STAR IMAGE RESEARCH

I will be looking at some star images and how they are shown in specific genres of magazines. I hope it will help me figure out what type of star image I want, and how my model should pose, act, look and their facial expression in each photo.

The image on the right, is for a classical magazine. She is in a pale coloured dress and is holding a violin. This is effective because it is a classical magazine, and the instrument indicates the genre instantly. Her make-up is done tidily and is not too full-on, it looks almost natural. This also shows the classical genre, because people who play classical instruments, typically, are more mature and sophisticated, so you would not expect a lot of make up on her, compared to a pop magazine. Her pose/posture is straight and turned slightly to face the camera. This shows maturity and sophistication, as you would expect to see in a classical magazine.

In this image, on the left, she is in a glitzy black dress, this is very provocative and would draw in a male audience. Her dress is very low cut, and this is what I would expect to see in a pop magazine. Her make-up is very full on, this is so much different to the classical star image, this is because it's more expected and a convention of pop culture magazines. Her pose/posture is very slouched and casual, this is effective because pop music is quite casual. Her is looking down at the camera making her look empowered and superior.

The star image on the right, he is in all black clothing, this relates to his nickname the "Prince Of Darkness", this a convention of rock magazines because rock is stereo-typically dark and death-like. His looks as if he as very pale white make-up on, this is also a convention of the rock genre, because stereo-typically the readers of this magazine wear pale makeup and black clothing. His stance is very aggressive, this is contrasts with the dog on his shoulder because it makes his stance seem softer and calmer. This shows signs that the magazine is also for an older audience, even thought the features inside are very youthful. This is because Ozzy is an 80s artists and isn't well known today with younger audiences. So, in a sense, it would attract and older audience. 








The star image here is in bright and non-revealing clothing. This shows it's for a children's pop music magazine. The model has next-to-none make-up on, this a convention of a children's pop magazine because children tend not to wear make-up and are influenced by stars. Her pose/posture is very fun and not too formal, this is very common in child's music magazines.

FRONT COVER RESEARCH 5 - MY GENRE

This helped my research because I chose to do the classical genre, so looking at a magazine front cover for this helped me discover what a classical magazine actually has on it.

DPS RESEARCH 3

DPS RESEARCH 2

DPS RESEARCH 1

This is my first DPS, from this I learnt that pull-quotes are important because it highlights certain parts of the text, I also learnt that 3 columns is not mandatory but is typically preferred. One final thing I learnt is that, for different artists certain photos are used. For example this is an indie article and the image is more-or-less scruffy. Whereas, I would expect, a classical to be more re-formed and tidy.

MAGAZINES I FOUND IN TESCOS

The magazines that stood out to me the most was the Christmas one and the Good Food one. This is because the Christmas one it right at the front, in it's own little box and it has bright, outstanding colours.

The Good Food one is because it is black and dark and where it is not, it is a bit tang orange. 

The other magazines on the shelf are rather dull but when you look a little closer, they stand out too.

I learnt from looking at professional magazines that, using bright colours and placing them further forward on the shelf is more likely to attract an audience and get purchased, rather than a dull one which is hidden further back.

MY GENRE - MAGAZINE LOCATION

While out with my grandma, we came across these locations.

I don't think this location would be appropriate, because even though, it looks very classy and old.There doesn't seem to be a place to take a nice photo.












This would be a good location to have a front cover image shoot because, I think a photo would look really nice in the arch-way. I think this because it looks smart and sophisticated, the details on the bricks making it look old are also good. I think, if I was to take the photo in this location I would have the model resting their back on the inside of the arch-way, it would be a close up and I would have them with a plain expression staring at the camera. 

I think, in between the two walls or near the tree would be a good place to take a location shot. This is because I feel it sets the scene for a classical music magazine I really like this, because it looks so natural and calming.

I don't think this would be a good place for a location shot, this is because I feel it looks too dirty. Some parts of the building is eroding away, that, however looks good, but I don't find this appealing or think this would be appropriate for a classical magazine.

I think this would be a powerful location shot for a because from this distance you'd be able to take a long shot. It would look really effective I think, using a female in this shot would show how empowering she is and this would oppose Laura Mulveys theory, this was that stated that women in photography was for the male gaze.

I can't decide if this would be a good idea for a location shot or not. Yes, it is nice scenery and looks very sophisticated, but I'm unsure where I could place my model.