School magazine - A-Way
Friday 6 May 2011
Final product, Music magazine and preliminary school magazine
Music magazine - Rhythm
School magazine - A-Way
School magazine - A-Way
Thursday 5 May 2011
Evaluation Question 1
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
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Evaluation Question 2
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
There are numerous ways in which the magazine represents a particular social group,I have used various techniques to do this within my product;
- Arguably the most significant way i have represented the social group i am aiming for which is young adults/ late teens is by the costume i have equiped the models to wear on the main image of the front cover. This will help increase the popularity of my product within the social group.
- A further technique i have used is the content i have included within my product as the stories would be interesting to my target audience and would accomodate their expectations of a successful music magazine.
- Thirdly i have used images throughout the product which would relate to the target audience and social group which my magazine would be aimed at. A specific example of this is the clever use of the myspace page i created for my band as the central image of my double page spread.
- In addition throughout my product it suggests indviduality which is what my intended social group can relate to, i do this by the certain images i have used and the main image and coverline i have used.
Below is a video of Foals at Glastonbury and it is evidence of the social group and individuality that indie music is aimed to, and it is what and who my music magazine is produced for.
There are numerous ways in which the magazine represents a particular social group,I have used various techniques to do this within my product;
- Arguably the most significant way i have represented the social group i am aiming for which is young adults/ late teens is by the costume i have equiped the models to wear on the main image of the front cover. This will help increase the popularity of my product within the social group.
- A further technique i have used is the content i have included within my product as the stories would be interesting to my target audience and would accomodate their expectations of a successful music magazine.
- Thirdly i have used images throughout the product which would relate to the target audience and social group which my magazine would be aimed at. A specific example of this is the clever use of the myspace page i created for my band as the central image of my double page spread.
- In addition throughout my product it suggests indviduality which is what my intended social group can relate to, i do this by the certain images i have used and the main image and coverline i have used.
Below is a video of Foals at Glastonbury and it is evidence of the social group and individuality that indie music is aimed to, and it is what and who my music magazine is produced for.
Evaluation Question 3
3. What kind of media institution might distibut your media product and why?
There is a small selection of media institutes that could possibly distribute my product. The first of which are IPC Media, this ditributing company covers magazines such as NME, Rugby World, Look and Now etc. IPC currently deals with magazines with a similar target audience and genre as my product, for example NME. This would therefore mean IPC would be a good institution to sell my magazine through.
Below is a selection of magazines distributed by IPC with my music magazine (Rhythm) included within.
A second institution which could distribute my production is Bauer. The Bauer Publishing Group is a worldwide media empire offering over 230 magazines in 15 countries. It covers magazines such as Mojo, kerrang, and Q. These are all popular well integrated music magazine which would be my competition. However i feel that Bauer is a suitable company for my product to be distributed by.
There is a small selection of media institutes that could possibly distribute my product. The first of which are IPC Media, this ditributing company covers magazines such as NME, Rugby World, Look and Now etc. IPC currently deals with magazines with a similar target audience and genre as my product, for example NME. This would therefore mean IPC would be a good institution to sell my magazine through.
Below is a selection of magazines distributed by IPC with my music magazine (Rhythm) included within.
A second institution which could distribute my production is Bauer. The Bauer Publishing Group is a worldwide media empire offering over 230 magazines in 15 countries. It covers magazines such as Mojo, kerrang, and Q. These are all popular well integrated music magazine which would be my competition. However i feel that Bauer is a suitable company for my product to be distributed by.
Evaluation Question 4
4. Who would be the audience for your media product?
Name: Ryan Paterson
Age: 17
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Playing guitar, going out and listening to music
School/College: Weatherhead Meadia Arts College
Name: Sean McMinn-Davies
Age: 18
Hometown:Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies:Playing Bass, Listening to music, and going out with friends
School/College:Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name:Craig Favager
Age: 17
Hometown: Leasowe, Wirral
Hobbies: Football, going out with friends, Parties and listening to music
School/College: Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name: Jakc Brislen
Age: 18
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Football, listening to music and going out with friends
School/College: Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name: Andrew Ward
Age: 18
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Playing football, going out
School/College: Mosslands High School
Name: Ryan Paterson
Age: 17
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Playing guitar, going out and listening to music
School/College: Weatherhead Meadia Arts College
Name: Sean McMinn-Davies
Age: 18
Hometown:Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies:Playing Bass, Listening to music, and going out with friends
School/College:Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name:Craig Favager
Age: 17
Hometown: Leasowe, Wirral
Hobbies: Football, going out with friends, Parties and listening to music
School/College: Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name: Jakc Brislen
Age: 18
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Football, listening to music and going out with friends
School/College: Weatherhead Media Arts College
Name: Andrew Ward
Age: 18
Hometown: Wallasey, Wirral
Hobbies: Playing football, going out
School/College: Mosslands High School
Evaluation Question 5
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
I first attracted my audience through the use of mis-en-scene in the images i used throughout the production of my magazine. I tried to use mis-en-secene that my target audience could relate to, and situations that they could find themselves (gigs and concerts). I also related back to the questionnaire i produced prior to production, as i questioned those who were within my target audience therefore they would have the best idea for what would appeal to them.
I also used bands which had been suggested on my questionnaire as content contained within my magazine. By using information that i retrieved from the questionnaire it has allowed me to produce a interesting and well suited oproduct as it covers all aspects of what my target audience like about other music magazines and what they think works well and what they think dont work as well would be left out or kept to a minimum.
I first attracted my audience through the use of mis-en-scene in the images i used throughout the production of my magazine. I tried to use mis-en-secene that my target audience could relate to, and situations that they could find themselves (gigs and concerts). I also related back to the questionnaire i produced prior to production, as i questioned those who were within my target audience therefore they would have the best idea for what would appeal to them.
I also used bands which had been suggested on my questionnaire as content contained within my magazine. By using information that i retrieved from the questionnaire it has allowed me to produce a interesting and well suited oproduct as it covers all aspects of what my target audience like about other music magazines and what they think works well and what they think dont work as well would be left out or kept to a minimum.
Evaluation Question 6
6. What have you learnt about technologies from the proces of constructing this product?
Whilst progressing with the production, i developed my knowledge on the use of software such as Quarke xpress which i used for my contents page and double page spread, and adobe photoshop for my front cover. I learnt how to use the majority of quarks tools whilst in the process of developing my contents page and doube page spread. However, photoshop i had basic knowledge before starting my front cover therefore i was aware of the layers and various effects that could be done.
Below is a prezi which i have used to display the various tools i have used whilst producing my magazine
Whilst progressing with the production, i developed my knowledge on the use of software such as Quarke xpress which i used for my contents page and double page spread, and adobe photoshop for my front cover. I learnt how to use the majority of quarks tools whilst in the process of developing my contents page and doube page spread. However, photoshop i had basic knowledge before starting my front cover therefore i was aware of the layers and various effects that could be done.
Below is a prezi which i have used to display the various tools i have used whilst producing my magazine
Evaluation Question 7
7. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in progression from it to the full product?
Throughout the time of me producing the preliminary task which was the school magazine,and my main project, my music magazine, i developed a wide range of techniques and increased my knowledge on the codes and conventions of magazines and how to produce a successful product.
Below is my preliminary final front cover and main task front cover
Whilst producing my school magazine i had limited knowledge on photoshop and had not used Quark express before, therefore putting me at a disadvantage when producing my school magazine contents page. However after producing my contents page for my preliminary i had learned how to use the software well enough to produce a contents page which is successful at following codes and conventions and appealing to the audience. Quark allowed me to follow guide lines to produce columns which meant i was able to structure my work without the difficulty.
My knowledge of photoshop also improved whilst producing the two productions and it can be easily seen above with the two different front covers. It is evident that my music magazine has used much more complicated techniques and produced a product which is more appealing and conforms with the generic features of magazines more precisely.
Throughout the course i have also developed my knowledge on the various camera angles and shot types which can be used, and this can be seen on my main task with the images i have used throughout the product, especially my central image on my front cover as it uses direct response.
Above are the two contents pages i have produced, it is clear to see that my music magazine is better layed out. understandable and more appealing.
Below is more evidence that my knowledge of quark express has improved over the duration of the course.
Whilst making my two products i have developed a wide knowledge on the various codes and conventions needed for a magazine to be successful, and also the techniques needed to produce a high standard of work. During the process of production i was taught how to use quark, also i was taught how to use camera's more efficently through the understanding of the various camera angles. I have gained a lot of knowledge in between makeing the two products, with my music magazine i did extensive background research to produce my music magazine, whereas for the school magazine it was much more a case of trial and error.
Overall i prefered producing my music magazine as it suited my interests and enjoyments as i am enthusiastic about music. This may have helped me produce a better product as i was more enthusiastic about my main task, i also felt more comfortable with the software after using it for the preliminary work so therefore could produce a more developed magazine and the improvements can be clearly seen from the two products.
Throughout the time of me producing the preliminary task which was the school magazine,and my main project, my music magazine, i developed a wide range of techniques and increased my knowledge on the codes and conventions of magazines and how to produce a successful product.
Below is my preliminary final front cover and main task front cover
Whilst producing my school magazine i had limited knowledge on photoshop and had not used Quark express before, therefore putting me at a disadvantage when producing my school magazine contents page. However after producing my contents page for my preliminary i had learned how to use the software well enough to produce a contents page which is successful at following codes and conventions and appealing to the audience. Quark allowed me to follow guide lines to produce columns which meant i was able to structure my work without the difficulty.
My knowledge of photoshop also improved whilst producing the two productions and it can be easily seen above with the two different front covers. It is evident that my music magazine has used much more complicated techniques and produced a product which is more appealing and conforms with the generic features of magazines more precisely.
Throughout the course i have also developed my knowledge on the various camera angles and shot types which can be used, and this can be seen on my main task with the images i have used throughout the product, especially my central image on my front cover as it uses direct response.
Above are the two contents pages i have produced, it is clear to see that my music magazine is better layed out. understandable and more appealing.
Below is more evidence that my knowledge of quark express has improved over the duration of the course.
Whilst making my two products i have developed a wide knowledge on the various codes and conventions needed for a magazine to be successful, and also the techniques needed to produce a high standard of work. During the process of production i was taught how to use quark, also i was taught how to use camera's more efficently through the understanding of the various camera angles. I have gained a lot of knowledge in between makeing the two products, with my music magazine i did extensive background research to produce my music magazine, whereas for the school magazine it was much more a case of trial and error.
Overall i prefered producing my music magazine as it suited my interests and enjoyments as i am enthusiastic about music. This may have helped me produce a better product as i was more enthusiastic about my main task, i also felt more comfortable with the software after using it for the preliminary work so therefore could produce a more developed magazine and the improvements can be clearly seen from the two products.
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