magazine 1

Fashion inspo:

When looking into the clothes I should have my model in for this front cover, I researched into 2000s fashion so it was cohesive with the intertextual reference. As I was trying to reference barbie, I knew i wanted my model to be in pink, however this research showed me the types of clothing popular in Y2K fashion. Most celebrities, wore low rise mini skirts or jeans, with a longer tight fitted top. This style has come back into fashion in recent years, therefore, I thought it would work perfectly as it ensures the magazine seems up to date (current).

Photos:

For the location of the photoshoot, I chose to use a woods, as the green leaves made the magazine seem fresh and complimented the models eyes. The poses chosen, were trying to imitate a barbie doll, therefore, lots of them has one bent arm alike a barbie doll to further reinforce the intertextual reference.

potential photos

 

industrial context

      

test shot

 

This is a test shot I took of a possible model. I like the greenery as the background of the picture, however, due to the picture being taken in the dark, there is a shadow. Therefore, I will take the picture in the light, or at a different angle to prevent the shadow.

 Feedback from NEA pitch

Name - pulse magazine - works well

Is it an appropriate choice?

Yes

Is it doable?

Yes. Good mood board and evidence of good quality research and thinking of what is accessible for your project, well done

Advice?

Consider how you will incorporate intertextuality and ensure you have digital convergence between two products

Case Studies

 

I decided to look into this magazine as I thought it was well photographed and fit with the first front cover I am planning to do. The use of colour using clothing and text makes the magazine look cohesive. The use of sunglasses also inspired me as an easy way to create connection throughout the front cover, yet the transparency means the model maintains eye contact.

Mood Board

The first magazine is going to be a pop singer that is female. I chose to look at younger female pop artists in this mood board as that will be most similar to my model. I found all the musicians tend to use specific colour schemes that they use throughout their shows and on magazine front covers, to link to their album cover. One way I thought would be replicable was using eyeshadow, as seen in the Dove Cameron Vogue magazine. I thought this was an interesting way to make the front cover look cohesive and would be achievable when taking my own shots.

The second front cover is going to be inspired by R&B music genre. I looked into male models to see how they are photographed as I am planning to use a male model for my own front cover. I found most of the magazines covered the males faces somewhat, yet continued to keep eye contact. I think I will experiment with this when taking my own photographs. I also liked the way some of the pictures were taken with instruments in the background, which would reinforce the idea the magazine is about music.