Equipment

I used the program in-design to create my entire magazine, I also used Photoshop to edit the images I took of my models, I used Photoshop to do things such as change the colouring of the photos to make them more vibrant and eye-catching to fit in with the ethos of my magazine. Another piece of equipment I used was the camera to capture different types of shots of my models such as long shots, mid shots, high view shots and close ups. In order to take these pictures I used lighting to illuminate my model, creating a high quality picture to be used in my magazine – I had to manipulate the lighting according to the position of my models in order to make sure that the picture would come out in the clearest format and not have the appearance of being ‘washed out’. I also used the plain white backdrop to take these images in front of in order to make the model the main focus of the picture, however different backgrounds can be used to create a more edgy RnB look to suit my magazine genre.

Box Out Text

 

This is the box out text that I have created on InDesign for my magazine. "Im taking it back to basics" and "Jasmine discusses all" will appear on my double page spread to entice readers into my article, increasing interest and enjoyablity of readers. "Never forget who you are - jasmine one" will appear largely on my quote page to display the ethos and branding of my feature artist.

Contact sheet

This is the contact sheet from my first photo shoot including my feature model, I will be using various different pictures shown here on the contact sheet throughout my magazine.

Contents Ideas

 

Drake Discusses -

From his life on tour, the fans he met and how his life changed within the space of 6 months: we learn about Drakes recent journey in his music career and how it has changed.

Jasmine One -

Britains newest and freshest rnb artist is discovered in a new depth as we learn more about her background, family life and why she is the inspirational young lady she is today.

 

Only Overview -

Nicky Minaj’s new single ‘Only’ gets reviewed see page 21 to see what we think!

Exclusive -

RnB Radios’ expectations for Jhene Aiko’s new album release in May 2015!

Don't Miss Out! -

Subscribe to make sure you are always on top of news about your favourite artists and up and coming concerts/gigs!

Subscribe to ‘magazine’ for just £2 a fourtnight! See page 35 for details.

 

Have Your Say! -

Want to be featured in our magazine or having something you want to see in the magazine?

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Gigs and Tours -

Find out the the dates of the best rnb tours across the country.

 

Top Tweets -

 

                We choose our favourite tweets every fourtnight from you! Stay tuned to see if you appear this edition!

 

Competition -

Get involved in our competitions to win concert tickets, clothing vouchers and posters!

See who the winners are this time on page 15.

These are all of the articles that I would like to display and will appear on my contents page.

 



Mood Board

This is the mood board that I have created in order to inspire my magazine, this expresses the ethos that I am aiming for within my RnB magazine - exemplified through components such as fashion, music and lifestyle.

Sell Lines For Front Cover

• EXCLUSIVE Jasmine One Interview
• All The Hottest Music, Right Here!
• PARTYNEXTDOOR'S First UK Tour
• The Weeknd Receives Tough Criticism
• FEATURE Take A Peak Into Style Sensation Rihanna's Wardrobe! See Page 17

These are the sell lines that will appear on the front cover of my R&B magazine to appeal to my primary target audience.

Promotional Methods

 

Script: 

The use of my target audience using the hash tag of my magazine name on social media such as twitter and Instagram can be used to promote the magazine and therefore enticing a larger audience as the magazine grows more popular.

Moreover there could be a feature section in my magazine in which tweets from readers are showcased on a page, these could include positive remarks from the audience towards the magazine, helping to hold a positive view of the magazine. This will also allow the audience to feel involved in the magazine.

Competitions can be used to keep readers buying the magazine, if there is a competition in each issue of the magazine, readers will be more likely to buy the magazine if they have a chance to win a prize that appeals to them.

Aspects such as a continuous story/article in my magazine could be an element which causes my primary target audience to keep purchasing the magazine, for example a paragraph of the story/article could be in each issue and readers have to buy each issue to understand and know what happens next. This ensures loyalty from customers as it is leaving them on a cliff hanger and wanting more.

Deals can be used such as when customers buy 6 issues of the magazine they can use a code to get the 7th free, giving readers something back to show our appreciation in their loyalty.

When someone buys a subscription to our magazine they could obtain vouchers or discount codes to particular things that my primary target audience would enjoy, such as clothing/music shops. This makes buying a subscription even more appealing to customers as there are more benefits for them to enjoy.

These are the ways in which I could promote my magazine to widen my audience and therefore increase sales of my magazine, moreover there are various factors which provide incentives for readers to be loyal to the magazine and continue to buy newer issues in the future.

Social Media

Social media provides a great opportunity to promote my magazine as it is used significantly by those between the ages of 15-21 which is my primary target audience. This presentation discusses the way I will use the social media platforms of Twitter, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook in order to appeal to a mass audience.

Image Ideas

This collection of photos and exemplar images used on front covers has helped me to have a further understanding of the conventions that I should acquire to when taking photographs of my feature model.

Potential Magazine Names

Brainstorming ideas of what I could possible title my RnB magazine has helped me to think of ideas and choose what would suit my genre, target audience and ethos best.

Draft Feature Article

Proposal Feedback

Model Release

This is the signed release form from my feature model, allowing me to use and take pictures of her for purposes of my magazine.

Photoshoot Time Lapse

This is my time lapse of my first photoshoot for my music magazine, in this photoshoot I focussed solely on my feature artist as there were many different types of photographs that I wanted to take.

Costume

Script:

For costume, my model will be wearing a long light blue top with white high knee socks, I will be aiming to use this outfit for my front cover as it adheres with my light blue, black and white colour scheme, making the front cover look attractive.

The next outfit my model will wear is a pink and black crop top, with wet look leggings, a semi transparent black cardigan and white socks with a ‘weed’ symbol imprinted on it. I have chosen these colours for this outfit as my colour scheme for my double page spread is pink black and white, also crop tops and weed images relate to my theme of R and B as this fashion style is frequently shown in the media.

The final outfit will be a black shiny jacket, a white crop top and blue jeans for my quote page, having a more minimal effect as they are platonic colours.

A black fur coat will also be used on top of these outfits to create a daring and edgy effect, suiting my music genre.

The make up I have chosen to use is a minimal face with red/pink lipstick, so to make my feature artist look relaxed but edgy at the same time, she will have wavy hair and hoop earrings to relate to the R and B genre as this style is similarly shown through the likes of Rihanna and Tinashe. I did not want my model to wear too much make up as this may adhere more to a pop genre where it appears vibrant and in your face.

Masthead Designs

 

These are the designs that I have come up with for my masthead, this has helped me to compare what would look the best on my front cover and come to a fnal decision.

Colour Scheme

Audience Profile

Script:
key statistics:
16-20 year olds
ABC1,2
60% women 40% men
psychographic group: aspirers and explorers

Natasha is a 17 girl and attends sixth form, she has a part time job on the weekends and believes that music is a large part of who she is, as well as fashion which she loves. She attends concerts and gigs regularly of  her favourite RnB artists, she also has an interest in soul and indie music. Natasha loves to keep up to date with celebrities by following them on social media in terms of their lifestyle and upcoming work.

Tom is 19 and attends university, he does not have a job although thoroughly enjoys night life and the music scene, him and his friends show great interest in the latest rnb music. He regularly buys music magazines and reads them on the bus on the way to campus.

Sketches

 
 
                                                 

                       

These are the sketches for my front cover, contents page, double page spread and quote page. I will use these when designing these pages on InDesign to guide me to get my overall desired look of my magazine.

Proposal

This is the proposal of my RnB music magazine, I will use this proposal all throughout the production of my product as a basis of my magazine that I can keep referring back to as it includes overall aspects of my magazine.