TV Drama Trailer Analysis (Eastenders)

In this trailer, many representations are shown which are representations of gender, age, class, work and youth.
This is due to many of the different shots and angles used. To start off the trailer, there is a long/medium shot which shows who is in the frame and the movements of the characters. The medium shot is very useful to show the emotions of the characters because it gives us an idea of what is going to happen in this part of the episode as their facial expressions will show us if something good or bad is happening. As this is at the beginning of a episode, these shots are relevant so the audience know who the first part of the episode is going to be on.

 In this part of the trailer, it shows clearly who is dominant in this medium shot. It shows us that the character who we can see straight on (Derek Branning) has all of the dominance due to him holding the money in his hands. As the trailer goes on it shows us that the two younger boys are intimidated by him as they are nervous to speak to him and answer his questions. It shows us clearly that the other to men are younger as they are sat playing with a pack of cards. This represents to us as them being child-like up to Derek in the shot.
It also shows us a clear representation of class in this shot due to the mise-en-scene. We can see that in this shot, the two boys are dressed in casual wear which represents their age group and status in society, whereas Derek who is in control of the other two is wearing a suit, this concludes the class and status of all of them together. Because of him wearing a suit, shows that he is older and maturer, yet higher in status as it gives us the impression that he is a business man because of him holding the money in his hand.

The tone of their voices when they are discussing their 'business' shows us a lot of suspicion because they are speaking in a low and quiet voice. Altogether, this shows stereotypically that these three men are represented as a negative in this extract.
This close-up shot is a really good example of how to show us as the audience how a character

is feeling. It is a good way of showing us the background in this scene even though its only showing a little bit of it as we can see where the characters are. The fact that this secret meeting isn't going on in a office gives us the sense of suspicion. This proves that they want to be hidden and don't want to sacrifice any over hearing. This concludes the reason why they have met up in a house. This camera shot is producing a contrast as even though they are being very suspicious men and don't want anyone to know anything about what they are planning, realistically we only let the people we trust get this close to our faces, for example, family members, friends and lovers. Therefore being this close up to someones face means we are in the mind of them and can figure how they are feeling or what they are thinking. In this part of the extract, we are shown how nervous this character is at the time. Of course we know it is because of Derek Branning being intimidating and asking several questions. This part of the extract shows us peer pressure due to the several questions and because of what Derek is saying in general. E.g"but this was your idea!"
This close- up is very intimate and is used to make us feel uncomfortable about a character, but in this case we feel uncomfortable for a character being of the storyline produced.
As the extract goes on, there are switches of extreme close up between Derek and this character above. It shows us that Derek is the character that is incontrol of the other two boys he is involved with. By it switching to the other character inbetween, it shows us the thoughts he is thinking by his facial expressions. The emotions he gives out is that he is scared of Derek and worried.
Soap operas use a lot of close ups and extreme close ups because they are very dramatic programmes as there is a drama in every episode.

Soap Opera TV Listings Analysis

What is a Soap Opera TV Listing?
Soap Opera TV listings are stated obvious what they are just by the title. They are broadcast programming or scheduling and is a good way of organizing TV for the viewers and for the TV programmes themselves. It is broadcasted daily, weekly or even season-long.

Analysis.
Name:What's on TV?

Type:Listing Guide
Price:40p
Just like any other magazine cover, this TV mag has to stand out to draw all readers in.
All of them have exactly the same layout and a certain colour scheme, for example, every soap opera front cover has a large image simply to attract a certain audience (soap opera viewers). This image is also bright, bold and colourful which concludes as an eye-catching image. This is all because of the oranges, reds, blues and the bright pink used. As this TV magazine has a specific genre and layout, the audience will know straight away that it is a soap opera magazine.
The image has headlines around to let the audience know the important information. To attract a wider audience, different stories are highlighted in a bold text telling them about various soap operas, not just about the soap which is in the main image. The biggest headline on top of the picture attracts the reader straight away and lets them know the biggest part of whats going to happen in the soap during the week.
In the bottom right corner of the front cover, there is a puff addded which is advertised to the audiences about 'Hot New Shows'. As a TV magazine is popular, it enables the audience to get involved with this advertisement. Therefore, these TV programmes will get more viewers.
Altogether, the front cover is actually quite simple. Just by adding bold colours, the front cover looks busy. Just by having small but eye-catching headlines on images draws the reader in straight away because they would like to know the juicy gossip inside of the magazine.

This double page spread for a TV listings magazine is structured as organized columns which makes it easier for the viewers to read. Having the different channels sectioned off with different colours makes it clear and understanding. The colours of the days are also in different colours which not only makes it clearly for the viewers, it makes the days stand out as they are just put in the top corner of the double page spread. Therefore, the readers know what day a certain programme is on. Even though the double page spread looks really busy and uninteresting to read, the pages have been set out in its own clear way so that the readers know exactly what day and what time the programme is on they would like to watch. On the left of each TV programme, there is a space for a specific time of when the TV programme will be on. The times are in bold along with the title of the programme. This makes the readers draw attention to the programme as it is set to be a easily read to all audiences.
The black boxes around the films I believe is a good idea so that it doesn't cause confusion for the readers of the magazine as they may think that some of the films are programmes and vise versa. It is also a good advertisement as it draws the readers into looking at the films so more people will watch them.
Adding imagery to this double page spread I think makes the double page a little more exciting. Having a 'Today's Choice' column I believe is a good advertisement to the audience as it will convince the readers to watch these TV programmes as they stand out and look interesting because of the imagery added.

TV Listings Research

The Soaps there are!

199 Park Lane (1965)

Angels (1975–1983)

Albion Market (1985–1986)

The Appleyards (1952–1957)

The Archers (1951–present)

Brookside (1982–2003)

Casualty (1986–present)

Citizens (1987–1991)

Compact (1962–1965)

Coronation Street (1960–present)

Crossroads (1964–1988, 2001–2003)

Crown Court (1973–1984)

The Cut (2009–2010)

Dr Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)

Doctors (2000–present)

EastEnders (1985–present)

Echo Beach (2008)

Eldorado (1992–1993)

Emergency – Ward 10 (1957–1967)

Emmerdale (1972–present)

Families (1990–1993)

Family Affairs (1997–2005)

Family Pride (1991–1992)

Front Line Family (1941–1948)

Garnock Way (1976–1979)

General Hospital (1972–1979)

The Grove Family (1954–1957, 1991)

Holby City (1999–present)

HolbyBlue (2007–2008)

The House of Anubis (2011–present)

Howards' Way (1985–1990)

Jupiter Moon (1990, 1996)

London Bridge (1996–1999)

Machair (1992–1998)

Market in Honey Lane (1967–1969)

Mrs Dale's Diary (1948–1969)

Night and Day (2001–2003)

Park Avenue (1988–1992)

Pobol y Cwm (1974–present)

Quayside (1997)

River City (2002–present)

Rownd a Rownd (1995–present)

Silver Street (2004–2010)

Springhill (1996–1997)

Take the High Road (1980–2003)

The Bill (1983, 1984–2010)

The Newcomers (1965–1969)

The Practice (1985–1986)

The Royal Today (2008)

Triangle (1981–1983)

United! (1965–1967)

Waggoner's Walk (1969–1980)

Weavers Green (1966)

Westway (1997–2005

The Finances Of Soap Production

Soaps are broadcasted everywhere around the world and are very popular. Practically everywhere there is a national TV network you will find a soap, even in Egypt. To see that viewers love Soap Operas, it only takes a weekly viewing as the figures are always huge. It is important that soaps are popular, as if they produce a programme, a large audience will help in the long run when they are good enough for advertising companies as they may want to advertise them.
As the BBC are a public service channel, this means that they will get money from the government via the Television Licence system as they are not commerical. But they still have to attract large audiences to justify the licence fee we pay.

Soaps in Britain

Even though Soap Operas were successful in America, Britain didn't take to them all.
The BBC was a public service and was financed by the licence fee and not advertising. As the BBC was led by a man called John Reith, he decided that he wanted the BBC channel to express culture to better and broaden Britain's education, but Soap Opera's were not considered as culture.
Britain did't get a radio Soap Opera until the end of the second world war. It was called 'The Robinsons'. 'Mrs Dales Diary' followed in 1948 and then 'The Archers', which started in the 1950's and is still going strong today and is named the longest running soap ever.

The BBC produced the first British TV Soap (The Grove Family). but ITV which came around in 1955's soon caught up. Bristish soaps have alsos been different to the ones that broadcasted in America. They are known to be a lot more family orientated and homely.

Early British Soaps.

The Grove Family- BBC, 1954-57
Emergency Ward 10- ATV, 1957-60
Coronation Street- Granada, 1960-Present
Compact- BBC, 1962-65
United- BBC, 1965-67
The Newscomers- BBC, 1965-69

The BBC was never really successful with their Soap Operas and wasn't until 1985 when they produced Eastenders that they really made a long running, successful soap.Many of the regional independent British companies make their own soaps. E.g. Emmerdale (Yorkshire TV). Soaps help them to gain a bigger regular audience.

What is a soap opera?

Soap operas are known for well produced ficton. They are programmes that tell reality stories, so that the viewers can relate to all situations that happen in the programme.
Each soap opera have a big cast of characters to really complete the whole of the drama being expressed within each episode.
TV dramas have a big impact and effect on the viewers due to promising that the drama will be continued in the next episode. This is by the viewers being left with a cliff-hanger episode endings.

Many magazines, websites and talk shows are dedicated to talk about the genres of the dramas and this publication is to keep all viewers on track of whats happening or going to happen within the episodes.

History of Soap Operas.
The word 'soap' is a slang word for dramas which have been created in this style since the 1930's. Around this time, several soap companies had their drama sponsored on serial radio dramas, which aired for 15 minutes to half an hour everyday. By this happening, they collectively became 'soaps'. Through the fame of being aired on the radio, and being advertised the soaps became a weekly TV show and was shown everyday.
The most popular audience for the radio were housewives. Around this time, very few married women went out to work so stayed at home and done the domestic role of housework. This also made them the perfect audience for the companies that advertised soaps and cleaning products.
Soap Operas were invested due to an idea of companies dedicating them to a female audience and aired the Soap Operas to entertain the housewives whilst they spend their time at home.
'Soap Opera' was a name created because the programmes were simply sponsored by soap companies and 'Opera' because just like Operas themselves, they are dramatic and larger than life.
The soap and radio companies realized how popular and how cheap they were to produce to decided it would be a good idea to broadcast all around the country.
In America, after the war, radio soaps became less popular and all attention was drawn to the new invention which was a Television. Companies found that advertising would be better on TV than a radio, so by the mid 1950's, radio soaps were dead. The soaps were played 5 times a week and just like before, the target audience were women and the soaps were broadcasted in the week.
The first Soap Opera was broadcasted in Britain.

Introduction to A2 Media

When I had been introduced to what our coursework would be for this year, I was pleased with the outcome. The reason for this was because I found our brief options very enjoyable and really like how we have a wide option to choose from. The set brief number 5 caught my eye the most as I am a big fan of soap operas! I also find that is very creative and it will help me gain new or better skills which be editing and filming. This suits me due to the fact I am a creative person. The breif is A promotion package for a new soap opera, to include a TV trailer, together with two of the following three options which are.. A listings magazine front cover featuring the new soap, two hyperlinked webpages for the soap's website and a poster for the soap. I have decided to work in a pair as I feel I wouldn't be able to handle all the work by myself and Hannah and I work well together and know how to communicate sensible together. The two options we have decided to create are:
- A listings magazine front cover featuring the new soap
- A poster for the soap

We have decided to start by doing a lot of research on how to present our new soap opera and how to create a listings magazine.

EVALUATION.

G321 foundation portfolio in media

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Photo shoot Number 3

This was my third photo shoot. I done this photoshoot for my double page spread. I wanted whole new images to go onto this page. I tried many different angles, poses and positions to try and get a unique picture but I found it quite hard. I tried to involve music products as much as I could within the pictures.

Double Page Spread & Flat Plan.

This is my double page spread and my flat plan of it. I haven't changed much, but I thought I would show the comparison. I had done it exactly the same apart from the pictures down the right hand side and the title. Altogther, the flat plan is what I really wanted it to look like, but when it came to it.. I found it harder than I expected.

Double Page Spread Research.

Here is some researched I have done for my double page spread. I have thought about some ideas I would like to include just from looking at front covers and contents pages. I have done some research so I can figure out and get more ideas for it. As it is the biggest part of making my magazine, it needs to be one of the best.


This double page spread has caught my eye because of the imagery and the big bold quotation added. These two things are the main attention of the whole of the double page spread. The reason for this seems to be becasuse of the way it is laid out and because of the striking colours used. The colours used like in most magazines are the modern colours. But in some magazines, these colours are used in a boring way. But for this double page spread, these colours are very attractive in a certain way and have been done this way on purpose. Using a celebrity in a magazine will really get readers involved with the magazine and want to find out gossip in every issue, with probably all different celebrities. This would be a big help to the celebrity themselves, as if the celeb isn't popular, as Lily Allen isn't so much anymore, readers would like to know the inside scoops of them and the goss to spread to others. This of course is where the word of mouth becomes useful. A lot of readers may just like to know a celeb better. The way the quote is worded, makes the reader want to read on to find out more. It is helpful when the quotation is set out the way it is on this double page spread. The background of this page is just a plain white, which is one of the modern colours. White is a bright colour and stands out everywhere, and also makes things stand out. In this case, because of there being so much black and white, the creator of this magazine has used the white as a background so that everything on this double page spread will not only stand out, but will stand out clear. Even though there is only small text, and is quite boring, the quote will make the reader want to read on and read the artical which will be underneath. I think that by doing that, it is risky as the text underneath is very boring compared to the quote. But as the quote is very interesting and the text underneath is only short, I would personally read on. The quote also stands out extremely because it is covering up both of the pages on the double page spread. The modern colour scheme is very colour co-ordinated. Not only I think they have done this on purpose, but I think they have done it to colour co-ordinate well with Lily Allen's clothing. The image that is used isn't too over the top, this means that the readers can relate to a normal everyday person, rather than a typical celebrity. I think that this double page spread is organised well, and the creator has done it very creatively.


I really like the look of this double page spread. I think that it has its very unique ways. For example, including the big red L in the background of the information text about Lady Gaga. here again on this magazine, the modern colours are use. This identifies that because of the image being so focused, the colours of the double page spread need to be a lot more simpler. This way the image overtakes the text so that the reader will want to read on. The only problem I think there is about this double page spread is the loads of writing and indicating it in quite a boring way. If I were to read this magazine, I don't think I would be encouraged to read all of this. This double page spread doesn't involve a title, which again, doesn't make me want to read about Lady Gaga, as to me from this magazine, she seems like a very boring celebrity with no gossip. I like how the image of Lady Gaga has been edited into greyscale. This makes the double page spread look elegant, classy and professional. The photograph of Lady Gaga is obvious to draw male and females in, as the photo expresses quite a sexual tension towards the male gender. This could be told because all she seems to be wearing is a necklace, and is covering her female parts with only her hands. There are use of drop captials which are used at the very start of an article, but on this article there are only two, which means there are only two paragraphs. Lady Gaga's name is printed in the top right hand corner of the double page spread which of course shows the reader what her name is. 'Lady' is in lowercase and also in italics, this shows a classy effect and 'Gaga' is shown in all bold lettering. To me this is in bold, so that the readers know who the celebrity is, and not to forget that she isn't just 'Lady.' By having no title or not even a quote, this may come across to the reader as Lady Gaga, just being a boring celebrity with no gossip and nothing interesting to know. For all we know, this article could just be about the whole of Lady Gaga's life.

This double page spread I thought was very unique, I really like the way it has been designed and I really like the simplicity of it. I personally think that this is one of the best simple double page spreads I have seen. I really like the way the image has been expressed and by the title of the page, it really indicates well with it. The writing added is quite boring, but as it looks like an interview I don't think it will be that bad to read. The image is only the centre of attention, along with the big title, even though the title fades out into the background, it still seems to be visable and easy to read. I like how the model in the image has dark hair, as if she had lighter hair, this page would be very boring, and not interesting like it is now. Having the image take up one side of the double page spread, makes it obvious who the article is about and having the big title shows what the story will be about. There are nothing else involved in the picture as the image itself can come across as quite naturally busy. I would say that this magazine is for a young audience which could possibly be teenagers. I think this because of the image giving off an edgy vibe. The style of the photography is very stylistic which includes a very plain background so it can stand out against the white. The model's clothing shades in colours, going from dark to light to build a contrast between the dark colours and the light. I think this double page spread is very unique, and even though realistically it is very boring, I would really like to create mine like this and show that even though it could be boring, it has an edgy affect which greats the edgy atmosphere.

This double page spread proves to me the sort of magazines I like to look at. Not by going by genre, but going by just the look and style fo the pages themselves. I really like magazines which have a lot of the modern colours which are simply black, white and grey! I have decided to get inspirtaton from this double page spread as I really like it. I don't want my photography to follow this though, as I would like to make it my own and maybe have it simpler. This double page spread is far from boring because of the imagery. The image shown is showing energetic and a lot of punk/rock. I don't like that type of genre, but I really do like the energy the image is giving off. I am not sure on what I would like to do with my photography yet, but I would like it to be simple, and for it to link well with my front cover and my contents page. The reason for this is because my magazine has been linking in certain ways because of the photography. I really like the big black bold title going all the way across the two pages as it is really obvious and stands out an awful lot even though the rest of the double page spread shares the same colours. The colour scheme is simple and soft black and white, which shows expression and importance. The reader of this magazine I think will be automatically drawn in by these elements. Having another image shown at the bottom of the pages shows something else that is important. By it being in its own box and showing blacks and whites kind of gives off that this page is giving an announcement to the magazine readers. The two pages are organised very well, as it is split off into sections to show and tell the reader what the article is all about. Even though I think a lot of it is foreign, I still think the layout is very different. I am definitely inspired by this double page spread and it has already given me ideas on what I would like my double page spread to be like. This double page spread I believe is for an audience of an older age and maybe even some teenagers can read it, but I have to think I would like to have the edgy look but for a young audience only.

Contents Page.

Using the researched I had found of all contents pages, I gathered together a few ideas! I chose to use the 4 modern colours which are black, white, red and grey. This I feel has given my contents page the edgy effect.

Contents Page Flat Plan.

Here is my idea flat plan on how I would like my contents page to look. This isn't the final look of how I would like it to be as it may change.

Contents Page Research.

Now I am moving onto designing and creating my contents page. To do this I of course have to do some research. I found many different contents pages which are from music magazines and normal magazines, and have used this research to understand what a contents page should look like and how unique they could be. The idea I have in mind, will for it to be different to all of the original contents pages in many magazines as I find that a lot of magazines use the same sort of layout. I also want my contents page to draw in my target audience. I have found a few contents pages which I do like a lot, and have inspired me and gave me a lot of ideas to do for my contents page. But I have tried to make it as different to the ones I had found as possible.


These two contents pages drew me in, instantly because of the way they are laid out. They aren't so much unique and different but because of its simplicity and huge images, this is what makes it have its own footprint. It is obvious that all of their magazines must all have the same fonts and maybe even some of the layouts, as the contents pages of this magazine is shown in that way. I really like how the font and texts are all the same on these contents pages, and I also like how even though they may be the same in many ways, I like how the images are set out in different ways and the text follows. I find that the title of these contents pages are quite unique, because of the way they are set out. They are shown as different colours and different sizes which I also like. Also keeping their unique ways going, they have made sure that the background colours are within the same shades of colour. Even though not all of the backgrounds on their magazine contents pages may be the same, I can imagine that all of the backgrounds will include a plain normal coloured background as they include big bold images. You can also see that they have used dull colours, for the rest of the page to stand out and will be easy to read. Their colour co-ordination I think, has been shown very well. Even though these contents pages maybe bland, everything immediately captures attention. The images that are used I feel are very good, as you can tell that by the images, the magazine's target audience will be for a younger audience. Because my target audience are also for a younger audience, this helps me on how I may like this to come across to all of my readers. With the contents page on the left, I really like how the image is positioned. The reason for this is because as her body curves, the text is positioned so it interacts with the imagery. The same also goes for the contents page on the left, as the text curves around the dress of the girl on the left. This shows that the image is making the reader read the text which is available on the page. Both of the titles are instantly stood out to the audience, this is shown especially on the contents page on the left, as the bold white stands out against the black background, as it is a major contrast. I will be taking this into consideration when I come to designing my contents page. Over all I think that these contents pages are very attractive, as they have included things which indicate things standing out, and they both show a sense of fashion. I would like my contents page to not show so much fashion, as if I would have done that, I would have made sure that happened on my front cover.

I do quite like this contents page, as it goes onto a double page spread. I like how it also has its simplicity, but has use of colour to liven up the whole of the contents page. I also like the way they have done this, but adding it onto the sides so it doesn't take the attention away too muc from the contents page text. It is shown that the contents page is supposed to be a little plain as even the colour added are just plain block colours. The whole of the contents page text and pictures are mainly in black and white, this I think is good as it matches with the colours well, and having a white background, will really affect the text as it will all stand out well and will be easy to read. The titles of the pages are in black and are more bolder to get the readers attention, so they will know exactly what they are going to be seeing in the magazine. The page numbers are clearly stood out quite bold so the readers know exactly what page they are going to and this won't cause confusion. I don't personally like how there are only a few pictures in smal dotted around the double page spread, as the pictures are only showing a hint of what some of the pages are going to be about. I think that if you are going to do this, you may as well do it for all of the pages, or none at all. I would have just one big image on this contents page which will take up a lot of one of the pages and some of the other. For example an image like the first research I had found on the left. I do like how the colour scheme have use of modern colours, as I like the colours and they wouldn't make the contents page look too over the top or cluttered with other many different colours. I also think that the plainer it is, the more modern it gets, as this demonstrates what magazines now involve as the times go on. But this also depends on what genre the magazine is. But as I have noticed throughout my research, is that a lot of magazines now are becoming more modern by making the magazine more plain. Having the same font and text throughout the whole of the page also creates the modern look. As there is not very many images (big ones) there are no big distractions so the reader will not look at everything else on the page but the text. This I think is the right sort of layout to go for when making any page on a magazine. Overall, I think having a contents page on two pages is good because it is different to many other magazines, but I also feel that there really isn't any need of doing that as a contents page generally only does need one page.

I researched this contents page with this type of genre, as it is different to what I would usually go for. The rock sort of vibe to me, isn't my type of thing at all, and really isn't my favourite genre. I also picked this contents page when I saw it because I actually really do like the way it is laid out, and how they have used the images and the text. As I like the modern look, this contents page indicates this a lot and well. The modern colours to me are colours like black, white, red and greys. This contents page shows this mainly throughout all of their magazines. I like how the central image is shown on this contents page, and really gives the reader information on what the magazine will be about. Other than this, the big title at the top of the page shares a lot and teases the reader into wanting to read on, as a riot is a massive thing. This title doesn't give away too much, but doesn't say less. The colour co-ordination to me works really well, and to me also, this magazine seems to be a very popular and professional magazine. Everything on this page is very eye-catching, even the small text on the left hand side. The only problem I would say about the small writing on the left, will be that it seems like a lot of reading for the audience and may be because of the colours are bland, the reader will not be 100% focused on that side of the page. I like the small part of information under the big title, as because the title is big and interesting, the readers will read what is said underneath. This also gives the reader what to expect, and what is happening on this page and the meaning of the riot. What I like about this, is even though it doesn't involve just a boring title as 'Contents' it includes a big heading, but also doesn't forget to add in the top corner that this is a contents page. This little title is shown as a subtitle as it smaller than the main title, but still in bold and noticiable. I really like, how even though the page is made out to be messy, it is still tidy in another way and is very understandable. I will think about that when I come to creating my own.

This contents page is very eye-catching. Seeing this contents page really drew me in and it made me want to read on and see what else is available in the rest of the magazine. I really do like how this contents page is really simple, but at the same time it isn't. This is happening because of the big image included on the side. The expression on the girls face, I find is really interesting and I like because this is the sort of thing I am going for with the whole of my magazine I am creating.This look is the very edgy look and I really like how the image is laid out on the page. This is how I would like the image to be on my contents page, but I will do a different expression as I want to make it my own. I really like how page 40 is linked to the image, and shown in bold, but isn't so bold that you cannot see the image. This lets the reader know what is happening on this page, and shows the importance of it because of the boldness added. As the contents page is called 'energy contents' this is obvious why the model in the image is doing this specific pose. This is to show the edgy vibe to the magazine. Even though the colours used aren't energetic and are quite bland, I still like it, as because the image is so eventful, the colours dont't matter. I really do like how this one simple image makes the whole of this contents page interesting and attractive, even though the only bright colour on this page is pink. I think I am going to make one page in my magazine as dull as this, but at the same time add an image so the whole page will be readable. I quite like the thought of a page being all black, white and greys. The title of this page also isn't so bold because of the image. But because of the colours and the use of the model, it is very obvious that this magazine is aimed at a young audience which are teenagers. The subtitle also shows what the magazine includes as it says 'Music. Fashion. Celebrities' I really do like this magazine, as the text and the image is all the main attraction. The text is still on show clear and revolves around the image, and the image still stands out more than the rest of the page. I am really inspired from this contents page.

This contents page I do like quite a lot, as even though it isn't very fun and entertaining, I saw that it had some interesting things involved in it. It is obvious that this contents page is quite old fashioned. But that is what I quite like about it. To me I think that it is very quirkey and quite interesting it is unique way. I like how it has its modern ways as of the simplicity of it. This shows the contrast of old fashioned and modern. I like how all of the colours co-ordinate well together even though I personally wouldn't choose the gold to go with the black, white, grey and red. But that of course shows the old fashioned side. Because the image is in black and white, I think that this means that the image blends with the whole of the magazine colours, and no competition within the page. Except from the bold title, everything else on the page I believe, is at the same level. As my magazine is aimed at a young audience, I wouldn't get full inspiration from this contents page, as I don't think that young readers would get drawn in by this. I think I am going to take the idea of how the fonts are and the colours added. I will of course make my page a lot more modern than this by adding the current modern colours which don't clash and looks quite professional. There isn't a lot you can say about this contents page, as realistically it has nothing to it. This was from the olden days, so if this was printed nowadays, I don't think anyone would be interested except for the older audience. To me this seems like the type of magazine which will be added in a newspaper back in the 1900's.

My Front Cover.

Using my flat plan and research, I had plenty of ideas of how I would have liked my front cover to look like. I had in mind what I would like it to look like so I didn't have to develop many ideas. I didn't like the thought of copying another magazine, so I decided to do it my own way and see how it would turn out. I personally think that it turned out okay, seeing as though I done it all with minor changes and followed nothing else. There were one thing that I was inspired from other magazines that I had researched were the colour co-orination. Most of the magazines I had found had well colour co-ordination so I wanted to personally stick with that on my front cover.

Country Magazine research

As I was doing a country magazine, I researched many country magazines to get ideas for my own. I researched, fashion magazines, home magazines and country tour magazines.

I really like the colours of this magazine, as it is brightly coloured and well colour co-ordinated. The font colours are used well, as all the colours match well together and the contrast of the colours are all at the same level.The background image indicates well what the magazine is going to be about, as the main focus is on the image. The colour of the title reflects well on the image, as it matches the flowers in the picture and the garden itself. The fonts used is all the same simple font which looks good as to the audience, the fonts won't take away the attention from the background image. The way the font is layed out on the image is clear, so that it is visable to read and so you could still see the image clearly. The colours of the whole magazine indicates that the magazine is a summer issue. This is due to bright colours. The creators of the magazine have made some parts of the text bold. This is to either the style of the magazine, to make the magazine look better, or to show the important parts which are inside of the magazine. The target audience that I get from this front cover would be for women, because of the colours and the picture. I would believe it would be for ages 25 and onwards. If I were to create a country magazine, I would definitely get inspiration from this front cover, as it is my favourite one I had found on my research.

This magazine I found I thought had its very unique ways.This magazine is also well colour co-ordinated due to the fonts co-ordinating well with the background image. This country magazine looks like an autumn issue because of the colours which have been shown. The title to me seems to be shown in a bold way because without the title being called 'Country' the image could indicate something different to it being a country magazine, as because the image shows a stream/river, it could be maybe be used for a fishing magazine or even a holiday one. The front cover itself, seems to come across as quite boring, because of the colour of the fonts. The only exciting colours shown in the fonts will be the yellow and the blue. You can see why it is obvious the colour blue is used as a text because the imagery is too bright, so a darker colour was needed to put over the yellow. Of course, it is show that they have used dark blue. Dark blue I feel, is also a very dull boring colour. If I were to carry on doing a country magazine, I wouldn't be inspired from this magazine as it is way to boring and I feel, it wouldn't gain hardly any audiences. This magazine to me, doesn't show a certain target audience, as it indicates hardly anything. The only target audience that comes across to me would be people who don't like to be adventurous.

I really like the look of this front cover of this magazine, as it has the same sort of vibe as the first magazine I had found on my research. I really enjoy the colours of this magazine as I am a very girly person, and love the colours which are used on this front cover. That of course indicates that the target audience for this magazine will be women. The text which is used on this front cover clearly shows what this magazine involves. This to me is a very good idea as the audience then know what to expect of the magazine and know what they're buying. The imagery used also indicates this, as the decor shown in the image, can show that it is thought about in a detailed way and has been thought about to a certain extent. This also proves to the audience what will be shown in the magazine, as they will know how detailed the help will be on being able to decorate your country house. All of the text matches with the image. But the title stands out clearly because of the shade of green used. There isn't hardly anything green in the image, so I can see why they have chosen the title to be green, as it matches all of the colours in the image and doesn't clash. It even matches the shade of brown which the wood is. If the title was pink or purple, I think the magazine would be spoiled, as when I look at the magazine, all I see is pinks and purples. So I think that the use of green was a really good idea. The text I believe is in white because it isn't a colour that will clash with any colours and it is a colour that will stand out. Because of the image being busy with colour, if this text was in a similar or in any other colour, it wouldn't stand out. I also think that because the image is very busy with colour, the front cover cannot involve a lot of text as it will look too over the top and cluttered. If I were to carry on creating a country magazine, this would be the sort of magazine I would like to create, but of course including something to do with music, by involving a music artist of some sort. (Preferbly a country singer.)

I quite like the look of this magazine, as it indicates the country vibe and fashion. The layout of this magazine is laid out in a specific way to really show off the image. I really like how the title is mixed in with the image and is the exact same colour as the dress the women is wearing in the image. This shows well colour co-ordination. The text is demonstrated around the image, so it is obvious what the full focus of the front cover is. The colour of the sub titles are in red to add more colour to the front cover of the magazine. Other than that, the magazine is quite simple, as the creator has used the image as the whole of the background of the magazine. They have also added some of the text in white, as it is bright and can be clearly viewed over the image. It also goes well with the other colour of the texts surrounding. I thought that this magazine front cover really included what I wanted to include on my country front cover, as I wanted to involve someone on it. This gave me some ideas on how I could involve my country singer on the front cover. This also gave me a good idea to involve fashion in with it. This would be so it can draw more readers in, who like fashion and also don't mind a bit of the countryside.

I really like the look of this magazine, as it is different to all of the other ones I have researched. I wouldn't personally be inspired by the layout of the magazine as I don't believe that it would really draw any readers in, as I don't think it is very interesting and a bit full on. The reason I like some of the things on this front cover, is because the image includes a typical country person. A man with a cowboy hat really implies the countryside in many ways. I see this as more of an american front cover, as the image really does include what the country is like in American. I think that this front cover looks to compact, as all of the text is big and stands out, and a lot of brighter colours are used which I think causes a bit of a clash between the other text colours and the image. I like how the title is involved with the background image, but I don't really like how you cannot really see the title as the image is in the way, but if it was the other way around, you would still be able to see the image as well as the title. The image itself is a really clear photograph which makes the magazine look good, but if the texts weren't as big and brightly coloured, I think it would make the magazine look more interesting and a lot more formal than the magazine how it is now. The magazine also only looks like a magazine for males because of the image and the colours. It involves a lot of boy things and only includes two images of women. This to me seems like all the issues of this magazine will be male dominated. The audience also for this magazine I believe will be for older people from ages 20-upwards.