Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Shot List - Fashion Magazine

PROPS
-Stool
-Hat
-Gloves
-Necklace
-Shoes
-Bag
-Jacket
-Skirt
-Jeans
-Tops

LOCATION
-plain background (against a wall)

SHOTS
-Close Up
-Extreme Close Up
-Mid shot

EVALUATION
I am Really Happy with how the shoot went. I think the lighting was great and the quality of the images are good too. Also i'm happy with the range of different shots i got and i think the final images look professional.

Images can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/129603301@N04/

Monday, 24 November 2014

Shot List - Home Design Magazine

PROPS
-Christmas decorations (fairy lights, candles, garland e.c.t)
-Sofa
-Chair
-Fire
-Rug
-Stocking's
-Logs
-Blanket

LOCATION
-Small cosy room (lounge)

SHOTS
-Long distance shots
-Mid high angle shots

EVALUATION
I think the shoot itself went well as i was able to create the image i wanted with in the space i had accessibility too. I think the image is clear and effective, although i don't think it looks professional. I will edit the image to make it look more professional.

Images can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/129603301@N04/

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

'Top Magazine' Audience Research of my Three Main Genres

CLOSER MAGAZINE
Audience percentages
- 32.5% of closer magazine readers have children aged 0-5 years
- 46.7% of closer magazine readers are married or living as couple
- 67.8% of closer magazine readers are female main shoppers
- 53.7% of closer magazine readers own their own home
- 44.9% of closer magazine readers work full time

Gender Ratio
Female: 91.6%
Male: 8.4%

ABC1 Profile
47.9%

Age Range
15-24: 32.9%
25-34: 29.6%
35-44: 16.2%
45-54: 13.8%
55-64: 4.7%
65+: 2.8%

GMLAMOUR MAGAZINE
Audience percentages
- 67% of glamour readers like to invest in good quality fashion items
- 73% of glamour readers agree it is important to look well dressed
- 82% of glamour readers agree that beauty is an essential part in the whole fashion look
- 80% of glamour readers agree that investing in skin care is investing in skin
- 88% of glamour readers agree that wearing makeup boosts their confidence

Gender ratio
Female:94%
Male:6%

ABC1 Profile
65%

Age Range
average age is 30

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE
Audience percentages

Gender Ratio

ABC1 Profile
74%

Age range








Tuesday, 21 October 2014

My three main magazine genres, example and ratings

I gathered all this research from : http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/article/1307934/magazine-abcs-top-100-glance
Magazine Genres, Examples And Ratings

Gossip Magazine 
sales on average per issue circulation during the first 6 months of 2014 -
  • Closer = 306,353
  • OK =251, 837
  • Hello = 210,049
  • Star = 209, 085
  • Heat =206,716
  • Now = 175,576

Fashion Magazine 
sales on average per issue circulation during the first 6 months of 2014 -
  • Glamour =363,184
  • Red= 172,102
  • Marie Claire= 167, 069
  • Vogue=137,626
  • Elle = 120,057
  • GQ= 74,304

Home magazines 
sales on average per issue circulation during the first 6 months of 2014 -
  • Good House keeping =384,278
  • Woman and Home = 326,749
  • Ideal home = 181,533
  • Country living = 149,996
  • your home = 118,686
  • style at home = 104,131
  • 25 beautiful homes = 84,858
  • House and garden = 78,314


I have chosen to research these three Genres of magazines as i am interested in them all and don’t yet know which genre/genres i want to focus on. I Have researched each Genres sales on average per issue circulation during the first 6 months of 2014 because its up to date facts that will show me what is making certain magazines in each genre more popular that others. This will therefore result in me being able to produce the best magazine in which ever genre i choose.