Friday 24 February 2012

PLANNING - NEW IDEAS FOR DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

Inside Vladana Dps Pgf

Inside Vladana Dps2 More PDF

I have chosen to do something like this for my double page spread because i really like the classy, formal and neat look it gives which will appeal to my target audience of women. This layout is simple but its effective because it is different and it keeps a mature and sophisticated feel. 

AFL EVALUATING PEER WORK - EVALUATION ON FORWARD MAGAZINE

AFL EVALUATING PEER WORK

Thursday 23 February 2012

PLANNING - NEW IDEAS FROM MAGAZINE MOCK UP NUMBER 1

Contents:
I want to try and maybe have a double page contents? as because my magazine is split into three different areas (Music, Fashion, Art) I think it would be good to have three different sections for a contents page. and stick to three colours for the different section background and two font colours which will be like to the cover fonts and colours.


DoublePS:
I want to have a whole page with a photo on it of my artist and then on the other side base it on the katy perry rolling stones article. I couldn't work out how to fit into columns on Photoshop so this is something i need to work on to make my DPS look alot more professional as it's currently all over the place and looks a mess.


Cover:
I want to keep a big main face close up image of my model and artist (vladana) and then create text around that. I like the idea of having black and white background image and then add vibrant colours into the inside of the magazine and then also the colours on the cover will contrast. I need to play around with what would look best though.


Overall:
I need to get my photos taking to then be able to tell where i am going to go with the magazine, also i can then know where i am editing the photos to make a good arty feel as this will take some time and i need to do it asap.

PLANNING - MY PITCH EVALUATION

I think my pitch went really well. It made me come up with more idea and ways to develop my magazine whilst explain aloud to others to content and meaning behind it. I got asked good questions and the response I got toward my magazine was good afterwards as it is different and unlike most others. My animoto could of been slightly better with facts and figures of whom my magazine was aimed at, as this was a question raised in my pitch.

PLANNING - MY PITCH

Tuesday 21 February 2012

MAGAZINE FIRST MOCK UP FEEDBACK

As Draft Feed Back Sheet Emma 12b

I knew that the first mock up i produces wasn't good because I didn't have any photos of my own and i still hadn't decided whether to go for the bright poppy art look or the mysterious and sinister look. After receiving this feedback and seeing how much hard work it will be to find appropriate props and lighting and costume for the bright and edited idea, i am going to change my mind and create the darker one. 

MAGAZINE FIRST MOCK UP

Friday 3 February 2012

ARTIST ARTICLE

Who is Vladana?

Vladana / r&b pop / Glamorous, adventurous, original, vibrant.
Vladana. You know the name. You’ve seen her face. You recognise her beauty and style. Georgia Perry slade rise to fame is serious, discovers Emma Kerr.

Vladana, a.k.a. 19-year-old -Georgia Perry Slade is the new biggest star hitting the charts. With her debut single 'On and On' hitting a place in the top 10 on the charts and then rushing straight to number 1 second week, it's hard to believe that this time last year she was at BRIT school enjoying her studies into music. Vladana is sure to be a pleaser. Despite being a teenager, is defiantly a brave young women excited to be stepping into the music world, which she has always wanted.

So who really is this quirky new star? Forward Magazine interviewer, Emma Kerr, spoke to Vladana over a Hot latte in Covent Garden. Wearing an exclusive pair of louboutins and rocking out a pair of skinny jeans with a baggy sweater, Vladana defiantly is showing her chilled side but in her own fashionable way, ready to talk about her rise to fame and up and coming events.

So Vladana, how are you feeling?
 - Very well thank you. I'm extremely happy right now 27/4 it's just brilliant. How could i not be?!
We know, we are interested in your sudden success, how did it all happen?
 - Well, it's been all a bit of a big blur really, but i remember it all still! Ha. In my free time when not studying at BRIT school, (which i was so thankful for), i liked to go to pubs and bars, open singing nights and competitions to get experience and be involved as many ways as i could in performing. Anyway, i was singing and that is what i love so why wouldn’t i take any chance i could get!? One night I was singing at a open night in Birmingham at Braha, and just so happened my now Producer, MAC C, was there and said he was extremely interested and wanted to sign me up. I went and did some studio times and we had a few creative sessions and then soon after he offered me a deal!

Wow, sounds like you do absolutely love everything about singing then. What got you into it in the first place?
 - I remember having my first singing lesson when I was 7. I pestered my mom about it for months and she always reminds me of it! I just stuck at it since and my love for it grew and I guess, well… here we are now!
Your right! What does your mum say about it all, as we know you are very close? Do you get to see her a lot still?
 - Yes defiantly, I get her to come along to most of my gigs, interviews and photo-shoots. She enjoys it just as much as me! She’s so proud of me and what’s happened in the last year or two, even more than usual. I would be no where without my mum because she always kept believing in me and pushing me to achieve what I wanted. I owe her a lot because she’s got me to where I am today. I have a lot of support from my family and always have.
That’s very nice. So how are you coping with all the massive media rush and press?
 - At times it can be very forceful and ‘up in your face’, but I knew that it would have to be something I would have to come to terms with. I do have some absolutely brilliant fans already though, they are so lovely and it’s so sweet to see how many people believe and love what you do as much as yourself.

Big question; what influenced the name ‘Vladana’?
 - Vladana means to rule with greatness, to rule with peace or to rule. I think it’s a beautiful thing to be a positive role model for people and to always keep in mind the positive and that’s what I am about.

Interesting! How did you start to form ‘Vladana’ and create your new image?
 - I’ve always knew who I am inside, who I am really, even if at times it didn’t seem that way or show. I’ve always been edgy, different and a bit odd so I haven’t changed a lot; it’s just more fitting into my skin as a way I want to be seen.

We have noticed your exclusive Louboutins! We are very jealous.
 -  Ha-ha! Yes they are beautiful and I cannot believe they are mine. I am so lucky!
So we also hear a little rumour you may be supporting Rihanna, can you give us any more on that?
 - Unfortunately I can’t right now! I’m not 100% sure myself!

Oh well we hope you are, Rihanna and Vladanna, what could be better!
 - Ha well thank you very much! Yes it would be amazing if I could support Rihanna, she’s amazing.

You are headlining at Summer Festival this year aren’t you as your debut album, ‘Kisses and paper’ will be out 14th May 2012.
 - Yes! Oh my I cannot wait! It will be absolutely amazing, I’m counting down the days, And I’m so excited for my album to be realised so my fans can hear more of what I am about!

We cannot wait for it either! What else is coming up in the future? 
 - well I am starting to create some new stuff with other artists which I am looking forward too!

Oooo! Well we hear that big things are expected of you and we all know that you will be able to reach then and more! We wish you all the best of luck in your busy up and coming few months and best of luck with your album. Catch up after the mad summer rush!
 - Yes that would be lovely! Thank you so much I’ve had a great time talking!


PRACTISE PHOTOSHOP EDITING


Theese are quick edited practise photo test shots i have done on photoshop. I just wanted to see and experiment with diffrent effects which will help give across the odd,quirky and artistic look i am going for. I like the bottom photo as its still the same just with colours slightly added in to it to create a neon and vibrant look to it. This is something i think i will look into when im actually creating my final photo on photoshop because i really like the extra edge it gives to the photo and i believe its not to bold but it is noticable so it will mesh well with the actual arty photo i will use without looking to much.

PRACTISE TEST SHOTS



These are my practise test shots i have taken to get an idea of how i will set out my model in proportion to the page and props. I found it hard to do test shots at school as i couldnt do the weird makeup, use props or correct background i will want to be using. I found it useful though to think of poses for my model, the model i will use is a dancer so she will be more mobile and more expressive. As a dancer she will be more confident and facial expressions i want to create she will be able to do and with effect. I will be using material and props such as flowers and birds to give an edgy odd look. I like the diffrent positions and poses we created with liv (above) and i think these will be effective when added props and photoshop editing.

I will still use weird positions though if i am going for the dark, dungey style too because this will then still give off the odd and arty feel I want for my magazine.