Planning - Research

I have encountered a problem with my image for my font cover. Due to the lines behind my model it makes the text hard to read. I have had a look at some magazines similar to my genre to see how I can solve this problem. One thing I have found is that some magazines use blocks of colour behind the text. I can use this in my magazine. 

Research - Collage of relevant front covers

Questionnaire Results - Research

This first set of results shows that my sample have rated my first image as being the best and most appropriate for the front cover of my magazine. This is as it has received 7 5* ratings and the only other image to get even 1 is image 3. So due to this the image I will use is defiantly my first image. The reason for this consensus may be that this image in in direct address and uses a very relevant background (a garage door) which fits well with the grime genre. Image 3 is on a very clean looking brick wall so does not work quite as well and is also not in direct mode of address. Although the second image is very similar to the first the framing puts the model in the corner rather than in the centre of the frame.  

My second set of results shows that my 3rd image option for my contents has been voted as the most appropriate although the first image received more 4* ratings it got much less 5* ratings. Due to this i feel that the 3rd image will be more popular if used on the magazine. 

This set of results tells me that the 2nd option was overwhelmingly the most popular. All but 2 of the ratings given where the highest possible at 5*. Option 1 got a large amount of 4* ratings but none above and option 3 got 1 5* rating. This means that my sample thought very highly of the 2nd option and it is also my personal favourite due to the striking colours and low angle shot making the model look intimidating. Also the gold colour of the car has connotations to money which is closely related to the grime genre so both of these factors make it a good image to use. 

This question and the responses that where given is very good. This is due to the fact that 100% of the people surveyed said that my images represent grime. This means that I know that all of the images I might use are appropriate for my genre. 

10/11 people gave a response that tells me the meaning of my masthead is appropriate for the Grime genre. They all included the word "grime" and other words like rappers or rhyme that are very relevant to the genre. One person responded saying the meaning was unclear but this may indicate they do not have a large amount of knowledge in this area.

Production - Titles

I feel that this font is not stylised enough and will not create enough of a brand Identity. It is clean and easy to read but I feel like it will be lost when on a shelf and needs to be bolder and more unique. Also black will not look like a masthead 

 Chosen Masthead

This masthead is much more successful in my opinion. It uses a brighter colour and will help make a more recognisable brand identity. Also it has a lot more style to it with the angles and sharp edges on the letter. 




I feel that this font os not suitable for the genre as it is not blocky enough and doesn't have the street feel. Again the colour is not bright enough. The letters are too far apart and this makes it seem to spaced out. 

I have put the Font Propaganda that I liked into a different colour but I feel that Red will work better with my brand as Grime is quite an aggressive genre of music with the way people express themselves. So I feel green is too relaxed and melow.

Image Selection - Production - Music Magazine

These are all of the images that I have taken of my models. I have taken many images all with slight changes in the expression or body language to allow me to achieve an image that represents the genre perfectly. 
Contents Page - 3 Potential Images 

Front Cover - 3 Potential Images

Double Page Spread - Potential Images

Planning - Flat Plans

Research - Genre - Rap

Images
I have looked at some images that are on popular rap/grime magazines. This will help me take and choose images that are appropriate for my genre. 

The central image on this front cover is                 The central image on this magazine does

not in direct mode of address, which                     direct mode of address. The emotions on
breaks the conventions but die to the                    the model are very aggressive and relate 
nature of the image it is necessary to                    to the style of music and artists and how 
express the emotions of the model. In                   are represented and want to be seen. 
addition to this due to the aggressive                    Also the model is not wearing a top but is 
nature of the genre the artists identity                   wearing a hat, this is clearly done to be a 
is not to be inviting so not using direct                  statement and also helps to show all of the
mode of address works in this situation.               tattoos which also help with the aggressive
                                                                              image. 

Both of the images are backed on a dark background with red text on top. The dark coloured background helps reinforce the style of the image, making it seem dark and serious, compared to the bright colours possibly used in a Hip Hop magazine.