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Targets for improvement:
Above is a collection of my favourite images from my second photo shoot on location. The shoot took place at Castle Cornet on the 11th of December 2019. The lighting is just right and I am impressed with the overall outcome of these images. The reason they are my favourite images is because my models look relaxed and comfortable with modeling. I like how the models are comfortable with each other as this has created a collection of brilliant images.
The models portrayed their identities really well and I am happy with the outcome, the costumes are exactly how I wanted them to be. When looking at the photos it made it clear how much a pose and stance can convey the message the model is trying to get across. Overall the day was a success, however the main obstacle we had to overcome the rain, as this was a constant issue. It was difficult to deal with the weather however we worked around the issue, we were able to over this issue by shooting inside and some of the photos shot inside turned into my favourite images I selected.
From this read through my article I have produced some targets for my next draft:
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Feedback from first draft:
Below is my new and improved article:
What has changed from the previous article?:
What can be improved?:
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Above is my third draft of my front page of my music magazine. Since my second draft I have listened to my peers opinions and I have now changed the following:
In addition to that I have also added an outer glow on the name ‘Tommy’ for a dramatic effect.
When producing a new draft of my magazine I will be including or improving on the following:
Part of the task is to not only take the photos and do the design of the magazine; but I am also required to write a double page article, in addition to that I will be assessed on that writing.
Therefore, I need to analyse an article from a professional music magazine and consider how it is written. I should be considering the target audience and evaluate how the written word (copy) fulfils their needs, uses and pleasure of this particular media text.
Previously we agreed that their needs, uses and pleasures included:
We were asked to analysis one of the following articles:
I have choose to look closer into an article based off of an interview.
Task:
‘Billboard (June 20, 2015), Adam Lambert: Don’t Look Back, Shirley Halperin’
The Article:
The article I have selected to look at, is by Billboard magazine published on the 20th of June 2015 and is about Adam Lambert. Lambert talks about his experiences and his struggles in the music industry. The musician in the magazine is typically styled for the genre of the following:
Structure:
The article is presented as an Interview and displayed through columns. I like how the writer has chosen to do an interview for Lambert as it feels more personal then a Q&A. This allows the audience to get an closer insight to the background of the musician.
Presence of Journalist:
There is a clear tone that there is a journalists presence instantly due to the tense being written in 3rd person. ‘After six years in the spotlight, Lambert, 33, is still trying to find himself and his comfort zone in the music industry.’ This conveys the idea that the journalist is behind the scenes as the narrator.
The article states the journalists name at the start (Shirley Halperin). However we do not hear the journalists name again, this has been done to ensure we have a level of professionalism and will stay formal as there is not any personal or opinionated language from the journalist.
Language and Aim:
The article is presented from two perspectives. The journalists and Lambert are the perspective. When Lambert is speaking the journalists has indicated this by using quotation marks. “The album is really honest, It’s about where I’m at in my life right now.” The quote conveys that Lambert is opening up in terms of his new album and is okay with sharing personal information. This conventional language means that the majority of readers will most likely have a preferred style of reading to the article. Another quote that Lambert has said is “I don’t know what I want in relationship, which is probably the reason I’m pouring my energy into my work. I’m dating my album right now.” This quote is talking about how Lambert struggles with his love life and is confused as to what he wants in terms of his relationship status. Due to the fact that Lambert struggles with his relationship status, he has chosen to focus predominately on his music as that is his main passion.
Representation of the Performer:
The article is represented as realistic and down to earth with it’s casual style of interviewing. This indicates that the target audience are able to relate to the musician showcasing their personal identity. Lambert is represented as powerful in his own work. “So I sat with the idea and started researching the time period, but it just wasn’t resonating with me. It felt forced.” This shows that he is not going to stay with an idea if it doesn’t suit his style and personality. In addition to that it appears that isn’t afraid to speak out about when something isn’t right.
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The image above is my new and improved version of my magazine, I have changed many things since I last produced a front cover. I took on board the previous advice my fellow peers gave me on how I could improve my magazine. Below is my first draft and then next to it is my current draft.
The magazines are very different. I am happy with the final product. I changed many things as I felt they did not work.
Changes I made from magazine draft 1:
I have gotten some feedback from a fellow peer on how I can make my magazine even better and they have said I could improve on the following:
