Hannah Marshall

The idea

The idea for my magazine was inspired by ‘EMPIRE’ Magazine, this is a film magazine that displays information about the latest films as well as anything film related. This could include interviews with cast, directors aspiring film makers etc..The also offer interactive articles such as competitions as well as an online site for more information (http://www.empireonline.com/magazine/ )This magazine also gave me the idea of possible colour schemes that I might use e.g. Bold colours such as Reds, blues, whites as well as using black to make the fonts look shadowed or as a contrasting tone.

Mastheads When coming up for ideas for the

masthead I had initially chosen ‘Urbanize’. This is because it would represent urban areas such as South London, and feature stories based on topical and social issues that occur in those types of areas. I would put an original twist on the magazine as it would target audiences of ‘social realism’ genre and include personal stories that audiences would submit to a PO Box.

I then decided to change the Masthead to ‘UnderTheWire’. I think it sounds more like a film magazine compare to the first one.

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The concept of this title was that ‘UnderThe’ suggested the issues and areas that would be covered were things that are less commonly shown in the media.

It would include mostly independent film makers as well as some mainstream film companies that show as close to the truth, exposing what it really is like being involved in certain situations.

The ‘Wire’ part of the new masthead links to film in the sense that the ‘wire’ symbolises streaming as well as connection and form for media to travel by.

The Magazine

By including a headlining story intices an audience to want to open and read the magazine.

By using a high quality , slightly edited image makes the magazine look more professional and more appealable.

By including the title of the film in bold letters links the character on the front page with a possible story behind it.

The barcode, the price, the website and the edition number, common aspects found on magazines.

A catch tagline after the headline film to create connection as well as small hits towards the films plot.

The stories that are linked not only to the plot line but also to the concept of the magazine itself.

This make the magazine more targeted to its suitable audience.

A continuous colour theme to make everything look professional as well as well planned

The use of red: connotes danger, anger, heat, joy, power, passion and loveWhite: Purity, innocence and softnessBlack: Death, conservative, mysterious, sophisticated

A continuous font theme to make everything look professional and well linked.

( Similar to the cover)

Frame/ Border with magazine title to add to the continuity throughout the magazine. The colours of this is similar to the rest of the magazines fonts to add to the theme.

Bold numbers to make clear how many stories or topics are included in the magazine, in a clear format and bold colours.Suit cinematic theme.

Image from main story/ Film, colours slightly saturated to suit theme, creates enigma ; ‘ who is protagonist?’ ,’ who are these other characters?’

Typical to film magazines; feature list and regular list.

Page numbering makes the magazine contents page more authentic letting audiences know the page number or where to go for a particular story.

Image of possible protagonist, gives audience a taster/ hint of the characters profile, characters body language could add hint to her personality.

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Title of the article is the same theme as the rest of the article, makes it look more authentic and professional.

Brief into the film and the plot of the story. Gives audience a small hint to the narrative.

A brief introduction to the lead actress and the point of the interview.

Page number to indicate to audiences that they are on the right page.

An in depth interview about the film and how the film has affected the protagonist in a personal way and whether the actress can relate to the character that she has to play.

A short summary about the actress and the film. Gives a brief outlook on the interview and adds a climax.

Cinema Screening times aswell as the date of the premiere and more information about film.

Important quotes that stand out throughout the interview.

A scene from the film showing the protagonist and possible antagonist. Showing some of the characters relationship through body language.