A2 media - Walk around school

For this task set, we were asked to shoot a short film persuading new students to join and understand more about the school. We were split in to groups to create a first and only attempt of the sequence. In my group we were only two. One a cameraman/Interviewer and me as the interviewee/Guide. We aimed our video to new students in year 7 and 6th formers. The purpose of our film was to inform the viewers of the facilities available and of course persuade them to consider coming to St. Marks. We decided to make the encounter informal and relaxed. We did this because we thought those watching would feel comfortable and understand us better. We used a variety of camera skills, from zooming to angles. Our cameraman had quite a steady hand when not using the tripod, this area could be improved with more practise in filming. We had ideas set on what to shoot using a storyboard but other creative ideas came out on the spot whilst filming. We used a range of shot distances and angles, including; wide shot, close-up, over the shoulder, high angle, panning for establishing a setting and many more. We didn't use many props set but had things at hand on the different frames. Our setting, colour and objects weren't much of a problem for us, however the lighting, sound and dialogue needs some improvement. This will hopefully flourish with more filming and the appropriate use of the editing programme we can and will use. Overall, we were happy with our short film and have seen our minor flaws on which we can build on and on doing so will improve our films as we go on through the course. I look forward to do more shooting and learn how to edit the sequences.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I am very happy with the outcome of my music magazine product. I have found that the growth of using Photoshop and other technologies have increased over the creation of this product. I think my blogs could be more on time to deadlines but apart from that I enjoyed this experience with logging. if I had a chance to improve my media product, I would put more detail in my MPS and tweak some other areas. Overall I think my magazine looks quite professional and the complete portfolio came out well.

Slide 6 - Preliminary task

In this slide I brought back my preliminary task and compared it to my finished music magazine. Here I hope to show the improvements and skills I have obtained during this project.

I found that I have learnt how to use a better and effective colour scheme since my preliminary task. To create and keep a good colour scheme was not that hard. I just had to compose some colours that would suit my magazine and continue it throughout.

My text has also improved. It is much clearer to understand. In my preliminary task the text is set out confusingly. It's not very understandable and there is not much information in it. Where as my music magazine has the information needed and the text is far easier to read.

In my music magazine magazine I have filled the big empty gap with composed pictures and text. In my preliminary task there was a lot of space left to fill. My final piece looks much better and seems to fulfill the needs of the reader.

The pictures I have used in this task was thought on and have been rendered to suit the magazine.

Overall my final task is a complete contrast of my preliminary. The 1st was not thought on and doesn't look as professional. In my last task the items looked composed and very creative.

Slide 5 - What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

Above I have stated the two main technology I used and learnt about over the period of creating my media product. In the beginning I found that I have learnt more with a camera by the different camera angles. Before I started this project, thinking on the angles was minimal. Now I consider what would go well with the image in front of me. I also found that with the right timing I could take a good pictures. My skills with Photoshop definitely picture increased a lot. I am now able to feather an image, crop, charge colour, add text and even merge two pictures together! These skills have helped me put together my music magazine and have shown me a great way of using images in a creative way.

Slide 4 - How does my music magazine attract the audience?

To keep my audience attracted with my magazine I have a large, bold, eye-catching title. Most of my text is plain black but still effective as it stands out from the background. This background uses the laser effect that you can get in clubs. This could even make the reader more at ease with with my magazine. The 'important' text is in white as it attract more attention to head. These bold colours and eye-catching text/title, help my magazine to stick out from the others and hopefully catch greater attention by potential customers. I will be looking to keep the same font as I progress in doing, other magazines so that it can be recognized as 'Lazer' by the customers. Another way I have attracted my audience was by keeping a low priced magazine. As many love cheap but quality products, I set my price at something affordable, this is what my product offers. I have placed the price in the bottom right hand corner above the bar-code. The bar-code catches some attention and the price can easily be seen in black font.

I also addressed my target audience by giving them an exclusive opportunity to enter in a great competition that allowed them to have a brilliant chance in winning free opportunities/gifts. These attractions would hopefully keep my audience loyal to my magazine constantly. A last attraction I mention is exclusive interviews. These are a rare opportunity to know to know more about a certain group, artist or event.

Slide 3 - Who would be the audience for my media product?

Here I will explain who will be my aimed audience for my magazine why I chose to go for this particular group.

I am aiming my product at young adults aged 16-30. The reason I did this was because between these ages people are likely to enjoy dance more and once reaching the age of being able to enter clubs, will have a further insight on what this type of life is like, therefore having a better understanding what Lazer offers. I chose to aim my media product at middle/working class of B, C, C1. This meaning my product is affordable and has a reasonable weekly price.

The language in my magazine is informative but yet easy to understand. Quite informal for the age and working range. The way my product was laid out, would attract those I am aiming at. For instance the images of the DJ's I used clearly points out what my magazine is about. I wouldn't want to aim my magazine at any other audience as it wouldn't be as successful and that is why I am aiming the younger generation of the 21st Century.

Slide 2 - What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

Here I am trying to decide on which media institution will publish my product and how it will benefit me. Both IPC media and Bauer media are two successful companies with different functions. I have to choose one of these companies that will be more beneficial for my targeted audience. Which one will push my magazine into a high selling industry? Who will forget me if my magazine is not slightly success?

First, before I decided I looked into both media worlds. Both Bauer and IPC brought their advantages and disadvantages. For instance IPC media is a company based only in the UK and distributes it's 350 million copies each year to the readers only of the UK. They publish a well known magazine called NME who reach out to those in the public that like rock/indie music.

On the contrast to the smaller industry, Bauer media publishing is a German company based in Hamburg. They operate across the Globe in 15 Countries. Here I found out that Bauer aims most of their magazines to a slight majority female audience who are of the A, B, C, C1 class. This is great for me because around the world millions of people enjoy dance music and as Bauer target a wider range other than the UK, my magazine can reach those willing customers. Also because of their aimed at, B, C, C1 classed audience which will be roughly in the right group. Affordable to those growing young adults.

Overall my choice will be Bauer media because of the reasons before. I would think with IPC media my product won't grow as much and is too concentrated only in the UK.

Here are the links to both industries if you would like to know more;

www.ipcmedia.com

www.bauermedia.co.uk

Slide 1 - In what ways does my media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

I compared my final piece to a magazine called mixmag. I couldn't find a contents or MPS comparison so I just done the front cover.

Heading

Above are both mine and mixmag's headings. I have used a bold title with a white plain colour. I have added an effect to the title, making it different and more attractive to the consumer. I have named my magazine LAZER because of the genre as well as it being short, sweet and easy to remember. The font of my title is contrasted to some of the items I researched, it's 'unique' to a dance magazine and suits my product.

Competition

both my magazine and mixmag have offered the reader a chance to enter and possibly win an exclusive competition. The competition I offered gives the reader a chance to interact with the host magazine and will try persuade the reader in a certain way to keep purchasing my magazine as it offers awesome competitions to enter.

Main story image

Through the main image, my music magazine bases it's main article on. just like mixmag I use the main image to show what/who my exclusive interview is about. I thought on a good angle to take the picture and what I wanted him to do. I inserted an image of quite a young DJ at the top of the logo and on the contents page, just as an image of the magazine.

Main story

I have chosen to go with an exclusive interview as my main story. This is because it attracts a lot of attention and hype of finding out more about an artist. Mixmag also looked into a music group who are quite known in the dance world. This is a main attraction of a magazine in general, normally this is what will sell the item.

Bar-code

Both mine and mixmag's magazine have a bar-code placed to the bottom right hand corner of the magazine. It is out of the way and doesn't take up much room at all. It's needed to scan the magazine, so that the customer can pay.

Final 3 pieces

This is my final product, Front, Contents and Middle Page Spread.

Finished music magazine

Planning

The genre of my magazine is going to Dance. It will be sold weekly and the magazine's target audience will be between 26-40. The title of my magazine will be LAZER. The title fits with the magazine as a whole by the genre, information and idea of the 'Dance' world.



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Contents page

Middle page spread

Power Point presentation for Mixmag

Uses and Gratifications

In this lesson we discovered different uses and gratifications in 4 areas; Entertainment, Personal identity, Information - surveillance, integration and social interaction - (Personal relationships).

Theory developed further in 1974 by Blumer and katz

-Diversion; Escape from everyday problems and routines.

- Personal Relationship; Using the media for emotional and other interaction.

- Personal identity; Finding yourself reflected in texts, learning behaviour and values for texts.

- Surveillance; Finding information which could be useful for living (weather, financial news, holiday information.)

Entertainment - (Diversion)

- Escaping, or being diverted, from problems.

- Relaxing.

- Getting intrinsic cultural or aesthetic enjoyment.

- Filling time.

- Emotional release.

Personal identity

- Finding reinforcements for personal values.

- Finding models of behaviour.

- Identifying with valued other (in the media).

- Gaining insight into one's self.

Integration and social interaction - (Personal relationship)

- Gaining insight into circumstances of other; social empathy.

- Identifying with others and gaining a sense of belonging.

- Finding a basis for conversation and social interaction.

- Having a substitute for real-life companionship.

- Helping to carry out social roles.

- Enabling one to connect with family, friends and society.

Information - Surveillance

- Finding out about relevant events and conditions in immediate surroundings, society and the world.

- Seeking advice on practical matters or opinion and decision choices.

- Satisfying curiosity and general interest.

- Learning; self - education.

- Gaining a sense of security through knowledge.

Discussing theory

Theories are just ideas that are posited (put forward) to explain certain aspects of behaviour.

What these theories are trying to discover is;

- What people do with media?

- They need to allow for a variety of responses interpretations

Applying theory

What we will eventually think about is how audiences use and gain from the music magazines studied and produced.

Case Study

Give examples of how the particular magazine you are studying gratifies (fulfils) its reader's needs for;

- Escapism

- Personal relationships

- Personal identity

- Surveillance

How can I escape using mixmag magazine?

- I can do this by the free music CD included with the magazine.

- By entering competitions to win a free VIP weekend with music artists. To win tickets for a party.

- There is a section of many clubs and their areas. It gives me information on how to contact the clubs, if interested.

- By the pictures of uncensored women, can be a general distraction of daily routine.

How do I build relationships using mixmag?

- I can build this by the general information about the music genre which makes the reader up to date and feel connected with the culture of this genre.

- There is a inbox page (emails and messages), this makes the reader feel connected with magazine and other readers.

- Information about concerts and clubs may be useful to the reader as they can take their partner or friends.

How do I find/build a personal identity using mixmag?

- I can accomplish this by the different information on various artists, makes the reader focused on their favourite artist, band ect. Sense of connection.

- There are pages that are selling equipment, clothes and music units, this makes the reader seem like they can be the same as a artist, band, a sense of identity.

Surveillance

- Information on various clubs and concerts, parties.

- Different equipments being promoted to the reader.

Audience Profile of Mixmag magazine

Mixmag (Dance magazine)

Title- Mixmag

Price- £4.20

Title Connotation- The title of the magazine suggests that the magazine is a mixture of different events and stories based around the genre of dance.

Inducements- This magazine includes a free music CD. Chances to win a VIP trip with famous artists and tickets to a party.

The cover

The genre, dance is contrasted through the front cover by images, text, colour, font and the inducements.

There is a main image on the magazine of two male men dressed in animal costumes which links with the main story of the magazine, which is written in big bold text in the middle of the cover. This helps with the eye catching image of the magazine to the readers and holds a simple layout which is not crammed and unreadable.

The wording of the page indulges the reader into the magazine by the different sizes, fonts, colours and effects the text contain. The big, bright, bold orange title for example stands out from the rest of the cover. The heading for the main story is also in a bright orange colour but is placed in the middle of the cover and overlaps the image. The rest of the information on the cover is dotted around the sides of the page, using black, white and orange to keep with the 'theme' of the magazine. All the use of colour and bold text helps with the magazines image and applies a sense of attraction to the reader.

The use of colour on the front cover is based on bright, bold and strong colours. As I mentioned above the black, white and orange are contrasted well in order to create attention to the reader's eye. I also find that these colours stand out well from the grey background.

The font used for the magazine varies from the different "story or information" being told on the front cover. The bolder the text, the more 'important or exciting' the information is. The font is simple but yet effective on the front cover of mixmag.

I think the magazine goes well with the genre being portrayed. I think the message being sent to the reader is be wild, enjoy the music and have loads of fun clubbing. Overall all aspects of the magazine links well with the genre of dance. It's very attracting by the colours and is the best selling magazine in the UK of this genre.

Textual analysis of NME

1. Look at how the audience is attracted through;

a- Design (Front cover/Inside ect.)

b- Promotion (Freebies/Adverts/Gigs, Festivals invites ect.)

c- Content (Articles/Interviews/Posters/Text.)

d- Language (Informal/Formal/Slang ect.)

We were also asked to examine how the details are linked to the targeted audience of the magazine.

1a. They are attracted through the design by;

By the front cover; this is portrayed by both the dark and light colours. It is a contrast of red, white and black. This is the same colours used for the title of the magazine. It uses a big picture of a single male, probably from a band which makes the magazine more eye catchy. There is a big bold heading of the main story and the rest of the text is medium sized but still bold and standing out. The colour theme may be linked to the genre of the music 'style' of the target audience. Another attraction could be the simple layout as it is understandable and not crammed.

For the inside of the cover; it's also attracted by the bright, bold colours just like the front cover. Some may like the idea of crammed pages with overwhelming text rather than images but much concentration is needed to understand the articles on the other hand this a downfall because

a lot of readers may not find the magazine intriguing. This is linked to the target audience by the simple use of colours and large image. This makes the magazine more interesting for those who are rock lovers and won't astray from the magazine.

1b. They are attracted through promotion by;

This is done by a variety of different adverts including adverts for; music, fashion and technology. The use of adverts for Gigs, Festivals and Concerts and competitions are done for the promotional use and to invite the lovers for that type of music genre to the upcoming events. This is linked to the target audience by the cleverly use of inducements which is all in the interest of the reader of the magazine.

1c. They will be attracted through content by;

The different text, articles and interviews that consists in this magazine. The variety of articles on many festivals, gigs, concerts and lots of bands will interest and links with the readers of NME magazine's. The interviews included on different artists and bands grab those who enjoying finding out more about their favourites. Although the material included is catching the text is found far too small.

1d. They will be attracted through language by;

The use of the language in their articles may attract these readers as they are in this style of music lifestyle. NME is not that straight forward as Kerrang but still uses some inappropriate language. They also use slang and short term words in these articles which hooks these readers. This links in with the target audience because the rock lovers are seen to be quite 'rude' and loud in the speaking. So the magazine will be easily understood by it's upfront readers.

Analysis of NME and Kerrang magazine

Our task was to analyse and compare two music magazines of roughly the same genre. This was rock and Indie.

NME

Layout:

-Big picture across the cover. (A medium-close-up shot of a man)

-Title of the magazine is on the top left corner.

-List of contents of consits in the magazine is at the top and bottom of the page.

-Barcode on the middle-right of the page.

-Red, white and black house style, follows the title.

-Price of the magazine under the title.

-Big bold font of the main story- stand out to the reader.

-Most text on the left and mainly bold.

-Dark/Bright look is simple but effective.

-Message; Outspoken and linked to the genre.

Audience Profile:

-Age; Teenagers to young Adults (15-25)

-Gender; Mainly male but targeted to females too.

-Occupation; Students mainly, music lifestyle.

-Interests; Music, gigs, festivals, hardcore music.

How are they targeted?

1. The style of the magazine

2. Range of bands

3. Price of the magazine

Inside the magazine:

1. I think it does fulfill expectations of the front cover as it contains the stories and content of the aimed genre. It has articles of gigs, festivals, bands and other intrests that attract the readers of the magazine.

2. I picked out an article that I read. It used some formal language and contained 'slang' such as "Glasto" which is short for Glastonbury. Apart from the above, the article is laid out simply and uses short and straight to the point sentences.

Advertising:

There are mainly adverts for mobiles, trainers, laptops ect. These are the things that this magazine would think that this age group would be focused on buying. It also includes adverts for Gigs, Festivals ect. This goes with the whole 'Rock, Indie genre of the magazine as well as being a music magazine.

Interactivity:

- People's opinion page.

- Invites to Gigs and Festivals.

Kerrang

Layout:

- Big Title in white makes it stand out. Has a font effect.

- Small picture in the top right corner, small bold text links with image.

- Big bold text for main story.

- Pink colour in some areas- to do with Valentines occasion.

- Big picture in the middle of the page.

Audience Profile:

-Age; Teenagers to young Adults (15-25)

-Gender; Mainly both.

-Occupation; Students mainly, music lifestyle.

-Interests; Music, gigs, festivals, fashion (bands).

How are they targeted?

1. The style of the magazine and the idea of the Valentines 'love'.

2. Range of bands and backstage stuff

3. Price of the magazine

Inside the magazine:

1. I think it does fulfill the expectations of the front cover as it is more inclusive and has more brighter themes. (Pink for Valentines).

2. Slightly the same as NME; Honest, upfront, "says what they like".

Advertising:

There are mainly adverts for mobiles, trainers, laptops ect. These are the things that this magazine would think that this age group would be focused on buying. (Like NME) It also includes adverts for Gigs, Festivals ect. This goes with the whole 'Rock, Indie genre of the magazine as well as being a music magazine. It also includes different information on what the bands do on Valentines day ect.

Interactivity:

- People's opinion page.

- Invites to Gigs and Festivals.

Evaluation of school magazine

Our task was to design and create a front cover and contents page for a school magazine. We had practiced using Photoshop before engaging with this task. We have looked at other examples of previous work and compared them on their appearance and layout.

I have used a variety of images that we have taken with cameras in groups. I have manipulated and changed some of the pictures in Photoshop. I have arranged them in a layout suitable to my plan.

I have used the St. Marks title and pasted it on the front cover as this is the title of the school's magazine. I have used a effect on the title, which makes it seem roughed and blended with the background. Under the title I added text saying, "Magazine", this way the reader knows what the product is. I have included the logo of the school as it represents the "identity" of the St. Marks. I then used a picture of a classroom with students, which I used the same effect as the title and slightly decreased the contrast. I then used a picture of the front of school. I used again the same effect as the title and pasted diagonally on the page. At the bottom of the page I placed a picture of a group of students doing P.E. I used a different effect this time. This effect makes the pictures look like it has been blasted into 3D blocks.

I inserted two star speech bubbles on the front page. I have put in a quote of a 6th former and a information piece of the magazine inside.

On the contents page I have placed a big title at the top, created in Word Art. It also has roughly the same colour theme as the background and title. Underneath, there is the list of contents aligned to the middle. Simple, black text and the number of the pages clearly set out. At the bottom of the page I have two pictures. One is of a piece of art by a student at St. Marks. (Bottom-right) and the other is of a 6th form student at a computer. With this picture I have used another effect which makes the picture look cartoonish and slightly faded.

Strengths - Simple layout, colourful, not overcrowded, includes what is expected, variety of pictures, effects used.

Weaknesses - Maybe too simple, little knowledge of the effects available on Photoshop, Not so eye catchy.

I would change the effects I have used, probably the colour scheme but only slightly, use different pictures and insert a bit more text.

From this task I have learn't how to construct and develop a front cover and contents page for a school magazine using a simple program called Photoshop.

Textually analysed magazine front cover

At the top of the page there is black text on a yellow strip, this way the text will stand out to the reader. There is a small picture of the racing car being talked about in the text next to it. Underneath is the masthead which includes a big title of the magazine in white which clearly stands out from the red behind. It also has the date, price and website address. There is a small flag picture attached to the 'A' letter of the title, giving the effect of a racing title. The last thing included under the title, in the masthead is the short words which mentions the stuff that is involved inside the magazine. Underneath the masthead is a big picture of a F1 racing car which links to the main story. This is shown in big 'slang' words in black on the left of the picture. Under that is the name of an article writer and the different points he has written about. All in white which stands out on the red.

In the bottom right hand corner there is the bar code of the magazine. On the left there is text in bold red and some in black. Both are on the yellow colour used at the top. This stands out yet again to the reader, which mentions two other main stories inside. To the left corner is a picture of a rally car which is connected to the story next to it.

Overall I think it's a good front cover, not packed and understandable. It uses a colour house style throughout. I like this magazine's front cover.

Planning preliminary task

Today we had a look at our textual analysis of different front covers from magazines.

I planned my front cover and contents page in my exercise book. This gave me the chance to move about the images and text to my liking.

I think my plan is good and will be starting on my front cover soon.

Analysis of prospectuses

St. Marks

In the beginning of the lesson we looked at the St. Marks 6th form prospectus. We took a look at the target audience, the images, the language, the content and how it attracts the parent and pupils. I felt this was a good example of a prospectus because of the layout between the pictures ant text, the colours used are not dull and it's eye catchy. It also contains some information on different things to do with the 6th form such as; a course outline, extra cirricular events, facilities and the reason why pupils should come to St. Marks. Overall I think this is a well constructed prospectus which will portray the information accross to the student.

Newman University

For me the prospectus of this univeristy was overall not good. It consisted of the following; the masthead has a big title (name of the prospectus) in white font to stand out from the bright faint green. In the top right corner it has the name of the uni and where it's placed (Birmingham) also on the faint green. On the the left, there is the date and issue number which stands out on a red colour. There is a picture of a young child in the top left hand corner of the page. There is picture of a teacher underneath the masthead. The page includes a small extract of what consists in the prospects. In the bottom left corner, there is a picture of a child playing video games which is linked to the text below it; stands out in red. In the right corner of the page, there is a small toy doll on its own.

I think there is alot to improve on this page. The name and situation of the uni should be bigger to catch the reader's attention. The use of most of the pictures are inapropriate for a university. A random child and a small toy? A bit childish probably. The page also seems crowded with the layout of the photos. The use of colours is dull and they don't go together. I don't think this is a supportive prospectus for a univeristy and would need a completly new cover.

Queen Mary University of London

For me this prospectus is better than the one above but it's not good. The front page consists of the following; the name/logo as well as the date and issue number of the prospectus is put in the top right hand corner on a white background. To stand out to the person lookin at the page. There is a picture of Queen Mary, based on the name of the uni, on the left of the logo (top left). Underneath is a picture of some graduates. On the right of that is a picture of an award ceremony, probably showing the achieved education at the uni. Underneath this is a picture of a stadium, what connection has it got with the uni? In the bottom left hand corner there is an old picture of years ago when the uni was probabably set up. To the left of that picture is three small close-ups of people that work at the university. To the bottom right is their names and small information on what they do. The names stand out in red from the black background. Then underneath the names, the uni's name and logo is set here.

I think this is far better than the Newman's prospectus but it is too plain with pictures. It needs more text to inform the reader what is inside and there is not much of an attractive colour scheme. In the end the cover may work for this university which seems to be quite 'posh'.

Conclusion

Overall I think that the St. Marks 6th form prospectus is far better than the 2 university ones. It's more vibrante and informative. It has far more reason than the Newman and QUAD prospectus. It releases it's purpose in a more attractive and assuring way. I had expected better from the two UNIVERSITIES than the 6TH FORM school.

Premilinary task- introduction

Today i have learnt new pointers on how to "perfect" the front cover of a magazine. I have learnt what to consider when thinking about this task. These include; the target audience, images, language, content, logos/colours and how to attract target audience.

My initals thoughts of the cover to be are;

Target audience- Parents and students
Images- Building of the school, pupils, headteacher and teachers, thinking about the mise-en-scene
Language- Informative, approachable, persuasive, factual and opinions
Content- Courses outline, information about school; (clubs, facilities, tutor programes) and map
Attract target audience- reward systems, trips, presentation evenings, progress of school and results
Logo/Colour- Gold, red, bright, eye catchy ect.

We looked at many more tips and hints on different aspects on magazines and what we should include.

Photoshop lesson

Step 1

This is the image I started off with in the lesson we had to make a front cover for a natural magazine. I copied the image from Google and used photoshop as it is an easy program to manipulate photos.

Step 2

I then added an effect to the picture. This made it more interesting and attractive. I also lightened the colour so the green stands out and the path is lighter. This gave me a suitable background for my front cover. The block effect makes the picture seem it's put together by different sections.

This is the tool I used to enhance the picture. By going on enhance, adjust colour, colour variation. This allowed me to do the feature I produced.

This is the tool I used to include an effect for the image. Extruding is the name my effect which enhances the image for the front cover.

Step 3

This image was also taken from Google and then by using photoshop I extracted just the squirrel and pasted it in my image of the front cover.

This is what it looks like after I croped and pasted thge animal on the image.

Step 4

I then added text to the image as well as a date and price. By using the text tool on the far left, I created this white text to stand out and catch the reader's attention.

Final step

Lastly I added a barcode and title. This ios my final image of the front cover. I enjoyed using photoshop and hope to use it in the future.

Audience profile

My nature magazine is aimed at both male and females. It is focused on people around the ages of 15-25. The pricing of my magazine is £3.00, I set it at this price as it's affordable for the age group and for those who love nature and are interested. The class for this magazine is probably set at people in th C1, C2 or D band. This magazine is going to be released with different stories on animal survival every month.

The front cover colours include green (trees, leaves),brown (trees) and lighter brown (pathway) for the background. Grey for the squirrel and white for the text to stand out from the rest. It includes an image of a squirrel with a bazooka because it's humorous and goes with the magazine's title. The language used in this product is not hard to understand and can be read by 12 year olds! Just that the target audience is set higher as it may not appeal to the youger people. The stories inside include; 'fight for survival', 'who's territory?' and ' greener on the other side'. These stories have one thing in common, it's all to do with the battle of different animals and their survival.

To improve my magazine, I will include a freebie every month to try and keep our buyers loyal.
This will be a small soft toy- keyring of the front cover animal.

PS!

I refreashed my mind on how to use photoshop since year 11. Now knowing how to feather a picture and editing colour as well as text.