First Drafts of Front Cover, Contents Page & Double Page Spread

Cover

Contents Page

Double Page Spread

Creative Process Part 2 (Fonts)

Once I had started creating my magazine I realised I had chosen the wrong fonts. I tried out 'Market Deco' (the font I originally chose for my masthead) and decided that actually it didn't look right for my masthead and then decided that I would have to change it and play around with other fonts until I found one I liked.

Here is the font I ended up going with. I chose it because it stands out and goes well with the theme of my magazine. I am glad I chose to spend time finding the right font rather than just sticking with my original one as I think my magazine has benefited from it.                      

Creative Process Part 1 (Cover)

This was my first attempt at a front cover. I liked the picture, Masthead and some of the fonts however decided that it needed a lot of alterations. The names were too faded and therefore not clear enough, I also didn't like the red or the 'Inside' section. I made a lot of big changes then, leaving only the picture and the masthead the same. I also thought that it was quite empty and needed some additional pieces of writing etc.

Photoshoot

There were lots of different aspects I had to take into account whilst taking my pictures, such as angles, shot, outfits, lighting etc. Therefore I had to take a lot, so that I had a wide range to choose from and ones I could use over the different pages I was making. The location I chose was my house, using a backdrop so that it would be easy to edit/fit in my pictures.

From this picture you can see the backdrop I used and the surroundings.

The first few pictures I took didn't go as well as planned. My models struggled to be serious and it I was still moving the lighting around and trying out different angles etc. However after I made Kira (Acting as Molly) and Sarah (Acting as Lily) change into another outfit and fixed the lighting, they got more into it. I tried to vary the shots I used throughout the shoot.

Mid Shot, however they were sat down and so it shows some of their legs as well as the upper half of their bodies.

Here I experimented with an Over the Shoulder shot of Kira.

I also took some close ups of both the models. Although I didn't think they would be suitable for my magazine, I still wanted to take some so I would have the option. 

After around 100 photos, I decided to move onto the next outfit, and here I focused on more

full length body shots.

After some of these I had Kira and Sarah be more interactive with each other, as the characters they were playing are meant to be good friends. 

Double Page Interview

Whilst I was writing my interview I changed my mind on the story behind the magazine cover and decided that they would just be a duo, as this would make things less complicated. Here is the interview that will be on my double page spread.

When did you decide you wanted to pursue singing as a career?

MJ: Hmm, only about a year before Lily suggested the idea of creating this duo. It’s such a tough industry and I’d always thought it too farfetched to think I could ‘make it’. As I got older it was just all I’d ever think about, much to my teacher’s delight, and I was super determined.

LS: Since I was about 5, there was no doubt in my mind that I would do anything other than sing!

What do you think it is about the duo that has attracted so many fans?

LS: I think that a lot of the fans like our ‘realness’. We are just like your average girls from school and we keep our feet firmly on the ground.  With so much fake running around in the media, I think it’s nice for them to see us dealing with the same issues as them!

MJ: Yeah definitely. It’s not enough just making music that people like anymore, you become a role model and have to act accordingly. A lot of musicians, especially recently, seem to have forgotten that.

What is the craziest thing a fan has done for you?

LS: It’s not necessarily ‘crazy’, but this one fan genuinely gave me a Tiffany bracelet that she had had her twitter name engraved onto! It was weird for me that someone would go to such lengths just for a follow. People think it’s weird that I actually wear a bracelet with some random fan’s name on it, but actually I love it and whenever I’m having a bad day it definitely brightens my mood!

MJ: I don’t think I can pick out the craziest thing; all our fans put so much thought and effort into anything they do for us!

So, your new album ‘Brave’ comes out on Monday! What was your main inspiration for the album?

MJ: Bravery! Haha, as cliché as it sounds, I think there are some really important messages within the album. We didn’t want to make some cheesy album about love, of course we have some songs on there about our own experiences, but what we really wanted was for the fans to get something from the album. They are all incredible people and they were our main inspirations.

LS: Couldn’t have put it better Mol.

So you’re two years into your career, where do you see yourselves in another year’s time?

LS: We’re very spontaneous people, trying to live life for the now and all of that. I don’t want to jinx anything by trying to predict the future!

MJ: Not only am I spontaneous, but also quite superstitious, so I definitely don’t want to make any big predictions. All I want is for us to be happy and healthy, anything else is a bonus.

Magazine Name & Masthead

I have chosen to name my magazine 'GO!'. I liked this as it was short but grabbed attention. I feel that it's quite fitting for my magazine as I want it to be fun and exciting.

The font used for my masthead is extremely important as it will be one of the first thing a potential reader sees. The font I choose to use will have to fit my theme, but also suit being a masthead font. It is important I don't use an illegible font, or one unsuitable for a magazine.

The first lettering I looked at was 'Cookies'. I really liked it as a font, and thought that it went well with my theme however I decided that it wouldn't stand out enough to be a good masthead font.

The second font I looked at was 'Little Bird'. Although I like the style, the lettering isn't really appropriate for a magazine mast head. It isn't eye catching enough, and could get lost in the page.

I decided that 'Market Deco' was my favourite font, and felt that it was the best for my magazine. I also asked for opinions off my classmates and they agreed with this idea. It is not too bold and therefore won't take the entire focus however it is legible and has a 'magazine' type feel to it.

Double Page Spread Layout

Contents Page Layout

Front Cover Layout

This is the layout for the front cover of my magazine. I have designed it like this due to research I have conducted into existing music magazines.