Final Pages

Completed Contents Page

After drafting my contents page I managed to create an effective layout, using a bold central image that immediately catches the readers eye. I used a basic colour scheme of black red and white to ensure it was not too busy and fit in with the rest of my magazine, the main model on the page is also wearing these colours. By referencing my research I have tried to follow the typical structure and conventions of a music magazine contents page, for example working in columns and having smaller images along side the main photograph.

Magazine Contents Page Photos

To add to my contents page, I have used some of my own photos from concerts and I plan to use these as a 'gig photography' element of my magazine, as well as include them on my contents page as smaller imagery.

Contents Page First Draft

Contents Page Plan

 

 

Before starting to produce my contents page I have designed a plan to ensure the page is well set out and looks professional. I have also selected a contents page from a well known magazine to look at and work from.

 

Completed Magazine Cover

I have looked at and researched some professional music magazine covers and referenced them whilst producing my own. I have followed the typical features and conventions of a magazine cover, including elements such as the large main image, a masthead, taglines and a puff advertising something in the magazine.
I kept the page minimalistic to ensure it didn't seem over crowded, and also stuck to the colour theme of my magazine, red, white and black.

Magazine Cover First Draft

Editing Photos

After editing my selected photo in photoshop by removing any marks as well as playing with the exposure and curves, I cut the model out and removed the grey background to give my magazine cover a white base.

Photoshoot Two Contact Sheet

When taking photos for my magazine front cover I looked at professional magazines beforehand and considered elements such as angle, posing and lighting. I took a selection of photos to ensure I could choose the best photo for my magazine front cover.