Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Image Selection
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Here is a display to show our image selection process. We took various images and narrowed them down to these three as we saw these as being what most resembled the codes and conventions of a main image on a magazine cover. We came to this conclusion after looking at the magazines we analysed and saw that they all had an image of a single person, a character within the film. We then decided to use Picasa to edit the image to make it appear more dark and dingy to add to the mysterious and intimidating effect.
Here is a display to show our image selection process. We took various images and narrowed them down to these three as we saw these as being what most resembled the codes and conventions of a main image on a magazine cover. We came to this conclusion after looking at the magazines we analysed and saw that they all had an image of a single person, a character within the film. We then decided to use Picasa to edit the image to make it appear more dark and dingy to add to the mysterious and intimidating effect.
Developing Design Idea One
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This is our first draft of the layout of our magazine front cover for a film magazine. We began by first adding the recognised convention of a masthead and also used the conventional layout by placing this at the top in the centre.
We then decided the positioning of the main coverline which will be the the title of our film to be in the centre and half way down the page. Although we have positioned it here we may have to adjust it once we add the main image so as the overall layout is cohesive and looks professional.
Another common convention we have used is a strapline, we are using as a sort of secondary heading to the main coverline. The positioning of this is often seen above other text as we saw whilst carrying our our research.
Furthermore we have what is seen as an essential to any magazine, a bar code. Without this the magazine could not be sold in shops, again we chose the stereotypical composition and placed this in the bottom left hand corner.
This is our first draft of the layout of our magazine front cover for a film magazine. We began by first adding the recognised convention of a masthead and also used the conventional layout by placing this at the top in the centre.
We then decided the positioning of the main coverline which will be the the title of our film to be in the centre and half way down the page. Although we have positioned it here we may have to adjust it once we add the main image so as the overall layout is cohesive and looks professional.
Another common convention we have used is a strapline, we are using as a sort of secondary heading to the main coverline. The positioning of this is often seen above other text as we saw whilst carrying our our research.
Furthermore we have what is seen as an essential to any magazine, a bar code. Without this the magazine could not be sold in shops, again we chose the stereotypical composition and placed this in the bottom left hand corner.
Developing Design Idea Two
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Here on our second design idea we kept everything the same but added the positioning for the coverlines and a puff.
Within the coverlines we will be adding the stories and the content of the magazine. The puff will contain something that appeals to the audience and makes this magazine stand out from its competition. The layout and sections of our cover are all typical conventions of any magazine cover therefore we aim to appeal to existing magazine readers, this is what they would expect to see from a magazine.
Here on our second design idea we kept everything the same but added the positioning for the coverlines and a puff.
Within the coverlines we will be adding the stories and the content of the magazine. The puff will contain something that appeals to the audience and makes this magazine stand out from its competition. The layout and sections of our cover are all typical conventions of any magazine cover therefore we aim to appeal to existing magazine readers, this is what they would expect to see from a magazine.
Developing Design Idea Three
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We made a lot of progress in the session when we developed this design idea, we decided to concentrate solely on the creation of the magazine cover for a few lessons. We first added in our main image so that we could work around this in terms of colour and exact positioning of all the text. We chose to have an image using direct mode of address as this links in with our trailer and poster, the same character is looking directly at the audience in all three, it also makes the audience feel more involved.
Here we had received feedback from our questionnaire on the magazine title so were able to add this. We looked at our research and thought that the colour scheme of the 'Fangoria' magazine was effective and would appeal to our target audience however we wanted to make sure so we created a questionnaire and asked 20 people ''Which of these colour schemes do you think would be best suited to a film magazine advertising a horror film?''. The results showed that 16 of the 20 people asked prefered the first colour scheme which was the same as 'Fangoria'. Therefore we made our masthead red as seen in our research and thought this looked the way we wanted it to and so did not really experiment with this, we then made the coverlines and part of the strapline yellow.
We made a lot of progress in the session when we developed this design idea, we decided to concentrate solely on the creation of the magazine cover for a few lessons. We first added in our main image so that we could work around this in terms of colour and exact positioning of all the text. We chose to have an image using direct mode of address as this links in with our trailer and poster, the same character is looking directly at the audience in all three, it also makes the audience feel more involved.
Here we had received feedback from our questionnaire on the magazine title so were able to add this. We looked at our research and thought that the colour scheme of the 'Fangoria' magazine was effective and would appeal to our target audience however we wanted to make sure so we created a questionnaire and asked 20 people ''Which of these colour schemes do you think would be best suited to a film magazine advertising a horror film?''. The results showed that 16 of the 20 people asked prefered the first colour scheme which was the same as 'Fangoria'. Therefore we made our masthead red as seen in our research and thought this looked the way we wanted it to and so did not really experiment with this, we then made the coverlines and part of the strapline yellow.
Developing Design Idea Four
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Here we have enlarged the font of the cover lines and added more to them as mentioned in our audience feedback. Our feedback also said that ''it needs to follow the audiences expectations of a film magazine so needs a date and price'' so we added these in a typical composition.
Here we have enlarged the font of the cover lines and added more to them as mentioned in our audience feedback. Our feedback also said that ''it needs to follow the audiences expectations of a film magazine so needs a date and price'' so we added these in a typical composition.
Final Magazine Cover
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We then made our finishing touches such as the website underneath the barcode and completed our magazine. We got feedback on our final piece which was positive. ''I think this is really effective. The font of the film name is good as it looks as though it has been sliced into the picture.'' and ''I like how the actor is looking straight at me, it makes me feel like I am one of her victims.''
We then made our finishing touches such as the website underneath the barcode and completed our magazine. We got feedback on our final piece which was positive. ''I think this is really effective. The font of the film name is good as it looks as though it has been sliced into the picture.'' and ''I like how the actor is looking straight at me, it makes me feel like I am one of her victims.''Audience Feedback
After Design Idea One
''Good first idea but needs stories and a picture on it to make it look authentic'' Ryan Merrell
''Maybe experiment with the composition and possible colour schemes'' Keisha Chan
After Design Idea Two
''Still looks very blank, needs colour and change of fonts etc.'' Ollie Thick
''Sort out fonts and think of a magazine title'' Keisha Chan
After Design Idea Three
After Design Idea Four
''Like the picture, the character's eyes make her look really intimidating, like the way she is looking right at you. The picture also really makes the film genre stand out.'' Ashleigh Lydford
'' The minor details added gives a good effect. I think that the title of the film is unclear compared to the rest of the writing. I think that it needs some kind of glow that make it stand out against the dull background. The rest is really good so far. '' Keisha Chan
FINAL
''I think this is really effective. The font of the film name is good as it looks as though it has been sliced into the picture. The genre is also emphasised by the red P as this colour makes me think of anger and blood which I would associate with a horror film. I like how the actor is looking straight at me, it makes me feel like I am one of her victims.'' Amy Parnell
''Good first idea but needs stories and a picture on it to make it look authentic'' Ryan Merrell
''Maybe experiment with the composition and possible colour schemes'' Keisha Chan
After Design Idea Two
''Still looks very blank, needs colour and change of fonts etc.'' Ollie Thick
''Sort out fonts and think of a magazine title'' Keisha Chan
After Design Idea Three
''The image here works well because it uses direct mode of address to really interact with the audience and intensifies the ambiance. Although I do think that it needs more writing down the side to link it in with the planning. Also it needs to follow the audiences expectations of a film magazine so needs a date and price.'' Rebecca Chatterton
''Good colour scheme they all stand out. I like the way the girls eyes are looking straight at you it gives it a personal touch and you feel part of it'' Keisha Chan
''Good colour scheme they all stand out. I like the way the girls eyes are looking straight at you it gives it a personal touch and you feel part of it'' Keisha Chan
After Design Idea Four
''Like the picture, the character's eyes make her look really intimidating, like the way she is looking right at you. The picture also really makes the film genre stand out.'' Ashleigh Lydford
'' The minor details added gives a good effect. I think that the title of the film is unclear compared to the rest of the writing. I think that it needs some kind of glow that make it stand out against the dull background. The rest is really good so far. '' Keisha Chan
FINAL
''I think this is really effective. The font of the film name is good as it looks as though it has been sliced into the picture. The genre is also emphasised by the red P as this colour makes me think of anger and blood which I would associate with a horror film. I like how the actor is looking straight at me, it makes me feel like I am one of her victims.'' Amy Parnell
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