Polaroid Images

Afterlight: Editing Photos

For my magazine, I wanted to create a polaroid look for my photos. I tried many different filters on photoshop but then resulted to the app Afterlight.

I started by choosing one of my pictures.

I then changed to brightness to 100.

Then I edited the contrast to -30.

Afterwards, I changed the exposure to 8 so that it brightens the image up.

Next I added the grain to make the image look a little unclear, so I changed the grain to 20.

Then I moved onto adding filters to the image, so first I added ember and changed it to 40.

Then I added chestnut to 63.

Next I added Lume at 20.

Finally I added a old affect so chose 02 at 46.

The final image then turned out to look like this.

Photographs I did not use on my contents page and double pages

For my contents page and double page I narrowed down the images that I took and used the ones that were best fitted for my magazine.

 On this image everything is in focus but her eyes are closed which doesn't create the effect that I was after.

 This picture shows the male model mid talking which could be used as a candid picture but it did not fit with the style of my magazine.

There is a shadow created behind the model and the natural light creates darker and lighter spots on the wall. Like the image above, he is seen again in mid conversation.

This photograph shows the movement of the two models which is why it is unclear and there is too much of the wall rather than the models.

 This photograph captures the wind on their face due to the weather conditions being bad and the camera is slightly blurry due to it being moved.

 This image creates shadows behind the person which are harder to cut around when placing upon a different background.

 Eyes are closed and shadow created behind him.

Light is too bright and reflects off the models forehead.

Photographs that I did not use on my front cover

For my front cover I had took a range of different photographs which I then rationalised down to the one that I used on my front cover and the others that I used on my double page.

 This photograph does not focus on the models in the foreground and has a blurry effect over their faces.

 This photograph is also seen to be very blurry but due to the time of day in which the photographs were took, the lighting causes the models to appear darker but also a line around their hair where their hair is reflecting the sun.

 This photograph is also not in focus but none of the models are seen to be looking at the camera and one of the female members are obstructed so is unable to be seen behind the male.

 I used the portrait version of this photograph as I thought that this image focuses too much on the background due to it being a wide angle shot and cuts off half the body of the male. By using a portrait image it allows you to see some of the background but the main focus is upon the foreground.

 This photograph shows a action shot and the movement of the hand creates a blurred effect.

The quality of the image is effected by the light so there is a lot of noise on the photograph which takes away from the models.

Reader Profile Notion

My reader profile gives an insight into what my target audiences interests are. The average age is between 18-30 who are mostly students who have an interest in fashion, partying, music, social media and cultures.

Style Model

From research, I have changed the style model to Notion due to the images that I took fitted with the theme of this magazine rather than Rolling Stones. The photographs had more of an indie and alternative look but also quite a minimalist look to them but Notion has that kind of theme across its magazine.

Photos for my magazine

 

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Article

From early 2010, Fleur have been in the music industry fighting to get up into the Top 40. Until last week their tries had failed but after realising their third EP ‘Eden Falls’ it rocketed through the charts reaching number 5  in the UK Alternative/Indie Charts within the first 12 hours of it being released. From then on the band has been in and out of different radio stations doing interviews and acoustic performances. We managed to catch up with them in a studio in London to see how they are doing

Interviewer: Good morning, it’s lovely to have you here today.

Lewis: Morning, Thank you for having us here. 

Interviewer: Recently we have heard your debut single, “Eden Falls”, rocket up the charts  to number 5 in the alternative charts; did you ever think  that you would get such a positive  reaction from the British Public? 

Kate: Never had I thought that so many people would have enjoyed our music. We had written majority of the songs when we were in LA and managed to meet some amazing people such as Kodaline that co-wrote some of the songs with us. It’s such an amazing feeling getting such positive feedback from the public after the amount of effort we have put in over the past 4 years.

Interviewer: We seen that you performing at Leeds this weekend, what was it like to  have a reaction like you did in  front of so many people? 

Ellen: It was amazing! There was definitely more people than what we expected so it was great to hear them sing along to out songs and overall enjoy the atmosphere. I think it was a lovely part of the festival that we were playing on as well, as it was out of the main area it was a lot quiet and it just seemed like a private show, it was also a lot more personal with the people that actually came to see us.

Interviewer: Do you see yourself performing in any other festivals next summer such as Glastonbury or The V Festival?

Kate: I think it would be great to play a few more festivals, the overall atmosphere of the place is enchanting and I have always enjoyed going with friends.

Lewis: Yeah, we used to go to them when we were younger and it was always nice to come and see upcoming bands. Like I remember one year we all came to see the wombats on the other stage at Glastonbury. We had come down on the Thursday night to get prepared and to make sure the text was set up properly so that the next day would involve in just getting up and going. So the next morning came and we got up at something like 6am so we could get right at the front of the stage and I always remember that performance because at the time they were a small band that didn’t have many people turn up but they put their heart and soul into the performance and made it worth coming to see them. That’s why I think it’s important for artists to put all their energy and enthusiasm into their performance.

Interviewer: So are there any anymore tracks that you are planning on releasing? Or is there a new album that will be hitting the shelves for stocking filler?

Ellen: Well the next song we are releasing is called “Runaway” which is off our upcoming album “Contradiction”. It’s been a long process of actually making the album but when we listed to the final cut the other day it sounds so good.

Interviewer: What is there to expect on the album? 

Kate: Well it’s different to my first single but there are different styles throughout the album.  Each song has a different meaning behind it. We have worked extremely hard on writing, playing and producing the album so it’s something that we will be proud of rather than it being a mixture of songs that have been rushed to form an album. As we all play a different instrument, we have contributed towards actually making the music as well.

Interviewer: Is there any collaborations with any other stars?

Lewis: Not yet, but hopefully in the future. I think we would all love to do a song with Kodaline, they have always been a band that we have aspired to be like so to actually be in a song with them would be amazing.

Interviewer: Is there anything that you would like to say to your fans?

Kate: I would just like to thank them for all the support they have done over the past few years to get us to where we are today. From people watching our YouTube videos that we made in Lewis’ bedroom to paying money to come and see us perform.

Ellen: I think going back to a home crowd is always nice as well because the whole community has been behind us and they always put the effort into support us so I think it’s nice to go back and see them.

Interviewer: What do you do when you have time off?

Ellen: I think going home and seeing family is always important because they’ve always supported us from day one. I also love just having some time off and doing things like going for walks or going out for dinner, you forget how lovely it is to spend time with the people you love. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I do love spending time with these guys but just like everyone you can get sick of them sometimes (laughs)

Interviewer: So for the big news, is there going to be a new tour?

Lewis: Yes, we are happy to announce a 2015 spring tour. We’re so excited to actually have a tour. People have been asking for one for quite a while now but we wanted to wait until we had the album completed so it would be a proper tour.

Interviewer: So when do tickets go on sale?

Kate: I think they go on sale on the 12^th December so if anyone is looking for a good Christmas presents, you can get yourself a ticket to our show.

 Interviewer: Do you know what dates you’re playing in the UK and Ireland?

Lewis: Hmm, I think we are playing at the Club Academy in Manchester on the 5^th May, Cockpit in Leeds on the 6^th, Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh on the 7^th, Limelight in Dublin on the 9^th, Academy in Dublin on the 10^th, The Library in Birmingham on the 11^th, Leadmill in Sheffield on the 12^th, Sugarmill in Stoke on the 13^th, The Junction on the 15^th Oxford, two dates at the Electric Ballroom in London on 16^th and 17^th and The Academy in Newcastle on the 19^th.

Interviewer: Is there any thought about a European tour?

Ellen: I think we are planning on one once the album is released and we see how they respond to it. Its definitely on the agenda to though, I love traveling around Europe. We actually recorded a lot of the album in Paris. Love that city!

Interviewer: Have you thought about travelling to the US to see if you could make it there?

Kate: Well we have some promotion stuff to do when the album comes out, so I think we’re off to LA in a few weeks because we’re supporting Bastille on their headline tour which is such an amazing experience to be involved in.

Interviewer: So shall there be an US tour of your own any time soon?

Lewis: I think we are also planning on having one in the autumn time once we have finished the UK and the European, but we shall definitely try to make it over there.

 Interviewer: Well it’s been very lovely meeting you all.

Ellen: Thank you for having us.

Font Samples

I have collected some sample which I have liked for the title of my magazine I have chosen to use the third one from the bottom as it is simple but still links to the look that my magazine has.

 

 

Front Cover Influence

This is the influence for how I am going to set out my magazine. As I am using three people I am going to position them in the way they are positioned and find a scenic area in which photos can be took. I am also going to edit the picture so that the title of the magazine is placed behind the band and the subheadings are placed in front of the artist. I shall keep to a colour scheme of the surroundings and the clothes in which the models wear as it creates a house style.

 

 

Flat Plan of Double Page

Flat Plan of Contents Page

Flat Plan of Magazine Front Cover

Photo Analysis; The Beatles

Photo Analysis; Neil Armstrong

Reader Profile

I have created a visual reader profile which shows what my target audience would be interested in and the kind of objects they like.

Reader Profile; Publishers

NME publishers use reader profiles to create an average of what their readers are interested in. This allows them to create a magazine which readers shall be interested in and will want to buy monthly. The publishers can then create a magazine which fits the need of the target audience. Asking the target audience who they want to see on the front cover of the magazine will attract them into buying it as the main article is usually about the figure on the front.

My Reader Profile

From the research I have completed on other magazines with similar genre to magazine I am interested in publishing, I have created a reader profile that will describe the average reader of my magazine.

Magazine Publishers; Rhinegold Publishing

Rhinegold publish classic music, education and performing art magazines for the UK. The magazines include specialist magazines; music jobs available; online music search engine; music and performing arts directory; music and education supplements; teaching materials and schemes of work; free downloadable guides; digital magazines and apps.

Magazine Publishers; Independent Press Standards Organisation

The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) closed down on the 8^th September and changed its name to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The IPSO is the new independent regulator for the newspaper and magazine industry in the UK.

The Code of Practice
The section titles of the code of practice on which judgements are made are as follows:
1.Accuracy
2.Opportunity to reply
3.Privacy
4.Harassment
5.Intrusion into grief or shock
6.Children
7.Children in sex cases
8.Hospitals
9.Reporting of crime
10.Misrepresentation
11.Victims of sexual assault
12.Discrimination
13.Financial journalism
14.Confidential sources
15.Witness payments in criminal trials
16.Payment to criminals

 

 

Magazine Publishers; Bauer Media

Produces portfolios of magazines, digital products, radio and TV stations globally. In the music industry it helps publish radio brands such as KISS FM, Magic and Absolute Radio and magazine companies such as Q and Kerrang! For the TV, they provide 4Music, The Box, Heat, Kerrang!, Kiss, Magic, Smash His. Not only does it publish a wide range of music magazines, but it also includes women weekly magazines such as; Bella, Take a Break, that’s life!, TVChoice and Total TVGuide.

 

NME Reader Profile

I have research a reader profile for NME.