First contents page mock up

I created this contents page on fireworks. I started off by putting the image onto fireworks. I enlarged the image so that there is more attention on the picture. I then added the title 'contents'. I changed this to the colour pink so that my colour scheme is consistent. I then added the artist's name 'Hope'. I mad this text large and white so that it stands out the readers. Next I started to add the page numbers in. I made sure the page numbers were black and bold. I wanted the page numbers to be black so that it contrasted with the cover lines. These cover lines shows the readers what is included within my magazine. All of the cover lines are in the colour white so that is clear. I think my contents page suits my target audience because I have used simple colours and kept it consistent with my front cover.

Contents Page Mock-Up

This is my second contents page mock up. I created this mock up with fireworks and I started off with  writing my music magazine name which is 'Resonance'. This text is white so that it stands out and that is contrasts with the other colours that are used within the contents page. I then added the website of my music magazine underneath my masthead.  Next I added the headlines of what are included in my magazine such as regulars, interviews and reviews. Page numbers are included with the coverlines on the contents page. The page numbers are in the colour white and the text its grey and black. This is because it stands out compared to the page numbers. 'Contents' is at the top in the right hand corner in a bright pink colour. I choose pink because the colour is apart of the colour scheme and it is used on the front cover as well as the contents page. Contents is in a large font so that it stands out for the readers to see and it is the main heading on the page. 

Contents Page photoshoot planning

I am going to have my cousin Hope Lescott posing for my music magazine contents page. I am going to take a variety of pictures for my contents page showing different way RnB artists can be represented as. The shots I will take are medium, long and close up shots. Some pictures may be of Hope looking directly at the camera. This could show she is a fierce RnB artist, or my audience could represent her in their own way. Being represented as a fierce woman is a typical stereotype of female RnB artist. The pictures are gong to be different so that they are not all the same and that it shows a different style of image.

I think about the way Hope will do her hair and make up so that it fits the genre of RnB. I want Hope to look like current female RnB artists, such as; Beyonce, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj or Kelly Rowland.

Here is a plan of my contents page photoshoot:

Picture	Time and Date	Model / Pose	Location	Lighting	Set - Up Time	Mise - en - scene
Contents Page (Medium, Long and Close up shots)  Portrait Images	Monday 19th January 2015  5pm-7pm	Hope Lescott Standing Straight / Leaning against the wall.	My House (Living Room/Bedroom)	Dark room with bright flash	15 Minutes	White Background. Long Hair mixture of black and blonde hair. Dark / Bright Lipstick. Black eyeliner. Changes of her hair style. Use of different tops and trousers/skirts/shorts.

Contents page analysis

The masthead is clearly shown as 'Contents' They have placed it at the top of the page so it is easy to see. It is in black writing on a white background. This contents page has been divided into two columns. One column is the chart information and the other column speaks about new artists and upcoming events.  The page numbers are written next to each article. A colour scheme is used where the colours are kept the same. The main focus on the contents page are the images of the music artists. Different genres of artists are used on this contents page. This could show the audience the different genre of music that is included in the magazine.  Each of the images that are portrayed on the contents page are bright which would grab the readers attention. A range of fonts are used. The main headings are in bold writing so that it is clear and it stands out. The main stories that are featured in the magazine are highlighted on the contents page so its easier for the readers to see. The background of the contents page is white so that any text colour they use, can be seen by the audience. It also goes well with the images because it stands out.  The chart list gives the readers about music is current. The singles and artists are categorised by colours. This makes it easier for everyone because they can find what there looking for quicker. They have a consistent colour scheme which makes the contents page look professional.

Contents Page Conventions

• Images
• Headings
• Sub-Headings
• Coverlines
• Captions
• Page Numbers

Front Cover Mock Ups Development

I created these music magazine front covers in fireworks. In the first picture I started off with editing the image and then I placed the image into firework. I then created the masthead and I kerned the letters together so there was no spaces in-between. I enlarged the text so that it fits across the page. I then added the headline 'Laura Cooksey'. I enlarged this text because she is the headliner of the music magazine and her name is the first thing the readers see. I also added the headline 'World Exclusive'. I made this text pink so that it contrasts with 'Laura Cooksey'. Next I added the cover lines. These are here to show my audience what is included in magazine. I have made some of the text bold so that it stands out to my readers. I have used the same colours on this magazine front cover so that the colour scheme is consistent. These colours also suit my target audience.

I have used the same image for this music magazine front cover. However I have enlarged the image so I could cropped the picture so that the main image could more attention to the readers as she is the headliner of the magazine. I changed the headline from 'Laura Cooksey' to 'Laura'. This also grabs the readers attention because it stands out on the front cover. I then added a banner above 'Laura'. I made the banner transparent and then added the text 'world exclusive' on top of the banner. This attracts the audience because its clear and it stands out. Next, I added music artists names. I did these in capitals and bold writing because they are well known celebrities and they are going to be featured in my magazine. I then added a banner at the bottom of my front cover. The text on the banner also shows the audience what is going to be included in my magazine. 

On my final front cover mock up, some of the features are the same such as the image, masthead, headline and cover lines. I have added in more cover lines on the right hand side so that there is no blank spaces on the front cover. I have kept the same colours for my cover lines so that it isn't confusing for my audience. I have included more music artists on the left hand side that might also be featured in my magazine. I added a barcode, issue number, date and price to my front cover in the left hand corner so that it is easy for my readers to find. I also added my music magazines website.

These three front cover mock ups shows my development of making music magazines front covers.