After receiving feedback from my teacher I decided to change the introduction of my article and write it in the third person in the hope that it gives the reader an idea of what the autobiography is about and give some context to the story. I also listened to my voice memo and changed some words to help it make sense and added more varied adjectives so that my article is more interesting and exciting to read.

Targets:

• Add in paragraphs for structure
• Maybe add in a concluding paragraph in the third person

My second photo shoot with my models at Castle Cornet was successful because I am now able to add modern theme to my magazine because I used Lauren and dressed her as a pop artist, but kept Adelaide in 50’s themed clothing.

The setting was effective because it illustrated an outing with a friend. This was portrayed by the mid shots and long shots coupled with the natural setting and body language that I asked my models to convey. I also took some photos of Adelaide inside in emphasized 1950’s Rockabilly clothes.

Here are my favorites:

Below is my finished first article draft, along with a reading of it aloud that I completed in order to identify mistakes and areas for improvement for my second draft.

Article Draft 1

Targets:

• I need to proof read sentences and add in commas and full stops so that the article flows more easily
•  Write it as a biography so make it seem as if the reader is more included in her life.

Article development

Above is the article development i have been working on in order to create an engaging piece of writing relating to 1950’s Rock and Roll for my music magazine.

In this task we had to chose one of one of seven double page spread articles offered below:

• Biography
• Intro to a long read.
• 10 Tips for Life
• Q&A
• New Band
• Album Reviews
• Interview

I decided to analyse the article “10 tips for life” by Wyclef Jean.

 The article “10 tips for life” by “Q magazine” was written in September 2017 by Wyclef Jean and is about his ideas on how musicians should live their lives based on his own past experiences. It is written in the style of an autobiography and this can be seen because the author elaborates on short “commandments” he has written himself and draws on the knowledge he has gained from his own life lessons to give information to the reader. In the article the journalist is positioned as a silent listener as the reader doesn’t become aware of them due to the fact that it is an autobiography. This makes the author the center of attention in the audience eye and so they can be more focused on the advice he gives the reader. The article is written in the first person which helps the reader to relate to the author more and take in the information given more easily as they feel included in the writer’s life as a result of him directly sharing information with them. There is no clear introduction or conclusion in the article which is effective because it immediately draws the reader in to the main features and topic of the piece.  

The reader, as a musician, gains life information and tips in the article to help them climb higher up the musical ladder. However, the information given can also apply to those who don’t play music. For example, the idea that karma comes and goes around can apply to everyone. Therefore, readers of all backgrounds will experience a gain of information. The tone of the writing is informal and relaxed which juxtaposes with the idea that the author is giving “commands” and “rules” for living as a musician. “It don’t have no colour, it don’t have no creed, no nothing-” the writer of the article uses triads on words to emphasise his point on how music is for everyone.  At the end of the article the author compares himself to a hip- hop Amadeus using a simile to show how influential he is as a result of the rules he has set himself to follow throughout his life. The author also uses casual quotations when reminiscing is old event that had an impact on his life. For example: “Yo, can i sample this song.” The author uses these simple quotes to give evidence to his stories and keep the reader interested in his story. The author gives the impression that he is writing about multiple events in his life due to the fact that he refers back to recent events as well as the events that happened further back in the past about life lessons.

In conclusion, the journalist represents the star through the article “10 tips for life” as independent and knowledgeable because he draws upon his own experience in order to inform the reader. The journalist helps to centre the attention of the reader on what is being said by Jean by writing the article in first person.

Above is my new a and improved front cover. I decided that I would need to include more black on the cover in that background as opposed to the original red and white colours of sweets in the background. I will have to take my own picture of dice in the background in order for my magazine to be totally my own, so I will be able to arrange the dice in a way that suits me so that the background works well with the picture of my model. To help my model stand out, I also added a burn to her lips and clothes so that the red would have a greater overall impact. I also bought image of my model further down the page so she is less stretched.

To improve, I need to make sure:

• The size of the writing on the cover in in proportion to the size of my model, as at the moment it is a bit big.
• That the image in the background is a clearer picture than the one I got online.
• I include a price and date
• I include inserts and captions as well as eye-catching cover lines.
• I change the position and size of the masthead

This my new cover. I have changed the background image and added a bar code, price and date as well as a pug and information about what can be found inside the magazine.

Above is my first draft of my magazine cover.

I asked one Media student what genre my front cover portrayed and here is what they said:

• It has elements of 1950’s Rock and Roll in it, although in order to make the cover have more of a 50’s vibe I need to include more retro colours in the background. By referring back to my Pinterest mood board I can gain some more inspiration to help to communicate my genre better.
• I was told that my cover is bold and bright with a fun feel to it.My magazine is said to be conventional to my genre although some aspects can be changed to make it more obvious, for example I could use an image of another musician in the background rather than red and white sweets which make the cover too red and busy.

Above is a contact sheet of all of the clear photos I took in the shoot for my magazine along with my favorite four main photos that I am going to choose from for my cover. In the contact sheet there are a variety of different images with a range of angles. It was easier to help my model to pose than I thought as she knew what to do and conveyed my genre as fun and easy-going. I found that I didn’t have to take as many photos because there were many different facial expressions and poses she used so that I could take good quality photos early on in the shoot after I had adjusted the focus and found the right angle. Some of the photos that I have chosen from the four are too bright or not focused enough so I will use Photoshop to make minor changes to make the quality better.

Above is the final and photo shopped image I have chosen to go on my front cover. I have used tools such as the dodge tool for eye and teeth whitening, the burn tool for darkening her clothing and lips, and I have also used tools to balance out her complexion and smooth her skin.

Above are some Masthead designs I am thinking of using on the front cover of my magazine. The aim is fro the name of the magazine to be bright and inviting, helping to present 1950’s Rock and Roll as fun and popular. My favorite is the last design as the “Frutti” part is bright and colorful drawing the reader in.

“Tutti-Frutti” is a magazine that aims to help you to relive your 1950’s dreams by taking you back to the world of Rock and Roll music and bringing back memories of your favorite hits. We want to bring the community of Rock and Roll together by including fun facts about famous artists as well as competitions and quizzes to keep you learning more about the best music ever made.

Brand Value

“Tutti-Frutti” aims to take you back to the 1950’s and help you to discover more of music you enjoy in a fun and original way.

The importance of mis-en-scene

• costume
• lighting
• acting and proxemics
• make-up and hair
• props
• setting

When shooting my model I will take into account how to direct my model on how she needs to pose to effectively portray my genre, and how to use props to attract my target audience. Mis-en-scene helps me to convey and illustrate my narrative and send a clear message to my audience.

Things I need to know about my Camera:

• shutter speed
• aperture
• framing
• distance
• shot type
• angle

Knowing how to use a camera I will be able to take good quality photos to display clear ideas for my magazine.

I also learnt about Richard Dyer’s Paradox of the Star theory which explains that an artist can be both extraordinary and ordinary and both absent and present, helping their fans relate to them and help capture their audience’s attention. Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory helps to present an audience’s response, also helping the artist discover their target audiences demographic and psychographic. This information helps me to understand how important it is to convey that my star can be related to so that my magazine will be popular among ordinary my audience.