Shoots:
I will be taking two photo shoots with the same models, the first for my front cover and the second for my double page spread. For the first photo shoot I will be taking photographs of the band I have created. These photographs will be taken at different camera positions such as a long shot, a mid shot, a close up shot and extreme close up camera shot.
All of these photographs however will either be taken at an eye-level camera angle or hip level camera angle as these are the most conventional way in which photographs are taken for an alternative music magazines.
For my double page spread I am creating an interview with this band, therefore I will be taking photographs of the band during their 'interview' to give the page and article more of an 'exclusive' feel. I have been inspired to do this by the double page textual analysis I did of an interview with Noel Gallagher.
They will both be looking at a direct eye contact at the camera as this is a technique that all magazines used to draw the audience in to both reading and buying their magazine. However some types of direct eye contact can be off putting or patronising on music magazines in the rock or heavy metal genre, therefore I will have to make sure that the direct eye contact of my subjects come across inviting or slightly cocky.
For the photographs on my double page spread The photos I use will be of the models in mid speech in relaxed positions to show through their body language that they are confident individuals.
I will be taking two photo shoots with the same models, the first for my front cover and the second for my double page spread. For the first photo shoot I will be taking photographs of the band I have created. These photographs will be taken at different camera positions such as a long shot, a mid shot, a close up shot and extreme close up camera shot.
All of these photographs however will either be taken at an eye-level camera angle or hip level camera angle as these are the most conventional way in which photographs are taken for an alternative music magazines.
For my double page spread I am creating an interview with this band, therefore I will be taking photographs of the band during their 'interview' to give the page and article more of an 'exclusive' feel. I have been inspired to do this by the double page textual analysis I did of an interview with Noel Gallagher.
Location:
I will be taking my first photo shoot at my house against an off white wall/ grey wall. I have chosen to take a photo against a plain background as I have learnt from my prelim photo shoot that it is difficult to place headlines and cover lines around a photograph with a busy background.
For the second photo shoot I will be taking photographs of the models sitting on a sofa as they are being 'interviewed'. The photos I use will be of the models in mid speech in relaxed positions to show through their body language that they are confident individuals.
Models:
My magazine pages will feature the band I have created called 'The HandPicked'. They will be featured on both my front cover and the double page spread. To create the band 'The HandPicked' I will be using two boys, 17 year old Henry and 16 year old Sam. I have chosen these subjects as they fit the 'young faced boy' look that alternative band often have. I chose to use a band as my large front cover photo because the results from my questionare showed that people who read alternative music magazine prefer bands to be the magazines main feature.
Positions and Body Language:
For my front cover photo shoot the models will be stood up facing directly at the camera. Henry will be the main member of the band therefore he will be positioned slightly more closer to the camera to show his importance in the band.Their facial expressions will be emotionless as this is a typical convention of how an alternative band connotes their 'identity' and 'look'. However I will also be taking photographs of my models with a slight smile to make them appear inviting and friendly. For the second photo shoot I will be taking photographs of the models sitting on a sofa as they are being 'interviewed'. The photos I use will be of the models in mid speech in relaxed positions to show through their body language that they are confident individuals.
Models:
My magazine pages will feature the band I have created called 'The HandPicked'. They will be featured on both my front cover and the double page spread. To create the band 'The HandPicked' I will be using two boys, 17 year old Henry and 16 year old Sam. I have chosen these subjects as they fit the 'young faced boy' look that alternative band often have. I chose to use a band as my large front cover photo because the results from my questionare showed that people who read alternative music magazine prefer bands to be the magazines main feature.
Positions and Body Language:
They will both be looking at a direct eye contact at the camera as this is a technique that all magazines used to draw the audience in to both reading and buying their magazine. However some types of direct eye contact can be off putting or patronising on music magazines in the rock or heavy metal genre, therefore I will have to make sure that the direct eye contact of my subjects come across inviting or slightly cocky.
For the photographs on my double page spread The photos I use will be of the models in mid speech in relaxed positions to show through their body language that they are confident individuals.
Clothing:
The dress code of the models will be conventional 'alternative' clothing. This will consist of either a buttoned up shirt or a denim jacket. I will also be making them wear similar or matching clothing as this will connote they belong in the same band and also the alternative music genre. By wearing the same dress code it will also connotes they have the same morals and opinions as each other, the audience will therefore recognise this and will relate to the band members.
Lighting:
I will be using bright lighting to emphasise certain part of the photograph such as their faces and clothing however I will not be using unnatural lighting and i do not want the models to cast a dark heavy shadow against the white background as I will be using this backdrop as the actual background on my front cover and so do not want to spend unnecessary time editing out harsh shadows. Therefore, I will be using natural lighting by taking the photograph near a large open window in my house in the day time to allow as much light onto the models. Natural lighting will also make much fainter shadows on the backdrop.
I will be using bright lighting to emphasise certain part of the photograph such as their faces and clothing however I will not be using unnatural lighting and i do not want the models to cast a dark heavy shadow against the white background as I will be using this backdrop as the actual background on my front cover and so do not want to spend unnecessary time editing out harsh shadows. Therefore, I will be using natural lighting by taking the photograph near a large open window in my house in the day time to allow as much light onto the models. Natural lighting will also make much fainter shadows on the backdrop.
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