Double page spread: update

IMAGE
I have now taken the photos of the boys for the double page spread and they have come out really well. I have also decided to use one of the photos for the contents page as I needed an image of the three of them together. After looking at all the images I have decided to use the one of them standing in line looking into the camera as this looks very dramatic and climatic.
COLOUR SCHEME
This time round I have decided to use the colour scheme of mainly greys, whites and black. I think this is a good idea at the image isn't that colourful, and the background of the double page spread is grey, so white writing against it will stand out and so will the title of the page.

Contents layout: update

IMAGES
1) Main image: This will be a photo of our original band member Martin Welsby playing the piano, as this suits the magazine perfectly as it is classical.
2) This will be a picture of Billy, posing in the photography room, as this will feature in the double page spread with the band interview.
3) A photo of the band itself including Tom Baldwin, Billy Francis and Reece Lane for the double page spread
4) Photo of Carla 'Aria Tesolin' smiling at the camera
5) Image of Dan Caldwell, a new member to the focus group who will be a composer in the magazine
6) Image of the classical music book
7) Dan Childman, another member to the focus group will be posing for a reviewer.
COLOURS
As the colour scheme for the front cover is going to be red, white and black, I am also going to carry this further by having this colour scheme for the contents page also. I quite like the colours as it is very classy looking, but not boring as it includes one striking colour and the white writing against the black background is also quite eye catching.
FONTS
again for the title I have decided to have it in perpetua titling mt to carry the pattern of font and colour on. I have also decided to have the captions for the little images in Cambria math as this looks very upper-class as it is in serif and also looks clear and legible against a coloured background in a small size.
I am planning on including a quote on my contents page which will be in Minion pro, but semi bold italic and in a slightly larger font than everything else so it stands out and looks very stylish.

Contents layout

I have decided to change the layout of my contents page as my original plan was to have it in the style of the Gramophone music magazine. However, I have thought it over and I think this is a little too boring especially as this magazine is going to be aimed at teenagers. So I have decided I am going to be doing it in the style of the Classic fm magazine as this includes a lot more images, and is also very interesting, as well as sophisticated looking. This means I am going to need 7 images for my contents page.

Front cover photo

I have now taken my photos of Carla playing the violin in the photography room and I am quite pleased with the results. I have decided to stick to my original plan of her standing to the right with the violin in her hand as this will look great, especially if I have the majority of the writing going around her, leaving her the focus of interest. I have chosen out of the few photos of her which one I am going to use and I am now going to Photoshop her and change the lighting and contrast of the image to suit the magazine.

Title for front cover

1) Minion Pro

2) Perpetua titling mt

3) Trebuchet MS

4) Andalus

5) Times New Roman

 After looking at all 5 of these and trying them out on the front cover of my magazine I have decided that the second one (perpetua titling mt) is the best as it is very sophisticated looking, striking and is also in serif, which automatically makes it look classier. I think that I am going to use serif in nearly all of my pieces of text to give that upper-class feel.

Performers and Casting: update

I have decided to change the number of people in the band that I am going to take a photo of and have for my double page spread as I feel 4 is a little crowded. I have decided to keep Tom Baldwin and Billy Francis and I have added a new member to the group Reece Lane to take Jack Dents place as he won't be available at the time I go to take the photos. I think this amount of people will suit the page better as it will be a little more spaced out and there will be a lot more focus on the picture.

Costumes and Props: update

CARLA
I have decided to change Carla's outfit for the front cover, as what I originally planned (white top and black blazer) is a little boring and I'd like to add some colour to the page so I have asked her to bring in quite a colourful top, that's still quite classy and sophisticated.
BOY BAND
I have now asked the boys to bring in different outfits as I think white shirts and black trousers is a little too sophisticated. So now they are going to bring smart casual clothes instead. I have also decided that I am not going to take a photo of the boys holding instruments as I think it will look better if I just have them standing there focussing on the camera as this looks a lot more classy and it's easier to tell they are a boy band.

Titles for my magazine (2)

I have decided to use the word 'Crescendo' for the title of my classical magazine as this was the most popular suggestion from my feedback. Also, the word crescendo means a gradual increase in volume and intensity which suits my magazine as classical music does the exact thing, and the word also mimics the magazine itself especially as I want it to be quite intense and eye catching as it's for a younger audience. 

Titles for magazine

I have found on the internet different classical music related words that could be used as a title form front cover of the magazine and am now deciding which one to use. 

ALLEGRO - A passage or movement in an allegro tempo.
CLASSICISM - Traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
CAPPELLA - Music without instrumental accompaniment
CHROMATIC - Relating to chords or harmonies based on nonharmonic tones.
ARABESQUE - Music An ornate, whimsical composition especially for piano.
SLUR -  To glide over (a series of notes) smoothly without a break.
CRESCENDO - A passage played with a gradual increase in volume or intensity.

Risk Assessment

Shot lists

Time Management: update

Locations
My set deadline- 3/1/12
deadline met

Locations

Front cover - Will most likely be taken in the photography room at college and a short letter will be posted later on to say I have permission to use the room for taking photos.








Contents page
1st image - Will most likely be needed to be taken in the photography room again
2st image - Will be taken in the music room at college and permission will be posted on the blog soon
3rd image - against a white background (can be taken anywhere)


Double page spread 
1st image - will again be taken in the music room at college
2nd image - will either be taken in the music room or in the photography room at college

Time Management: update

Costumes and Props (1) 
My set deadline- 1/1/12
= deadline met 

Costumes and Props (2)
My set deadline- 1/1/12
= deadline met

Costumes and Props (3)
My set deadline - 3/1/12
= deadline met 

Costumes and Props (3)

PROPS

Costumes and Props (2)

COSTUMES - for Carla Hughes 


I called Carla and discussed what she is going to wear at the shooting for the front page and contents page and have come up with these ideas

Costumes and Props (1)

COSTUMES - for Tom Baldwin, Martin Welsby, Jack Dent and Billy Francis 

After speaking to all four boys, they have all given consent to bring in their own clothes to wear at the  shooting for the contents page and double page spread images. 

Time Management: update

Detailed Research into Forms and Conventions

My set deadline- 20/12/11

= deadline met 

Audience Research

My set deadline- 22/12/11

= deadline met 

Audience Focus Group

My set deadline- 28/12/11

= deadline met 

Planning: First drafts 

My set deadline- 30/12/11

=deadline met 

Audience Research 2

My set deadline- 30/12/11

=deadline met 

Performers and Casting

My set deadline- 30/12/11

=deadline met