CONTENTS PAGE PEER ASSESSMENT
What type of shots have been used to create a variety of shot distances and how has the camera been used to communicate meaning?
A close-up mid-shot has been used to clearly capture some body language and to show the importance of the model’s facial expression. This use of the close-up and the focus on facial expressions is very successful and helps the reader to connote the mood of the genre. The directing of the model is very successful in portraying the diversity and how the genre appeals to both genders which is a good message to attract readers.
What choice of Mise en scene is appropriate for the star image and genre?
The model is wearing black clothes which are strongly chosen as they help the reader to understand the emotional and moody idea of the chosen genre. The model doesn’t look happy which helps to convey the miserable theme in the genre. There could possibly be the use of makeup to make it obvious that the genre represents moody and miserable.
How far is the font used readable and reflects the genre?
The font is very readable and it is functional to convey the genre however I think a new font rather than the simple font that was used would be very helpful to convey the genre fully and to interest fans of the genre. There are a few different colors but the font is mostly the same and some variety would help make the contents page very attractive.
What technical conventions of a Contents page are present and used effectively?
The contents page is conventional and you are able to tell that it is a contents page. It includes a masthead, page numbers, captions, and a star image. These conventions are used well but are lacking aspects of a typical contents page such as a pug, insets, and a page number for the contents page itself.
How has Indesign been used to layout the page to convey a brand?
The eyeliner of the star is well placed to attract attention from the audience and the color gradient is very well chosen to convey the brand of the genre successfully. The white background could be viewed as plain and maybe quite depressing which is a good way to convey the brand but it could also be seen as unrelated to the genre and maybe a black or dark background would be better suited to the genre. The contents themselves are laid out in a good place, they aren’t too close to the edge and they look very professional. The masthead is placed well in the middle of the page and is big enough to attract attention which is very good for a content page.
How well have the text and visuals been integrated together?
The text doesn’t overlap the image and doesn’t block it out and it is very clear and easy to read however it could look very creative and dynamic if there was some text wrapped around an image as that could make it more unique as well.
Where has photoshop been used to manipulate the photos to enhance the star image or genre?
Photoshop, has been very well applied as the star image, has been cut out and put on to a white background and it looks very professional and doesn’t look tacky. I think some effects on the star image could really take the contents page to the next level but I think photoshop has been used successfully.
How is the language used appropriately for the genre and target audience?
All of the headlines and captions are very relevant to the genre and they include lots about artists from the genre. However, the use of appropriate language to the genre is satisfactory and could include a bit more to attract fans of the genre and make them want to read the magazine.
Clearly, strong, good, satisfactory, conventional, well good sense TOP LEVEL 4
Five targets for my contents page:
- Fill in space where the model and margins meet.
- make the mast head stand out more.
- Add drop shadows at bottom of the page.
- Photoshop her lips to make them bolder.
- Fix the head mast black box.