Magazine practical production: tasks

 Research

1) Use Google to research potential magazines that you could use as your brand/design for this project. Create a shortlist of three potential magazines and upload an example front cover from each one. We recommend looking at lifestyle magazines or a similar genre as these are more achievable to re-create.

2) Choose one of the three magazine brands to use for your project e.g GQ, Vogue or The Gentlewoman. Then find three different front covers for your chosen magazine and embed them in your blogpost. Analyse the fonts, colours and typical design. What is the language or writing style? How are the cover lines written? What camera shot is generally used for the cover image? You need to become an expert in the design and construction of this magazine and its branding.

It a full body shot Keanu reaves 
The colour scheme  of black and white  photography  emphasizes  seriousness elegance and a classic  vibe. Keanu is  siting  leaning forward with hands clasped, this posture conveys confidence, contemplation .His facial expression  is intense and thoughtful aligning with the   immortal theme. A leather jacket adds a rugged rebellious edge - consistent  with Keanu's  enduring   star action image.

Main title 

The use  of "IMMORTAL"   suggest his timeless appeal both  in Hollywood  and among fans  it speak to his continued relevance and iconic status.     

 side text  

Best dressed  100 really stylish people"- showcasing top fashion influencers. "Fashion " "living it up at lords" " the DIY special - suggesting a blend of style and creativity.    

The GQ logo  is placed  boldly behind Keanu's  head, a classic magazine technique showing the brnad is instantly recognizable.        

   

                                                                    Cover star: Richard madden is prominently known for his role in bodyguard's Richard madden" suggests a more personal and introspective profile, contrasting  with the intensity  of his on screen roles. The  message emphasizes  is on  presenting madden  as himself more than the characters he may play on screen  showing him  relaxed, stylish and self assured.

Mise en scene 

• costume: The open collar button down shorts  creates a casual aesthetics, enhancing his polished look.    
• actor placement and movement: Madden reclines  in confident yet relaxed posture, projecting calm masculinity. This nonchalant  stance aligns with GQ brand of effortless cool. his gaze id direct  natural and composed. 
• lighting and setting: the stetting looks modern. This background keeps the focus  on madden while reinforcing  GQ luxury lifestyle tone    

Typography and layout

• Masthead: The bold and overlapping masthead is  a signature  GQ layout style. The way Maidens head slightly cover part of it  is intentional  signaling that the personality is as important as the brand.  
•  Headline font: off duty with bodyguard's Richard madden" Uses a mix or serif and san serif fonts. This combination  balances  tradition with  modernization of current times  
• Text colour: The headline  appears  in a gold or  bronze hue-rich, tasteful and  complementary to the neutral tones of the image.   

 
                                                              Mr JAZZIQ is the main focus of the cover  as he presented as a confident  and stylish figure associated  either the  amapiano music scene, His presence  highlights  individuality and a  modern asethics  that blends music and fashion.

Type of shot: Medium full shot

•  The photo is a medium  full shot which balances  focus between  Jazziqs expression and his  fashion styling. 

      visual composition  

•  Pose and body language : seated on a wooden chair, Jazziqs leans forward  softly  with one hand  partially  covering his face  while gazing  directly at the camera creating confidence and depth 
• He wears a black textured  robe- like coat with  slides, mixing laid  back footwear  with elevated fashion 
• A clean polished look with  no distracting elements  creates a strong appearance    

           Setting and background 

 the Backdrop  is plain  soft and toned gray background  helps  the subject stand  out while  maintaining  a professional and minimalistic studio feel.   

 lighting: the soft and  diffused  lighting emphasizes texture which creates aa smooth image  

  

Typography

Masthead: the iconic GQ  logo in turquoise blue stands out against the muted background and adds vibrancy to the composition   

Headline: an audience with amapiano pioneer MR Jazziq" uses bold  clean typography the font  is modern and consistent with GQ branding

Also MR jazziq is bold and large in font size ensuring his name is clearly highlighting and memorable.      

 Planning

1) In your blogpost, write your main cover line (also called the 'main flash') - this is the main cover story that links to your central image. It must be 100% original - all your own words.

Life in the Fastlane with SJ 

2) Briefly plan the image you will need for the cover - model, costume, make-up, lighting etc. At this point, simply describe the image you need to capture.

costume: cuffed cargo joggers , black t-shirt and black coat 

siting on the chair with chain leaning down. 

3) Write the cover lines and any additional text you need for your magazine cover.

Success quick schemes

High end fashion location 

Business growing  connections 

top 50 outfits 

4) Sketch out your cover on plain A4 paper using your written planning. Take a photo of your sketch and upload it to your blogpost. 

Photoshoot

We will do a photoshoot in class next week with lighting and backdrop. However, if you prefer you can arrange your own photoshoot for the cover image in your own time - you can use your phone or your own camera to take an image. If you don't have a phone or camera that is suitable, you can sign out a camera from Mr Ray.

1) On your planning document blogpost, state the date, time and location of your photoshoot and the name of the model or photographer you will use (you can choose anyone to be your cover model or you can be the cover model yourself).

6th may 

3 30 pm

EFO7

Photoshop or InDesign?

Photoshop

You will have one Media lesson to create your magazine cover on Adobe Photoshop or InDesign but you will probably need more time than this. In order to complete this work, you will need to work in DF06 when you don't have other lessons or use Photoshop/InDesign at home. You already have access to Adobe at home via our fantastic Adobe Creative Cloud subscription (worth around £25/month!) as long as you have a PC or laptop that can run it.

Online tutorials

The best way to learn Photoshop is simply to start creating your magazine cover and learn as you go. There are thousands of tutorials on YouTube to help you - here are just a couple of examples of Photoshop tutorials: 

You can find an excellent InDesign tutorial here or alternatively try this: 

Publication to blog and evaluation

1) Once you have completed your design you need to save or export a copy as a JPEG image. Then, upload it to your blogpost. 

2) Upload two genuine covers of the magazine you have used and put them next to your front cover. This is a brilliant way to check how professional your work looks alongside the real thing.

  

3) Write a short evaluation of your work: have you succeeded in your brief to create a new, original edition of an existing magazine? Does your cover stand up alongside the genuine covers of your chosen magazine? How professional is your work alongside those genuine examples?

I think from an editing stand point it does as  I was able to edit pretty well but mot from a image quality standpoint as they have used more expensive cameras and had a much bigger working set to work on. 

4) Finally, what would you do differently if you completed this assignment again?

I would start earlier  and   be 100% certain of what software I'm using