Photoshoot Plan

Photoshoot Plan

Camera Angles- The majority of the shots will be mid shots, as i feel it is unecessary to show too much of the model if it isn't related to the article title.

Front page- i think a close up on the face would be very effective in standing out on the page and clealry showing the endorsement of the model. Also ( if necessary) it can easily convey emotion and make the model dominate and the focus of the page.
Contents page- I think the main feature image should range from a close up to a mid shot ( from knees and above) so the main focus is clear. To convey the genre of magazine, my band image will be taken with headphones on,  to also make the next biggest feature clear.

Double Page Spread - The main image, i think, must be dominate on the page so i will be using a high angle shot to make the model look bigger and to show the dominance i want. To further show the dominance of the model, the left side of the page will be filled with one image of the model, meaning the photo must have an effective use of space, both making the focus clear but also possesing the ablity to add plugs on the sides. n

Model- The main purpose of SoulMate! is to show cultural diversity within one genre. To say that any person can enjoy soul music, not matter what cultural background. I will be using 3 models, one single focus and the other two to be a band image. Using Amina i think will create that feel and also her features and general persona gives off a musical vibe for the audience to pick up.

Styling- The main magazine background will be white and so i want colours to make the model really stand out in comparison to the background of the magazine. Preferably i want the model to match the colour scheme but as the background is white the model can be adjusted to fit the magazine colour scheme.

Setting- The magazine main pictures are not intended to give off a particular message about the focus of the pictures and so using a white background gives off that effect. I want the model to be the main focus and the only focus of the picture and i feel that having a specific background will distract from the main focus.

Lighting- I want bright lighting to make the focus really clear on the page. Also by using bright lighting, it creates a happier brighter feel to the magazine, conveying the message that the magazine is something to be enjoyed.

Photoshop Practice

BEFORE.....

This is my experimentation with photoshop. This isn't the first time i have used photoshop (because i did art GCSE) but i discovered new tools that i have never really used before and are very useful.


 
The different selection tools were probably the hardest yet the most useful tool i used on this. There are so many different types, such as magentic ( which i used the most) and lasso. It's really difficult because you need a steady hand to make a perfect selection but for a first attempt i am pretty
proud of it.
The filter is the most inventive tool i think. There are so many different ways of adjusting the image on filter, adding textures and styles makes the pictures so much more interesting. I had actually used this tool previously but it is always fun to use it again.Also increasing canvas size gives you sooo much more space to work with and create a whole new image.

AFTER....

Photoshop isn't the easiest programme to use, especially if it is your first time, but given that it was my first time using both the magentic selection tool and adding text, i am pretty proud of what i have done.

Photography

Photography is defined by 'The art or process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces' or 'The art, practice, or occupation of taking and printing photographs' ( http://www.thefreedictionary.com/photography)

I think that many, previously (myself included) have undervalued the importance of photography in magazines, and what effect they have on us the reader without us even knowing.

What I love about magazines is that they are entirely visual. They revolve around pictures and words and colours that attract their readers. If you think about it, if a magazine wasn’t attractive or appealing  to the reader then it would not get read and there would be no use for it. Despite what others say, I think that when a person reads a magazine they buy it for the pictures and the writing comes second. I think this is due to the fact that we as people desire a way to receive information easily and effortlessly. For me personally, I judge the article by the pictures it is presented with. It begins the interest of the reader. If they are attractive and interesting, I would then go on to read the article further. The layout and design on a magazine is crucial, and the photography is a major element. The photography help the reader connect in what the article is talking about. Particularly in magazines, photography tends to tell the story, and it is pretty easy to get the main ideas of the article from the pictures. After all a picture is worth a 1000 words. The picture summarises the article, saying who or what event is mentioned in the article. Often, the photography conveys strong emotional connection or metaphorical morale within them that sum up the opinion or the ideas of the article, engaging the reader’s interest.  I think that capturing a visual familiarity can encourage readers and create a deeper connection with the writers words and the message heard, enforcing interpretations and giving the readers their own ideas and opinions on what is being said.

Most publications place their most expensive adverts and most interesting features on the left side of the magazine within the first half and on the right hand side on the other half to encourage page turning and show the progression of the magazine.

What People Want in A Soul Magazine????

The most important thing about a magazine is the audience's interest. If there is no audience, there would be no point in having a magazine. In order to make the magazine more interesting to its audience, it's important to find out what they want.

There are various ways to examine the audience needs, such as Questionaires.

Age?

a)  Under 15      b) 15-18    c)18 - 25   d) 25 and over

Gender?

a) Female    b) Male

What is Your Favourite Genre of music?

a) Rock/Punk
b) Pop
c) Soul/RnB/Rap
d) Indie
e) Classical
f) Alternative

What Music Magazines have you read previously?

a) Q
b) NME
c)Kerrrag
d) Vibe
e) Top of the Pops
f) Billboard
g) Other

How much would you Spend on Music Magazines a month?

a) under £5
b) £5-£10
c) £10- £15
d) over £20  

How do you find out about New Music?

a) Magazines
b) Tv Music Shows
c) Youtube
d) iTunes
e) Spotify
f) Other

What type of colour scheme would you want to see in a soul magazine?

a)   Sunburnt colours ( Red, Yellow, Orange, Brown)
b)   Blue Sky colours (Blue, Light Blue, Purple. White, Grey)
c)   Natural ( Nude, Green, Brown, Auburn, light green)
d)   Opulent (Purple, Lilac, Violet, Thistle)

What Price would you pay for a Soul Magazine?

a) £1-£1.50     b) £2- £2.50     c)£3-£3.50     d)£4-£4.50 

How Regularly would you want the Magazine to be released?

a) Daily      b) Weekly    c)Monthly     d) Quarterly

What would attract you to a Magazine?

a) Freebies       b) Articles      c)  Celebrity Endorsement    d) Competitions     e) Others

Answer in the COMMENT sections please!!!!!!