Image Manipulation For Magazine.

 

This image was used in my contents page as a dominant figure of the contents. As you can see it started as a normal picture then I decided to edit it to fit the grime/dirty theme of my magazine. To do this however I had to used a specific software called Paint.net and in this program, it allowed me to used various effects on my images. This effect to me fitted my theme as it made the image look mystreious. Furthermore, using this I good change the brightness and the intensity of the effect, so if I wanted the person in the image to be unrecognisable then I would have put the intesity to its highest however, this wouldn't have fit my magazine as I wanted my readers to be able to identify with the main character.
This is the basic outline for the creation of this image;

As you can see I used the 'Ink Sketch' effect on Paint.net. The 'Ink Outline' determines how intense the ink appears, so the more darker the image then the more chance you cannot see the image. As you can see I didn't put it all the way up because like I said, I wanted the readers to be able to see the person in the image as he is a main focus of my magazine. Secondly on this I had to put colouring to its full otherwise it would look black and white which I thought wouldn't really fit my magazine. On this image I liked the way that his eyes are covered by dark frosted pixels. This is really effected as it makes his character look enigmatic.

What I also like about this image that the background is clear completely somewhat reflecting a mugshot taken in prison. This is suggestive of his 'ganster/grime' lifestyle which I talked about in my magazine.

Magazine (Images, Model, Props, Location )

 

                                                        Images

For my images, I mainly focused on being closer to the model. I wanted this so that the readers of my magazien could feel like they were up, cloe and personal to him. For the 'smiling' image, I photo minupulated him so that it look more like the streets or grimey as smiling in my opinion seems like he isn't serious. My image on the front cover was taken from a distance so that I could get his hwhole body in to make him seem tall. I liked the way he slumped up against the wall to make him appear like he didnt care or as he is rebellious to the rules and regulations of school. My favourite image is the one on the bottom left. The way he is looking at the floor with a hat on to cover his face makes him look a if he is digusing his identity but the fact that he a slight grin on his face may be suggestive that he is teasing the readers. Again like the front, the image of hims laid back on chair shows taht he is rebellious to the rules of college. Like all the images, I chose to keep him wearing the hat as it the fits the grime/gangster lifestyle of his character.  

 Model

The model from my magazine was someone who could relate to the kind of person he was conveying. He regularly listened to Grime/Rap music and could easily show it.

Props

The first prop that I used was a wooly hat. This was probably the most effective as it somewhat made his character appear more mysterious and hard to understand. It was also used to reflect the kind of music my magazine was based around. The hat signified the Grime in the chracter as most rap artist wear wooly hats. Secondly I used a puffy black jacket. It was black and big to make the character appear more like a dominating figure. If he appeared more scary to the readers then it would appeal more them. The way he had it unzipped mad him seem comfortable and relaxed as if in his comfort area. If hw didnt look comfortable then it wouldn't appeal to the readers. Notice that my character was only wearing negative colours so that he could reflect Grime. Also, it is sggestive of his character. He is negative because of his lifestyle and because of his past.

Location.

The location was in a secluded part of a college area which relates to his character as he prefers to be away from the banter. It refelcts his omniscient personality. I also chose the location because it appears to be like the scary appearance of a dark alley.

                                                         

Research Part 1 - Similar Products.

For my magazine 'hyPe' I had to do research to see how my magazine would be designed. My magazine hadn't been based around one magazine however this magazine 'DJ' was the my main focus as it related more the target I audience I aimed for. I liked this magazine as it contrasted between black and white or positive and negative. I also like the way the Masthead and the main subheadings stand out more by using a brighter colour. 

I wanted my magazine cover to look kind of 'grimey' and like the streets as it would appeal more to my target audience which is for younger adults.

hyPe Magazine - Double Page Spread.

hyPe Magazine - Contents

hyPe Magazine - Front Cover

My Publication Plan.

These are my final ideas for what my magazine is going to look like and be like. Most of these have been based around the questionnaire that I did.

Masthead
My Masthead is going to be called 'hyPe' as it fits the genre of Rnb/Grime/Grime. The colours I have used for it are black and red as black connates a dark and negative feeling whereas red contrast with it to suggest love and passion, which is somewhat reflective of the ganster lifestyle.

Publication
'hyPe' will be published fortnightly as it gives readers time and chance to read over all the gossip and information about the stars they are following. It will also give my magazine more time to chose what they will include in the magazine for the next issue to make it better.

Price
From my questionnaire, a majority of people chose between £3.00-4.00 so I have decided to price my magazine at £3.50. This is in between and is a fair price considering my magazine will be out fortnightly.

Magazine
My magazine will aim for younger people who like grime, RnB and Dance. It will have itnerviews about famous music artist and all about their lives etc. Also, it will hold montly competitions in which they can win one of three things. A week at a holiday destination, a day with their favourite band or artist or up to £5,000. It will also have reviews about whats hot, and whats not.

Style
My magazine aims for younger people therefore it will have content that suits them. It will also have a house style that is like 'grimey'. It will always have red and black text on/in it.

Regular Content
Artist Features; About a particular artist.
Competitions; The chance for readers to get involved.
Interviews; Interviews. Give their personal life and music career.