Introduction
For the build up to this task we spent lots of time learning about specific layouts, catchy headlines, fonts, conventional features – ex cetera – to lead us to begin to make our first draft of our magazine contents page.
Here is my first draft if my reggae magazines contents page:
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 medium long shot is used on the contents page to captivate the audience. The costume and positioning of the model correlates to the genre that has been chosen. This demonstrates that there is a clear understanding of lighting and positioning which suits the genre well.
What choice of Mise-en-scene is appropriate for the star image and genre?
The star’s costume is very appropriate to the genre. The prop of the headphones adds clear communication to the audience that this magazine is reggae. The lack of eye contact well suits the name of your magazine also. The hat is well positioned and of good colours.
How far is the font used readable and reflects the genre
The font used is very original to your genre however it is a little hard to read. I like the content of the font. It adds a different layering to your contents page. It being white also attracts the audience towards that aspect of the page.
What technical conventions of a Contents page are present and used effectively?
The headlines are effective and well worded to attract the attention of your target audience. Lots of techniques are used such as alliteration to intrigue the audience.
How has InDesign been used to layout the page to convey a brand
The layout of the page leaves a generous yet appropriate amount of space for headlines and body text and the space available has been maximised in order to create a product that is fulfilling but not overbearing which would drive the reader away.
The layout of the page is unique but works well. The contents on the right hand side is well thought through as the immediate attention is drawn to the headlines not the word “contents”
How well have the text and visuals been integrated together?
Reflecting back to your 10 contents page inspirations the colours are extremely relevant to the reggae genre. The white and black tones contrast well with your red, yellow and green colors. They are also well balanced and are not too overpowering.
Where has photoshop been used to manipulate the photos to enhance the star image or genre?
Photoshop has been used to cut the model out and this has been done well. I think that photoshop has also been used to brighten up and accent some parts of the models costume such as his hat.
How is the language used appropriate for the genre and target audience?
The language is appropriate for the genre as the target audience will easily understand the language being said. Jargon is used because the audience and only the audience, will understand the language.
Clearly, strong, good, satisfactory, conventional, well good sense.
Grade B
Reflection
After peer assessing my partners contents page and visa versa, it has helped me to compare how well I have met these criteria’s on my own contents page as well as making me realize how much I need to change a lot such as my layout a color theme. I also think this peer assessment has also allowed me to analyze my peers work to see what they have done especially well in and has in turn given me a lot of inspiration for mine such as using a more simple but effective color scheme and maybe changing my image and doing some extra editing on Photoshop to make my mage stand out better rather than just tweaking with the adjustments.