Final Rough Cut - DPS

The last bit of criteria to do for my project was to make a double page spread. A double page spread is an article that stretches across two pages usually with a picture involved.  A music magazine would include a double page spread when a big story is being covered either by a band or single recording artist. This is my rough cut version.

The double page spread was the hardest to execute because of the type of picture I had to take in order to get the text columns in the right space so I had to get my model to stand on the right hand side of the canvas so there was space for the 3 columns of text. After trying this I eventually got the right shot. Then I was able to start adding the columns in. The requirement was 3 columns to insert text in. I have put the page numbers at the bottom right and left hand of the page. I had to change the colour of number 11 as the jacket is black so I changed the font to the colour white so it stood out. I have put a title for the article which is the most basic and common convention of a DPS. I have also used a drop capital which is a big capital letter to start the article off and then the text drops down about 5 font sizes to normal writing size. In the middle column I have placed a quote from the article. This is a common convention and the quote is usually the most memorable or the most important. Overall I am very happy with the way my DPS has turned out after all the effort of switching software to get the right effects.  

Final Rough Cut - Contents Page

The contents page is the second criteria after making the front cover. It displays the features within the magazine and is easy to read for the audience. I used my contents page research to build a structure for my actual contents page and this gave me a basic outline of what to put and where to put it.

This is my final rough cut of my contents page. I have used a range of colours within my contents page. However I did stick with the maroon title which fits so well with the style of my magazine. I have used a promotional offer at the bottom right hand side of the page which I have seen so many times on my research. I have included a banner at the bottom which displays information in a light bright turquoise. I have used 2 pictures within my contents page as on my research I found that it is a basic convention to have more than one picture on a contents page.  I have also carried on the theme of using a gradient background with the white starting on the left and slowly fading into a light grey which then transforms into a jet black as it stretches across the screen. The numbers on the right of the articles is an unusual convention so I decided to add it as a unique touch on my coursework.

Final Rough Cut - Front Cover

After all my research and lessons on how to use Photoshop. I was then told to make my rough cut work. This work went through so much different software for it all to come together nicely. I have used my research as a big factor to get the right common conventions within my front cover so here is my rough cut of my front cover for my music magazine.

This is the final rough cut. I have stuck with one person on the front cover as the main story is about the model on the front cover so I wanted him to have all of the limelight. I decided to use a 4 way colour scheme as well with the maroon, royal blue, electric red and bright yellow. This adds vibrancy to my front cover and shows excitement to the reader. I have also made the barcode myself on Adobe Photoshop and exported it over and placed the numbers underneath to add realism to the document. The medium long shot I took of my model captures perspective because of his hand gesture. Its like he is blocking everything else out of the world and only placing the camera on himself which is what I like about the choice of photo. 

DPS Photos

The last bit of the project requires a Double Page Spread which is an article which stretches across two pages. I took several practice shots for my DPS just so I knew what the pictures would look like and if I needed to make any changes with the camera and the two flashes on either side of the camera. Here are the practice shots I took:

These are the practice shots that I took of my model for my double page spread. Once I had reviewed them I realized that there was no personality within the pictures and they looked a bit boring with just the model staring blankly into the camera. As you can see the lighting is different on the two images, this was because i adjusted the flashes to see which looked better. Upon review I found the first picture was the best. I then took all these things account and took my final picture for my double page spread.

This is my final picture for my double page spread and I directed my model to put his personality into the picture and without fail he did this. I feel as if i captured this really well. And the canvas effect to the left makes perfect space for me to write my text so this picture has covered so many conventions of a DPS.

Contents Page Photos

The project also requires a contents page. So this meant I had to take photos for my contents page. However I couldn't just take normal pictures because I needed to be unique and the pictures had to have personality as Indie music is a lot about different personalities, so if I could get the pictures to reflect this I would be satisfied. Here are the practice photos for my contents page:

The first picture, in my opinion shows emotion but not movement and personality. The second picture has movement and personality however the classroom is exposed on the left hand side of the canvas sheet. So I told my model what to look like, which expression to have on his face and stand more centrally in the canvas sheet and this is my final product:

This is the photo I am going to use on my contents page. I am happy with this picture because he has changed his stance to make himself look like he has more authority and power above everyone else and the movement of his denim jacket emits the models personality in just one movement. Also the expression on his face shows that he is very relaxed about being so sleek and cool looking. 

Front Cover Photos

For my final Front Cover of my Indie music magazine I have took photos with my good friend Jamie. This was convenient as well because he likes Indie music and he was dressed in a way in which Indie bands dress and how the fans of Indie music dress. These are the pictures I took for my front cover.

The 3 pictures above are pictures I took of my model  but did not use for my front cover. These were just to test the lighting in the studio and to see how the pictures came out. As you can see the pictures are over exposed and changes need to be made on the big flashes to turn the brightness down. So I did the changes and turned down the light on both flashes and this was the final picture I decided to use for my front cover:

After the changes to the flashes, the photo looks considerably better than the first few practice attempts. This picture captures personalilty so this is why it is going as my front cover.