Thursday, 27 February 2014

Photo shoot images;

 I have chosen my photo for my double page spread, drawing inspiration from images used in other magazines. I have used my friend to portray rapper Eminem and chose to have him sitting down whilst clenching his fists. This gives off the the feeling of aggression and violence using the clench fists and also draws attention to the ring on his finger. I chose to have the black and white filter because of the anchorage to the dark story that will be on the opposite page. His serious expression also gives him a "hard" look and makes the photo more intense. The black and white filter is often used in other magazines, and so is the position of having the music artist sitting down.



                                                                           


Friday, 7 February 2014

DPS Planning for Photoshoot;


For the double page spread I have decided that I will use one main image for the double page spread. This image will have no similarity to the front cover, but will focus on one of the coverlines. I plan to use my friend to pose as a rapper which will take up only one of the pages, but will be accompanied by an article alongside on the opposite page. The photo will show my friend looking quite serious and wearing clothes and jewelery that is quite relevant to the genre of hip hop. These features will include flashy jewelery and baggy clothing. I may also have my friend dressed with dog tags to connote a violent aspect to him and also have him wearing dark Clothes.

Double Page Spread Reseach;

As a part of my research I have decided to look at other magazines and gather examples on how their double page spread would usually be laid out. This particular double page spread has come from the popular hip-hop magazine VIBE this wold be important to look into seeing as I have chosen to use hip-hop as the genre for my magazine. I ike the look of this spread because it uses contrasting black and white colours to make the artist stand out against the background. I also like the bold writing with the reflection of the letters underneath. The artist is dressed in a suit which connotes his wealth and success and drinking champagne to add to this image.