Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Finished Two Page Spread
Monday, April 10th, 2017
Today I have finished my two page spread. I decided to use simple photos that reflected the aspects of clothing I was discussing in my article. I decided to keep my layout very simplistic and wanted it to be visually appealing. Here is my finished two page spread:
Today I have finished my two page spread. I decided to use simple photos that reflected the aspects of clothing I was discussing in my article. I decided to keep my layout very simplistic and wanted it to be visually appealing. Here is my finished two page spread:
Friday, April 7, 2017
Two Page Spread Ideas
Friday, April 7th , 2017
Over this weekend, I will begin to research what the newest indie trends are in regards to fashion and I will work from there. I plan on possibly shooting a few more images to incorporate into my two page spread and I will focus it on the clothing. My following blog posts will include possible images I will be using in my two page spread as long as drafts of the article.
Over this weekend, I will begin to research what the newest indie trends are in regards to fashion and I will work from there. I plan on possibly shooting a few more images to incorporate into my two page spread and I will focus it on the clothing. My following blog posts will include possible images I will be using in my two page spread as long as drafts of the article.
Finished Table of Content
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
I have finished my Table of Content today and I have managed to make it very straightforward and simple. Here is my finished table of content:
I have finished my Table of Content today and I have managed to make it very straightforward and simple. Here is my finished table of content:
Next, I will be working on my two page spread which I plan on finishing sometime this weekend or Monday since I will be going on vacation this week and won't have much time to work on it then. My two page spread will be on pages 3-4 and it will be covering the newest indie fashion trends.
Table of Content
Monday, April 3rd, 2017
I have started to work on my table of content and I am planning to finish it by Friday. I am trying to keep my structure simple with an more modern style. Here is what I have so far:
I have started to work on my table of content and I am planning to finish it by Friday. I am trying to keep my structure simple with an more modern style. Here is what I have so far:
I am planning to continue more work throughout the week as well as writing my two page spread article.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Magazine content
Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
This week I will begin to work on my table of content and my two page spread. This weekend, I shot photos for the inside of my magazine but they did not come out the way I had expected which was a bummer. Because of this I will have to shot more photos throughout the week to use within my two page spread. I will also begin to start writing my content for my two page spread and I hope to finish it by the end of this week. My article will focus on covering the latest indie fashion, as indicated in my cover-line.
This week I will begin to work on my table of content and my two page spread. This weekend, I shot photos for the inside of my magazine but they did not come out the way I had expected which was a bummer. Because of this I will have to shot more photos throughout the week to use within my two page spread. I will also begin to start writing my content for my two page spread and I hope to finish it by the end of this week. My article will focus on covering the latest indie fashion, as indicated in my cover-line.
Finished Cover Page
Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Today I have began to edit my cover page through photoshop and joomag. As mentioned in my previous posts, my genre focuses on a minimalistic layout and that is what I aimed for with my cover. I kept the coverline vague and simple.
I am very pleased with the way my cover page turned out. This whole week has been very stressful with trying to figure out the layout to the cover page, but I eventually got through it. I have also taken a completely different turn in relation to the way I planned for my cover page to actually look like. In my previous blog posts, I talked about how I wanted my cover page to have a lot of color. After trying to use the images I shot on my cover page, I realized that I was getting nowhere. I then decided to turn to older photographs that I had taken, and I was immediately inspired. In my following blog posts, I will focus on the inside of my magazine.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Cover Page Change
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
So in my previous posts I uploaded possible images to use for my cover page, but as I have been making my cover page the photos didn't work. In other words, it just wasn't coming out the way I had imagined it would go. I started trying to think of other images I could shot before Saturday but nothing came to mind that would be visually interesting for my magazine. As I was trying to figure out how to fix my cover page, I started looking through photos I took at Wynwood a few weeks ago and I immediately found my solution. I choose these two photos that would be ideal for my cover page:
Even though these images are very dark and unlike what I had originally intended for my cover page, I like the idea of using one of these images better than the ones from my previous posts. These images create a sense of mystery and are visually appealing. In my following post I will upload my progress with my cover page and possibly my table of content.
So in my previous posts I uploaded possible images to use for my cover page, but as I have been making my cover page the photos didn't work. In other words, it just wasn't coming out the way I had imagined it would go. I started trying to think of other images I could shot before Saturday but nothing came to mind that would be visually interesting for my magazine. As I was trying to figure out how to fix my cover page, I started looking through photos I took at Wynwood a few weeks ago and I immediately found my solution. I choose these two photos that would be ideal for my cover page:
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Two Page Spread
Sunday, March 26th, 2017
This week, I will continue to work on my cover page using joomag.com. I would like to get my cover page done by this Thursday to continue to work on my two page spread. My two page spread will focus on the latest indie fashion trends. I would like to keep my two page spread simple. I have found a few two page spreads that have given me inspiration for my magazine.
This week, I will continue to work on my cover page using joomag.com. I would like to get my cover page done by this Thursday to continue to work on my two page spread. My two page spread will focus on the latest indie fashion trends. I would like to keep my two page spread simple. I have found a few two page spreads that have given me inspiration for my magazine.
For my magazine, I would want to make it more colorful since my cover page will have color. But I would like to incorporate the structure of the first image.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
More photos
Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Since I shot my images for my cover page Thursday, there were a lot of images that I thought I could use inside my magazine. Here are some I'd like to put inside my magazine:
I was thinking of using one of these images inside my table of contents. I will shot more photos of other people to add variety to magazine since it is a fashion magazine. I will probably place these photos in my table of content.
Since I shot my images for my cover page Thursday, there were a lot of images that I thought I could use inside my magazine. Here are some I'd like to put inside my magazine:
I was thinking of using one of these images inside my table of contents. I will shot more photos of other people to add variety to magazine since it is a fashion magazine. I will probably place these photos in my table of content.
Cover Page Photos!
Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
Today, I decided took shot my photos for my cover page. I was super excited to finally try out my color gels, the only problem was the light diffusers hadn't arrived yet. I had already chosen today to shot, so I had to improvise. Usually when using color gels you need a light diffuser, but instead I used a flashlight and placed it above my subject. I also placed some color gels in front of my flash while taking the photos and it worked perfectly! I didn't think it would work but I found a way.
Here are some photos I'm thinking about using as the cover image:
I will most likely be using the last two images since they're vertical. I would want to place a border around the image with a different color. I would place the masthead up at the top and the cover line at the right.
Today, I decided took shot my photos for my cover page. I was super excited to finally try out my color gels, the only problem was the light diffusers hadn't arrived yet. I had already chosen today to shot, so I had to improvise. Usually when using color gels you need a light diffuser, but instead I used a flashlight and placed it above my subject. I also placed some color gels in front of my flash while taking the photos and it worked perfectly! I didn't think it would work but I found a way.
Here are some photos I'm thinking about using as the cover image:
I will most likely be using the last two images since they're vertical. I would want to place a border around the image with a different color. I would place the masthead up at the top and the cover line at the right.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Ideas for cover page
Sunday, March 19th, 2017
Since I will begin shooting my cover images next week, I have decided to look at different indie magazine covers for inspiration. For the most part, the cover consist of portraits of a single model. The background is usually of one solid color and not really of the model outside. I plan to take portraits of my friends that agreed to be photographed for this project. Here are some example I found inspirational:
In my previous posts, I posted my layout drawings and many of my ideas are very similar to the layout of these magazines. I really want to have a border on my cover to make the image more interesting. Although the first two have very neutral colors, I want my magazine to have more colors, similar to the third example. I still haven't chosen a color scheme I want to follow, but I know that I either want to have yellow or blue very present in my magazine. I believe the color scheme will give my magazine a sense of uniformity, which is what appeals to my target audience.
Since I will begin shooting my cover images next week, I have decided to look at different indie magazine covers for inspiration. For the most part, the cover consist of portraits of a single model. The background is usually of one solid color and not really of the model outside. I plan to take portraits of my friends that agreed to be photographed for this project. Here are some example I found inspirational:
In my previous posts, I posted my layout drawings and many of my ideas are very similar to the layout of these magazines. I really want to have a border on my cover to make the image more interesting. Although the first two have very neutral colors, I want my magazine to have more colors, similar to the third example. I still haven't chosen a color scheme I want to follow, but I know that I either want to have yellow or blue very present in my magazine. I believe the color scheme will give my magazine a sense of uniformity, which is what appeals to my target audience.
Shooting Schedule
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017
Now that I have an idea on what I want my cover to be like, I will begin to plan what days I will be shooting my photos. Since I need people to model for my photos, I will have to plan my dates according to when we will all have time to do it. Since next week we don't have school on Friday, it can be a good day to start shooting my photos. Here is a shooting schedule I have planned for next week:
March 24th: Shoot images that could be used for the cover.
March 25th: Shoot images that will be used for the content of the magazine.
April 1st: Re-shoot if there are any images that are missing.
I choose April 1st as a part of my shooting schedule just in case I realize that I would like to add another image while I'm putting my magazine together.
Now that I have an idea on what I want my cover to be like, I will begin to plan what days I will be shooting my photos. Since I need people to model for my photos, I will have to plan my dates according to when we will all have time to do it. Since next week we don't have school on Friday, it can be a good day to start shooting my photos. Here is a shooting schedule I have planned for next week:
March 24th: Shoot images that could be used for the cover.
March 25th: Shoot images that will be used for the content of the magazine.
April 1st: Re-shoot if there are any images that are missing.
I choose April 1st as a part of my shooting schedule just in case I realize that I would like to add another image while I'm putting my magazine together.
Magazine Layout
Monday, March 13th, 2017
Now that I have researched my genre, I am starting to brainstorm layout ideas for my magazine cover. Since I know my magazine is going to be very simple, I came up with very grid-like structures for my cover, with not much writing on the cover. I want the main focus to be on the photo and I want to keep the cover line minimal. I came up with five covers.
I am leaning mostly towards the first and fourth layout idea I came up with because I find that this minimalistic cover will appeal to my target audience better than the others. For the most part, layout ideas #1 and #4 are the exact same thing except for where the masthead and cover lines are placed. Layout idea #2 could be a possibility if I take a photo that has a very solid background or a blurred background. Then I'd be able to place the masthead and cover line there.
Now that I have researched my genre, I am starting to brainstorm layout ideas for my magazine cover. Since I know my magazine is going to be very simple, I came up with very grid-like structures for my cover, with not much writing on the cover. I want the main focus to be on the photo and I want to keep the cover line minimal. I came up with five covers.
I am leaning mostly towards the first and fourth layout idea I came up with because I find that this minimalistic cover will appeal to my target audience better than the others. For the most part, layout ideas #1 and #4 are the exact same thing except for where the masthead and cover lines are placed. Layout idea #2 could be a possibility if I take a photo that has a very solid background or a blurred background. Then I'd be able to place the masthead and cover line there.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Indie Fashion
Sunday, March 12th, 2017
I came across one magazine that really caught my attention. Here is one of the magazines cover images:
I came across one magazine that really caught my attention. Here is one of the magazines cover images:
I find that the simplicity and grid like structure of the cover page is visually intriguing. The indie genre does receive some misconceptions such as being to excessive and unnecessary, but its style is much more minimalistic. For my magazine, I intend on creating something very straightforward yet interesting enough to capture the viewers attention.
Because my magazine is an indie fashion magazine, I will also include photographs of others into my magazine. Since it is an indie magazine, my "models" would have to be wearing clothes that reflect this genre. I have begun to look into what indie fashion consists of. Indie means "independent," so when speaking in terms of fashion, the indie aspect of it is very unique and personal to each individual. However, I also realized that indie fashion is very relaxed and played back. It consists of many layers of clothing and letting your hair do its own thing. Since it is unique to each person, there isn't one specific guideline to how to dress indie, it's simply just playing with simple clothing and making it your own. Color choice is not important in indie fashion since it's so laid-back. One could mix and match many colors to obtain their desired look. I will begin brainstorming different outfits I could have my subjects wear to acquire this "indie" look.
Photography (Color gels!)
Saturday, March 11th, 2017
I have decided that my magazine will be an "indie fashion" magazine. As I have been conducting my research on the indie magazine genre, I have found that individuals who typically purchase indie magazines are into fashion, traveling, listening to the indie music, modeling, parties, festivals, fashion events, and urban life. These are some of the topics I will include in my magazine to attract my target audience.
I plan to start with my cover page. I intend to start with shooting a series of photos of my friends to possibly use one of those photos on the cover page. As of now, I know that I want my magazine photographs to be unique since thats what the indie genre consists of. I want my photos to have different colors throughout the images. Here's an example of the way I would want to play with colors in my own photographs:
I have decided that my magazine will be an "indie fashion" magazine. As I have been conducting my research on the indie magazine genre, I have found that individuals who typically purchase indie magazines are into fashion, traveling, listening to the indie music, modeling, parties, festivals, fashion events, and urban life. These are some of the topics I will include in my magazine to attract my target audience.
I plan to start with my cover page. I intend to start with shooting a series of photos of my friends to possibly use one of those photos on the cover page. As of now, I know that I want my magazine photographs to be unique since thats what the indie genre consists of. I want my photos to have different colors throughout the images. Here's an example of the way I would want to play with colors in my own photographs:
I have also conducted research on how to play with colors and lighting. I have found that through the use of color gels I can create images such as the one above. Initially, I came across a video that explained different ways to use color gels. The only problem with that particular video was that it required the use of expensive equipment. I decided to keep looking at ways I could use color gels in an easier and less expensive way. I found one video that explained the use of color gels in a more simple way, gave suggestions on how to use color gels using cheaper equipment, along with an explantation of how to edit these photos through photoshop to obtain the desired image.
I have decided to purchase color gels through amazon to be able to try out this technique. I found the color gels to be super cheap and I also found some cheap light diffusers as well. I hope to start shooting my images either at the end of this week or the following week with the use of color gels.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Picking my genre
Friday, March 10th, 2017
I love photography, (both digital and darkroom photography) so when I had the option to do either a film opening or a magazine, my immediate impulse was to go for the magazine. At first it was extremely difficult for me to come up with a specific genre. I began looking into things I liked; quirky tv shows, British pop bands, Spanish rock (weird mixture), psychology and philosophy books, but really nothing inspired me enough to create an entire magazine on it. Then while working on some photography projects, I decided that I wanted to incorporate very artsy and unusual photographs to my magazine. I wanted my final project to be creative and different. As I have been conducting my reasearch I came across this text that made me realize which genre would best fit the type of magazine style I am going for. It reads as Follows:
The ‘INDIE’ magazine is one of the most unusual ones, I have ever seen. The reason for that is that there are no text features except the masthead, the ‘tag’ line, and price information. It means that this magazine’s editors intend their target audience to buy issues, relying only on the photography. It is a rather brave step, because it doesn’t attract new audiences. However, it is a solid support of the house style.
After reading this, I decided that my genre would be an indie fashion magazine. I have always been fascinated by all sorts of art that incorporate strange and unusual elements. The reason I chose indie instead of just a regular fashion magazine, is because of the fact that the indie genre is very unusual and artistic. As I was conducting my research, I found one particular magazine (Fireflies) that really struck me because of its simple and unconventional style.
This magazine focuses on celebrating the work of writers and other artist. I really like the layout of this particular magazine, however my magazine will be focused on fashion rather writing. I would like for my magazine to mirror the very straightforward and uncomplicated style of this magazine. Because the target audience for Indie magazines is most 18-35 year olds (primarily female) who are typically more focused on the photography of the magazine than the actual content, I will try to put most of my focus in making my magazine very aesthetically appealing.
I love photography, (both digital and darkroom photography) so when I had the option to do either a film opening or a magazine, my immediate impulse was to go for the magazine. At first it was extremely difficult for me to come up with a specific genre. I began looking into things I liked; quirky tv shows, British pop bands, Spanish rock (weird mixture), psychology and philosophy books, but really nothing inspired me enough to create an entire magazine on it. Then while working on some photography projects, I decided that I wanted to incorporate very artsy and unusual photographs to my magazine. I wanted my final project to be creative and different. As I have been conducting my reasearch I came across this text that made me realize which genre would best fit the type of magazine style I am going for. It reads as Follows:
The ‘INDIE’ magazine is one of the most unusual ones, I have ever seen. The reason for that is that there are no text features except the masthead, the ‘tag’ line, and price information. It means that this magazine’s editors intend their target audience to buy issues, relying only on the photography. It is a rather brave step, because it doesn’t attract new audiences. However, it is a solid support of the house style.
After reading this, I decided that my genre would be an indie fashion magazine. I have always been fascinated by all sorts of art that incorporate strange and unusual elements. The reason I chose indie instead of just a regular fashion magazine, is because of the fact that the indie genre is very unusual and artistic. As I was conducting my research, I found one particular magazine (Fireflies) that really struck me because of its simple and unconventional style.
This magazine focuses on celebrating the work of writers and other artist. I really like the layout of this particular magazine, however my magazine will be focused on fashion rather writing. I would like for my magazine to mirror the very straightforward and uncomplicated style of this magazine. Because the target audience for Indie magazines is most 18-35 year olds (primarily female) who are typically more focused on the photography of the magazine than the actual content, I will try to put most of my focus in making my magazine very aesthetically appealing.
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