UPDATED FRONT COVER.

I found that my previous update of my front covers image was a little to small and the background of the image took up too much space on the page. So I decided to make the model in the image larger to dominate the page more. I think that this has resulted in the page being even more eye catching to the reader and has made the page look more like a real magazine as the proportions on the page now fit correctly.

Unstrung Magazine Article

For my final design of the first page of my article I again wanted to make the transition from the previous page. (Contents page) clear. So to do this I used the same colour in the background that I hoped would be lighter but came out darker in the image, but i think it still atchieves it. Also I used the Mashead in the corners of the page which also breaks the pages classic look with more viberant colours, like red. The article itself consists of around 1000 words on the topic of a upcoming band, The Waiting Game. In this i wanted to present a sense of proffesionalism in the journalism but also have that uthamistic side that applys it more to the target audience and to make it more entertaining. I did this by including questions that would inhibit a funny or entertaining answer to my made up band.

The second page is simply the full page image of my band member "Ray" again the page follows the same layout with the white boarder with the contrasting Masthead. In the picture I wanted to convey the informality not shown in the article. By taking the photograph outside with the model sat down on the ground creates this effect.

Unstrung Magazine Double page Contents

This is my final finished version of my contents page, holding all the information on what my magazine will be made up of. To follow on from my front cover and to make the two pages look similar. I used the same fonts, colours. As the overall background i wanted to use a subtle colour and I had noticed in magazines like Q they used light cream occasionally and so i copied this design as it makes the page overall look sufisticated.

To create variety in the page I made up another band "Rage City" just to add to the effect of the magazine, to make it feel and look as real as an A level design can be. I also included smaller details like page numbers and also a section containing links to social webpages online. Again this shows that the magazine covers multiplatforms, not just the printed out copy. A nd the editors comments i think make the page seem more personalised, giving and overview on this weeks issue from the head Editor of the Brand. Other small details include the Masthead in the corner of the pages, this help make the link between the cover and the contents making for an easier transaction between the pages for the reader.

The two pages follow a simple structure with the images being in the middle and the information on the outside boardering them. This information is split into sections, such as news, Tracks to listen to this week, and albums. To tye the page together i croped a image of the neck of a guitar and used it almost as a page boarder as i found that the page alone just looker empty so i pushed the information inwards and added the graphic. Although the quality is not great I just wanted to be able to represent the idea clearly and if more time was avalable i would have taken a better quality imaged and made sure the cropping was done to a higher standard.

Unstrung Magazine Cover

To my final finished Unstrung cover I made a few slight changes to the original first update, including I changed the font of the Splash to a less chunky Script Mt Bold which I think complements the genre specific Main Image, of an Indie styled Artist. Also to show that my Magazine is a multi-platform brand, In the Footer bar I put the link to the Unstrung website, as a way for the reader to gain access to extra content like interviews and as a way to get involved directly with the magazine through the online chat rooms and comments pages.

I also got rid of the text underneath the Splash as I think it made the page look to cluttered with information which was not what I was aiming for as a final page. I was heading more towards the less cluttered Q magazine styled front cover, not its Kerrang counterpart.

Additions to the page include the Main Image, in which I used the background of my dining room as I thought the faded patterned wallpaper gave it a alternative Indie style to the page. For the Model I used my friend Jemma to pose making sure not to make eye contact with the camera as I believe this also adds to the indie vibe. For costume I wanted to give the typical alternative look with black skinny jeans, wrist bands and a beanie hat. This look can directly relate to my audience as it will be how they dress and there will be similarities in fashion sense. I also added a subsidiary which is of the band Yellowcard, the quality of the image is not the best but I believe it plays an important roll in tying the whole page together and contrasting with the light background.

Unstrung Music magazine cover first upload

I followed my draft design quite closely using the same colours and text. I still need to add the images to the cover, both my main and my subsidiary image of the Yellowcard concert. I decided to use this draft as my outline because I felt that my first draft was to cluttered and so in this one I hoped to make it look more simplistic, following in the lines of Q magazine rather than an NME styled cover. Weather the colours of the text will fit the background or the main image, I don't know yet so I may have to alter them accordingly to whichever suits best. Also i need to make the proper design for my masthead, but I am not 100% sure weather the masthead I designed will go with the style of the magazine but I will try to make a rough one to see how it looks on the page. And finally the last thing I need to add is the pug in the top right hand corner of the page, which will include information on merchandise details and a competition.

School Magazine contents page

Here is the final design for my school magazine contents page, it follows the same colour scheme, fonts and design as the front cover so that the two look similar. I used pictures of my class taking images for their music magazine covers and I also included links to social media websites to show that the magazine also has multiple media platforms.

second Music Magazine cover

This is my second attempt at a magazine front cover, the first I though was to cluttered and did not portray my target audience correctly. With this version I have created a much softer image, relating also to indie music, not just rock. More like Q magazine than Kerrang. Also in this I decided on a colour for my Masthead, I think that the dark red will stand out amongst the rest of the page and draw the eye to it. As with the other cover the colour scheme will be finalised when designed on adobe, so I can play around with different styles