Production Log

Today I starting making my front cover at first I wasn't sure how to use Photoshop as this was the first time making a music magazine, I with a making a cover based on a Rap magazine already made. The cover did not come out how I wanted as I copy&pasted the text from cooltext, I asked my teacher what grade the cover would get and he responded saying that the work I was doing would get given a E so I started the cover again. I learnt from my mistakes and watched a video on youtube showing me how to use Photoshop which I later downloaded at home; this Photoshop is the latest version. The video showed me how to make the pages and I started again, this time I hope I can make my front cover will be at a grade C work.

Main Task - Production Schedule

Mapping Out the Future!

Below is my production schedule, which will show all the deadlines in which I will need to finish each and every part of this magazine. For every deadline there is a date so that I am able to keep on top of things.I have given myself 4 hours to complete the magazine. After that I have given myself time to go over what I've done , I will go over it at home and install Photoshop on my home computer. 

Production Log

Starting to Come Together

Over the next coming weeks I will have a chance to take pictures as I need to get my props/costume ready. First I will look at different magazines in my genre to get an idea of what people wear and what props are used. I asked my models to bring in the following.

1 Nike bomber Jacket 

A Bag of Money

1 Snapback


1 Beats Headphones

Costume/Props Planning

These are 2 videos that have inspired the look and dress of my artists because of the origins of the rappers/artist.Videos have shown me that Snap Backs , Jumpers and Air focuses are all popular for London based artist to wear in a music video and that the talk or use of drugs is very popular as you watch the video they both talk about the struggle to make money on the streets of London is hard so they show off what they have such as gold chains. Overall I feel that I should use two male artist as the rap game has more recognized male artists then female with snap backs on , a gold chain and air focuses. This is what I imagine my artist to wear on my magazine. 


Nike Bomber Jacket

Snapback

Title Block Analysis and Design

3D Effect. 

Bold black to add emphasis to the 3D effect. 

Title block is black and white in large front size ; the title block is situated on the top of the magazine

Shadowy affect to make it stand out and make it visually appealing. 

Across Linking back the company name (RWD).

Simple,Italics Front.

The letters are closely compacted, saving space to add as many features on the front page.

Colour effect on the letter 'R' makes the tittle more interesting and appealing.



Black outline compliments the bold text of 'VIBE', which is a vibrant colour regularly used for magazines.

Title block is red in large front size ; the title block is situated on the top of the magazine

Using the colour red gives the sense of urgency and importance.

Bold Text to emphasis to tittle of the magazine.

Tittle Name is short and sweet, gets straight to the point. This grabs the readers attention as there isn't much to comprehend.



Title block is red and white in large front size ; the title block is situated on the top of the magazine.

Red outline compliments the bold text of 'XXL', which is a vibrant colour regularly used for magazines.

Modern 21st Century style front suggest a younger audience.

Bold white text in front of the white background adds emphasis.

Simple , Italics front 

Production Log

Today I have been focusing on the name of my magazine a the name is the most important thing as this is what the reader will see first so it needs to be something that stands out and will stick in the reader's head.To find the best name for the magazine I asked the question in my questionnaire and the best one was chosen which was HAZE.I think this name stands out.After deciding on the magazine name  , I then had to chose on the colours that I would use for my magazine. I would look at different magazines in my genre to see what colours are used and what best colours mix.  

My Target Audience ?

My primary target audience due to my genre which is  Rap would be:

• Gender: Late Teens and Early adults 
• Age: 16 - 24
• Social Background: Working Class and Middle Class Still in Education, Males looking to break it through the Rap industry

Secondary Audience

• Gender: Teenage females
•  Age: 16 - 24
• Social Background: Working Class and Middle Class in Education

In order to attract my target audience my magazine needs to be unique which will attract them to buy mine 

over others. This can been done by have competitions and other things which could attract an audience.

Main Task - Reader Profile

Sahr Bockarie is a 17- year old black male college student from South London. In college, he studies PE and media studies. Sahr is driven to be a professorial footballer and on his weekends while he is not playing for his local team he is in the studio making beats. Locally he is known as Young Blacks, he produces beats for his friends and recently he has been making beats for SBTV.  His favourite artist is Chief keef because he made it from the streets while still being himself.  For Sahr, music is more than just something to say you listen to to impress other people, It is a way of expressing his feelings. He usually buys his clothes from shops like JD and Footlocker, wearing usually Jeans and Hoodies, appearance is very important to him. 



Lucy Miller is a 16-year old girl who is an A Level student who students at St. Anns l in Liverpool with her mother and baby brother. In school Lucy Miller  studies Music, Art , Drama and Photography. On the weekends when she's not looking after her baby brother , Lucy Miller  spends her spare time at the local studio where she recorders her latest mixtape. Lucy Miller is very focused on breaking through in life via music and spends countless hours writing to local music producers so she can get them on board , in order for her to get notice.Her favourite artist is Nicki Minaj , Mac Miller and Lil Kim and are the reasons why she wants to become a female artist. Music helps Lucy to express her feelings and her emotions.She usually buys her clothes from shops like H&M and Topshop, wearing usually jeans and Crop tops with a nose ring, appearance is very important to her.   

Magazine questionnaire

Now that I have looked at different rap magazines, I have to make a questionnaire  that will help me in my research, just like you would do in a business. We were asked to make a questionnaire on word document (which can be seen below) and then input this information onto SurveyMonkey. I have came up with 8 questions which are specific to my rap magazine and have given my questionnaire to people via twitter and facebook to answer. My main aim is to get 20 replies but will be happy with 10 before the deadline occurs.

This is my survey. Feel free to fill it in.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TN9CT7V



Magazine questionnaire

1. What is your age?

What is your age?  13 to 17 18 to 24 25 to 34

2. Are you male or female

Are you male or female  Male Female

3. What colour scheme do you find most attractive on magazine ( Tick Thre)

What colour scheme do you find most attractive on magazine ( Tick Thre)  Red Blue Green Black Purple White Yellow

4. What do you most expect in our magazine?

What do you most expect in our magazine?  Music Interviews News Exclusives

5. What type of articles do you enjoy reading (Trick one)

What type of articles do you enjoy reading (Trick one)  Celeb Gossip Interviews New Artists Fashions New Events

6. What should I call my magazine?

What should I call my magazine?  HAZE UNDERGROUND HZE DAILY STREET RIGHT

7. What layout would you prefer on the contents ?

What layout would you prefer on the contents ?  Numerals of images linked with number A large image with text on the side

8. What effect would you like on the front cover ?

What effect would you like on the front cover ?  Black and White Natural

My Chosen Genre

 XXL Magazine Analysis

The XXL masthead is one of the most generic conventions of this magazine. A red background and large white text placed in the top left hand corner of every issue of the magazine. This allows readers to build familiarity with the magazine and creates an expectation for every issue. Because of this, it is not always necessary to have the entire masthead showing the central image as they recognise the brand. An issue will usually feature one individual, usually male, however once in a while multiple figures or a woman might feature on the front cover. Through costuming e.g. jewellery and expensive clothes to display the wealth of the industr, facial expressions such as aggressive and superiority to display artist’s egos and poses, XXL manage to create and maintain a hip-hop stereotype which has up customer loyalty. Customer loyalty is further maintained by keeping attributes similar from issue to issue. Large writing of the artists name and clear features of what the magazine includes are replicated on every XXL cover. Because of the font, colour and presentation of the artist that generally connotes a "gangster" image, I’m able to infer that the magazine is aimed at a male audience ranging from teenage years to late forties as the artists are around this age. XXL magazines feature in-depth interviews and articles about both prestigious and new artists, all of which are usually male. the magazine often features picture flash cars are women as this appeals to the general male audience. XXL will also try and reach out to the growing female audience by breaking the convention of a male central figure and having a female feature instead. Featured articles such as ‘eye candy’ may also attract females – presumably of a young age, however in regards to the front cover, women are presented heavily sexualised and seen to have on minimal clothing, suggesting that a broader male audience may be targeted more than encouraging a female audience.

Mood Board

Mood Board 
A mood board is; A mood board is a type of collage that may consist of images, text, and samples of objects in a composition of the choice of the mood board creator. Designers and others use mood boards to develop their design concepts and to communicate to other members of the design team.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mood_board

My mood board is all about hip hop and rap music, with pictures of artist and real magazines. I can use this mood board when making a music magazine as I will be able to see what  the rap genre is all about. The moodboard will also give me inspiration when doing my work.
This can be seen as a reference point

Mind Map

A mind map is; is a diagram used to visually outline information. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in the center, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map).

Researching Genres

This is a power point showing my research on genres as this will help me chose what genre is best for me to make my magazine. I had to research genres which I wouldn't normally read which allowed me to gain knowledge on other genres, such as classical. Having this know will allow me to know what is best for my target audience so I meet their needs.

Researching Genres from joeellis__

Nas - Nas Is Like

 This is a Nas video from the early 90s.

This is XXL Magazine cover, the target audience  for this magazine is young people who are interested in Hip-Hop and Urban music. The artist is represented as a strong man as he is in a fighting position. The Tattoos could be to show that he is a tough veteran of the music game. His jewellery also represents his wealth.

Risk Assessment

The link below shows the risk assessment, which outlines all the possible risks that can occur on a photo shoot and I explain the risk, how it can be avoided and at the end I will review the risk. I had to think hard about what things could happen while taking pictures as I wanted my pictures to come out perfect.

Risk Assessment from joeellis__

Production Log

This is my first production log and I feel that the task set is quite challenging as I need to plan all my research for my magazine, this will include mood boards, questionnaires and feedback from my target audience. I believe that with planing my final magazine will have the conventions which you will find in a typical hip hop magazine. My first bit of research and planning was to make a mood board.    

First Thoughts in Response to the Task Set

My first thoughts on the task set was to find what genre I was going to base my magazine on. I was trilled and excited to create a music magazine as I enjoy music. Overall creating a music magazine will be hard and difficult as I have never done media before but overtime I know I will overcome any challenges that I will face and will be able to make an amazing magazine.

This is my magazine cover. it is a basic first attempt at the school magazine cover.

I took this photo show that he is an academic student who is ready to learn and focus at school. The lighting in the photo makes it effective as it shows his face. The Background is well lit showing the surroundings clearly.

This is an image that will represent the school as it clearly shows it the school crest and motto.

 

 

This is a still image of a student playing football. it is a wide shot and  has very good lighting.

 

 

This student is playing a guitar, the student is always smartly dressed showing that he is serious about school