Task 9 - Construction (Front cover)

This is the beginning stage of my construction. I was experimenting with cutting away the background and seeing what option works best. I found that erasing the background was extremely difficult because of her body position, so I am going to try and put the whole picture on the cover as it is.

Task 8 - Chosen image for Soul's front cover

This is the  image that I have chosen to place on the front cover of my magazine. This is because her position is unique and unusual for R and B  magazines. This is also because the type of shot is the same used on the cover of Vibe and generally on XXL (my case studies). I like the fact that direct mode of address is used as it can lead to interaction with the reader and  possibly increase participation (regarding social media e.t.c). I do however, need to brighten the image but I think that she is depicted as a powerful girl - plus it links to my theme which is "Sex Appeal."

Task 8 - Contact sheet for additional photography

Task 8 - Photography Call Sheet

  Courtney Dionne Carr

      Photographer

  Timeline:

8:30 am- Model and photographer meet outside studio

8:30 – 9 am- Model gets ready for shoot (make-up/hair/clothes)

9am-10:30 am – Shoot time

Concept:

The model plays the part of an artist who is extremely fond of sex appeal and embraces her sexuality. She is a new artist on the scene, full of confidence and ready to take on the music industry. She loves fashion and her passion is shown through her style (i.e. red lipstick connotes passion, brightly coloured top e.t.c). She ignores critics who say she is cocky and over-confident, and instead uses publicity to her advantage.

Date:

Friday 7^th November, 2014

Assignment:

R & B music magazine

Location:

Photography studio

Client:

SOUL.

Media:

JPEG fine

Primary Shoot Contact:

Courtney D. Carr

Photographer:

Courtney D.Carr

CourtneyCarrASMedia.blogspot.com

MUA:

Ashaana Bheir

Hairstylist:

Ashaana Bheir

Wardrobe Stylist(s):

 Courtney D.Carr & Ashaana Bheir

Model:

Ashaana Bheir

Special Instructions:

1.Model must wear red lipstick and keep any other make-up light

2. Model must wear white and black for some of the photos

3. Model must bring another option/change of clothes

Task 8 - Studio contact sheet

Photoshop Notes

Photoshop Notes:

• CRTL + Zooms in, CTRL – Zooms out.
• Layers: Can be unlocked and locked. Click the layer you want to control it.
• CTRL T = transform/re-size, you have to keep your finger on the shift key to keep the proportions. Then click the square tool and then you can apply the transformation.
• You must have your text layer above your image layers
• Colour overlay = Colour text
• Do cover lines on different layers to avoid spacing issue

Task 7- Audience Feedback regarding Magazine Proposal

I created a proposal for my magazine "SOUL", and presented it to my AS classmates. I received audience feedback on the following questions that I proposed:




- Were all the main points covered? If not, what is missing?


- What did you like about my presentation?


- Do you have any concerns?


- Did my presentation convince you to buy "SOUL?"


Findings:


Following these questions, I received 100% positive feedback. 100% of my participants (4/4) said that all the main points were covered and that they enjoyed my presentation. 0% had concerns all stated that my presentation convinced them to buy "SOUL."


Conclusion:

To conclude, I have learnt from this feedback that the ideology and creativity behind my concept of "SOUL" is solid and successful. I am secure in knowing that I have created a product that will appeal to the correct audience as well.