Research and Planning: Magazine Progress.

This is the progress of my double page spread. So far, I've chosen a new cover photo and used my previous to go onto the left. Additionally, I filtered it and gave it a signature. I'm not very happy with the signature font, so I plan on changing it to a serif or sans serif font, but most likely sans serif. I also plan on writing my story on the right page, using my draft.

Research and Planning: Magazine Progress.

This is my current progress, I ended up changing the cover image and I'm adding two photos on the bottom left of pullout posters to make my magazine a little more interactive. 

My cover isn't actually black and white, but the screen cap went wrong so the coverlines, banners and masthead are still the same.

Research and Planning: Progress.

This is what my magazine looks like so far. As you can tell, I changed from a medium close up to a close up. However, I'm not too keen on the photo itself as the cover, because I feel it is very strong yet not fitting to present my genre. I'm going to rechoose another photo of the same model to be on my front, and the cover photo will be the left page of my double page spread. I also don't like the cover lines, as they seem to interfere with the model's face. So, a medium close up will be more beneficial to keep my model's face fixed and separated from the cover lines. As for the header bar, masthead, barcode and information along the bottom, I'm happy. All I need to change is the picture and my cover lines.

Research and Planning: Photos Taken.

Research and Planning: Extra Shots.

These are some of the extra shots I took. I will have to go back out next Monday to take more.

I particularly like this one, and would probably use it for my double page spread.

Research and Planning: Makeup Test Shots.

These are the test shots to the four different makeup looks I think would suit my music magazine genre, in terms of Mise-en-scène. 

The first is a very simple look, with a thick layer of waterline eyeliner and some mascara.

The second is also quite simple, with eyeliner, and the corners of my eyes outlined with eyeliner.

For the third, I filled in the flicks to make a full cateye. This isn't as easy to make, but it is bold.

The fourth is the most complex, using eyeshadow to create a smokey look.

I think for my music magazine, I will go for the first look. This is because despite the last two being very bold and making a statement, many alternative rock females spend very little time in makeup in order to seem much more natural. 

I didn't do any test shots using lipstick or blusher, as the eyes are always the most important, and multiple artists usually pay little attention to anything else other than the eyes.

Research and Planning: Magazine Progress.

This is what my magazine looks like so far on the cover. It's likely that I'm going to change this image, because it's not very strong. Despite the fact the photo is very high quality and well taken, I just don't think I like the layout. I think the magazine cover itself doesn't look very professional, so I'm going to change the image.

Research and Planning: Photos Taken.

These are the photos I took today.

 This is the studio where I shot my indoor photos.

 I brought in a variety of coats for my models to change into for additional mise-en-scène.

One of my models is currently taking photos for her magazine, at the outdoor setting.

This is one of the pictures of my model. I like this photo because the focus is good, but there is a shadow. I could add this as my cover photo, but I'd need to use an exposure filter to lighten it on Photoshop.

 I really like this photo of my model. She changed her coat here and added a scarf, and the focus is also good. I particularly like the background to this photo, because it is grimy and urban. You could definitely tell the genre of my music magazine with this type of background.

This is also a good photo, although I think it is weaker than the others because of the lack of poses onscreen. But, her expression is suitable for the intimidating artist style, so it's okay.

This photo is a bit different to the rest. It is a medium shot rather than a close up, but there is a similar issue to the previous photo, and that is the lack of body language. It doesn't really say much in regards to the theme, so I don't like it as much as the others.

After moving to the indoor setting, we began to take more photos. This is one of my favourites because there is very little shadow, and the quality and focus went really well.

This is the second indoor photo I took. I really like this picture because my model's expression and how there is hardly any shadow. I would have to crop this photo to remove the metal bar on the right, but I do think this photo is very successful.

I do like this photo, but I feel as if there's a slight disconnection because she isn't looking st the camera. Plus, the photo feels too playful for an alternative rock magazine.

Research and Planning: Location Research. (Extra Post.)

These are the indoor and outdoor places where I'll be taking my photos. Outdoors, I'll have a blue wall. I liked the wall setting because it looks grimy and urban, which will be suitable for my genre. I also chose the brick wall for the same reason. Natural lighting will make my photos more realistic. Therefore, it's a good idea to add these to my magazine to have variety.

My indoor setting is the college photo studio. If I shoot photos here, it'll look very professional for my music magazine.