research and planing; double page spread research

 I like how the Image spreads across both pages. The title is bold and in the bottom of the pages which is different as they are normally at the top. The information is in a box which makes it easier to find and focus on, however I don't like how it doesn't blend and the colour scheme doesn't look good with the background.

 The image is very big and eye catching which I like then the text is on the opposite side, it makes it look organised. The large 'L' across the page looks good as its like the title of the page, its quite unique and thats the look I want for my magazine.

 I like the font of the title on this double page spread, it looks like it represents the story thats being told as the picture matches it and the story is only short which makes it more interesting because the image and title looks like it will be a sad as shed in a bed and the title has a heart under it.

This layout will be similar to mine as its a question and answer article, so it will have similar elements. I don't like the colours as the image with her make up and outfit she looks a bit dark whereas the text is pink and while which I don't find attractive.







For my double page spread I will be using different things from each of these pages.

research and planning; Contents page research

This layout for a contents page looks good as its very simple which is important because sometimes they are too packed and full of images whereas on this layout everything is quite spaced out so you know when it's the end of a sentence and a new one begins then the page which is linked with the image is on the other side and in a highlighted box. when doing my contents page, I think Im going to use this style as its easy to follow and eye catching, also everything is black and white then the page numbers and heading is in a pink which directs your eyes to the colour that stands out on the page.











This layout is very fun and different, it looks good with the image being based around the text, it acts as if its a frame for the text. However, the way the 'contents' heading is presented is quirky which would suit my genre of music as i'm doing the top charts, its a mixed genre and includes different artists show it would demonstrate how its different and a unique magazine. Im not to keen on how the text is all squished together. It has a very basic colour scheme, black and white and then the model is the only real colour on the page so she stands out

To do list

- Social network answers to questions
- front cover, contents page and double page spread research

Research and planning; photoshoot area

I've decided to do my photos inside because I will be cutting them out and putting them onto a white background, because I think the white will make the images stand out more and it fits my genre more than an outside photo shoot. The white background can be arranged at my house and will be easier than finding a certain spot for the photos to be taken

Research and Planning; music magazine Questionnaire

 
This is my Questionnaire that i created on poll junkie.com. I created it to help me when design my music magazine, I'm currently waiting my responses which will then help me choose what I should include

Research and analysis: mood board

This is my magazine collage/ mood board. I used different magazines and selected different texts and images to create the mood board, I've done this to help me choose what style of text I should use in my magazine. In this I've included titles, subheadings and mastheads to help me choose fonts and sizes which could appear to my selected target audiance. Also, based on the colour schemes in the magazines you can tell that some are from the same magazine. In this there are a variety of images that are of celebrities that's have a story attached to them and adds such as morrisons and different cloth brands, which will help me put different images onto my magazine 

research and planning; costume and props

For my models photo shoot I will need to get my models fashionable clothes that are affordable and can find on the high street but also link with the genre of my music magazine, because most people want to know where there favourite celebrity shops and how to get the look. although it's a music magazine I think that fashion blends in with the music as it tends to class when they do concerts and performances and when looking at music magazines you get a few pages of fashion