Music Magazine Final Product!

Here is the final product of my magazine! As you can see, there are slight changes. The most noticeable change is the colour scheme. I  have included the colour red to the front cover(changed from pink) and I have included the colour red to the contents page. This was so the colour scheme of red, white and black was running throughout the magazine. For the front cover I changed the positioning of certain cover lines, such as the cover line dedicated to the artist in the centre. I also changed the plus cover line into a "+" symbol. I also moved the cover line for "fashion in music" to the top, as it doesn't cover/go over the cover star's face. As for the contents page, the only change visible is the different colour scheme. As for the DPS, I made the columns straight and organised, so it is more easy to read and looks neat on the page. Overall, a successful finish!

Music Magazine Process

There is not a vast amount of difference in this development. In this development of the front cover, I have changed the positioning of cover lines, as a way of making the cover star's face more visible and no cover lines going over her head or body. In the DPS, I have made the columns straight and I have repositioned certain features (pullquotes, page number and magazine name). As for the contents page, I have brought the official website line and page number and date down a bit and I have included a cover line about our official app. 

Music Magazine BOUNCE Front Cover, Contents and DPS

I still have not completed my magazine as there are some slight details I would like to add as a way of making my magazine better. However there is a great development in my magazine. As you can see, I have created the draft version of the front cover, DPS and contents page. In the front cover, I have included cover lines, the masthead, sky line, price publishing date/month, bar code and various other editorial features. I have also used the colour scheme of pink, white and black as monochrome colours along with a bright colour is common in many magazines. I have positioned the cover star in the centre of the front cover, where her face is visible and can be identified. I have used photoshop tools as a way of removing blemishes and imperfections on the cover star's face, making the magazine more professional and making the cover star appealing. I have used various effects on the cover lines as a way of making them stand out, catching the reader's attention. As for the contents page, I have made slight improvements, by which I have included more content and pages, all on different topics and subjects. I have also got rid of the social media logos as I thought this would help my magazine to be different and unique in comparison to all the other magazines. I have included a website and page number at the bottom of the page and I have included details on the FREE CD, so the customer is able to know what they are about to purchase.  As for the DPS, I followed the layout of my draft plans and have placed certain features accordingly. I have placed pull quotes and have created columns as a way of making the page organised and allowing the reader to read with ease, without having to look around the page for the continued piece of text. I have included a red drop cap and a special masthead (inspired by the parental advisory logo) as a way of showing that the content produced by the artist is more for adults or young adults and that she is "dangerous". This is also shown in the photography by which she is dressed in a cool, rebellious look, with a nice in her mouth and sliding against her mouth. I have also made a special interview logo, something that is special for my magazine. I have also started to place the interview and include the questions and responses. I have included the magazine name and page number at the bottom of the page.