Front Page: Planning the costume, and shot type

   

Deciding on a model
Male or Female? The target audience of my music genre are predominantly female. Conventionally this would would mean it would be more appealing to the opposite sex to feature a male artist, subsequently convincing them to buy the magazine. However, I think it would make more of an impact and be stronger in persuading them if a female artist was featured on the front. If the artist is portrayed as less sexual but more strong and powerful, women may find this more inspiring. It will also appeal to the small proportion of male fans of Alternative Rock, it may even interest more males into the genre.

Costume
I think the artist's clothing should be seductive, but more playful. I also think it should be quite edgy, but normal, no designer in order to accentuate the fact she is normal. This will appeal to the audience as they will be reminded that the artist is just the same as them, which is again, inspiring. It is important the artists make up to not be too heavy that it deducts from the natural message I wish to convey, emphasising the artist as an everyday character.
Outfit choices:
Option one:


This outfit consists of leather shorts, a denim shirt, and branded Dr Marten boots, accompanied with an old fashioned telephone necklace. I am contemplating this outfit, as firstly, although it is quite modern and edgy its also very easily available, as all items of clothing are able to buy on the high street. This is appealing to the female audience, as they may be attracted to the clothes as they may have them, or may relate to the fashion sense. I other ways it  may inspire them and interest them in the magazine. The leather shorts and Dr Martens give a more edgy, rebellious representation, almost grungy and very young. Yet accompanied with the denim shirt create an almost 80's theme, it also clearly matches the colour scheme. However, the necklace makes the outfit seem less rebellious and more playful again making the artist seem consequentially more 'everyday' and normal.

Option Two:

This outfit is made up of high waisted shorts, a floral crop top, and nude heels. In this outfit I decided for the fashion to be less dingy and more high class, but still based on high street fashion. By user brighter clothing it means that the colours contrast with my colour scheme more, this could be unappealing yet, it may also make the picture stand out. This outfit may attract both a male and female audience. As, the heels make it more seductive yet, the fashion is up-to-date and appealing for females. The flower top gives a more playful theme, and catches the eye. The tailored shorts and heels seem more high fashion and formal. However, all the together it creates a semi-formal look, attractive to a young modern audience.

Option Three:

The third choice of outfit is a plain dress and brand Dr Marten shoes. The dress will attract the male audience as it is some what seductive. The shoes however, give the outfit a more rebellious, modern edge which is appealing to a younger demographic. The boots also make the outfit relatively manly, although, the dress counter acts that as it is very female, creating the idea of a mixed protagonist and princess in one. This represents the artist as a strong bold character, who knows her own mind. This is inspiring, especially to my young target audience as they naturally will be attracted to the subliminal message being presented through clothing.

My final choice of outfit: Option One


Discussing different shot type choices
Option One: Close up












Pros:
You can see the artist clearly
Its conventional to have on a front cover
It focus' all attention on the artist
It is relatively easy to take a close up an appealing unconventional way
Cons:
It makes it harder to fit other things around the image without fully covering it

Option Two: Mid Shot

Pros: 

It shows more of the artist

It makes it easier to put writing on the page (as a magazine would have)

It looks a little unprofessional 

Its unconventional

Cons:

It deducts attentions from the magazine

It may make the magazine look a little empty

Its unconventional 

Option Three: long shot

Pros:

You can see the whole of the model

Against a plain background the model will stand out

You will be able to see the artist full outfit

There will be a lot of room for surrounding writing         

Cons:

It may take attention away from the mode

The front cover may look slightly empty

My final choice of shot: Option One

Choosing a suitable setting