Layout Ideas





Green Screen

To ensure the photos of the models look professional I will need to set up a shoot including some kind of green screen lit brightly as possible. However, because the front cover will involve the model standing (medium shot) it will be hard for there to be no shadows.

• White Balance: Set to Flash or Manual WB using a gray card
• ISO: Always use 100 (or lower if your camera goes lower) - High ISO values have more noise. Higher noise can cause a speckled transparency mask on the extraction. This is because some of the pixels from the green screen are less green (or not green at all) with higher noise levels.
• Aperture - Use a wide aperture (lower number) - Similar to ISO, Using a narrow aperture leads to higher digital noise levels. Also, a wider aperture will reduce the depth of field and cause the green screen to be slightly out of focus. This also helps for a more uniform green colour to remove. We usually try to shoot with the F8 or less. 6.3 is the default value that we use for most of our studio shooting.
• Shutter speed - This doesn't matter too much with flash photography as long as the shutter is open long enough to compensate for any delay between the shutter and the remote flash. The exposure will be set with the flash intensity and not the shutter speed. 1/60 or 1/100 sec should work fine.

Model should be roughly 6ft away from the green screen.

Fonts

ADMIRE

(Font- Georgia)

ADMIRE
(Constantia)
 ADMIRE
(Baskerville Old Face)- I think this looks best, concerning the audience and genre of my magazine

ADMIRE
(Felix Titling)- more conventional of a high-end fashion magazine

ADMIRE

(Perpetua)

Copy: Double Page Spread

Title- Always feeling self-conscious about yourself?Here are the top 6 facts to improve self-esteem…

 

Ø Background: Only 4% of women, worldwide, consider themselves beautiful. We’ve all been affected by self-esteem at some point throughout our lives, some more serious than other. Rather than let it affect us we should learn to fight it…

 

1.     Stop those negative thoughts Rather than constantly thinking badly of yourself replace those negative thoughts with positive ones. If you do this you will find you notice the positive benefits in doing things rather than missing out because you are unsure. As well as boosting self-esteem this will boost your confidence.

2.     Focus on achievements rather than perfection Lots of women are too absorbed into making it their most important goal to be flawless. This is so unrealistic and will take over your life meaning you could miss out on many exciting opportunities. So why don’t you concentrate on your accomplishments instead? You are guaranteed to feel happier.

3.     Change your routine Trying new things that are outside of your daily routine will help you discover abilities you never thought you had. You can now take pride in your new skills which will make you feel a more interesting and all-rounded person. 

4.     Contribute your ideas, they’re brilliant! Never think your opinions or suggestions aren’t worthy enough, voice them! If you’re not sure how try some simple solutions such as talking more in class or at work. And  be more adventurous; get out there and help your community, participate in a charity event or do some volunteering in your free time.

5.     Go for a run Exercise releases endorphins, which are hormones psychologically proven to improve your mood and happiness. You don’t have to necessarily run, find out about your local exercise classes or sports clubs, bring a friend or if not you are bound to make some new ones!  

6.     Dress nicely Taking consideration into what you are wearing can have a huge impact on confidence. Wear an outfit which reflects you’re positive qualities and that makes you feel good. Be careful, this doesn’t mean you have to spend lots of money! Have a flick through our fashion pages and you are sure to find something fancy and affordable.      

 

Celeb story: ‘I was always obsessed with my appearance as a teenager’

Katy opens up about her most personal anxieties…

“When I was told I was suffering from depression it was a huge relief to me. I know that might sound strange but to have a diagnosed condition meant I could be fully advised on how to fight it. I did anything from attending advice groups to eating different foods, as long as it was a step towards fighting the depression. I was always obsessed with my appearance as a teenager, I know being a TV star at such a young age didn’t help but I felt I was going out of the way to ensure I looked perfect. In a way I always knew deep down I had self-esteem issues, it sounds contradicting due to the fact I appear so confident in front of the camera but I think I used this to cover up what I was really feeling. My advice to those who think they may have depression is to seek help! Even if you have a little inkling that’s nagging you, there’s nothing to lose by taking action.”   

 

What the Doc says…

Doctor Fields is a psychologist, specialised in giving consultation to all kinds of people dealing with anxiety disorders.

“We all feel anxious from time to time – it's a part of normal life. But, for one in ten people, their anxiety is so bad it dominates their life. This is also the case with depression, this presents a very bleak picture. However, it's important to remember that depression isn't an absolute - it's not simply a case of either you're depressed or you're not. There's a progression from feeling blue to the full clinical illness. Even then, you won't suffer from every symptom.”

 

(Arranged separately as in sketches)

Copy: Contents Page

The Editor's letter:

Model- Ellie Hamilton

“Feeling a little down knowing winter is on its way? Well you’ve come to right place. Lift your spirits with the all new and exciting winter styles. Whether you’re working, doing a little shopping or going out with the girls we’ve got some fashion hotties to feast your eyes on. Also check out River Island’s new designer range, fully approved by celebs! Tweet me @admireellie.”

Sketches

Ideas for Magazine's Pages...

Front Cover-

·        Title- Admire, conventional to have model overlapping the title (on top).

·        Date- on side against the ‘A’ of Admire e.g.:

·        Look at fonts on photo shop.

ADMIRE

10th October 2012 (positioned on vertically along the 'A' of 'Admire')

·        Bar code and price- positioned at bottom of page, on long edge.

·        Small box in top right corner- advertising what celebrity stories will be inside the magazine (will need a model and decide on wording)

·        Main title- relating to Celebrity story (decide on title)

·        Fashion- clothing featured on front cover, including prices

Contents Page-

·        Images relating to fashion shoot inside (few pictures needed of original natural setting idea- what to wear for winter).

·        Narrative- Fashion, Beauty, celebrity, real life and every week:

6) Fashion Fix

9) What you need this season

12) Shoes, Shoes and Shoes

      Fabulous new foot wear, plus what celebs are wearing

15) …….

·         Fashion- clothes cut outs

·         Small advert at bottom promoting a weekly deal for magazine (talk to sir- will I have to create more front covers?).

·         Editors letter- “Feeling a little down knowing winter is on its way? Well you’ve come to right place. Lift your spirits with all the new and exciting winter styles. Whether you’re working, doing a little shopping or going out with the girls we’ve got some fashion hotties to feast your eyes on…”

 

Double Page Spread Ideas-

·        ‘Always worrying about what you look like? Top 10 facts to improve self -esteem:….’ or 'Can Phones Cause Cancer?'

·        Interviews with public and celebrity story.

 

Feature Article/ advertorial-

·        ‘What people are wearing’

·        High street photo shoot

·        Bargain hunters

·        Advertising clothes they are wearing.

·        Link to what celebs are wearing?

·        Link to ebay/ other cheap online fashion websites.

Models

Front cover:

Ø Main model- red carpet background (can create on photoshop).

Ø Celebrity

·        Contents page:

·        EDITOR – Nikki or Ellie?

·        ‘NATURAL’ SHOOT MODEL – Anna and Ellie

·        CELEBRITY (could be same as on front cover) Ellie s ?

 

·        Double page spread:

Ø Main model (blowed up large picture, maybe face in hands)- Anna?

Ø Interviewee

Ø Celeb

·        Feature article:

Ø high street people (2?- 3 pics each)

Ø celeb

Ø who- friends