Creating my front cover

For my front cover I took a range of images of my model in a black bodycon dress and a slicked back ponytail. I took about 20 photographs and edited them until I found my chosen image.

This was then my chosen image. 

Using photoshop I then began to delete the background behind my model.

I decided i didn't like this look and that I prefered the background of my original photo.

I then found my title.

Which I then added it to my image in my chosen place.

After this I added a barcode and price and date of the issue.

I then added my main coverline.

I also added four single cover lines to inform readers of some of the stories inside and make them want to buy the magazine.

Finally I then I added a corner banner to display a competition , this allows it to stand out against all the other cover lines and highlight it is slightly different.

Hand Drawn Designs of Front Cover, Contents & Double Page Spread

Front Cover

Contents 

Double Page Spread

Contents Model

For another model to be added to my contents  I have chosen a young brunette female to be my model. I met with her to take some photo's to present her before I have turned her into a pop idol.

I took head shots in which her makeup was natural to show her real features to give a before and after, and then we took photos in locations in London to allow you to see my model outside and full body.

The image of her on the contents will contain her in a tracksuit to show her as an edgy R&B singer to add another genre of music to my magazine to fulfill my chosen theme of my magazine. Also another image will be her in a more sophisticated look to relate with her story 'I can never decide if i want to be girly or wear my tracksuit out'.

I experimented with two looks on my model, one with being more coverage and darker eye colour, and the other a more natural and softer look. 

For the more coverage look I used St Tropez fake tan to brighten my models skin, I then used Mac C3 foundation to complete the coverage. To contour I used the LA Girl Pro Concealer in porcelain to highlight areas, and then the bronzed one to define her cheekbones, jawline and hairline. After I used the Bobbi Brown wild rose shimmer brick to high light, and bojoura chocolate bronzer on the darker areas, I then blended it all with a collection 2000 neutral powder.

For the eyes I used the Naked Pallete by Urban Decay number 2,. Using Blackout and Busted for the crease and darkest area, moving on to Pistol and Snakebite on the lid and then finally Halfbaked and Foxy in the inner corner. The model also has Eyelure 101 eyelashes on, coated with the 'They're real' mascara by Benefit. Her brows have been filled in with the benefit brow kit in dark brown. Her lips have used the Fruit Cocktail Mac lip pencil and the Half and Half gloss lipstick by Mac as well. 

For the next look I repeated the same face routine however I did not use the St Tropez fake tan, and only a little of the Bronze LA Girl Concealer. Her highlighter has been kept to a minimal, and only a few strokes of bronzer have been used. Also on her eyes Naked Palette 3 has been used, using Liar in the crease and darker areas, Limit has then been used on the lid and then Dust and Strange on the inner corner to add a little shimmer. Her brows have been filled in with the Freedom Caramel Brown eyebrow wax. Her lips have the Half and Half Mac lipstick on again with a coating of Dior Pink shimmer lip enhancer.

Front Cover Plan

Front Cover and Double Page Spread Model.

I met with my model who would be based as my main image on the cover and also the model who I use for the double page spread. I experimented with different styles of makeup to see which one I thought was best for my front cover.

For the first look I cleansed and moisturised my models face, I then applied a foundation one tone above her skin colour to not make her features lost with the light from the flash. I then applied  thin layer of the foundation, and ensured it was all blended. I then used a 'Freedom' contour stick to define the models features, applying the dark end to her cheekbones, jawline and hairline. I then used the light end to brighten her under eyes and side of eyes, her forehead and cheeks. Once applied I then used 'Revlon non grease spray' and blended the contour in using a beauty blender. After I used a fan brush to apply bronzer to the model's cheekbones to define them, I then used a studded brush to define her jawline and hairline. After I used a highlighting brush to apply a glow to below her eye and around the side. I then used a darker pink eyeshadow across the crease of the eye, and then a lighter pink across the lid and a white in the corner, I used a black eyeliner to create a flick then blended it to be lighter. The model's hair was then placed half up half down.
For the actual shoot i plan to have my model with a slicked back ponytail and to be wearing a black backless bodycon dress with a fluffy bottom. 

For the second look I used a lighter foundation and then repeated the same process and a lighter pink/nude eyeshadow with some gold and white shimmer. 

I also used darker eyeshadows to allow me to see what she would look like in a deeper effect of makeup, and a whole new look being indie and grunge.

I then experimented with different styles for her persona 
The first look is more grungy and indie rock.

The second look is sophisticated yet girly and classy

Focus Group

After doing a questionnaire I decided to ask questions to three of my friends face to face to get more in depth responses. I asked Rebecca, Matilda and Emma the questions from my questionnaire and this is what they said 

1-What should I call my magazine?

• Duson (sound in French)
• Official
• Unico (Unique in Italian)

Rebecca: I like Duson and Unico as they are different and unique, however i prefer Duson as it sounds and is music related.

Matilda: I think Offical would make it sound more more high end and well known but i do agree with Rebecca that Duson is music related.
Emma: Duson 100%, I think it will contribute to the magazine's whole persona.


2- How often should I produce my magazine?

• Weekly
• Monthly
• Yearly

Emma: I think monthly.
Matilda: Definitely monthly, yearly will not be enough and weekly will be too much.
Rebecca: I agree with Emma and Matilda.

3- What should my colour scheme consist of?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Matilda: 5 or 4 as they contain the most girly and involved colours of the genre.

Emma: 4 or 2 as I like the tones of pinks in 2 and the range of colours in 4.

Rebecca: 5 definitely the colours all compliment one another and fit the theme and genre.

4- Would you like the magazine to include up and coming albums/singles/concerts?

• Yes
• No

Emma: Yes is the only answers to that question, I don't think you should even need to option no.

Rebecca: Yes, as it will keep the magazine up to date and appealing to audiences.

Matilda: Yes, I agree with both of the girls and also it's what you mainly buy the magazine for.

5- How much should my magazine cost?

• £3.00
• £3.99
• £4.50

Matilda: £3.99 as it is in the middle.

Emma: I'd say £4.50 as then you make a lot more profit of which you can put into the production of the magazine.

Rebecca: I agree with Matilda £3.99

6- Would you like the magazine to include competitions?

• Yes
• No

Emma: Yeah defneitly I think this will make the magazine active.

Rebecca: Yes as it is a good way to engage readers.

Matilda: No as I think as you're aiming towards an older target audience competitions aren't as much of a want.

7- Would you like the magazine to consist of just female singers, just male singers or both?

• Just Female
• Just Male
• Both

Matilda: I think both as it widens your target audience and makes it an all around gender magazine.

Rebecca: I think both as well as limiting it to just one gender may mean a loss of interest.

Emma: I think just female as then you can base the magazine around just them and your audience will become easier to understand and direct the magazine towards.

Social Media

I posted a photo of four different fonts to use for my front cover of my magazine on two different types of social media, I asked my followers and friends what font they thought was best.

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