CLOSED BLOG NOTIFICATION

Centre Name: Norbury Manor BEC

Centre Number: 14343

Candidate Name: Tamera-Noelle Kanon

Candidate Number: 9371

Unit: G321

Final Front Cover

Final Contents Page

Final DPS

Evaluation Question 7

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

Evaluation Question 6

What have you learn about the technologies from the process of constructing this product?
 

Here are some of the media technologies that I have made reference to in my Soundcloud presentation.

Evaluation Question 5

How did you attract/address your target audience?

Evaluation Question 4

Who would be the audience for your media product?

Evaluation Question 3

What kind of media institution might distribute you media product and why?

Here is a link which whill display my answer fully, in case you cannot view this text

https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/302958576a894761887c818115e78343

Evaluation Question 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Evaluation Question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop, or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
 Below are the slides of the text within this animoto presentation which you can click on, in case you cannot fully see the text in my video.

Double Page Spread Links

DPS link by Slidely Slideshow
Here are the links I have made on my double page spread, front cover and contents page, it inludes colours, fonts, text and the artist.

(Just in case any images are distorted, at the top left corner of the video there is an image icon that you can click on which will open up that slide.)

Double Page Spread Layout

There is a significant difference the layout of out my flat plan and my current double page spread (which is not yet finished). I moved the text to the bottom left of the page and had my main image filling up the majority of the right page, which I feel is effective as it grabs the readers attention and it makes it clear who the article is about.
The pose of my model has changed a lot also as it previously looked like a pose for a pop artist which isn't what I want to portray. Including a mid-shot photo with a microphone allows the expression on my models face to be exposed.

I believe my headline is effective as it is sophisticated as a serif font has been used (I have used this font previously on my contents page and front cover). I placed it on the top left corner of the page as I didn't want it to distract the readers from the main image and the interview. I got inspiration from this Rolling Stones Double Page Spread of Adele as I really admired the format of the page and the way everything was so cohesive.

My idea for the layout of the text is so place it below the stand first in three columns. I'm not going to use white boxes behind my text (common in many other magazine I've looked at) as I believe it would look to harsh and edgy, instead i'm leaving my text on my grey background.

Artist Interview

Young, talented and eccentric, Renee Baptiste has risen to fame with numerous features on ‘Lights Out’ and ‘Better’. With humility and pride, Renee opens up about her many challenges and triumphs. She’s not your average R&B artist. With vocals that are soothing, extraordinary and underestimated she is versatility at its finest.

How would you describe yourself?

Well, I’d describe myself as a really bubbly and extroverted person who’s always up for good time! This sometimes gets me into trouble because I’m seen with the ‘wrong crowd’ even though I would consider them as a fun group of people, especially as I’m becoming more and more popular in the industry, it’s gonna be difficult for me to continue the friendships I currently have with people, even though I shouldn’t care about the opinions of others but, you know... it sometimes gets to me.

You’ve heard the saying ‘more money more problems’ right? Did that have any effects in your life?

It’s funny you ask that actually [laughs]. As I started doing more shows and touring with celebs like Tinie Tempah and Chipmunk, the money was rolling in and me I’m just a generous person, it’s just in my nature. So when all my friends have planned to meet up and have a girl’s night but one friend isn’t able to because money, I’m so quick to offer to pay. I started to experience this in abundance and long story short she’s no longer my friend. I also found out that I had so much ‘family’ that I didn’t realise I had last year [laughs]. But I guess I’ve just gotta deal with it. But yeah, the money is good   [smiles].

So, what are your songs and lyrics and lyrics based on?

Well I love to tell a story when I’m writing a song which may be based on my previous personal experiences or other people who I see, I get permission off of those people by the way, I don’t just steal their stories [laughs]. Which I believe R&B is all about – telling a story.  My music is a way for me to release my passion from personal experience to everyone; I believe these experiences have allowed me to grow into a knowledgeable individual.

So here you have it, our exclusive with the one and only Renée Baptiste, be sure to watch out for her new music and collaborations.


(I wasn't able to fit in all the research I conducted into my actual artist interview as there wasn't enough space on my double page spread to put it all, I will however, add in 'continue on the next page' to let readers know that there is more to come which I believe would and could happen in a normal and established magazine. An example of this is the Rollings Stones double page spread featuring Adele, not a lot of space was left on the double page spread for the interview as Adele's face was the main focus which is what I wanted to incorporate in my double page spread as I feel this reflects R&B a lot in regards to it's passion for the artists and their image.)

Artist Interview Research

I looked at R&B magazine double page spreads to see the kind of language that is used or have in common in order for me to reflect this in my interview. I realised that some of them incorporate colloquial language which I believe really reflects the nature of the character being interviewed. I then noticed that many of the questions asked were to do with the artists personal life in terms of relationship, family and any issues within them. They are also asked a lot about any feuds they may have with other artists or what they dislike about certain people. As well as this, I have seen questions of the artists interests and hobbies and inspiration for their music.
I also noticed 5 things that artist interviews always include;
humour, difficult questions, story telling, light hearted questions and music history.

Here is an interview with an R&B artist, there's a lot of casual chit chat in this interview which is common in a lot of interviews in this genre. There's a lot of music chat and personal chat which allows fans and readers to feel close and more involved with the artist and what they're doing.

There is a very relaxed feel to this interview and we're able to get a feel to Alicia's personality which is important. I aim to incorporate this feel into my interview .

Double Page Spread Image Choices

These are my images choices for my double page spread. I aimed for a sensual look yet with passion and something that would portray her personality which I believe these photos have done successfully with the help of mise-en-scene. That includes the models prop (micro-phone), I used this to help emphasis the theme of this magazine which is music, I caught this photos mid action (so whilst she was actually singing) which helps convey the true passion and nature that my artist had for music. Also, the clothing was calming and neutral which helps portray the relaxation that R&B can bring.

Double Page Spread: Market Research Analysis

This is a Prezi showing my analysis and market research of  4 different established music magazines.