Front Cover
I chose to link the title of my magazine with the colour scheme to turn the cover picture into something more creative and certainly original via the use of the paint brush on photoshop which enabled my cover to be striking aesthetically as well as perhaps branding the green rooms clear logo , as well as being recognised and associated with the brand. The idea of having clear snapshot images of what else is in this months magazine I chose to do as instead of perhaps a weekly magazine having more focus on a particular story and therefore a dominant image. Being a monthly magazine there are many stories and images that the reader will want from the magazine. I chose the photos down the side after deciding against the idea of having the polaroid images on the cover and instead carrying that idea which I initially planned for my contents page. The images also contain a border full of colour adding to the 'fun' young feel of the magazine tying in with the main model image which is retrospective whilst including plenty of colour forming a colourful cover but without making it look cheap. The main things I feel avoid this cheapness are the cover star image as well as a 'defiant' and bold masthead which screams formality and professionalism. The main aim I had was to be original and stop the magazine becoming 'boring' with dull colours whilst researching and taking into account the ideas and concepts used by other magazines.
The way I have priced my magazine, such a small detail, a paramount concept for every other brand and magazine although I wanted even the smallest of details to be sophisticated and acknowledge the target audience. I used 'two pounds' instead of the standard pricing in numbers as well, as the words are something the reader is more likely to be associated with. The reader intended to be a keen reader with the interest of both new and old musicians, hence the emphasis on big bands such as kings of Leon popular in todays age as well as the mentions of icons such as bowie and dylan, identifying the readers interests throughout.
Another thing on my cover is the cover lines almost appearing in order and then the contrasting unstructured cover lines on the right hand side overlapping photos and even the main image something done in magazines regularly such as Q and MOJO. Such ideas have come from intensive research and wading through hundreds of past NME editions before stumbling across the december issue, with the main focus on morrissey and then down the side the overlapping text with the photos in boxes although without the colour. I added the colour to show evidence of the young and older target audience.
The cover lines are enhanced by other brief lines on top and bottom of the magazine, the top grabbing the readers attention with the focus on 'competition winning' and the bottom on the regular features, something that could be a common feature of every edition of thegreenroom. A lot of the linguistic features on the cover are attractive and pull the reader in such as 'your' regulars, using the pronoun to engage with the reader and form a relationship. As well as the idea that this brand, thegreenroom knows the reader so well that they know , where our reader will 'want to be this month?'. The other attraction my cover offers are the images (most) are live images reflecting the initial plan I had to have a huge emphasis on an 'experienced knowledgable audience,the bright colours aren't aimed to deflect from a youthful however not young audience with a huge interest in music obviously and regular people who are regularly at gigs. This aim towards regular listeners.
The slogan is aimed to link with the definition of thegreenroom , 'your backstage pass' also indicates and reflects the live performances and images portrayed and discussed within the magazine. The font also differs from the masthead and the cover lines in metro DF to a clearer and bolder font, making sure like in magazines such as MOJO, the magazines slogan gets just as much coverage as the minimally covered masthead itself. The masthead is covered marginally by a picture, I decided to do this as it is a technique used by my primary researched NME week in week out as well as other top music brands. It adds identity and even allows the right side to flow nicely, with titles and pictures whilst allowing the main cover image to still dominate the page.Something when I asked people what they seen first on my cover they all commented either the cover image and title or the masthead suggesting my thoughts and ideas about the layout were a success.
- photos down the side
-two pounds
-names of things, cover lines, overlapping
-slogan
-layout of text
Contents
I changed the idea of having a few brief polaroids as further research showed that I needed one clear image of my cover story to dominate the page, as the most likely thing is that prospective buyers are after the main story therefore instantly want to jump to that page. I included various images whilst introducing a colour scheme appropriate with sophisticated colour at the bottom of the page, and the left third is primarily stories and numbers in a pinky colour all whilst keeping hold of the green background. It could perhaps be perceived as overpowering although the colour only adds to the bright and retrospective page I was trying to create. I varied image shape after looking at other professional publications and magazines to see how images are edited and resized successfully to form a thriving page. I think the contents is a fun and simplistic page to see exactly what is going on. The brief descriptions are used to acknowledge a reader in the know and the use of quotes show realism and make the reader have trust in a brand who know their favourite bands and acts. The structure is evident although I didnt want it to be appear formal, just professional alike MOJO contents pages, although they have perhaps considerable more structure the contents' are certainly filled with images. I also have added in email addresses and links to brand thegreenroom along with clear technological convergence, online etc.
I have kept the same font masthead to be on my contents, clearly stating what the page is. The month is in bold, 'MARCH' in the same font although with a different colour background green to avoid any possible clashes. I have used yellow on areas where the reader can win, for example the guitar. A purple colour behind a white text for each heading for each page. The page numbers are 'freely' set over images in bold white or black, again portraying this relaxed informal yet professional publication. The numbers set in this way was something I had seen in music publications as well as online websites in non-musical magazines such as GQ, an upmarket magazine . I felt it was important to use all aspects from any publications , especially music orientated magazines to create a classy contents.
The images and names used on the contents show familiarity such as second names or the images are of venues such as the 02 where alot of readers may actually be going to, considering their interest in music etc.
-the use of snapshots
-main story big
-little text
-the brief structure
-'relaxed'
Double Page Spread
I took several quality images for my double page spread, with a golden background which even though it doesn't scream green room and the brand we have seen so far,the text and heading is very much associated with the same house style as well as including the technological convergence on contents. The cover model appears everything I wanted from the double page spread as the image looks classy and the personality himself looks like a Bob Dylan or Pete Doherty influenced person, the image portrayed by a fag in mouth, arrogant whilst nervy and perhaps frail figure creates a powerful double page spread. I wanted to make sure I had one dominant image making sure the divide wouldn't ruin the photo whilst the other photos needed to show other emotions and the face of the. The image from behind the cover star shows freedom and a relaxing space, this links in with the brand of thegreenroom being professional yet with several informalities. Only furtherly enhanced by a carefully written article taking into account the reader and the person we are interviewing. Linguistically its very different and even the type of article is based on writers such as Jeremy Clarkson or Bill Bryson with evident sarcasm and confidence in the language.
Another thing I added into my article was the use of highlighting the brand 'thegreenroom' something I had recognised notably in newspapers and other publications to keep reminding the reader of the brand and the white font also attracts attention and adds the idea of exclusivity which is talked about on the cover.
-image layout
-tgr room highlighting
-style of article
The way I have priced my magazine, such a small detail, a paramount concept for every other brand and magazine although I wanted even the smallest of details to be sophisticated and acknowledge the target audience. I used 'two pounds' instead of the standard pricing in numbers as well, as the words are something the reader is more likely to be associated with. The reader intended to be a keen reader with the interest of both new and old musicians, hence the emphasis on big bands such as kings of Leon popular in todays age as well as the mentions of icons such as bowie and dylan, identifying the readers interests throughout.
Another thing on my cover is the cover lines almost appearing in order and then the contrasting unstructured cover lines on the right hand side overlapping photos and even the main image something done in magazines regularly such as Q and MOJO. Such ideas have come from intensive research and wading through hundreds of past NME editions before stumbling across the december issue, with the main focus on morrissey and then down the side the overlapping text with the photos in boxes although without the colour. I added the colour to show evidence of the young and older target audience.
The cover lines are enhanced by other brief lines on top and bottom of the magazine, the top grabbing the readers attention with the focus on 'competition winning' and the bottom on the regular features, something that could be a common feature of every edition of thegreenroom. A lot of the linguistic features on the cover are attractive and pull the reader in such as 'your' regulars, using the pronoun to engage with the reader and form a relationship. As well as the idea that this brand, thegreenroom knows the reader so well that they know , where our reader will 'want to be this month?'. The other attraction my cover offers are the images (most) are live images reflecting the initial plan I had to have a huge emphasis on an 'experienced knowledgable audience,the bright colours aren't aimed to deflect from a youthful however not young audience with a huge interest in music obviously and regular people who are regularly at gigs. This aim towards regular listeners.
The slogan is aimed to link with the definition of thegreenroom , 'your backstage pass' also indicates and reflects the live performances and images portrayed and discussed within the magazine. The font also differs from the masthead and the cover lines in metro DF to a clearer and bolder font, making sure like in magazines such as MOJO, the magazines slogan gets just as much coverage as the minimally covered masthead itself. The masthead is covered marginally by a picture, I decided to do this as it is a technique used by my primary researched NME week in week out as well as other top music brands. It adds identity and even allows the right side to flow nicely, with titles and pictures whilst allowing the main cover image to still dominate the page.Something when I asked people what they seen first on my cover they all commented either the cover image and title or the masthead suggesting my thoughts and ideas about the layout were a success.
- photos down the side
-two pounds
-names of things, cover lines, overlapping
-slogan
-layout of text
Contents
I changed the idea of having a few brief polaroids as further research showed that I needed one clear image of my cover story to dominate the page, as the most likely thing is that prospective buyers are after the main story therefore instantly want to jump to that page. I included various images whilst introducing a colour scheme appropriate with sophisticated colour at the bottom of the page, and the left third is primarily stories and numbers in a pinky colour all whilst keeping hold of the green background. It could perhaps be perceived as overpowering although the colour only adds to the bright and retrospective page I was trying to create. I varied image shape after looking at other professional publications and magazines to see how images are edited and resized successfully to form a thriving page. I think the contents is a fun and simplistic page to see exactly what is going on. The brief descriptions are used to acknowledge a reader in the know and the use of quotes show realism and make the reader have trust in a brand who know their favourite bands and acts. The structure is evident although I didnt want it to be appear formal, just professional alike MOJO contents pages, although they have perhaps considerable more structure the contents' are certainly filled with images. I also have added in email addresses and links to brand thegreenroom along with clear technological convergence, online etc.
I have kept the same font masthead to be on my contents, clearly stating what the page is. The month is in bold, 'MARCH' in the same font although with a different colour background green to avoid any possible clashes. I have used yellow on areas where the reader can win, for example the guitar. A purple colour behind a white text for each heading for each page. The page numbers are 'freely' set over images in bold white or black, again portraying this relaxed informal yet professional publication. The numbers set in this way was something I had seen in music publications as well as online websites in non-musical magazines such as GQ, an upmarket magazine . I felt it was important to use all aspects from any publications , especially music orientated magazines to create a classy contents.
The images and names used on the contents show familiarity such as second names or the images are of venues such as the 02 where alot of readers may actually be going to, considering their interest in music etc.
-the use of snapshots
-main story big
-little text
-the brief structure
-'relaxed'
Double Page Spread
I took several quality images for my double page spread, with a golden background which even though it doesn't scream green room and the brand we have seen so far,the text and heading is very much associated with the same house style as well as including the technological convergence on contents. The cover model appears everything I wanted from the double page spread as the image looks classy and the personality himself looks like a Bob Dylan or Pete Doherty influenced person, the image portrayed by a fag in mouth, arrogant whilst nervy and perhaps frail figure creates a powerful double page spread. I wanted to make sure I had one dominant image making sure the divide wouldn't ruin the photo whilst the other photos needed to show other emotions and the face of the. The image from behind the cover star shows freedom and a relaxing space, this links in with the brand of thegreenroom being professional yet with several informalities. Only furtherly enhanced by a carefully written article taking into account the reader and the person we are interviewing. Linguistically its very different and even the type of article is based on writers such as Jeremy Clarkson or Bill Bryson with evident sarcasm and confidence in the language.
Another thing I added into my article was the use of highlighting the brand 'thegreenroom' something I had recognised notably in newspapers and other publications to keep reminding the reader of the brand and the white font also attracts attention and adds the idea of exclusivity which is talked about on the cover.
-image layout
-tgr room highlighting
-style of article
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