Retaking my photos

For my contents page I had to retake my photos of my female model, I had to do this because the original photos that I took were on a green screen and I wanted a more natural looking shot for my contents page. To fix this I retook the photos using the same model against a brick background.

Text writing on the front cover

Originally I used a red font for my storylines of my magazine, however the red font on the black background did not look very clear. The storylines were not visible from a far and the red in the magazine was too over powering. To fix this problem I changed the text to a white font, this white font on the black of the models clothes looks a lot more clear. I still wanted some of the text on the front cover to be red so I have the models names and masthead in red.

Lip colour editing on photoshop

In order to make my model fit the theme of my magazine more, I edited the colour of the models lips to make them look more red.


This was the original image:

This is the edited version:

To edit the photo I created a new layer and then I used the brush tool to colour her lips in red, to get this as precise as possible I zoomed in on her lips. When you do this it makes the lips look very coloured in so to make them look more natural I lowered the opacity and fill so that the colour became more transparent.

New flat plans - article

New flat plans - double page spread

New flat pans- contents page

New flat plans- front cover

Changes in flat plans

Results from masthead survey

I asked my target audience which masthead they would like to see on my magazine and the majority said that they would like the Smells like Tacos font.

Options for masthead

Options for front cover

Models used

I have used a few models in the process of creating my media product. I have sometimes referenced them by their name or just my 'model', I am writing this blog post to clarify who each model is so there is no confusion.

 Chanel

 Ethan

 Talya

Lauren

Flat-plans for my magazine

Podcast

https://soundcloud.com/user-235158890/podcast-2

Podcast script

This I my script for my podcast on the results of my questionnaires. I have presented my findings from my questionnaires in a few different ways and this is one of them.

Podcast script

After carrying out my two different types of questionnaires I have collected and analysed my results. These are the results that I will use to tailor my magazine towards the target audience. I have discovered that my primary target audience is males aged between 20-30, however I do have a secondary target audience of females of the same age range. Due to finding out this information I can tailor all of my articles and advertisements to fit this specific audience. From my questionnaires I have found out that the preferred colour scheme would be black, white and red and that many people would like to see a female on the cover. I also asked a question about what name the readers would prefer and most people liked the name Landslide after the popular Fleetwood Mac song, like the Rolling Stone magazine which is also named after a popular song.  I have presented my findings in the form of pie charts on my blog jessemediastudies.blogspot.co.uk, along with the rest of my research for my magazine.

Introduction to magazine article

This is my article for my magazine, I have chosen to do an interview because I feel like this will  appeal to my target audience the most.

Article for magazine

After a four year break Layla is back with a new album and an exclusive interview in this issue of Landslide. At one point Layla was one of the biggest rock stars in the world, her music played everywhere and everyone knew the lyrics. So how has a major star transitioned to a fizzled out rock star? Will her new album be a hit with old fans, or is she aiming for a younger demographic? In this article Layla opens up about all aspects of her life including new music, tours and her long battle with substance abuse.   

 

Your new album is coming out very soon, are there any similarities between this album and your previous albums?

 

In my opinion albums from the same artists always have similarities. It has the same sound and feel as there will always be in my albums but I have decided to take a slightly different route for this album. I am very excited about it if I’m honest.

 

Does a new album mean a tour?

 

Well you never know. I want to get the feedback and see how people respond to this album but yes I would love to tour soon.

 

You have been in the music business for a little while now; do you think you have changed as a person as your music has evolved?

 

Yes definitely I have changed just like every other person has. I also believe that my music reflects that but there will always a hint of my original self and style in everything that I do.

 

Your personal life has been made very public throughout the years and your ongoing struggle with substance abuse has been made very apparent. Do you think this has made an impact on your music?

 

Yes of course it has. I mean it was a big part of my life and the fact that it was plastered on every magazine didn’t make it easier. However, when I started to come out of it all the support I received was overwhelming. When you are in this business you are introduced to all sorts of things and people, unfortunately I was gullible enough to fall for it all. This is reflected in my music because it follows my journey from being an addict to surviving it all and emerging as a stronger, more independent woman.

 

What has been one of the biggest struggles with being in the music industry for so long?

 

Well I would probably say the expectations and the invasion of privacy. It is expected that I will have the same sound and look forever. So when I decide that I want to go in a different direction with a song or an album everybody suddenly hates it and says I’ve changed too much, but of course I have changed everybody changes.

 

Are you a fan of up and coming artists or do you prefer more classical types of music?

 

Personally I will always prefer the more classical music. Bands like The Rolling Stones, Free and Queen will always be my favourite and I don’t think that will ever change. However, music is always evolving and changing, even if it isn’t always for the best.  Bands and artists work very, very hard to create their music and I think they work even harder than what I used to because there is so much competition. I would never choose to listen to Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift but I will always appreciate the work that they put in.

 

 

So, do you think music has changed for the worst?

 

It is sort of split 50/50. In some ways music has improved and a lot of artists like Ed Sheeran has some of the most poetic and meaningful lyrics that I have ever heard in any other song. However, music has almost become just a way to make money and it isn’t about how the artist actually feels. Music is supposed to be a way to express yourself and release powerful emotions. I am aware that not everybody feels that way but music should never just be about making money but making the music itself.

 

You said earlier that some of your favourite bands include The Rolling Stones, Free and Queen; do you think these bands have influenced your own music? And if so how? 

 

Yes I think they have definitely influenced my own music because a lot of the lyrics of my songs reflect the feeling I had when I first listened to these bands songs. Just like these bands the lyrics to my songs will always have a meaning and a purpose. Even some of my lyrics were written to reflect how I interpreted other bands and artists music.

 

What is the process of writing a new album? Do you just have an idea and work from there, or is it something different?

 

Well first of all I will never start writing a song with the intention of bringing out a new album. I will never say to myself “I have to have an album out by the end of the year or I won’t have any money.” I will write when I feel inspired and if it turns out to be a hit with the fans then that’s a bonus. There have been many songs that I have started and never finished just because I feel that it has lost its meaning or will end up like one of them album filler songs that everybody skips past on their iPods.

 

That’s great, so what do you have planned next?

I am looking forward to the response to the album but until then I am mainly planning on enjoying the rest of the year and spending time with family really. I would love to go on tour again within the next year but nothing is set in stone. I just plan on moving forward and working hard.

 

 

Pie charts of questionnare results

Pie charts showing the results of my questionnaires from Jessemurray111

Rolling Stone reader profile

Rolling Stone magazine reader profile- http://www.srds.com/mediakits/rollingstone/demographics.html

A reader profile is created so that the publishers and editors of the magazine can see the demographic of the audience. This is so that they know who the target audience of the magazine is and they can aim their articles and segments towards the target audience. This reader profile shows that the main readers of the magazine are males over the age of the 18, with an average age of 35, to cater this audience the editors will include articles that appeal to males of this age. The breakdown of the target audience goes into a lot of detail so that the magazine can be specifically aimed at the main readers of the magazine. The reader profile of a magazine will usually include age, gender, race, home life and education. Due to this magazine having an older target audience the articles and advertisements that are included with be tailored to this specific audience. Certain brands that are used with be age specific like Levi jeans are more likely to be advertised than Adidas shoes.

Upon doing my research in the form of questionnaires I have discovered that my primary target audience is males aged between 18-30. Due to this information the articles and advertisements that I include in my magazine with be specific to this age range. This means that I will not include any advertisements for children or advertisements that are specifically for women.

Open questionnaire

Open Questionnaire

.     What is your name?

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2.     What is your age?

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3.     What is your gender?

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4.     What is your preferred genre of music?

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5.     How do you feel about the name ‘Landslide’ for a rock magazine?

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6.     What three theme colours would you like to see on the front of the magazine?

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7.     What is the maximum price you would pay for a magazine?

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8.     What artists would you like to read articles about?

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9.     Would you like to also read news articles? If so about what?

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