DPS- Change in design

Attempt 1

The first attempt of my double page spread never really stood out to me as an eye-catching design. Collectively, myself and my teacher agreed that it could be changed to fit in with my front cover and contents page more as it doesn't look as coordinated. I think the main problem with my design is the bold, block orange color used. I think this looks too much and causes the page to look quite unrealistic. Looking back now, I also don't like the font used on the subtitle 'they make a comeback'. This font is called Mistral Regular. I believe this style would be more appropriate on a more 'Rock' themed magazine as it looks quite messy rather than fancy. Although I did spend a lot of time creating my first design which I'm not using, I think it benefited me in the long run as all of the negatives I've pointed made me realize what I should change and work on in my second attempt.

Attempt 2

I prefer my final double page spread a lot more than my first attempt. I think my design looks a lot more realistic now due to the way it's structured. I have changed the overall content of the spread because I felt I wanted to start a fresh new idea after wanting to change my previous work. I have added a '#SENDyourSELFIE' section which instantly appeals to my target audience. Selfies are all over at the minute, especially on social network sites such as Instagram, therefore I thought I'd take advantage of this in my work to get readers more involved. This would also spread the name of FEEM as many users could see their friends using the hashtag. I although did keep aspects of my first attempt because I do think there were some good conventions of a fashion magazine included. I liked the idea of tagging products with a price label so that readers know how much they would have to pay if they liked the look of the the product. I had to make some adjustments to this however because I never included where the products could be purchased from.

Feedback

During class myself and 11 other students analyzed and critiqued each others work on our blogs. The purpose of this was to help each other improve on our work but to also explain the positives of each others work. After reading my feedback carefully I will adjust my work accordingly to improve my blog by working on the improvements which occurred more than once. A common response for improving my blog was to include more time management/current posts therefore I will update my posts more often. A common positive comment I received was that the genre research and design I had in mind was clear throughout my blog, which is important for the target audience. Overall I am happy with my positive comments and I will review the improvements suggested to develop on my blog.

Audience Feedback

Time Managaement

Here is a photo of me whilst completing work to put onto my blog. My blog is updated weekly and is kept up to date by using posts to record every task I do. As the above photo was taken, I was working on my practice images to help me think about camera angles and different shots for my final magazine.

Practice Images

I think it is extremely important that I understand exactly what photos I want to take to include on my magazine, and how I want them to look, therefore I have taken various practice images to prepare myself. A few of my class friends joined me to take different shots in order to capture images suitable for the front cover, contents and double-page spread.

Examples for a double-page spread

I have also included images of how photos shouldn't look, as it is important to get them right in order for my magazine to look professional. On various images the models eyes are closed, suggesting they weren't ready for the photo making them look very unprepared. Also the bottom left image shows how important lighting is as the full of my models face has been blocked by a shadow.

Examples for a front cover


Examples for a contents page



`I have also taken  few natural looking shots, which could be included in my magazine, mainly on my contents page. Both images could be used to advertise the magazine, including the online website due to the image of the computer.

Font Ideas

Photo-Shoot Planning

I would like my photography to have an inspiring impact upon the reader as I would like the fashion element of it to stand out and influence the audience to want to look like my model. I think photography in a fashion magazine is extremely important in order to advertise different styles which may appeal to my audience. For my magazine I have planned to photograph my friend, Hannah. I have also started to think about angles and shots I could use to make the most of of the photos. I have discussed the photo-shoot with Hannah to make sure she is happy with it and to see If she had any further questions about it although she seemed more than happy to begin with it as she is comfortable around a camera.

I haven't yet decided whether I will be including props in my photographs although I feel as if i won't really need them as my models costume should be the main focus rather than anything else.

I will make sure I choose the right colours to appear in my photographs in order for them to match with the colour scheme of my magazine. I will need quite a natural lighting when taking my photographs, although I may also take some in quite a dark room with a flash on to see which I prefer.

My shoot will take place downstairs in my house near a large window, for natural lighting. When editing my photo I will then remove the background of my photograph and choose an appropriate colour.

My model will be dressed in a summery outfit with bright, glowing makeup to fit in with the season. My model is interested in makeup and beauty therefore has no problem experimenting with how she looks for the shoot.