13/10/25 - Front Page Development and Contents Page Layout

 Today, I began with experimenting with the background gradient of my first cover, and have decided on a white/grey gradient, as it makes my model stand out. I also began a rough mock-up of the contents page that aligns with the first front cover, deciding on which photos to use and a rough layout, in order to experiment on ways to present this. I also started to block out ideas for my other front cover. I like the photo shown, however the background at first seemed a bit bland to me, so I began to play around with different background colours. 

10/10/25 - Cover 1 Contents Page Development

 Today, I began my contents page which ties into my first cover. I decided on the layout and began to block out different sections of these two pages including the images, text and headline. I explored different photo options and have narrowed it down to one of the top two.

3/10/25 - Front Cover Work

Today, I downloaded the font I would like to use for my cover lines, headline and logo throughout my final products. After this, I airbrushed my models skin, hair and outfits using the "remove" tool to get rid of any imperfections in the image.

2/10/25 - Front Cover Choices

 Today, I looked through my reshoot photos of my second model, Seth, and I went through every photo and narrowed down my front cover choices to the two photos above. Next, I will enter photoshop with both photos, brighten them up to make the lighting appear a bit better, and create mockups of my final front cover to help me decide which photo will work best for the cover.

Flatplans & Shotlists

 Here are the shotlists I created in order to better organise the photoshoots I conducted during the summer with my two models. These shotlists were particularly helpful in allowing me to better visualise the photos I wanted to take and be able to better communicate with my models on the poses and way to dress.

My NEA Pitch Feedback

 After completing my pitch on the 20th of May, here is the feedback I received from my teacher and peers:

TEACHER FEEDBACK:

Good research and case study analysis.

Like the idea of the black and white, empowerment, suited- challenging representation.

Musician/style? make sure it doesn't look like a music magazine. 

30Seconds-getting ready for the tour. 

Style of her film.

My teacher approved of my ideas - she just told me that I need to decide on a magazine name as I was struggling to find one that fits my brand identity, and to make sure that one of my magazine ideas - to show a musicians fashion whilst on tour - still presents itself as being about fashion and not music.

My NEA Pitch

 On the 20th of May, I presented a pitch to my teacher and peers as to what my ideas for my magazine were, including layout, photos, models, and brand identity. Here is the PowerPoint I produced for my pitch: