My 2nd Article

I decided to centre my second article around reviews of new CDs. I elected to avoid creating another article based around Liam and his 'band', deciding instead to utilise the pictures taken (during the same shoot) of another friend, Stephen. Stephen's 'band' were to be the main review of the article, garnering just over half of the double page spread.

The 2nd article is featured below:

The colour scheme maintained the consistence of the previous articles whilst the images were integrated effectively. I decided not to use more polaroids as not to bombard the reader with polaroids, meaning that they could perceive the magazine as a 'one trick pony' of sorts.

I was pleased with the article on the whole, the images maintained the nostalgic style.

My 1st Article

Following the completion of the cover and the contents page, I set out to create a double-page spread article. I decided to base it on the 'cover star's fictional band 'The Tendency', I gave my friend an interview and used the images previously taken for the cover.

The article was based on a 'face to face' premise and, as such, there was a large image of Liam to match the interview.

The finished article is as follows:

I am pleased with the finished product. I had some issues with removing the shadow from his face and cutting off his shoulder but, other than that, it was relatively simple to create.

I felt that the colour scheme was simple but effective and the interview looked realistic in mimicking a double page spread's style.

As with the previous two photoshop efforts, I shall explain my decisions in full in my evaluation.

My contents page

I have now finished my contents page. Unlike my cover, I have decided to keep elements of the practice contents page for 'Zine!' in my final magazine. I used polaroid images to lend the magazine a 'DIY' element, harking back to the days of original independent music (punk began it all) and thereby remaining consistent with the ideologies of the magazine. Here is my completed contents page:

I am pleased with the contents page; it maintains the sleek, understated style of the cover despite containing a few images and portions of text.

I will, as with the cover, explain my decisions in full in my forthcoming evaluation.

My Cover

After much deliberation and work in general, I have constructed the cover.

The cover took a while to construct but I was, on the whole, pleased with it. I will justify my decisions in the evaluation - the last part of the project.

The cover that was the most popular style in the questionnaire (and shown below) was a heavy influence on my final cover. The minimalistic style (with one image and a simple colour scheme) was evident on my cover.

My Main Image

I have now taken a variety of images, each consisting of one of two people. I have chosen the following as the image for my cover. I have chosen it due to the direct mode of address and the fact that is, to put it plainly, a good picture.

I shall include this image on my front cover after inverting the colours. The colour inversion will give the magazine a nostalgic edge thereby conforming to my conventions.

Construction - Finding an Image

Now that I have completed my 'Zine!' practice cover and contents page, I will now begin creating my 'real' magazine. The first step is the cover and the first step for creating the cover is acquiring a main image. To acquire this main image, I shall take photos of a cover star that would be appropriate for my target audience and the genre I am covering.

I have decided to take pictures of my friend, Liam Oakley. I believe he will appeal to my demographic whilst being a plausible frontman of a band.

Practice Magazine Construction part 2 - Zine contents page

After completing my 'Zine!' cover page, I moved on to the contents page. I was hoping, once again, that the construction of my practice piece would aid my proper piece.

This is my completed contents page: