Print Questions

1. Who did you work with and how did you manage the task between you?
I worked on my own on this piece, i did all of the work for this task.
2. How did you plan your cover and contents page? What magazines did you use for your inspiration?
I drew out a basic plan for my cover and contents, i used magazines such as Kerrang, NME and GQ magazine for inspiration.
3. What technology did you use to complete the task, and how did you use it?
I used a digital camera on a clear background for my task as it is easier to edit on a distinguishable background and i used photoshop elements 8.0. I used photoshop to cut out external images and layer them to form a magazine.
4. What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?
When planning, i needed to arrange to photograph my friend in there spare time. I needed to allow lots of time to edit as i wanted to be very precise with my editing.
5. Which magazines conventions does the magazine follow?
I used the title to be on the top third of the page and over the forehead of my photo.
6. Which does it break?
I went over the 3 colour rule, but this attracts more to my TMG as they are into lots of different colours
7. Who is your target audience and how does the layout/images/fonts/colour pallate/cover lines appeal to them?
My target audience is teenagers and young adults. The colours are very modern and the fonts are bold and trendy, the text is usually the most eye-catching piece of a media text so this is key. The image is very plain, i have included the dress sense to be modern and neutral so it does not offend a particular group of people. The layout is traditional to a magazine as people who tend to read magazine allready do anyway so they would like a them which they can work there way around easily and that they are familiar with.

8. Does the magazine appeal to new or regular readers – how do you know?
My magazine appeals to both readers as it has regular features, which regulars would be keen to buy to read about which are located on the contents and new readers would find my cover stories interesting which would appeal straight away.
9. How successful was your magazine cover? Identify what worked well, and with hindsight, what would you improve/do differently?
To improve my magazine i would add more depth into my picture and use a more high definition camera and possibly use a white background so its easier to magnetic lasoo on photoshop. Also i would use a consistent colour pallete on my cover and my contents page so it has a feel of consitency.
10. What have you learnt about producing a magazine front cover and contents page? Looking ahead, how will this learning be significant when completing the rest of your foundation coursework?

I have learnt that i work better on a print piece as i prefer working alone, as i can edit my work without grouping together which takes alot of time, also i can make my own decisions on the downside i miss bouncing ideas off of people and using other peoples ideas so it appeals to more people