Final Colour Scheme and House Style

This is my final chosen colour scheme and house style for my media product. I've chosen to use a monochrome colour scheme due to it being the colours I used for my main images. Through using this colour scheme I'll be creating a sense of synergy and cohesion throughout my front cover, contents page and double page spread. In terms of fonts, I'll be using Arno Pro Light Display for the standard text. This font has a simple and subtle design, which is ideal for my double page spread article. For larger text such as titles, I'll be using the Aliens & Cows font. Along with it being a Sans Serif font, it is also very drawing and has a sense of presence to it. These are the ideal qualities for a title text font.

Final Front Cover Creation Process

The first stage of development was getting my edited main image and importing it into fireworks so I could start the development of my front cover.

My second stage of development was importing my Masthead into fireworks and experimenting on the position of my Masthead. In the end, I chose to place my Masthead at the top of the page - a convention that is commonly found in typical magazines,

In my third stage of development,I added typical conventions consisting of the date, price, issue number and bar code.

In my fourth stage of development,I added the main headline consisting of the word "KING" which is the name of the artist featured. I increased the size of the text and placed it directly in the middle of the page. This, again, is a typical convention found in most magazines.

In my fifth development I chose to further develop my headline by adding more text below it. I chose to add the lines "He Has" and "Risen" and place them strategically underneath certain aspects of the word "KING". I also added a QR Code with the text "Scan Me" with the website to my magazine running alongside it.

In my sixth stage of development I added two straplines as well as a Brit Awards feature at the bottom left of the page. When adding these features I tried to follow the conventions found on a typical magazine cover.

In my seventh stage of development I created a pug that reads "The Royalty Edition" and placed it in-between a strapline and the barcode.

In my eighth stage of development I developed a mixture of different cover lines and shapes and merged into one singular object that is placed on the left hand side of the page.

In my ninth stage of development I chose to adapt my coverlines by adding an extra line reading "Inside". I also chose to place a crown above the "I" in "KING". I chose to use a gold colour to give it a greater sense of presence.

In my tenth  stage of development I added an extra coverline to fill the empty space and also a "Win tickets to Glastonbury" feature which is placed above the QR code. This in turn makes the QR code make more sense.

In my eleventh stage of development, I changed the font of my straplines and decided to add another strapline to fill in the empty space. I changed the font due to the previous font looking too dull and plain. I also slightly increased the size of my main image to give it a greater sense of presence.

In my twelfth and final stage of development I slightly modified the straplines on my front cover. I increased the size of "Jones" under the "Sir Tom" strapline. I increased its width so it matched the width of "Sir Tom". I also slightly increased the Queen strapline as well as the Lady Gaga strapline. I did this in order to show awarness of fonts and their sizes. By increasing some of these straplines, I am showing awarness of how font sizes mirror that of their importance in the issue. 

More Front Cover Mock Ups

With this variation I used a completely different main image to experiment with how a main image can really impact the visual aspects of a front cover. I used the same headline as well as the strap lines from my previous designs. I did this to see the visual difference they'd have when next to a different image. I also added a banner at the bottom of the page - a feature I have not yet used. Upon reflection, I feel that the main headline takes up too much space which in turn leaves the front cover looking bland and dull.

In this variation, I included more strap lines as well as the QR code from previous mock ups. I also slightly changed the design of the headline whilst also reducing its size. I also included the QR code that was present in previous designs. Upon reflection, I feel that my headline doesn't have as much draw to it due to its positioning at the very bottom of the page.

In this variation I chose to have the masthead running vertically alongside the left hand side of the page. This, I feel, is a more suitable place for the masthead in regards to this image. However, upon reflection, I feel that the image I've used in these three mock ups isn't suitable to be my main image. This is due to its awkward positioning on the very right hand side of the page. This in turn limits the amount of space I have to experiment with various conventions such as strap lines and main headlines. However, I do feel that this image would be better suited for a contents page due to the page numbers generally running alongside the left hand side of the page - in which this image would allow. I will know doubt experiment with this image when constructing my contents page.

My Front Cover Mock Ups - Own Images

In this variation, I tried to experiment with the different colours present on my front cover. I used the gold on the crown and implemented it into the strap line "World Exclusive". Upon reflection, I feel that the gold colour is far to drawing and distracting for it to be in my final cover. I will, however, use the visual aspects of the strap lines on the left hand side of the page due to its originality and visual flair.

In this variation, I tried to experiment with the size of the main image. I made the image zoom out until the majority of the models body was visible. This in turn gave me more room to experiment with the various conventions such as the strap lines and the headline. However, upon reflection, I feel that using a long-shot of my artist takes away from the main image, which thus lowers its impact. I will, however, use the QR code and "Brit Awards" feature due to them being common conventions on music magazines.

With this mock up, I experimented with the positioning of my masthead as well as the inclusion of a banner. I also experimented with things such as drop shadows in which I added one behind the "294" songs of 2017 strap line. I also replaced the "He has Risen" sub heading with "All Hail The King" just to see the visual difference and impact it would have on my front cover. I chose for my banner to read "Glastonbury" and used the same monochrome colour scheme for the backdrop. Upon reflection, I feel that having my masthead run vertically down the left hand side of the page takes away from the main image and makes it seem uneven and unprofessional. I will, however, keep the pug/starburst in the same place due to its current position being a common convention.

In this variation, I focused heavily on strap lines and their visual style. I decided to add a collection of strap lines to the left of the page consisting of "294 songs of 2017", "Prince" and "Royalty Laid To Rest". With this, I also used a variety of colours such as White, purple and red. I feel that this creation is effective and visually eye-catching, so I'll be implementing this in my final cover. 

Photography Editing

   Front Cover Main Image 

                                   

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Contents Page Main Image:

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Poster Main Image



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Double Page Spread Image

Editing Process:

This is the process I undertook in order to edit my final images. I edited all my images with Adobes Fireworks, and used the same process on each image. At first, I would use the brush tool to colour in any large gaps. Next, I would use the polygon lasso tool to capture a specific area for me to fill in. This tool was particularly useful when dealing with small spaces. Finally, I would use the Fill tool to fill in the selected gap. I would repeat this process until all the space on my images were the colour I wanted.

Front Cover Extra Details

These are a collection of some of the "extras" I'll be including on my front cover. Obvious conventions such as pugs and a bar-code will be present on my front cover. I'll also be using additional logos such as the 2017 Brit awards logo. This links in well my genre of pop due to the Brit awards being an awards ceremony for the years popular music. A QR code will also feature on my front cover with the chance to win Glastonbury tickets. The date and issue number will also feature underneath my masthead - a typical front cover convention. Also, my Contents page and Double Page Spread will feature extra details such as the Frequency Website and social media information. This in turn will help flesh out my media products, thus making them more professional.

Photography Thumbnails

This is a collection of photography thumbnails I've taken for my media product. Whilst taking these photos I was thinking about my Front cover, Contents page and Double page spread and how I could encompass the images within one of the products. I've experimented with the models positioning, his pose and how much movement the model is giving off. I feel I have a good variety of images to create multiple mock ups which will able me to further develop my products via experimenting with main images.

This is a birds-eye view of how I took my images. My model stood against a plain white screen with the source of light coming from above. I used a Canon EOS 100D to take my main images.