Evaluation of Final Product

Production of Magazine- Final Products

Production of Magazine- Draft of Double Page Spread and Feedback from Peers

 

When I asked my target audience about my double page spread they particularly liked the font as it was bold and very eye-catching with the blue shadow effect. On the second draft however they did say that my masthead was too big and overpowered the page, additionally I latter thought that the use of an oversized font would look dysfunctional on a double page, this is because the crease of the page will distort the letters.
My target audience were fond of my photo and agreed that the black and white image was effective for my theme and housestyle. They said that the mise-en-scene and costume that Georgina is wearing is effective as it is relevant to the Northern-Soul genre. However they did say that my image had a lot of white space and specifically a lot in the top left corner, this is ineffective because using the visual hierarchal structure, we know that this is the first place readers will look. I think if I use photo shop to actually zoom in the image so that it appears a more close up, it will eliminate the empty space, making it look more professional.

Production of Magazine- Drafts of contents page and Feedback from Peers

 

When I asked my peers what thy thought about my contents page they particularly liked how my page was split up, they said that it looked professional and that it followed similar conventions that they knew. However they did say that my colours were to bright and that the red and blue were to over powering, I agree with this statement and it will be the first thing that I change. They also liked the use of black and white images and text as it carries on my housestyle which makes my magazine ore recognisible.

Production of Magazine- Front Cover Draft and Feedback From Peers

 

 

When talking to my peers about my front cover, they all told me that they loved the contrasting colours on the black and white image. Some also said that they recognised the conventions of using a black and white image and that it made my product look professional. I also added a shadow on my masthead which outlined the text, it was already a fairly bold font but I want it to be seen from far away. Kayleigh complimented my magazine and said that the image is personal as it is a close medium shot and Georgina is looking into the camera.

Planning (for Main Task - Music Magazine) Language and Register

In existing magazines, it is evident that they adopt a more informal approach to the language they use, in contrast to media texts including newspapers and broadsheets. Similarly, the language in headlines is used to catch the reader’s attention otherwise they would appear boring, and institutions would find it difficult to sell their products. For my magazine, I will use a fairly colloquial language which will appeal to be chatty and informal. This will appeal to my younger target audience as they are young and would arguably prefer to read less formal and long-winded language.

Planning (for Main Task - Music Magazine) Layout For Magazine