All these photo's had been rejected due to blurryness or just because I didn't like them and they did not go with my magazine.
Monday, 29 March 2010
Rejected Photos
All these photo's had been rejected due to blurryness or just because I didn't like them and they did not go with my magazine.
Photo's Being Used
These were the photo's being used in main article which have been turned into Polaroids.
Sketches of Magazine
The second and third images are the skecthes for my front cover and the contents and the last image is the image that would be put on the front page.
Plans and Sketches
The first two are the sketches of my front cover and my contents page. This is just a rough sketch to what my music magazine would
Monday, 22 March 2010
Screen Shots Of Magazine
I had done some screenshots of my music magazine; the front cover which includes a plain shot, grid shot and the image being used on the front cover.
The grid is used to make sure all the text and images are in place and in line with each other and to also that the text are all in place and in line. The grid also showed how clear the text and image would come out without the grid as well as show the simplicity and clearness of the front cover.
The plain image also shows the text and images without the grid to show the text is in place and also matches in line with everything else. The only image used is teh barcode which is also inline with the price and date issue. The front cover has also changed from before as the text and images have moved from the sketches and the other screen shot of the front cover.
The grid is used to make sure all the text and images are in place and in line with each other and to also that the text are all in place and in line. The grid also showed how clear the text and image would come out without the grid as well as show the simplicity and clearness of the front cover.
The plain image also shows the text and images without the grid to show the text is in place and also matches in line with everything else. The only image used is teh barcode which is also inline with the price and date issue. The front cover has also changed from before as the text and images have moved from the sketches and the other screen shot of the front cover.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Diplomats Son Article
This is the article for the two page spread on the band Diplomat's Son which is featured in my music magazine.
Media Article
Diplomat’s Son - Back Brave and Bloodthirsty!
Media Article
Diplomat’s Son - Back Brave and Bloodthirsty!
When BBM found out they were interviewing Diplomat’s Son the inspiring band that sings about real issues not just love, sex and money we were excited to even see them in the flesh let alone speaking to them up close and personal. We found out the band is not cocky, rude or sarcastic; they are genuine, humble and down to earth. Their name enthused by a song also tells the tale of two lives just wanting to show audiences that music is positive and not just another song with catchy lyrics.
BBM first heard of the famous double act; Blake Green & Nate Archibald, when we saw them at a gig in Somerset House trying to please the audience through the rain and they managed successfully. The band with precision, played and explained what each song was about, but it was tough to imagine these neat and tidy-looking London students really breaking through to the large-scale audiences that seemed to inevitably await their early hype. Both of them together are the most amazing pair and show a friendship which we all seek. I must say they are rather diplomatic don’t you think?
BBM: Your single It’s Never About You is quite deep and controversial what is it all about and why did you choose to make this your first hit?
DS: That track honestly is about drugs and showing its not all what’s its cracked up to be. Excuse the pun. Really it’s so deep and controversial like you say because we know first hand what drugs can do to you and the effects it has on other people that care about you. And for the record no we don’t take drugs besides the odd Paracetamol but our good friend took drugs because of peer pressure and getting in with the wrong crowd. It was shocking and devastating finding out how and why he died, so it actually made us want to tell someone the stupidity of drugs being “cool” and illustrate that people are there for you and drugs are really not the answer. It’s controversial because people misread that song as emphasising people to take drugs when we’re clearly not; we’re just trying to aware.
BBM: What’s been your most amazing collective experience since the band formed?
DS: Nate and some of my really close mates and family had surprised me at home with a HUGE birthday party because I thought no body remembered so I was pissed off when only one person wished me, and that was my Graphics teacher. I came home feeling so crap and I went to see my mum, to see if she’d remembered and they all screamed SURPRISE I was literally happy I started crying. Then the party started getting in the mood and my mum gave me this huge box which looked like one of those boxes you could fit a washing machine in. Everyone was staring and thinking what is it or better yet how much? So I opened it and it was Sam Lively from Two x Two and she was holding a pair of Nike high-tops that I really wanted it was the best day and I kept on getting the most funniest and incredible presents. I was in awe when Sam started talking to me because she is incredible and yes she did perform in my back garden which was trashed after everyone went. She stayed until it was about two in the morning helping with clearing it was the most surreal experience and I would want to relive that day over and over again.
BBM: Wow, that sounds fun; I wish I could have been there. So, what do you think about people calling your band the next big thing?
DS: The next big thing, really it’s quite flattering, and it's nice to hear, but you don't want it to go so far that it's not about the music. I don't want people like us for the wrong reasons. But I think people aren't stupid. They can see through it and realise that they do actually like us. But otherwise the fame is okay for now.
BBM: Getting back to music, what’s different about you and your songs?
DS: We’re different because we tackle issues that concern everyone in everyday life such as drugs, abuse even environmental issues. Yes, we’re passionate because kids especially in our area aren’t really concerned for the better of tomorrow its more like living in the present. Our songs are here to show people that we’re not the average band or students we do actually care about issues and if you think different stick it!
Nate: Our songs are to inspire and aware but to show that everyone does go through these issues even if they’re not apart of it they should know to show that there are consequences for your own actions and it affects all sorts of people. The whole issue with It’s Never About You is about the mourning of our friend and showing how pissed off and angry we are about stupid idiots getting someone to do drugs and pressuring them.
BBM: Your second single which is out now Deep Intuition, that’s about abuse or violence am I right?
DS: Yeah, that was one of my favourite songs to play and write because even though both of us aren’t really affected by abuse or violence there are thousands of people going through it who don’t speak up and its frightening knowing that people go through it alone and we had an assembly on it and it was really shocking obviously because of the violence but the speakers were all abused in some way which was really scary.
BBM: What genre would you describe you music as because it’s so diverse and beautifully composed?
DS: Genre, well it’s a complete mix because each song on our album is a different appeal if you get me, Its Never About You is more garage and bass where as Just Incase is more classical and instrumental. Our music ranges but most tracks on our album are Indie or Punk Rock. Thank you for the compliment though.
BBM: Your first album was released a couple months ago and your second it’s on its way, have you began ideas for the third?
DS: We actually have (laughs) we’ve only written two tracks though. But I think we’re just giving it a rest because we want to promote our second album Sky’s Above rather than rush into the third and release it. We want people to give us a chance with our music than needing to listen to it to find out what we’re about.
Sky’s Above the fresh exciting new exciting album by Diplomat’s Son is one of those albums that would never get old or annoying. Buy it now from HMV, I-TUNES and Amazon. With the glowing success this album is worth your savings. To see the band live go to ticketmaster.com for their tours starting in April and their brand new track; Maybe That’s Me is out on 30th March.
Media Article
Diplomat’s Son - Back Brave and Bloodthirsty!
Media Article
Diplomat’s Son - Back Brave and Bloodthirsty!
When BBM found out they were interviewing Diplomat’s Son the inspiring band that sings about real issues not just love, sex and money we were excited to even see them in the flesh let alone speaking to them up close and personal. We found out the band is not cocky, rude or sarcastic; they are genuine, humble and down to earth. Their name enthused by a song also tells the tale of two lives just wanting to show audiences that music is positive and not just another song with catchy lyrics.
BBM first heard of the famous double act; Blake Green & Nate Archibald, when we saw them at a gig in Somerset House trying to please the audience through the rain and they managed successfully. The band with precision, played and explained what each song was about, but it was tough to imagine these neat and tidy-looking London students really breaking through to the large-scale audiences that seemed to inevitably await their early hype. Both of them together are the most amazing pair and show a friendship which we all seek. I must say they are rather diplomatic don’t you think?
BBM: Your single It’s Never About You is quite deep and controversial what is it all about and why did you choose to make this your first hit?
DS: That track honestly is about drugs and showing its not all what’s its cracked up to be. Excuse the pun. Really it’s so deep and controversial like you say because we know first hand what drugs can do to you and the effects it has on other people that care about you. And for the record no we don’t take drugs besides the odd Paracetamol but our good friend took drugs because of peer pressure and getting in with the wrong crowd. It was shocking and devastating finding out how and why he died, so it actually made us want to tell someone the stupidity of drugs being “cool” and illustrate that people are there for you and drugs are really not the answer. It’s controversial because people misread that song as emphasising people to take drugs when we’re clearly not; we’re just trying to aware.
BBM: What’s been your most amazing collective experience since the band formed?
DS: Nate and some of my really close mates and family had surprised me at home with a HUGE birthday party because I thought no body remembered so I was pissed off when only one person wished me, and that was my Graphics teacher. I came home feeling so crap and I went to see my mum, to see if she’d remembered and they all screamed SURPRISE I was literally happy I started crying. Then the party started getting in the mood and my mum gave me this huge box which looked like one of those boxes you could fit a washing machine in. Everyone was staring and thinking what is it or better yet how much? So I opened it and it was Sam Lively from Two x Two and she was holding a pair of Nike high-tops that I really wanted it was the best day and I kept on getting the most funniest and incredible presents. I was in awe when Sam started talking to me because she is incredible and yes she did perform in my back garden which was trashed after everyone went. She stayed until it was about two in the morning helping with clearing it was the most surreal experience and I would want to relive that day over and over again.
BBM: Wow, that sounds fun; I wish I could have been there. So, what do you think about people calling your band the next big thing?
DS: The next big thing, really it’s quite flattering, and it's nice to hear, but you don't want it to go so far that it's not about the music. I don't want people like us for the wrong reasons. But I think people aren't stupid. They can see through it and realise that they do actually like us. But otherwise the fame is okay for now.
BBM: Getting back to music, what’s different about you and your songs?
DS: We’re different because we tackle issues that concern everyone in everyday life such as drugs, abuse even environmental issues. Yes, we’re passionate because kids especially in our area aren’t really concerned for the better of tomorrow its more like living in the present. Our songs are here to show people that we’re not the average band or students we do actually care about issues and if you think different stick it!
Nate: Our songs are to inspire and aware but to show that everyone does go through these issues even if they’re not apart of it they should know to show that there are consequences for your own actions and it affects all sorts of people. The whole issue with It’s Never About You is about the mourning of our friend and showing how pissed off and angry we are about stupid idiots getting someone to do drugs and pressuring them.
BBM: Your second single which is out now Deep Intuition, that’s about abuse or violence am I right?
DS: Yeah, that was one of my favourite songs to play and write because even though both of us aren’t really affected by abuse or violence there are thousands of people going through it who don’t speak up and its frightening knowing that people go through it alone and we had an assembly on it and it was really shocking obviously because of the violence but the speakers were all abused in some way which was really scary.
BBM: What genre would you describe you music as because it’s so diverse and beautifully composed?
DS: Genre, well it’s a complete mix because each song on our album is a different appeal if you get me, Its Never About You is more garage and bass where as Just Incase is more classical and instrumental. Our music ranges but most tracks on our album are Indie or Punk Rock. Thank you for the compliment though.
BBM: Your first album was released a couple months ago and your second it’s on its way, have you began ideas for the third?
DS: We actually have (laughs) we’ve only written two tracks though. But I think we’re just giving it a rest because we want to promote our second album Sky’s Above rather than rush into the third and release it. We want people to give us a chance with our music than needing to listen to it to find out what we’re about.
Sky’s Above the fresh exciting new exciting album by Diplomat’s Son is one of those albums that would never get old or annoying. Buy it now from HMV, I-TUNES and Amazon. With the glowing success this album is worth your savings. To see the band live go to ticketmaster.com for their tours starting in April and their brand new track; Maybe That’s Me is out on 30th March.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Front Cover
Heres a screen shot of my front cover without the main image to show the fonts and the colours. The front cover also has 4 colours to show simplicity and the background is white because i want the main image to stand out.
I have made changes on the front as i have changed the name of the main cover line as there was a band called the Diplomats so i changed it to Diplomats Son.
Font Screen Shots
The fonts that are featured are downloaded front dafont.comHere are screen shots of the different fonts for my masterhead and some of the fronts are also used within the front cover. The masterhead is in red as i wanted the masterhead to be striking and bold and also eye catching when audiences look at this magazine. I also chose red, blue and black within the magazine and on my front cover and within my magazine as red and black mostly dominate indie magazine. I have also labelled the the fonts to refer back to when analysing my front cover.
Targets
Please now use the blog checklist to ensure that you upload all planning and research tasks.
Research into Similar Texts
Priya, your research into similar texts is excellent - you demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the ways in which presentational devices are used for effect. You should now add your analysis of a main article.
Audience Research
Well done for including your focus group questions and your questionnaire. You must now upload your analysis of this audience research.
Planning
You have shown some evidence of planning work Priya but you must now add your sketches and screen shots of your work in progress.
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