This is the first draft of my contents page. It needs a lot of editing and changing, but this was just to give me an idea of what I wanted and what I need to improve on. I have use images from the internet as I do not have any other suitable pictures at this moment in time.
I put ORBIT at the top to create the affect that the magazine is important and that its title should be impactful. I added a subtitle ‘what’s inside’ so that people knew that this was the contents page. The page numbers also allow people to understand this is a contents and they are put into categories of the front cover and extra’s.
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?
Although Max has used examples for now, he has chosen both a close up and a medium long shot. These satisfactory shots present the models both ordinary and extraordinary.
What choice of Mise en scene is appropriate for the star image and genre?
The casual clothes are good for representing her as a R&B star, who are often laid-back and relaxed. The glamorous makeup also shows the elegant side conventions of this genre.
How far is the font used readable and reflects the genre?
The masthead is clear, strong and easy to read, the cursive titles help keep it classy. They are successful in presenting both sides of R&B.
What technical conventions of a Contents page are present and used effectively?
There is a captivating masthead used which captures the attention really well. Cover lines are present which are great in giving an insight into the magazine. Pictures are included which is useful in making the page more interesting for the audience.
How has Indesign been used to layout the page to convey a brand?
The layout is clear and functional, making it easy to read and understand. It is clear what is going on and is not overly busy.
How well have the text and visuals been integrated together?
The different sized images paired with the coverlines work well together, the colours also don’t clash and give an easy read.
Where has photoshop been used to manipulate the photos to enhance the star image or genre?
He has not used Photoshop yet as they are only example images.
How is the language used appropriate for the genre and target audience?
‘Iconic’ and ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ help keep it colloquial, modern and youthful. This is appropriate for his target audience (16-25)
5 Targets for Next Draft
- Find better photos
- Find a way to present photoshop skills effectively
- Display the fonts better
- Perhaps different colour scheme
- Find a better, more organised layout, the picture and texts overlapping isn’t ideal)
Now that I have this draft, I will be able to go on to make a better and more effective draft that fits more into the vibe of R&B and has more impact on my target audience.