Inspirations for album covers

Copy of Inspirations for album covers on Prezi

Initial Ideas

Initial Ideas on Prezi

Contents page and double page spread analysis

The following are my analysis of double page spreads and contents pages. 

Collage of location

Like many other pop magazines I have decided to shoot my images in a studio in order to create that perfect, 'clean cut' look. By doing this I can edit my images backgrounds to a color, pattern or style without hassle. It was also a lot easier for my models/artists to have their images taken in a studio so that they do not feel uncomfortable.

I have used 'photovisi' to create this collage as this allows me to expand my skills using computer programs and technology.

Lighting collage

This collage of my lighting designs  clearly shows that I wish to create a studio lighting effect within my photo-shoot  I want a fresh, clean and vibrant look because this will follow the trend of pop music magazine covers, now available on the market.

I have used 'photovisi' to create this collage as this allows me to expand my skills using computer programs and technology.

Focus Group

This video shows a focus group that have conducted along with others where we spoke about different music magazines and the opinions of our interviewees (college students of the ages 16 and 17). This focus group allowed me to look at the real opinions and feelings of other media students and evaluate what I can do in my magazine to appeal to their likes and interests.

Layout of my music magazine (computerized)

This is my layout of my music magazine front cover, I have included the 'bubbles' so that the front cover looks more fresh and bright and less 'blocky'. 

This is my layout of my music magazine contents page, again I have used the 'bubbles' so that I introduce continuity throughout my magazine.

This is my double page spread. I have used a lot of images because I know that my target audience prefer looking at the pictures rather than reading a paragraph on a band or artist.

Look Book

The following collages are the looks that I will create in my photo-shoot:

I have created them by hand on A3 paper and therefore I have had to take pictures of them instead of scanning them in. The looks I have tried to create are bright, colorful, feminine and young. I feel these collages of the fashion styles represent the band and artist as fun and young which fits in well with my pop genre.

Price

My music magazine will be a pop music magazine; therefore the majority of the audience for that genre are a younger age. Ages 7-14 are my age range, and from the research I have constructed (reader profile) I have also found that the majority of my target audience are female. At this age the majority will either be given pocket money or have a part time low paid job. Therefore my magazine has to be the right amount for them to be able to afford it; for example £2-£3 per week. I think that this price will be affordable for the majority and allow them to purchase the magazine on a weekly basis.

Little Mix

This image is of 2011 XFactor winners, Little Mix. Because of there good reputation, feminine appearance and happy, bubbly songs they are perfect role models for my target audience as younger girls need positive role models to aspire to be like.

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

This music video is extremely popular and was released in the UK and Europe on the 20th February 2012. It brought Carly Rae Jepsen to fame and I believe it really demonstrates the pop music genre well also it is a very popular song for my target audience. 

Demographics Analysis

My Pop Magazine Mood Board

Here is my mood board that I have created as the basis of my pop magazine, I have taken inspiration from pop magazines ad artists as well as a few different words that are associated with pop music. The reason why the majority of my mood board is pink is because from the research I have conducted I found out that the majority of the pop audience are female and pink is the most stereotypical color associated with young girls.