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feedback for front cover, content and double page spread

Updated Front Cover

Comparison

"The white background behind the whole content of the front cover is a great improvement"- Emila

Updated

"The use and display of the chosen colour scheme flows well throughout the content, font and clothing of the model"- Robert

Updated Contents 

Comparison

"The page layout is better balanced when compared to the original copy in terms of use of space. The images and text blocks are more evenly displayed"- Lee

Updated

"Really like the use of social media links to give the reader a broader experience"- Kirstie

Updated double page spread

Comparison 

"The changing of the font makes the article look more formal and clearer to read"-Richard

Updated

"Good use of image layout and Pull-out quote to break up the text"-Lilly 

Using the data from the feedback collected, it is clear to deduce that the improvements made to Good Vibes magazine were for the better; in particular, the feedback regarding the white space on the cover, was something I made sure was consistent throughout.

Final double page spread

These are my two double page spread pieces for Good Vibes. Above is the original, older version and to the right is the updated, new one. The updated version hasn't been added any features apart from the page numbers at the bottom corner of the page. Most of the updated double page spread is rearranged. One of the features that I have taken away from the dps is the blue panels behind the text. These were not a conventional feature which was used by any music magazine and gave readers the impression that the magazine was uncoordinated and tacky. All professional magazines have the text on a white background; giving the page a sense of space with a modern look. The modernisation of the double page spread will appeal particularly to the older end of the target age group; 18+ years old. The panel of extra images has been rearranged to accompany the main image below. This whole page is dedicated to imagery of the band and shows that a range of photography has been used to create this impression. The social media box blow the old extra images has been relocated to the contents page along with a Facebook and Twitter account. This means  there is more room on the page for other content. The title of the dps is another big thing changed within the magazine; before, it contained a big box which was too wordy for an introduction and had too many fonts. The actual font of the main story was too childish also; creating a youth based magazine decreases the size of my target audience so it is important to avoid this. Now the title is bold with a clear introduction that is based on a white background.

Overall, the improved double page spread reflects the target audience increasingly more than the original copy, this is mainly because there are features that have been rearranged and been inspired by NME music magazine as well as my own creation. Also, features missing such as the page numbers added to the tacky look of the page. Now, the pages look professional as well as portraying a clear view of the genre, audience and layout of the magazine.

double page spread draft 3

This is my final draft for the double page spread within Good Vibes. As you can see, the double page spread is almost finished; the cover line has been emphasised, the images have been alined with the text and the introduction stands out. However, there still needs to be page numbers added on each page as well as making the title of the double page spread bold and attractive to readers.

double page spread draft 2

This is the second draft for the double page spread within Good Vibes. As you can see, I have edited the text to make sure it is obeying the column layout. This is one of the major improvements to the double page spread. However, the row of images at the bottom of the page need to be in line with the text, the cover line needs to be more bold and the title and introduction needs to stand out more. Also, page numbers still need to be added. Other than this, the double page spread is being constructed well and the layout is following the flat plan well.

double page spread draft 1

This is the first draft of Good Vibes' double page spread. As you can see, there is still much work to be done. The reason as to why there is a great deal of content at this early stage is that i have edited and rearranged the content from the original piece. The work that needs to be done mainly consists of the placement of the text within the columns; there is a line at the top of the middle column which needs to be relocated. Also, a cover line and page numbers need to be added in order to contain the conventional features a professional music magazine has.

FInal copy of Contents page

This is the final copy of the contents page for Good Vibes. I have changed and rearranged a great deal of features since the original copy of Good Vibes that is located on the left. The updated contents page features designs that have been adopted and inspired from professional music magazines; mainly NME and Q. The first obvious difference is that there is not one main  background shot for the contents page; there are two images and a white background. This makes the magazine look more professional as well as enabling blue text to be written on the background without needing a box like the original design. There have also been social media accounts for the magazine added at the bottom to create a sense of creativity and intractability of the magazine. It also makes the magazine look like a bigger organisation than just a magazine and it also keeps Good Vibes up with the technology trends. The contents panel has been moved from the left to the right and the blue has also been darkened as well as the contents of the magazine being changed. This was because the panel looked better on the right hand side, the light blue reflected youth rather than Indie-Rock, which is why I darkened the blue, and the contents of the magazine, i feel, didn't reflect the target audience of genre very well. That is why I created new contents giving examples of bands who are Indie-Rock and articles for reader to relate to and discover about the genre. The new contents panel gives an all round better ideology of the genre and target audience. Overall, the new contents page contains better contents within the magazine as well as including a range of look and features inspired by professional magazines to make it look like a professional Indie-rock music magazine.

contents draft 3

The third draft of the contents page is one which, again, has made great improvement; the contents column has been added to to create divisions of the sections of the magazines. Another feature that has been added is the bold colour of the headings of the articles. This creates a division between the articles to prevent them blurring and creating confusion for the reader. Things that need to be done is: inserting the pictures of Bombay, a Twitter and Instagram address and page numbers.

contents draft 2

This is the second draft for Good Vibes' contents page and straight away, there has been great improvement. Firstly, there has been a large amount of text inserted below where the images will be places; it explains the gig and contains a social media link at the bottom as planned. Also, the title of the contents page has been highlighted in black as well as the text being altered to attract the readers attention. As expected, the colours of the contents page all obey the set colour scheme, this is important as if the contents page looked different, it would look unprofessional, tacky and the target audience will not be attracted to it. things left to do include: getting the images of Bombay, sorting out the contents column and highlighting page number, article titles and subheadings and a page number.

contents page draft 1

This is the first draft for the contents page for Good Vibes. There is obviously a lot of work which needs to be done in order for the contents page to be completed. For example, there is an essential demand for imagery which must be included. Also, the title of the contents page needs to be bold and attract the readers of good vibes. Another thing that needs to be added is a box around the text, if not, something to divide the page number, article title and the subheading of the article. This way, readers will find it easy to find stories within the magazine and what they will be about. Finally, there needs t be some text below the Bombay picture, explaining them and have some social media links for readers to follow to create a sense on interactiveness of the magazine.

Pictures for new contents page

The images displayed below are going to be used in my updated contents page for Good Vibes. The images are of Bombay Bicycle Club playing at Portsmouth Guildhall. The images were taken using screenshot on my mobile phone. This is because they were part of a video that i recorded of the gig. As  As Bombay are an Indie-Rock band and one of the best representations of the genre, they will be used to set the scene, and ideology of the genre; letting the readers and audience know what will be contained within the magazine. Although this will be the case mostly for the front cover, the contents page will give a visual example as to what kind of bands perform Indie-Rock.

The images that are likely to be featured within the contents page are the 5th and 7th pictures (the 1st being the top image) this is mainly because they are less blurry as well as containing a contrast in colour which portray the light and dark sounds and colours to Indie-Rock. The images will appeal to the target audience of 15-26 year olds because the younger audiences will be getting ideas of what the gig environment is like and the older audience groups will be able to look back and remember the gig or gigs similar to this one to keep a fresh idea of the excitement and emotion behind the genre.

Final draft for front cover of the improved Good Vibes

This is the final design of Good Vibes front cover. The original copy is located to the left and the updated copy to the right. As you can see, A lot has been changed, added, subtracted and rearranged. Firstly, the masthead is bolder and increasingly more distinctive compared to the original. This is because it is surrounded in a mid-blue box which has been inspired by Q magazine. Secondly, the main image has been changed completely; It is a medium close up shot whereas the original was a wide shot. This is a great improvement and looks more professional. There is not any specific inspiration for the updated main images, it has been the result of looking at professional magazines in more detail to realise that this is the shot type to include when creating a music magazine. The left third of the magazine has been changed also; there has been a pull-out quote added at the bottom of the page as well as text on the right hand side. There has been a range of fonts included as well as the colour of the text obeying the colour scheme. These features have all been inspired from NME and Q magazine. They Present a rage of fonts and colours that match their colour scheme as well as including a pull-out quote. Features that have also been added are the barcode and price of the magazine. These features are put in place to add a sense of reality to the cover; it is an essential part which all music magazine include that i have not. The cover line band within the bottom of the magazine has been removed and replaced with the pull-out quote; deleting the unnecessary text that has been relocated to the left third. A puff and  plug has also been added in the top right hand corner to attract the readers attention. It positioned here because the readers attention will be guided towards the top of the page because of the masthead. The content within the puff and plug also put into context what category of band perform Indie-Rock and an example of where readers can find it. The last feature of the updated front cover is the black strip at the top of the page. This has been inspired by NME's front cover; it is a crucial part of the cover as it is another feature which contributes to setting the genre of the magazine. This way, readers are able to easily identify the genre of the magazine and that way, the fan base is able to create an audience who is clear of what they are reading.

Overall, the updated front cover contains a range of features that is not included within the original copy. The features also serve as important factors which make the magazine look professional.

Third draft for improved front cover

This is the third draft for the improved front cover of Good Vibes. As you can see, I've added a quote which had been inspired from Q magazine. This gives the magazine a professional look as it includes features from professional  examples. There has been a barcode added in the bottom right hand corner to add a reality feature as well as filling up extra space the cover provides. There has been text added to the top banner to give readers a clear understanding of the genre as well as it being a design element that features in Kerrang music magazine. The free poster content has been moved to the right hand side as I feel it fits better as well as making room for the quote on the left third. Lastly, the bottom cover line and banner has been shrunk, however, that feature may be altered. The Puff and Plug in the top right hand corner still need text inside and it is still undecided as to what will be added within it.

Inspiration for quote within left third:

Second draft for improved front cover

This is the second draft of the improved front cover of the music magazine. As you can see, there have been many changes made since the first draft. For example, there has been more content added to the left third; a variety of text fonts and sizes have have been inspired from Q magazine, the image will be displayed below. Also, the Puff and Plug in the top right hand corner has grown to two bubbles, it is undecided as to what will be included within these bubbles, it is likely that the price and Puff and Plug of some sort will be added. The cover line banner at the bottom of the page has been cut into two blocks to give more room for the main image. Also, another banner has been added at the top of the magazine. However, this one is thinner and will include a catchy piece of text about the magazine. This banner has been inspired from Kerrang magazine, an image will be displayed below. The feature of the masthead has obeyed the flat plan well and is a great improvement from the previous cover. Although the shape and size of the box may need to be altered.

Inspiration for a variety of fonts and sizes of text within the left third:

Inspiration for banner located at the top of the magazine: 

First draft for improved music magazine cover

This is the first draft for the updated Good Vibes front cover. As you can see. the main image is zoomed in much more than the previous front cover as well as an altered version of the mast head which obeys the flat plans posted previously. The beginnings of a Puff and Plug have been created in the top left hand corner and a new feature of a cover line band has been placed within the bottom of the magazine, the gap between the band and the bottom of the page has been deliberate to give the illusion that there is lots of room on the magazine, making the main image seem larger. This inspiration for a cover line at the bottom of the page has been taken from NME music magazine as shown below.

new images for front cover of good vibes

here are the images that i have taken for the front cover of Good Vibes

As you can see from the images above, i have incorporated the eye contact of the female within the main image and the zoomed in, up-close this differs from the original front cover image which is zoomed out and contains no eye contact to the front cover. One of these will be used as a front cover. 

Flat plan for updated double page spread

This is the flat plan for the updated double page spread for Good Vibes. As you can see, the features of the dps are the same, however they have been rearranged in a way which compliments the features, layout and ideologies of a professional music magazine.  The inspiration that has been behind the reconstruction of the dps is from NME music magazine displayed in the image below. However, I have kept the placement of the image in the same place as the original dps, I have only enlarged it. The layout of the features enables Good Vibes to retain professional image as well as the actual content of the dps to be reflecting indie-rock. The short introduction is to put into context what the readers are reading about as well as introducing the band on a whole.

Inspiration from NME double page spread:

Flat Plan for improved contents page

This is the Flat Plan for the updated version of the contents page for Good Vibes. A lot of the features included in the contents page have been inspired from NME. This is because the contents page needs a professional style and layout, however, with the content and images from myself. The image of Bombay Bicycle Club is a big improvement, before the cover and contents page linked together through the images. However, with new imagery, it gives me the freedom to alter the design and layout of the contents page in a way which compliments the genre of the magazine as well as giving a clear idea of the typical reader of the magazine though using the text box below the image of Bombay Bicycle Club. There will be another text box added to the bottom of the image to explain the gig and page number to find the article.

The collumn to the right hand side is the biggest feature that has been extracted from NME. This is because the layout of the  column has a professional look as well as the idea of it working well with the theme of Good Vibes. It is also a clear way to display and find articles throughout the magazine.

The contents page that inspired Good Vibes:

Flat plan for improved Good Vibes front cover

This is the flat plan for the new Good Vibes front cover. I have firstly changed the main image to be zoomed in closer, creating a more professional look to the magazine as well as creating an easier colour scheme. I have also included some Puff and Plugs to the magazine which I didn't focus on within the old version of Good Vibes. These are key features that all music magazines include to attract the readers attention. Lastly, I have rearranged the mast head of the magazine. This inspiration has been taken from Q magazine. As you can see below, the feature has a good impact effect, also, the positioning of the mast head gives the quirky, indie vibe which the magazine is made to create.

The change

Recently, after fully completing my music magazine, I have come to the conclusion that Good Vibes doesn't contain as many conventional features and ideas that are contained within real music magazines. Also, lack of fully checking the design has led to an overall disappointment with the final piece, the text is too vague, the masthead is not bold and the main image is zoomed out too far.

The contents page lacks in headings for articles as well as the article column looking chaotic. Real music magazines contain headings for their articles as well as a simple, yet effective layout to the page which contains fonts and colours which identify their target audience. Although Good Vibes contains the right colours, the layout needs to be reformed as well as some of the content of the magazine. 

The double page spread contains most features of a real music magazine, however, blue panels behind the text confuses readers and is not a conventional feature to a double page spread, also one of the pages needs to be a whole image. 

These changes Will be made to the original copies of Good Vibes. However, there will be still images of the final copies to compare with as well as images on the blog. More importantly, The research and planning for the magazine will be altered in necessary; the colour scheme and genre will stay the same so little content will be edited. The evaluation however, will be altered as i will be evaluating almost a new piece of work.

The overall changes that will be done to Good Vibes will not only improve the look and design of the magazine, but portray a clearer vision of the target audience and include more features of a real music magazine.

Question 2

Question 2: How does your product represent its target audience Does your representation challenge or support dominant ideas about your social group?

The target audience of Good Vibes is a male or female student or older who is a lover of Indie rock. The colour scheme is involves mid-blue, white and black. This may portray a masculine atmosphere; however, to give the magazine the female twist, the model within the main image on the front cover is female. There are three people in total in the Good Vibes magazine: two males and a female. The two males are in one band and the female is on the front cover as previously stated.. The front cover of the magazine is giving of the unisex aura which entices both genders of reader. To set the style and look for a typical reader of Good Vibes, the models have been carefully dressed to reflect the genre in a way which goes with the design of the actual page and the content which is written. This is very important as what the models are wearing suggesst the social group in which this magazine is mainly aimed at.

The pictures of Ocean Giants in the double page spread portray the genre because there is blue on one of the boys and red on the other, both as a yarn jumper which promotes the light indie rock. If any of the people where to wear all black then the magazine would suggest an audience of metal of heavy rock listeners.

 The ideas behind this social group are that Indie rock listeners are qerky people who have a ‘feel good’ atmosphere around them. The genre is a type of rock so there will be some rebellious attitude but the fact of the matter is, the Indie rock social group are not looked down on as much as the heavier rock social group. What I mean by this is that a lot of the older members of public see people who wear black and listen to rock and metal as thugs. There are many stereotypical attachments to each social group; with the heavier the rock being most looked down upon by the more mature people and the lighter music such as classical being adored by the mature public. The social group of Good Vibes stands in the middle.

Although it may be hard to identify this particular age group, Good Vibes challenges any negative connotations that are associated with the indie rock social group and boost the positive elements to ensure every type of person that this social group is a group to join not hate. Also, the social group that is hardest to understand is the most interesting one to be in.

Question 7

Question 7

What skills I have developed between tasks

In media, it is crucial that use a variety of skills to produce and present your work. These skills can be used through programmes such as InDesign, Prezzi and Slideshare. Here are skills that i have learnt in using new software and IT skills.

displaying information in a certain pattern which works with animation. Prezi is an animated presentation programme which requires knowledge and skill on the concept of animation and controlling the pattern it flows. This links to another skill i have aquired which is chronological organisation of my ideas and information. This means ordering slides in a way which flows in order of time; preventing the reader and audience becoming confused on what was written when. This is easily done on Prezi as you can simply drag the slides you want into what gaps to play in a certain order. It can't get much simpler to operate Prezi

Skills which i have learnt in using slideshare are technoligical

The skills I have personally learnt in media have been applied to producing a piece of course work that I’m proud of. For example, I have learnt how to create detailed flatplans of double page spread, contents page and the front cover. I have also learnt how to compare and analyse different conventions of magazines; comparing their features and applying some to my own music magazine. One other key skill is putting together and producing the actual magazine itself. Media covers a range of key skills which, if you master them, will get you the grade you need.

The preliminary task was to create a magazine regarding all the elements of a typical student. The skills I used in the task at the beginning of the year were basic compared to the ones I use now. As I had never used the editing programme before, it was hard to produce a student magazine that looked professional. On the other hand, everyone else was in the same position which eased the tension slightly. The main skills that had to be included in the prelimary task were mainly design skills as there was little research and evaluative writing to it. The designing and construction was on InDesgin; we had to put together a front cover that represented the right age group, and enticing the reader using the conventional methods we had been taught in lessons such as:  including puffs an plugs, a vibrant left third column and a bold, attractive masthead. Overall, the preliminary task was difficult as we had to apply techniques as we were learning them.

When comparing the skills I have learnt from the preliminary task to the skills used when creating the music magazine, you can see the difference in quality and structure. This is because I was able to advance the skills that I have learnt in the preliminary task further to create a better quality magazine as part of my coursework. One of the skills that I have advanced is the ability to create a better quality layout and structure to the front cover. I have used key features which we learnt in class such as the left third and mast heads to make the magazine look more professional. Some specific skills that I have learnt is how to find a 'path' which is used to make text write around the edge of a shape. This was useful in adding information in a tight area that limited space. Another skill that i have learnt is how to insert a 'drop capital'. These are mainly used for enlarging the first letter of a double page spread. Not only have i learnt how to insert one but i have also learnt how to change the colour and swatch of the drop capital so it fits in with my colour scheme. Also, I got inspiration from other, existing music magazine to see how the experts structured the contents of the front cover, double page spread and contents page. In the main task, there was a lot more research and planning when compared to the preliminary task. The main task expected you to research the genre you wanted to make, why it would sell and weather the magazine you will create will be popular. Also, there had to be comparisons of existing front covers, double page spreads and contents pages to dissect features that you plan you plan to include in your magazine. After you have completed the comparison and analysis, it is crucial that you create flat plans and drafts of each section of the magazine; these can be done on InDesign, however, I used WordDoc as is had more of a basic platform to work on. All that needed to be done was create a page layout of the section you were creating and locate were the features are on the page. For example, to show where the left third is, you only need a box to highlight the area you wish to use. This is why it was easier to use a basic program that I personally had experience of rather than a complex program to do a complicated job. So, there are many skills you have to learn when creating the magazine, much like the ones you would have to learn in real life if you were to produce a magazine. 

To conclude, the preliminary task was based on creative skills; introducing us to the software and challenging us to what we could create. The main task included a lot more planning and research which we had to use a range of skills for, such as analysis and the consumption of research. Also the create skills in the main task we slightly advanced as we had practiced them in the preliminary task. These skills include the 'path finder' skill and the 'drop capital' skill. Here are two images below, one of the preliminary task front cover ‘student.’ And the main task front covers ‘Good Vibes’ as you can see, the skills I have learnt have improved from one to the other.

Question1

In this question I will be comparing my music magazine layout and features with the music magazine 'Q'; how their conventions of a music magazine were adopted into my final design. 

As you can see, the front cover above is a well known music magazine that specializes in rock and light rock music. They are also known for including other popular genres as well. 

Most of the conventions in this magazine have been adopted by Good Vibes and included in the design content. For example, the use of boxing on the mast head to create a boldness to text and to make the magazine have a title which attracts the attention of readers. This has also worked well with the colour scheme and layout. On Good Vibes the various font types and sizes have been amplified as well as adopted onto the front cover. This will act as a puff and plug as well as enticing the reader into the features available to them. This is the main design feature that you are able to see in Good Vibes. All of the conventional features are also included in Good Vibes such as the Mast head, the left third, cover line and puffs and plugs.
The main image of Q magazine is very similar to the one of Good Vibes, this means it is easy to adopt and relate to the layout of the front cover. 

The conventions displayed in the contents page are displayed in both examples of music magazine. However they have been modified to attract the reader to different bits of the magazine.

The boxing theme has been consistent through the front cover and the contents page as this works well in creating a simply layout that looks advanced. The titles of the contents pages on both magazine are similar; they have similar layouts but different colour schemes and the boxes have been slightly altered from each other. Once again, Good Vibes has adopted this theme and put its own twist on it. This has been done for the contents box also; however, the only feature that has been recreated from 'Q' is the white background as it is an easy background to put most coloured  text on. Both magazines have obedient colour schemes also, as they both have them throughout the magazine which adds the professional design to them.

This double page spread has very little features that have been adopted by Good Vibes. The only thing that has been recreated was the large image, however it has been shortened to fit in more images underneath. One other thing that Good Vibes has included in theirs that is in 'Q' is the concept of using drop capitals. On the other hand this was a necessity and had to be included either way.



Good Vibes has a fairly basic double page spread that has a professional look - I think- which also contains attractive and professional images that were taken in a photography studio. The mid-blue form the colour scheme has been amplified in a way in which it determines the title as the band name and carries on as the colour of the text of the introduction. It is important to not add to much blue to distract the readers attention from the story. The black has remained minuscule as the genre is light which requires a light colour scheme. The conventional feature in this double page spread include the pull out quote and an image as well as an enlarged letter at the beginning of the paragraph which has been included and changed into the Good Vibes font of 'century Gothic'

Overall, Good Vibes has included design features of the popular music magazine 'Q' and 'NME' and has incorporated them into its own design to fit the magazines theme, target audience and genre as well as including all the conventional features that are needed in order to make a music magazine popular. 

Questions 4 and 5

Above is a video explaining a typical reader of Good Vibes; what they look like and their hobbies. However, the video only answers those categories specifically. Other features that need to be mentioned are age group, other media sources a typical reader of Good Vibes consumes and how they spend their time

A typical reader of Good Vibes will be in the age group of 15-25; meaning the music magazine is based on people just finishing school, college and uni students. Obviously it applies to people who chose not to carry on education, however, the majority of the magazines' audience will be in one of these categories. The reason as to why this is, is because this is the age that people start to branch off from the 'mainstream' music that everyone listens to such as pop music, and start to find their own individual bands and artists which they form a personal connection with. Good Vibes is a music magazine which supports this idea and holds a wide range of indie rock music choice, enabling readers to find good indie rock music bands easily. There is, however a percentage of people who will not branch off and start to suddenly love indie rock; many people may stay listening to pop and some may branch way off and take an interest to metal and heavy rock.

All age groups are exposed to media almost all day everyday, however, different conventions of media are aimed at different age groups. The main source of media that the age group of Good Vibes will be most exposed to is the internet. This is a source of media which has a particularly increased impact on people within this age group who are still in education, this is because schools, colleges and universities all incorporate their learning with software which mostly uses the internet. As the age group increases, there is more freedom and incorporation of the internet within education. While older age groups of 55+ will be reading newspapers for news, the good vibes age group will be looking at online versions such as the very popular Mail Online. Other example of media that a typical reader of Good Vibes will consume is TV adverts. This age group is known for spending a great deal of time in front of the TV if not on the internet, they will be consuming media adverts in breaks between shows, meaning that TV advertising is an effective way to get a point across to a younger generation. Also, linking back to online media, another big example of the internet which is constantly being bombarded with this particular age group is social media site such as Twitter and Facebook. As most members of society, especially 15-25 year olds has a smart phone, they are able to access the internet and social network sites through apps of browsers. They are constantly consuming breaking news and events as well as other peoples issues and statuses. This is one of the biggest parts of media which is consumed by this age group on a daily basis. This paragraph also demonstrates how the Good Vibes age group spends their time; obviously readers will have other hobbies to spend their time on such as playing an instrument, partying with friends, and clubbing.

question 3

Question 6

Below is my prezi based on the technology used in the magazine industry and the importance of them in the printing process.

                                             

Final copy of double page spread

This is my final piece for my double page spread for Good Vibes. As you can see, there have been some vast improvements applied compared to my previous drafts. For example, the page layout is more eye-catching and neat whereas the last drafts seemed plain and dull. The coloured text boxes do catch the readers eye as well as the pull-out quote which has just been added. As you look towards the bottom left of the double page spread, there is a link to Instagram to see the images of the band. This addition of on-line features creates a modern twist to the magazine. Magazines like Q and NME use this technique to prove to audiences and readers that music magazines aren't being left behind technologically speaking.
The thumbnail column of extra images down the left hand side compliments the characteristics that are displayed in the interview.
Overall, this final piece is one that was predicted what it would look like; the colours and layout is exactly as I had imagined and I feel that this double page spread contributes well to the magazine as a whole.

1st draft double page spread

This is the first draft I have created for my double page spread. Although it may not look very detailed, the majority of the page will be an image or images of Ocean Giants. The interview will be one entire response to some questions that a reporter has asked the band and it will be set in the two main columns that the trext is currently in as well as three smaller boxes under the image.
I have yet to find and photograph images of the band as it is difficult to find time when everyone is free to do so. I plan to take them outdoors or in some sort of building with good lighting.
The photography will be taken by me, however, as I am playing a role in the band, I plan to use a timer to give me time to get into position before taking multiple shots over a certain period of time.
I also plan to include a pull-out quote that will feature under the main images that will be in the top right corner of the double page spread.