Research: Genre front cover 8

This is a front cover from Pianist that can be used from my genre research. The masthead is recognizable as it is always a bold and white font which is sans serif. 

The lure is what brings in the audience. The capitalised headline 'IMPROVE' makes the audience want to find out what the topic is about. In addition it is a kicker as as it stands from the rest of the front cover.

The colour scheme is consistent through out the front cover with it being white, yellow and blue. The yellow, which is used for the kicker, is also used for the pug in the top right hand corner. Which is another lure as the reader will see 'FREE' and want to read about it.

The front cover is conventional as the model is looking at the camera. The model gives direct address in the image. This magazine will be targeted at the older audience as the image and the layout is formal and quite dule.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The pug with 'FREE' as it will draw in more of an audience.
• The kicker as it will draw in again draw in the audience.

Research: Genre DPS 1

This is a double page spread (DPS) from Country which can be used when for my genre research. This is unconventional as one page of the DPS is a image of the model Ray Price. DPS are normally a two page spread which columns of text on both pages. The page with the text on has three columns of text on it. Also has the masthead is in a bold, white text which is sans serif. 

The masthead follows the colour scheme which is bold and white with a blue background. The colour blue which is used can indicate that the DPS was aimed at the male audience.

The image used is of Ray Price which is tribute to him and he is posed in a formal pose with his arms crossed and looking straight as the camera, which is conventional.

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The sans serif font as it suits my target audience.
• One page that is dedicated to the image of the model. 

Research: Genre contents 6

 This contents page is from Jazzwise and is from my genre of music I have chosen for my magazine. This contents page is unconventional as the image used is centered with the text around it. In addition it is very unconventional as its only a one page contents page as normal ones are a two page spread. The masthead which is jazzwise is using the house style of bold and grey and is also sans serif.


There are two columns of texts which gives the page numbers and a little extract of each feature. The number and the subheadings are in a larger font.

The image used is conventional as the model is looking at the camera, also the colour scheme is matching as the model is wearing a white dress and has lilac lipstick on. The lilac lipstick matches the colour of the font used for the issue and sub headings.

There is a banner that matches the colour scheme as it is a lilac colour.

The theorist Mulvey can be used as the image of the model is used for the 'Male Gaze'

How this has influenced my creativity:

• A constant colour scheme through out as it will make it look coordinated.
• The model looking at the camera.
• Columns around the image as it will make the contents page unique. 

Research: Institutions research

The publisher I have found that produces a magazine of my genre which is bands and orchestra. The publisher I have found is Rhinegold Publishing.

 This is a music education magazine which may not appeal to my TA. I want to combine Kerrang with Classical.
Although this company meets my chosen genre it probably isn't going to be the right institution for my magazine.

I need a big young company that will really target my TA through different technologies.

Research: Target Audience Profile on slidely

TA Profile by Slidely Slideshow

Research: Target Audience profile

This is a Word Cloud that shows my target audience profile and the rough idea of what they will do on a day to day basis like where they would eat, watch, drink and do.

Research: Initial Ideas

Research: Theorists

We have been looking at many theorists. Here are some of the theorists:
1. Dyer said "How we are seen determines how we are treated" also " A star is an image, not a real person."

2. Mulvey said that women's images and looks are modelled on "male gaze."

3. Julian McDougall (2009) said "In the online age it is getting harder to conceive a media audience as a stable, indentifiable group."

4. Stuart Hall (1997) said " Defines representation as 'The process by which members of a culture use language to provide meaning.' From this meaning, he says we can already see that 'Representation' can not possibly be a fixed unchangeable notion.

Example of Dyer "A star is an image"

This is an example of Mulveys 'Male Gaze'

Research: Contents analysis 5

This contents page from Mojo is unconventional as it is only on one page. Contents pages are normally on a two page spread. The masthead which is Mojo is using the house style of bold and black writing which san serif.

The images used on this contents page are unique as the image of Bruce Springsteen is sepia and old looking. His star image has changed, he looks like he has been printed on wood. The article is to remind viewers of his success and vintage appeal.

There is one column of text which gives the page numbers and a little extract of each feature. The number and the subheadings are in a  larger font. Two of the subheadings are red and one is blue. The blue contents are more informative whereas the red features are articles about specific bands and performers.

There are 8 images on this contents page. each supports an important feature. Two are location shots and the rest are studio. Two images are of digipaks and overlap the top image. There are captions with the images to give more information.

How this research has informed my planning and creativity. 

• captions with images
• banners around each subheading
• the varied style of the images. 

Research: Classic Contents page 4

How this influenced my creativity and planning:

• The use of advertisement.
• The columns of text as it makes it organised.
• Serif and sans serif font.

Research: Contents page 3

How this has influenced my research and creativity:

• The use of high quality paper as it will signify upper class.
• Unique colour scheme that will compliment the page. 

Research: Genre research. Contents page 2

This is an unconventional contents page. Its only on a standard page unlike most common contents page.
When you look at this contents page, the main thing that stands out is the banner which breaks conventions and goes across the middle of the page. The pugs in "February 2014" in addition the text inside the banner is sans serif whereas the text inside the images is serif.
There are four columns of text that show a brief description of each section of text. The text follows the colour scheme of the image above with white and red.
There is some white space in the contents page, this is to make the columns of text to be more visible. There is space here for more links to social media or perhaps a puff.

The images used in this contents page are showing what the page is about. In the images there are the page numbers and the text for the numbers are in serif fonts.

The theorist Mulvey can be added to this contents pages the model in the image that was used in both the front cover and contents page as she made to look for the 'Male Gaze'. On the other hand the images in all of the contents page are unconventional as none of them are looking at the camera

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The use of serif font for the page numbers.
• The use of banners as it will make it look organised.
• The use of images as it be refreshing from the text.

Research: Contents page analysis 1

Contents page power point from harryford8991

How this has influenced my creativity:

• The images that are colourful.
• The layout. As it will add more of an effect, with organisation.
• The use of advertisement.

Research Institutions; Rhinegold & Bauer

Rhinegold & Bauer

http://www.rhinegold.co.uk/about_us/

This company publish specialist magazines and also have a musical and performing arts contract/ supplements. In this way I think they would be interested in my magazine as they do not have Bands & Orchestra  music magazine targeting this age group. All of their magazines target a much older age group. I want my magazine to have a Kerrang/ Q feel.

My magazine would enable Rhinegold to target a wider market.  They also promote live events which I could advertise on my contents page.

I like the way they are seeking new products : “We strive to offer news, reviews, topical columns and opinion pieces on music and the performing arts that are welcomed by our readers, respected by the music and performing arts sector, and valued by our commercial partners.”

http://www.rhinegold.co.uk/about_us/

Subscriptions are also available which will appeal to my TA. They are also a high quality producer.

My only worry is that they do not do digital distribution in the same way Bauer Media do. Therefore , it may be possible to combine these two companies and to use Bauer to distribute my magazine regionally, nationally and globally. Bauer use all digital distribution and I think my magazine really needs this.