House Style for My Music Magazine

Photo Shoots

 

This image was taken with the subject sat on top of a piano,

the background is quite plain so that it didn't clash to much

with the clothing. The clothes I chose are suited to what my

target audience can get ideas for their own style from. One
problem with this shot is the lighting, th image seems a bit dull. 



This shot has more of the piano in view,
this is a good was to demonstrate what 
the magazine is about and what it
will include. 

 

This image is similar to the other however
the subject is in a differnt position, it is
important to change the stance or position
of the person/persons in a shot to get varied
results. I like the position of the person in
this shot, I would like to use something like
in my magazine.

The clothing I chose for these shots is
something that reflects the style of music that
will be in the magazine, it is a mix of different
styles. I did this so that there is something
for everyone.



I changed the outfit and added props so that
I got varied results.



Once I had taken a photo I could change
the look of it by editing it. In this one I
changed it to black and white. This gives it
an older look.

Changing the postition of the subject gives
a different perspective for the reader to
look at, this makes the imagery in a
magazine more interesting.

In this image I took a close up shot of
just the face.

I added a different prop to this image, this reveals to the
reader that the subject is a singer, if they didn't already
know. I also changed the positioning again so that the
whole outfit can be seen.

This image is a bit less serious, it bring a
fun element to the image which will make
the artist relatable to the reader. The lighting
in this shot creates a shaow on the wall, I
like this effect I think it makes the image
different to every other shot.





I liked this image a lot. therefore I wanted to
see what it would look like in black and white.

 

 


This image is a close up shot. It includes a few props,
this makes it more interesting to look at. I like the perspective
in this shot, it is different to most images because the top
of the head is cut off. Sometimes this might not look very
good, however in this shot I think it works.




In this photo I placed a green gel filter over the red head
lamp whic created a green shadow behind the subject. I
like this effect because it makes the image more
interesting to look at.



This image uses the rule of thirds,
I like this effect because it creates
something different to a lot of
other shots where the person in
the shot is in the centre.

In this image I have added a prop which not only makes the
photo more interesting, it also reflects what the magazine is
about. 



This shot includes two people, I wanted to vary the amount
of people in each shot so that I had different results to choose
from. I also changed this image to black and white. I like this
shot because it looks quite natural, unlike some photos which
look posed. I think natural looking shots work much better
because it catches the artist/band doing what they love.



This shot has four people in it, it would work as a photo
for a boy band. The people in this shot are all looking in
a different direction which suggests that they are all
thinking of something different, this in turn demonstrated
that they all have their own personalities.  

This is a medium close up shot which contains just the head
and shoulders. The neck of a guitar is visable which
reflects the artist in the shot.

This is a very natural shot which I like because it catches
the chemistry within the band. It makes them believable
to the target audience. This image would make them more
inclined to buy the magazine.
buy the ma

This shot is quite simple because it is on a plain background,
however it is not boring because the way the lighting is
creats two shadows behind the person in the shot. Also
I have used props to make it more interesting.

This is a similar shot, however it is in black and white and the
subjects head is turned to the side which gives a different
result to the previous image,

In this image a changed the contrast and the saturtation.
This makes it look a bit like a paintion or a cartoon image.
I like this effect because it is interesting to look at.

In this shot i used a green gel filter over on lamp and a blue
one over the other. This creates an interesting effect. I
also changed the angle of the camera to create a different
result.

This is quite a simple shot, it is in black
and white and the artist is shot head on.

Music magazine questionnaire results

1.      Are you male/female?

Male - 4
Female - 13

2.      How much would you be willing to pay for a music magazine?

£1 > £2 – 5

£2 > £3 – 6

£3 > £4 – 2

£4+ - 

3.      What genre music do you prefer to listen to? If other please state which. Circle as many as are relevant to you.

Rock- 6

Punk- 2

Indie- 4

Pop- 3

Country- 1

R&B- 3

Heavy Metal- 3

House- 0

Drum ‘n’ Bass- 1

Other- 2

4.      Do artists influence your style?

No - 10

Yes - 5

5.      Who is your favourite artist or band?

A day to remember
Blink 182
Lady Gaga
Jay-Z
Katy Perry
Metallica
Tinie Tempah/Prodigy
Fall out Boy
Linkin Park
Beyonce
ParamoreMumford and Sons
The KillersMuseBiffy Clyro

 6.      What would you most like to see in a music magazine?

Interviews
Pictures
Information about new album/single releases
Concert reviews
Information about upcoming concerts
Unknown bands

News about artists
Festival and gig detail e.g. tickets, dates, places

7.      Would you prefer a weekly or monthly magazine?

Weekly - 5
Monthly -10

 

8.   Would you like to see adverts in a music magazine?
Yes - 8
 No - 6

9.    Would you prefer a music magazine based on one genre or varied genres? Please state why.
Varied genre - 11
One genre - 4

A variety because:                                                             

      Makes it more interesting.                                                                    
I like a wide variety of music genres.
I don’t like one specific type of music.
So I can find out about different music genres.
More entertaining.

One genre because:

        You get more information about the genre if there is only one.
One as I’ll know the magazine will interest me.
The magazine is more focused.

10.      What is your favourite magazine?

        Kerrang
  OK!
  NME
  Vogue

     

 
 

Health and safety when using photography lights

In preparation for creating my music magazine I needed to take pictures for it. To do this I had to use redhead lights. Some precautions to take when using these lights are:

• They are extremely fragile - when transporting use the bad and padding. Do not knock them, two people should carry them
• Take extreme care when handling the lights - they get very hot
• Do not cover them with anything - it's a fire hazzard
• Do not look directly into the lights - 800 Watt bulbs are very bright and could cause damage to the eyes
• Switch off when not in use to conserve energy
• Extreme care should be taken around the readhead lights as the bulbs are very fragile, break easily and are very expensive to replace
• Tape down the cables to prevent saftey hazzards