Double page spread: Planning the image

Deciding on a shot type for my two images

Mid-long shot

This is an example mid-long shot of a female, leaning nonchalantly against a wall. Although a lot of the artist will still be in view this means I will not be able to see the artists feet, in terms of costume it is important that I show all of the artists clothes in order to portray the artist as intended. Although, a mid long shot could be relatively appealing as it means I will be able to show the artist more clearly making the reader more able to see more of the artist in terms of the clarity of the picture. It means that the artist face will be closer, hence more clearer. However, fitting two mid-long images on one page could be relatively hard, hence I would only use one. Another fear is that it may simply look odd only having this amount of artist showing. 

Mid Shot
This is an example mid shot of a female looking relatively distracted. This shot type is ideal in terms a view and quality of image. The audience will be able to see the artist clearly. It also allows you to see more of the artists face, this is appealing to both a male and female audience. It is unconventional for a mid shot showing the artist to be used, this could be positive as it may make the double-page spread look more unique which is fitting for my style of magazine, however, it may also deduct from the familiarity of the magazine which I fear may turn readers away. I fear it also make the magazine seem unprofessional. A worry is that in order to have the image look reasonable within a magazine, the image would have to be relatively large, this is unappealing as it may overtake text.



Long Shot

This is an example long shot of a female. By having a long shot on my double page spread I will be able to show the whole of the artist, and for the predominant female audience, the artists outfit. It also allows the artist to be clearly recognised as the main feature from the outset. This is appealing as it clearly shows to the audience who the double page spread is about. It gives me the photographer/magazine designer more of the artist to show, this means there is more for me to portray an accurate perception of the artist. This is ideal as it means I am able to portray the artist in a way I wish, based on her outfit and the way she is standing. It also means I am able to show the whole of the artists body, this could be appealing to a male audience, as well as a female audience. Typically a long shot is regularly used in magazines, this means I will be creating a sense of continuity and familiarity for the reader, which is ideal. Finally I have decided a long shot is ideal for my magazine, hence I will use a long shot. 

Deciding on a setting

Option One: Graffiti wall

+ It is easily accessible.
+ It is bright and colourful.
+ Its edgy and modern.
+ It is unusual to have on a double page spread
- Using so many colours may be oppressive
- It does not match my colour scheme
- It may look too clustered
- It may seem too male or aggresive

Option Two: Floral background

+ It is clear
+ It can be made to suit the artist
+ It isn't oppressive and can be made pale
+ In the editing stage it can be made to fit the colour scheme
- It may be too feminine
- It may not fully portray the concept I wish the audience to perceive
- It may be too over powering on the page
- It doesn't match the font I have chosen
- It may be very time consuming to chance the colours used

Option Three: A Plain background

+ It suits the colour scheme 

+ It is simple

+ It means the photograph will contrast

+ The main element will be the photograph and writing

+ It is more unusual to have such a plain background

- It may look too plain on the page

- It may make the page look too formal

I have chosen to use Option Three as firstly it fits the colour scheme the most efficiently, and it is simple. Accompanied by both my font and images it will collectively not look as formal as other magazines that have used plain backgrounds in order to create an overall formal effect. Also, it will make the image and writing stand out even more in comparison to the plainer background. It also fits in with the more rebellious alternative rock theme without being too overpoweringly rocky. It also suits the rest of my magazine, creating a form of continuity as well as, a sense of brand identity.