Final Pieces

Evaluation Activity 1

Evaluation Activity 1

Evaluation Activity 2

Evaluation Activity 2

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Evaluation Activity 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

I initially considered the well-known ICP media to distribute my magazine, but as they have over 60 magazine’s under their influence already, they had no gap in their market for Amplified and had a few similar genres and target audiences as my magazine- so would be unlikely to take on another similar one that may reduce the sale of their current magazines. I think a media institution like Development Hell Ltd would be a appropriate for my magazine, firstly due to it being an independent company who are focused on magazines that are varied in genre of music they present. They already publish two monthly magazines ‘Word’ and ‘MixMag’, the first of which that targets music and entertainment in general and the second targeting the clubbing scene. As my magazine is also an all-round music magazine but slightly swaying towards the new and upcoming artists, then the company has a gap in their market perfect for ‘Amplified’. Also on their team is former editor for Smash Hits! And Q so there experience in magazines for non-specific genres is large and would be helpful in launching my magazine to their already budding audience. The company also own DontStayIn.com, which is the world’s biggest clubbing social network site aimed at teenagers- the same target audience for my magazine so the advertising through their other franchises can be relayed to Amplified itself while targeting their exact audience. The Guardian Media Group, a bigger and well-known company, also has shares in Development Hell Ltd so will help branch out and advertise the magazine on a larger and more varied audience.

Evaluation Activity 4

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Evaluation Activity 5

How did you attract/address your audience?

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Through my audience questionnaire I found out quite a lot about what would attract my particular audience. Many said that simplicity on the cover helped it look grown-up and not childish which they liked; but also enjoyed the different bright colours making it still look fun and interesting and not dull and boring. The choice of pictures came up regularly as well, as they felt the black and white made it look sophisticated and cool, but with a dash of fun personality through the other pictures as well- making it relateable and therefore attracting their attention. The hand written fonts were came to come across well as they made the pages look less structured but while still working woth the rest of the page. They also added a 'personal' touch and 'creative flair' to the magazine overall.

Evaluation Activity 6

6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

For my pictures for the magazine I used a Canon D450 and a studio lighting umbrella to make sure my photos were of the best quality and looked professional. I found correct lighting was the most important in taking a photo- but if light was scarce playing with exposure and such could dramatically improve the quality.

Outside of school, I used my Dell Inspiron for editing on Photoshop Elements. This was a different versionto the school one so throughout the process of making my magazine I also learnt about how to use this version- mostly the crop, enhance, magic eraser tools and learnt how to use layers.

I used photoshop elements for editing my pictures, and putting together my magazine. As I'd never used photoshop before, I felt I learnt most about this during the making of my magazine- from the enhance tools, to the magic eraser, to all of the features.

Both Flickr and PhotoBucket are image hosting websites, so I used them both to upload images and add tags and information.

Blogger was used to upload my progress on my magazine, and to post my research and planning.

As it can add extras that photoshop can't, I used picnik to test filters on my photos and other effects.

I used LookBook a lot for inspiration for the clothing, poses and angles that would work well in my magazine.

Evaluation Activity 7

Looking back at your preliminary task (the school magazine task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

One of the main things I have learnt from my prelim to my final prouct is how to use photoshop. Mainly shown by my cover images, I learnt how to use the magic eraser tool to erase larger chunks of the unwanted background to make my images look smoother and blend with the colour scheme and background more. On my prelim fornt cover I used a midshot, but on my final piece I used a more close-up, but still partially midshot as I found it made my magazine look more professional and made my model look at the camera- something a front cover must have otherwise would be uneffective at being eye-catching and engaging the reader- ways how that I have learnt from my progression from the two. I have also learnt and used how to layer on Photoshop to help my magazine look like it fits and works together more in an effective way without looking OTT or too plain- especially with a more variety of fonts than my prelim task. I have also learnt a fair bit on the creative aspect as well, firstly colour palettes and what works well togetehr and compliments each other without looking garish. I also learnt a lot about the appropriate camera shots and angles for each part of my magazine, and got to play about with my lighting and other things on my camera to improve the shots. Fonts were another thing I have deepened my knowledge on through working on this magazine; as to which compliment each other without looking OTT and which fit genres well.

Overall my knowledge of Photoshop has improved, aswell as my knowledge of the use of shots to make my magazine look professional, and conventions that keep the magazine looking put together and well-finished.

Improvements from Feedback

Front Cover:
I have made sure I have a proper layout
My model is now facing the camera and with a visible face on my photo.
My coverlines are stronger, and my masthead is clearly noticeable and eye-catching.

Contents:
I have used a new, orignal and creative layout.
Added more pictures of different models and a mixture of bands and artists.
Used my current masthead, and used the same sort of fonts that fit together.

Double Page Spread:
Used newer and stronger pictures of my model.
Added more of my reoccuring colours to link it to the magazine.
Added page numbers to make it look professional.

New Photos For Contents Page

New Fonts

Note This!

is the new font I have used for my magazine name, as it looks more creative and eye-catching-and fots my genre of magazine.

James Fajardo
I used this font inside my magazine to add a handwriting like and creative flair to the inside of my magazine

DPS

Since doing another photoshoot I wanted to incorporate one of the images into the full page on my DPS. This pose is unique and seems to look professionaly and work really well.

Front Cover Tryouts

I am struggling to decide out of these two photos which will be best suited for my front cover, so when I have added all of my coverlines I will try them both again and see which will fit my genre better.

New Photos