclusive

as this was an open question i got a lot of suggestion and decided the best way to display the results would be to use a table .