The template for the double page.

I have just created a template for the double page spread as I believe that working under a template will allow me to successfully meet all the codes and conventions found in the house style of R&B music magazines. I will ensure that I include texts and the main image in my upcoming updates on the progression of the page,

HERE IS THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE ON THE DOUBLE PAGE.

-Have began to add texts to the page.I chose  to layout the page like this because it is simple

and therefore the audience will not find reading the article difficult or not find anything distracting therefore they will have full attention on the information about the artist.

-In my next update i will make sure i include an image of the artist and also add more in texts to the page.

organisation of actors(artist),location,costumes and props

Preparing for the photo-shoot for the double page spread.



Organisation:
I have selected only a female actors to model for the front cover photo-shoot.

Below  is an example of a chosen actors/model...

 Location:
The  location of the photo-shoot will be in several settings, e.g. a brightly light corridors with plain backgrounds.

The costumes for the photo-shoot will aim to match the conventions found in R&B music which is the music genre the of this magazine.

The theme /style of the  costumes  will include a variety of  classy clothing to urban clothing, to meet the diverse codes and conventions found in R&B music.


costume:




This costume represents the 'urban edge 'codes  found in the R&B music convention.



This costume represents the classy codes found in the R&B music convention.

 

 Make up:

Make up is also going to be used on the actors, to make them look more aesthetically pleasing.

Double Page Spread research(conventions found)

Code and Conventions of a Double Page spread.

Main image

- There is often one main image: The image sometimes fills up  a whole page, which is either on the left hand side of the page or the right.
However the image can also fill the whole double page spread with the texts placed over it.
the images are always interesting to look at as the artists/models often have direct mode of address which makes the reader feel as though as they are going to have a personal informative connection with the artists whilst they read about them.
-sometimes smaller images are used in between the article to make the articles more appealing and interesting to read for the whilst they read through.

Headline

-The headline is often vague but rather intriguing as, they avoid telling the whole story through the headline, but they use emotive languages to gain the attention of the audience. For example the headline is often a pun which is often associated with the artist. This is used as a way of assuring the reader that the  article will  be interesting make them feel engaged in the article.
the headline is also known to be a the largest piece of text on the page, this is to help the reader easily read and it is also used as a striking tool for the reader's interest.

Text/Quotes

-Quotes/"pullquotes" by artists are often used to break the texts on the page to make the article look more appealing and interactive to the reader.
Drop capital is often used at the beginning of the sentences in the article to help the  reader understand where the article starts.
Other  techniques used for the  same effect are: different font colour for the first line of the article, or the first line's text font being in capitals.

stands

-Double page spreads also have stands. This is an introduction to the article , as it briefly explains what the article is about. This is usually positioned beneath the headline and it often has the name of the artist which will be in a different font style, size and colour of the other texts on the page; although they follow through the colour scheme  of the page.

Layout

-The layout of the page links the two pages together to create a coherent double page spread.
the layouts of the  texts are often in 3-4 columns per page.

-The article is often informal as it contains the humour of the artist through their interview and the humour of the journalist. This is effective on the reader as they will feel engaged in the article.
-The first person pronoun is often used in the article.

The first paragraph of the article is usually very informative and intriguing as it plays the role of gaining instant attention of the audience.
-There is always a common colour scheme on the double page spread.

Examples of double page spreads

photo shoot for double page spread/research on photographers

Location: London, UK

christie Goodwin
Christie Goodwin has been a photographer in  music since 1976, hence  the size and quality of her astonishing  portfolio. Her work is influenced  by her background  in fashion and editorial photography, this simply suggests why her works appear so fine and professional.She photographs artist the likes of   Taylor Swift, Usher, and Katy Perry, among others, in their comfortable spaces i.e on stage.

This photographer is very inspirational to be as her fashion roots makes her ensure that her works presents the artist in their conventional clothings, whilst making sure that she captures their most natural and effortless pose.She always ensures that the artist is presented as important and interesting to the audience as she focuses on completely  focuses on them and ensures that there is nothing destructing in the background which will sway the audience attraction from the main image/artist.

Here is an example of her work.

 Miller Mobley

Miller Mobley who  is a portrait and advertising photographer takes stunning images of celebrities, newsmakers, athletes, and musicians. Eventhough he is  still in his 20s, he has photographed a lot  of the well-known names in show business, from Meryl Streep to Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Taylor Swift, and Channing Tatum.I will take inspirations from his work as his works are very vreative and he ensures that he uses space around the model to complement their chosen pose.He also ensures that the artist has a direct mode of address in to create the effect of  having direct contact with the artist, on the audience.

Here is an example of  his works/photography.

Here is my photoshoot.

Above are a range of photos of the model posing for an inspirational photo idea for a potential double page spread, main image. These photos were taken because I wanted to practise my photography skills in preparation for the double page spread. The photographers I researched about also helped me with my photography as I learned the importance of the presence of a good lighting and a good use of props to indicate that the model is a musician.

researching double spread page(annotations)

contents page

I have improved the layout of the texts on the page by rearranging texts which are evidently disorganised in my previous uploads on the progression of the magazine.

contents page in progress

Despite making improvements on the contents page since the previous upload, i will ensure that I change the main image of the contents page, as the image is blurry therefore it is of a disgraceful quality. Nonetheless, the layout of the page and the information included would remain the same.