Preliminary Task (Final Cover Page Evaluation)

Below is presentation on the cover page evaluation. 

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Preliminary Task:(Mockup Overlay For Final Selection)

As I made a mockup for my magazine previously I placed the main image on the mockup. Below are the are the results.

This is how I decided to  place the the photographs I have taken for the main image on the mock up of the magazine cover page. This is an example of how the photographs for the main image will look like. This will help me decide which is the best fit for the cover page. From the mock up overlays I will decide the final image I will use for the cover page.

Below is the selected final image for my magazine.

I have chosen this mock up overlay because the model has a stronger eye contact with the camera and perfectly fits on the cover page and the cover lines wont look congested on the cover page as they will come on the sides of the cover page and wont overlap with the model as compared to the rest of the images as there is more room on the sides. As compared to the rest of the photographs the hairstyle of the model is perfect and has a way better posture as compared to the rest of the photographs.

Preliminary Task: (Short Listed Images For The Cover Page)

 These are the pictures that I have I have short-listed for the main image of the cover page. I have short-listed these pictures because the model has a better face expression and the exposure is correct. Also, the model has a way better posture as compared to the rest of the pictures. The model also has a strong eye contact with the camera in these pictures.

Preliminary Task: (Photography)

So finally after learning about the various angles and shots essential to take photographs. When previously researching for magazines as for my inspiration, I noticed magazines usually have mid shots, mid close ups and mid long shot and close ups. Its very rare that we see a full shot on a magazine cover page. I also kept in mind the type of clothes worn by the students in school. Keeping all this in mind I took my photographs. Below are some selected photographs from a total of 25 photographs I took for the cover and contents page. I also took additional photographs of shoes, bags and accessories to use them on the contents page.

COVER PAGE

 Mid Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

Mid  Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

CONTENTS PAGE

Mid Shot

Mid Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

CONTENTS PAGE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Preliminary Task (Name & Masthead Design)

Since this is a preliminary task and my magazine is going to be a school fashion magazine the name I decided for my magazine is "1a1 Fashion". As, we refer to this branch of  Lahore Grammar School as Lahore Grammar School 1a1. 1a1 is basically the address of my school.

After doing some research on magazines, I looked up different fonts for the masthead. Usually the fonts used in magazines especially fashion magazines are simple. Keeping this in mind, I tried various fonts which I could use for the magazine cover page. Below is an image of the fonts.

              
The final font that I have chosen for the magazine is: 

I have chosen this font because its simple and decent. The other possible fonts I have tried are not as good as compared to the font that I have chosen. The font I have chosen will look exceptional on the cover page.

Preliminary Task (Mockups)

 Using the codes and conventions of a magazine that I learned through my research. I have come up with the mockup of the cover page and the contents page. Which will direct when constructing the magazine.

This is a basic mock up of how my magazine cover page will look like, where and how the masthead, tagline, issue date, pug, cover lines, main cover lines, buzz word and bar code will be placed. My aim being to catch the eye of the audience and tempt them to open the magazine. This is the reason I have tried to fulfill  the basic requirements of a cover page but on the other hand I have tried to make the cover not look congested.

Cover Page

I have made the mock up for the contents page this way because it will be easier for the audience to navigate through it. That is why I have put a separate section for the features and regulars.

Content Page