Advice:
- If you are not shooting or modelling you should be in your normal lessons – we are trusting you.
- Do not take non-Media students out of their lessons.
- Always bring in your own SD card and then download them asap – your teacher will show you where to do this.
- Get your costumes, make up, props and equipment ready in advance so that you don’t waste time.
- Keep your article in mind for the DPS and your coverlines on the front page and contents page – what could you do to help support the stories in terms of images?
- Ensure your PMA is detailed and that everyone knows what is expected of them – collect costumes, props in advance and double check your model knows when they are needed – also watch for double booking.
- If you can take some group shots, then do – music magazines have groups in them and not just solo artists.
- You should wear school uniform unless you are in costume for the actual shoot.
Aim:
- Go for some ‘standard’ shots of a star who would feature in your magazine – studio, out and about etc. that can be used in the contents page or as insets.
- Go for some ‘phunky’ photos of another model (if possible) that could also be used in the magazine in the contents page or as an inset somewhere.
- Remember to take some photos of musical instruments, mikes so that you can turn these into logos, graphics for your pages.