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Peer Assesment
What type of shots have been used to create a variety of shot distances and how has the camera been used to communicate meaning?
You have used mid shots and close ups in your cover page which is effective as you can connect with the model as well as seeing what they are wearing. The camera being situated at eye level makes more of a connection to the audience and communicates the friendliness of the models.
What choice of Mise en scene is appropriate for the star image and genre?
The colours and outfits used reflect the pop genre well and portrays your star image as a real pop star. This is effective as it makes the magazine closer to a real one.
How far is the font used readable and reflects the genre?
Your choice of font is very simple which doesn’t make the cover look too cluttered, the masthead being a different font to the main font makes it stand out which is particularly effective.
What technical conventions of a Contents page are present and used effectively?
You have used a masthead, cover lines and cover stars in your contents page effectively so the cover lines are linked to the stars that are featured in the magazine.
How has Indesign been used to layout the page to convey a brand?
InDesign has been used well to lay out the conventions of a magazine to make it seem like a real magazine. The placement of the masthead is also effective as it gives the contents page a sense of direction.
How well have the text and visuals been integrated together?
The text and images have been integrated together to link the cover lines about the stars that have been featured in the contents page. This is effective because then people know who the big topics are about.
Where has photoshop been used to manipulate the photos to enhance the star image or genre?
Photoshop has not been used as the images have been placed in the shapes on the contents page making use of the studio background.
How is the language used appropriate for the genre and target audience?
The language used reflects the pop genre well and aims the magazine as the correct target audience, this use of the simplistic language makes it easy for anyone to understand.
My reflection
I am pleased with my first contents page draft however I am aware of changes I need to make to my contents page to improve it and maintain a higher grade.
- Use photoshop to add make-up or touches on my models to show a higher level of skill
- Use more imperatives in my cover line
- make sure I have words that semantic field
- Change a couple of the fonts to fit my genre better
- Do a photoshoot with my models
By doing these five things my contents page will be succesful and reach the correct target audience.