Final post: Magazine

Final post: CCR

Nineteenth Post: pictures

Here are the pictures that I'm using for my article. Since it is based on music, I wanted to capture some of the different ways it may be transferred. Just like my last pictures, they might look weird because I took the photo directly from my screen instead of transferring them to my phone.

Eighteenth Post: pictures

Here I'm attaching some of  the pictures that I'm using for the projects, these are going to be used for  the table of contents. They might look weird, because I took a picture from the screen, instead of transferring to my phone (I have limited storage).

Sexteenth Post: Group Discussion

This week we were paired up in groups again to be able to talk about our projects. I showed my group members what I've been doing, and the ideas I have about the cover pages, along with the template for both the article and the table of contents. They all agreed the it was a nice idea, which I was relieved about, but did let me know that it would be best if I show some of the pictures on my blog. So, as soon as I'm able to translate the images from my camera to a laptop, I'll be posting them right away!

Fifteenth Post: errors

I was looking over the instructions for the project today, and one of the thinks that it mentions is that we should talk about our errors. 

The biggest of my errors is procrastinating. I would push a lot of my project aside saying I would do then later, so I would be able to focus on other things. Because of this error that I made I am now rushing more than I should be. If I had dedicated myself more to this project from the start, and organized myself better, I wouldn't be stressing myself out as I am now. 

Even though I am rushing now, I still believe I will be able to get a good outcome out of what I'm doing (lets hope). 

Fourteenth Post: NASA

This week I was able to visit the Kennedy Space Center and take some pictures so I'm able to use for the magazine. Since it's not related to music, which is my main subject, I'll be using some image for the table of contents.

I'm posting a very blurry picture of my taking a picture with my camera, and another's image that I took with my phone so I would be able to upload and show an examples of some of the pictures I'm planning on using.

  

Thirteenth Post

So this week I was able to take a variety of pictures for my cover, table of contents, and article. I don't have a computer at the moment since I am not home for vacations, and I am not able to upload them in the blog. As soon as I get back from break I'll be able to pass the pictures from my camera to the computer and upload it!

Also, since I have no computer, I haven't been able to do the editing necessary for the pictures. Instead of not doing anything, which would take me a step back, I've decided to start working on my article for the two page spread and figuring out what will be incorporated in the rest of my magazine (table of contents).

Twelfth Post: Photoshop part 2

Since I have absolutely no idea on how to use photoshop, I've been watching videos to see which can be more helpful. Here I'm going to attach one that helped me understand a bit more the editing methods I need to learn to be able to successfully acquire the effects I want for my images.

Citations:

YouTube. (2018). Photoshop cs6 tutorial: basic editing ( for beginners learn more about photoshop ). [online] Available at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AJNLSuUi9uE [Accessed 26 Mar. 2018]

Eleventh Post: Photoshop.

I've decided to use Photoshop as my main editing system. I will be using the application to add the neon colors for my cover page, since I am low on resources and may not have the posibility to use actual neon lights to create the effect I am looking for. 

This week that is coming up I will focus on taking the pictures needed mainly for my cover page, but also for my table of contents and my two page spread. 

Stay tuned for more updates!

Tenth Post: Canva

This week I was playing around with Canva. I'm still trying to get a hang of it, figuring out what fonts to use, how to arrange the subheadings, the picture, what to add, basically everything. I've decided on using one of the templates for "Traveling", and even though it's not my specific genre it still goes well and has a nice formatting. Here are some images of the template. It's kind of messy since, like I said before, I've just been playing with it and figuring out how to use it. 
        

Ninth Post: Sketch.

As promised in my last post, I drew an idea of what I wanted for my cover image. Here you go: 

Sorry for my poor drawing skills! But anyways, as you can see the subject is with her eyes closed and has somewhat of a calm face (which is what I'm trying to aim for in the original photograph) and then there are different types of colors that are going into her body through her ears, somewhat engulfing her, which would be representing the music. 

Next week since it's spring break, and I have much more time in my hands, I will start shooting pictures and see what works best for me. 

Eighth Post: Article

My article is going to be about Music Psychology (I know, I've changed it twice already, this is the last time). I had this inspiration because of the personal experiences that have helped me and the effect it has on those around me too. 

Emotions evoked by music don't just feel good, but they are also good for your health, both emotionally and physically. A meta-analysis of 400 music studies found that listening to music has the ability to reduce anxiety, fight depression, and boost the immune system. Clinical music therapists have even started prescribing music for everything from Alzheimer's to Autism Spectrum Disorder (in addition to other treatments.) 

Since my article is focused on music, and how it makes others around feel, I want my cover page to focus on the subjects face and how it is being affected by what it has around. I want my subject to have a calm facial feature with the neon lights representing the music flowing, while it affects its emotion. I want readers to see it and catch their eyes instantly with the contrast that the dark background is going to have with the colors. 

I hope everything goes well and I'm able to photograph the emotions and make it work! I'll be posting drawings soon to show an example of what I'm aiming for. 

Seventh Post: Group Discussion

Today in our media studies class we were put into groups to help out each other on our different projects. I was in a group with 3 other people, and 2 of them were also doing magazine, which helped me look at other perspectives and see what i could do with my own magazine. 

I mentioned how i was struggling with the cover for my magazine and didn't know what specific route to go to. My group members heard what i wanted to make my article about (which i will mention in my next post) and they guided me toward using a person as the main image. The filter would be in black and white, but i would like to incorporate a couple of neon lights to pop the image (which has a meaning and i will also explain in my next post). 

This image is part of my inspiration of the neon light. 

Citations: 

“Beauty.” Pinterest, 25 June 2015, www.pinterest.com/pin/440789882256573181/.

“MARVEL.” Pinterest, 14 Feb. 2018, www.pinterest.com/pin/706291154035434944/?lp=true.

Sixth Post: Magazine Cover- Editor

I just realized I haven't said what magazine editor I'm going to use to create my project (yikes).

So for my magazine, I'm going to use a program called Canva. In my Media Studies class we have used this application to create past projects where we had to create our own covers, and I found it very useful and easy to control. 

Here's a Youtube video that I used to help me walk through the process the first time I used the app. 

Citations: 

How To Use Canva - Tutorial! (2016, October 13). Retrieved March 11, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL-WbHwsbs8

Fifth Post: Magazine Cover- New Image Ideas

Since I changed my overall magazine inspiration, i also changed my opinion on what type of image i want to use for the cover. Like I said in my last posy, I'm aiming for a naturalistic view and have more vivid colors being used in the cover image. I'm still unsure on what exact image is going to be on the page, but here are some ideas:

It still isn't 100% sure if Ciara (which is mentioned in my previous post) is going to be able to help out with the project, this is why there is two types of images being used. One type of image is  with a subject looking into the camera and the other is of a landscape. I'm not trying to close up my options with choosing a specific one since either option may fail (lets hope not).

Fourth Post: Change of mind!

After searching and searching for inspiration and not finding anything to write about, I have decided to change the aim I was going for in the beginning. Instead of heading more towards a serious scientific magazine such as “Science”, I want to focus on magazines with more vividness such as “National Geographic”.

My original idea was to have dull colors such as black and white for the cover, and create a serious tone, for more mature audiences. Now I am going to use bright colors and focus on the natural aspects, which in the beginning was the complete opposite of what I wanted to do.

My change of heart was because I realized my original idea would collide with other published stories from magazines, and the images would have to look the same. This project is about starting from 0 and being the most creative you can be. Since I need to start from 0, I want to create an article about a woman, named Ciara, who is traveling the world by herself, inspires others to take risks, and helps those that want to do the same as her but aren’t sure on how to. I private messaged Ciara through Instagram to see if she wants to help me, and see if i am able to interview her. She’s an inspiration to me since I love traveling and have a dream of being able to do it by myself one day.

Here are some pictures she has posted on her Instagram (@hey_ciara) which show some beautiful places where she has been.

If I'm not able to get in contact with Ciara, then I'll need to find a new subject to work on. It will most likely be on a nature theme. Keep reading for more updates!

Citation:

Ciara (@hey_ciara) • Instagram photos and videos. (n.d.). Retrieved March 09, 2018, from https://www.instagram.com/hey_ciara/

Third Post: Magazine Cover- Part 2

For the magazine cover I've decided to go with either one of these designs. 

1. 2.

In image #1 the masthead will be displayed on the top of the cover with the use of Gotham Medium Font, which is normally used for magazines such as "Discovery." The image will be covering the whole page, but may not be covering the masthead so readers are able to read the logo. The cover lines are going to be in the right side of the magazine in a smaller text size, and try as much as possible to not deviate the focus from the main image. The date and price will be incorporated in the bottom of the cover. 
Depending on what image I will be using the color of the title will change. As of right now I'm thinking of using white for the title, and for the cover lines I'll use red so they pop out a little. Since the magazine is of a scientific genre I want it to be serious, but also appealing to the eyes of the public. 

In image #2 the masthead will be displayed under the cover lines. The difference between this layout and the previous one is that the image being used will be more engaging (or at least I think it will be) and helps seclude the other articles from the lead article, which will be displayed to the left of the cover. The same way as in the previous design, the date will be incorporated in the bottom of the cover and the font used will be Gotham Medium Font. 

More updates coming soon!

Second Post: Magazine Cover. Part 1

Colors are a very important factor to consider when creating a magazine cover. Depending on what colors are in use will define how the magazine attracts a specific type of audience, which in my case would be people from ages 18-35, and how they feel while viewing it. 

For my magazine cover I've decided to use dark colors such as black and white for a more serious tone, and try to prevent using bright colors. The limited use of colors is because instead of focusing on warm elements like National Geographic does, I'm leaning more towards the aspect magazines such as "Science" or "Discover" try to achieve which is neutral or cool.

I'm still unsure of what specific image I'm trying to use, but I believe I'll be using a realistic picture instead of a photo shopped one. 

National Geographic vs Science: 

Realistic vs Photoshop: 

Citations: 

Stoklosa, T. (2015, March 03). Media - Print. Retrieved March 03, 2018, from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495747871457529814/

POPULAR SCIENCE. (n.d.). Retrieved March 03, 2018, from http://1stchoicemags.com/magazines/index/mag_id/1087/title/POPULAR-SCIENCE

Coontz, M. M., Science06 Mar 2015 : 1082-1083 Full AccessRestricted Access, Cho, A., Science06 Mar 2015 : 1084-1088 Full AccessRestricted Access, Conover, E., Science06 Mar 2015 : 1085-1097 Full AccessRestricted Access, . . . Paul Robertson, Suvrath Mahadevan, Michael Endl, Arpita Roy. (2015, March 06). 347 (6226). Retrieved March 03, 2018, from http://science.sciencemag.org/content/347/6226

17, 2. D., & 17, 2. J. (2017, July 26). Artificial intelligence. Retrieved March 03, 2018, from http://www.sciencemag.org/topic/artificial-intelligence

Society, N. G. (n.d.). Sign in or Subscribe to Access Over 1,400 Issues. Retrieved March 03, 2018, from http://archive.nationalgeographic.com/dynamic/National%20Geographic%20Society/National%20Geographic/Landing.aspx

First post: Magazine Genre.

I've decided to create a scientific magazine for my AICE Media project. Most of my inspiration is from reading magazines such as "Science".

Target Audience:

The research I gathered from the "Science" magazine shows that magazines of this genre have a greater range of audience that are in college/university with a 58% of readers, which are usually individuals between the age of 18-35. This information is based off of a Professional Segment Breakdown chart. The rest of the audience are industries (12%), healthcare (10%), government (6%), non-profit (5%), and others (9%).

Online Presence: 

From the same article that I read on "Science" magazine, it shows that there is a greater presence online than in print. The article shows that 80% of visitors spend more than 5 minutes on their website. Also, 68%  of their readers take action after reading a third party e-mail, and another 67% are influenced by a banner ad. 

The magazine markets and advertises in many ways such as online & mobile, print, e-mail, and custom.  Online, the Science website has around 12 million page impressions and 3 million browsers; it also has banner ads for iPhone and Android apps. In print, there are weekly publications with over 570,000 readers, these will display ads of technology features and new products. E-mail marketing has a wide range all the way from Science e-mail alerts, to newsletters, and even third party emails. Custom publishing allows readers to gather cover tips, booklets, posters, and webinars from the magazine. 


Citations:

Moran, B. (n.d.). There's a science to researching scientists . Retrieved March 2, 2018, from HTTPS://www.sciencemag.org/site/help/advertisers/2015_Media_Kit-Product_Advertising.pdf

Stella Hurtley, Leslie Roberts, L. Bryan Ray, Beverly A. Purnell, Caroline Ash, Science04 Dec 2015 : 1180-1181 Full AccessRestricted Access, Grimm, D., Science04 Dec 2015 : 1182-1185 Full AccessRestricted Access, Cohen, J., Science04 Dec 2015 : 1186-1187 Full AccessRestricted Access, . . . Moore, C. H. (2015, December 04). 350 (6265). Retrieved March 02, 2018, from http://science.sciencemag.org/content/350/6265