MAGAZINE Production Research Media Studies

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1. Research - Production Magazine

2. INITIAL INSPO MUSIC MAGAZINES

3. So Young Rolling Stone MOOF BBC Music Magazine MOJO KERRANG! The Wire UNCUT METAL HAMMER billboard

4. COVER CODES AND CONVENTIONS

5. MASTHEAD Capitalised first letter of each word Follows an abstract flow/pattern Central at the top third of the page Fierce, bold text in a striking red font Capitalised first letter of each word Italic slant  Depth with white outline an black shadow Central at the top of the page Capitalised , yet soft font White, with an apparent shadow on some covers Positioned in the top left of the page Large in a 'square-er'/taller proportion Lower case but impactful due to size and white font Font is fitting to the name Central at the top of the page Combination of on the top and bottom layer Taller proportion Grey shadow adding dimension to white text   Capitalised

6. MASTHEAD Combination of on top and bottom layer New mix of yellow and pink, alternating as the main colour and the shadow Slightly angled, abstract, 'fuzzy' font Simple, yet eye-catching Colour altered to the specific cover Capitalised first letter of each word Central position at the top of the page Bottom layer, but don’t usually overlap Bold, red capitals Dimension/Shadows Central top position Serif font Central, at the top, but doesn’t take up the width Lower case creates a feeling of consistency Colour altered to the specific cover Slight depth with a dark hue First word incorporated into 2nd, using a different, 'handwriting' feeling font White capitals Shaped H and R, similar to Metallica

7. MASTHEAD The new lower case and colour scheme made it more consistent, serious and easier to design with full bleed colour photos (no margins). Viewers said the redesign made the magazine easier to read. https://medium.com/@jevans67/billboard-magazine-redesign-c933fb87be5b

8. EDITING PHOTOS, TEXT, GRAPHICS, TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT, ETC. Artist name: bottom of page, positioned around the subject, bold text with a fitting colour to the image, large Other featured artists inside, small enough to keep focus on subject yet eye catching enough to ensure you read CONVENTIONAL BROKEN CONVENTIONS Artist quote in italics, small enough to keep focus on subject yet eye catching enough to ensure you read Barcode, price, date, in the bottom right, specifically shaped around the subject Subject somewhat central, at least one member of each cover making direct address with the view/looking into the camera High key/Standard setting lighting techniques Stronger lighting from infront /right, casting a slight shadow on face, lower body and behind

9. EDITING PHOTOS, TEXT, GRAPHICS, TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT, ETC. CONVENTIONAL BROKEN CONVENTIONS Studio set up, strong/high key lighting that casts a shadow, creates a more intimate atmosphere and connection to the artist More intimate, character dependent environment Edited to fit the environment, almost feels like a film shot with the green and yellow highlighted through the editing Text heavy: Artist headline, artist information (tours, tv etc.), what's inside, all positioned around the subject/face Barcode in bottom left Not overly bright/flashy, text doesn’t feel like too much Subject always shot close up, waist up or shoulder/facial. Creating large proportions over the whole cover. Direct mode of address Graphic advertising an event

10. EDITING PHOTOS, TEXT, GRAPHICS, TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT, ETC. CONVENTIONAL BROKEN CONVENTIONS Iconic plain white background Gradient mid-tone background give a more consistent and sleek look Subject infront of text, the subject is usually large enough to reach this top position of the page Small and simple text that provides the reader with necessary information, positioned at a distance to the subject to ensure attention on the subject. The subject position is usually large but very central, leaving empty space to the left and right Text includes: What's inside, Artist name and their headline, sometimes the type of issue, sometimes other major stories inside Bright, contrasting lighting and editing, very bold feeling Direct mode of address, expressive

11. EDITING PHOTOS, TEXT, GRAPHICS, TYPOGRAPHY, LAYOUT, ETC. CONVENTIONAL BROKEN CONVENTIONS Soft and simple cover Masthead behind/under subject Soft background colours , calmer feeling, not flashy and in your face Close up, standard lighting, emphasising comforting connection to viewer Artist in 'their environment' Props may be used, adding to their character Artist name in consistent white font at the bottom of the page, central Barcode in bottom left with price Consistent white masthead in capitals, first letter reversed using the empty space Minimal text: Masthead, Artist name, The issue

12. COVER CONVENTIONS THROUGHOUT: Masthead: - Consistently lower case or capitalised - Depth through shadow/dimension - Expressive font - Top and central position - Suitable colour for the editing technique (may change cover to cover) Editing: - Bright, bold lighting when in a studio setting, but not presented as flashy with too much going on - Subject in a central position of the frame - Artist name and text stay out the way of the subject, positioned at the bottom of the page or in empty side space - Text is simple yet bold enough to capture the right amount of attention - Singular image

13. CONTENTS PAGES CODES AND CONVENTIONS

14. billboard Image continuing from the cover shoot, put to the right (inside of the physical copy) Contents numbered in a long, thinner list, broken into their own categories 'Contents' title in same style as masthead, positioned vertically to the right, further than the subject, followed by 'this week' and the issue number Information about the cover in the bottom left corner Colour scheme tab to the next page Named VIEWPOINT Contents listed down the right side, thin ratio Four images: One being a larger landscape, the other 3 squarer ones including album covers, fitting to their information All on top of a white background More important = Bigger typography Black, bold lines split up sections, varying in size, and also provide a space for the headings

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16. FADER Presented like a calander Easy to read, sleek, simple Masthead repeated in the top left, smaller than cover, in black Issue number and date in the top right, number in bright red font Cover information Location of the contents More important = bigger 10 images used, being artist shots and music video stills in various settings, including the cover photo again for the viewer to gain more information Margin space, with the current page number at the bottom

17. MOJO Masthead repeated in the same colour as the text, central top position, smaller than the cover. Followed by the magazine locations below. Issue number and date below in their own section, spaced off by a 'dotted' line. Features and the page number in same coloured font. Features titled by artist names and a small paragraph of information about them. Their cover story is always at the end of the magazine, spaced off by another dotted line, artist name titled below 'COVER STORY'. A quote from the cover page artist in a large, different font, along with their name and page number of the rest of their story again. Artist image from the same cover shoot repeated on the right of the page/center of the magazine. Page number in the bottom right with the magazine name repeated again, in the same text colour again.

18. ROLLING STONE Continues the Rolling Stone's 'newspaper' news element outside of just music, makes the contents page feel very traditional Margin outlined by a thin black line Red top for the title 'CONTENTS' Followed by the magazine name again and the issue's date They use three images in every contents page, one being slightly more portrait, one landscape and one slightly squarer Features, National Affairs, Departments, On The Cover Issue date repeated in the bottom right Point to action of website in the bottom left

19. NME One large picture on each page linking to the cover and where to find more information on them. Includes features, every month, news, radar, reviews, live, Advert at the bottom of the page of one side Black background to red and white text with repeated magazine name and 'contents' in the same font.

20. KERRANG! Section of images labelled to locate the content specifically with a visual element Magazine name and contents heading, with a smaller font next to it indicating the issue number and cover date Feedback, News, With, Live reviews, Posters, Features, Reviews, Gig guide, The K! Quiz – posters are a common feature in magazines targeted to younger audiences A signed write in and photo with a paragraph from the editor Quite busy and flashy with lots going on on the page Linking advert in the bottom right of the page Sneak peak of further contents through images, about 3 artist shots

21. CONTENTS PAGE CONVENTIONS THROUGHOUT: One main image, large that links to the cover The linking main image may have a 'less close up' shot, if the cover is a close up face shot Noticeable feature of information about the cover artist Contents/Page title in bold either at the top or vertically Calm enough to navigate but enough information to feel valuable and full Page number used next to the title, the reader could find the page without reading the small paragraph A small paragraph to provide some information of the artist/topic

22. MISE EN SCENE

23. MAKEUP Matte, sleek, simple base with a moment, strong highlighter, apply my bold sports makeup knowledge (1st copy)

24. POSES A studio, editorial first cover – simple outfit to draw attention to face A natural, laying down second cover – 'cozy'/soft outfit

25. MY CONTENTS PAGE- MAIN INSPO