Types of shots for my images

The cover image will be a medium shot as it is conventional of magazines to do this.  It puts emphasis on the actor without distracting the reader from the rest of the items on the cover.

The image of me on the contents page will be a medium shot as the colour of the clothing will add to the appeal of the magazine.  The piano image will be a close up to make the page more varied and interesting.

The main image on the double page spread will be a wide shot because it is essential in selling the article, especially as it is going to be taken outside.  The smaller image on the double page spread is going to be a medium close up in order to stick to the 'up close and personal' concept that is carried throughout the interview.

Flat plans and rationale for main task



Flat Plans
Below is a flat plan for my front cover, contents page and double page spread.  This will help me when designing my product as it will act as a guide.

Rationale

This rationale describes my decisions and explains why I have made them.

Colour Usage- The cover will use the conventional three shade colour scheme.  It will be green, blue and black.  These colours work well together.  The masthead will be a darker shade of blue to match my clothing.  My contents page will have the colour scheme of red, blue and black to give it its own identity.  The colour scheme on my double page spread will be blue, green and orange, but will have white lighting on an image so that it looks more like a real magazine.

Image Usage- The single image on the cover will be taken indoors but the background will need to be cut as the front cover has a white background.  I will be holding a guitar in this image, plus it be a close up shot.  The guitar will also feature on the contents page so I will have to edit the background of that image too.  Another image on the contents page will be of a piano.  Props such as these anchor the genre of magazine, as does other connotations of music, which I will display in my article through use of a microphone.

Text Usage- The title 'Vocal' belongs to music terminology.  As is conventional, the sell lines and content listings will engage the audience and speak directly to them.  The main sell line on the cover will stand out more and will hook in the reader through use of buzzwords.  My article will be in the first person- with the interviewer asking the questions.

Layout and Font- On the cover, the sell lines will be placed on the left and right with the image in the centre.  This puts focus on everything on the cover.  I will use a typewriter font called 'Veteran Typewriter' for the masthead and a more basic font for the sell lines and the contents listings.  I am placing the images on the contents page further to the top so that it is easier to navigate.  The dps will use a basic font for the article, but a bolder font for the headline.  I will use the conventional three columns which will look effective over the bottom image.





Colour and font samples