Double Page Spread

Finished Contents Page

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Finished Front Page

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Choice of Images: Double Page spread.

I have used this image because it showcases both of my models whole body, and both of the model have attitude. There is a contrast between the two models, and this emphasises the name of the band, "Two toned".  Free is wearing black skinny jeans and a black Metallica T-shirt, representing the Metal/Rock genre. Will is wearing light blue skinny jeans and a blue jacket. This costume looks similar to the clothes bands such as Arctic monkeys and scouting for girls would wear. This suggests the indie genre, and both models tie in to the my Magazine's Alternative Music genre because the band is dual genre.

I particularly liked the pose and facial expression of the models. Both of them are looking directly at the camera, creating a direct mode of address. They look like they "mean business" and this connotes that they have a don't care attitude. The article title for my double page spread has the tagline "Music is stale, we're the future" This relates to the photo I have used because it suggests they are confident and aggresive.

Font Used

I have used the font "Impact Label" for the titles in my magazine. I have used this font because it looks emulates the style of old labels used for cassettes in the 1970's. My magazine is an indie rock magazine, and these genres have foundations and history from the 1970's. My audience is in the 16-19 range, which is too young to be born then, but the "vintage" look is back in fashion now, and the eye catching font will catch their eyes.

House Style

I researched popular magazines such as Q, NME and KERRANG! when looking for a suitable house style for my magazine. Each of these magazines use Red, White and Black  heavily in their house style, so I based my magazine's house style from this, as this is a convention of well established music magazines.

Choice of Images: Contents Page

Choice of Images: Front Cover

Front Cover Image

I have used this image for my front page because it has attitude. The picture emphasises the articles quote "Music is Stale, We're the Future". The quote is very aloof and blunt, and this is reflected in the stern glares of the models.

I posed the models in this way to reflect the name of the band, and also to show different character traits in my models. The band is called Two Toned because they are a mixed genre band - Metal and Indie Rock. The posing of my models and their costumes create a juxtaposition. Free, my model in the foreground is wearing a Metallica shirt and has a Heavy Metal style. This contrasts with Will, who is wearing more indie style clothing, with a denim jacket and tie died T shirt. Free is stood in front of Will, which connotes that the she is the front woman of the band. Will is however taller than free, and this presence shows that he has equal importance in the band although he is in the background. I posed the models in this way to reflect the name of the band, and also to show different character traits in my models.

I also chose this image because it was easier to edit, mainly cropping out the background. I shot my photograph with the models standing in front of a white background, so this made editing an easier process. The picture was shot with good lighting, shining onto my models facial features and highlighting them. This, coupled with edited brightness and contrast, creates a striking, eye catching image.

I instructed my models to use direct gaze towards the camera. This catches the eyes of the audience, drawing them to my magazine.