Research and Planning: Publication Plan

Carey Hadgraft's Publication Plan For 'Folk It' on Prezi

Research And Planning: Plan for the week (22/11/10....)

This week I will be focusing on the images used for my magazine.
This will include auditioning models appropriate for my magazine. It became clear that I would not be able to use my peers from the media class as they all appear to young for the demographic of my folk magazine.
After finding the right models, I'm going to be putting a lot of consideration into costumes for them. I have already began to collect props. After finalizing the minor details, I will then spend the remaining week working on test shots. I will experiment with various locations, poses, positioning and framing to see which one would really work the best and

Research And Planning: Test Model Head Shots

These are headshots of some auditioning models. I tried to use outdoor shots as that will hopefully be where my main image is shot. This also gave me an idea of how the lighting/elements effect the composition and focus of the picture.
After using classmate- I have realised they do appear too young for the target audience of my magazine. As i wish to target university students and older, it would not be appropriate to have young students as models.
I shall have to find older models to suit my older audience.

Research And Planning: Props

Here a some of the props I have began to collect for my front cover shoot. The parasols will be uses to create an summery/theatrical feel to the magazine. The flute is in keeping with the instruments traditionally associated with folk music.
It is my intention to have an array of instruments in the image; flute, tambourine, acoustic guitar. The parasol will break this 'band image' and add a fun quirkyness.

Research And Planning: Interview with Sophie Nelson

This is an excerpt from my interview with media teacher and musician Sophie Nelson on folk music

Research And Planning: Genre Research...FOLK (part 4)

I've already done a questionnaire aimed at the people in my class. The information gained from that is invaluable but I wanted a wider opinion.

On facebook, I posted a status asking all those online what the first thing that popped into their head was when they thought of folk music. I then asked them to post their answers on the status.

A lot of the answers were 'beards' 'acoustic guitars' 'fires/outdoors'

The costume side- it was pretty unanimous that the general vision was chequered shirts or thick wooly jumpers.

It seems the traditions of folk are still alive in peoples perceptions.

This has helped me because now i have a better idea of what will and wont work in reaching my target audience. I can also decide on appropriate models and the use of semiotics.

The Sound Of Folk

Folk has completely transformed. Long gone are the celtic songs that paraded around a brightly lit fire. Folk has a new face- a younger face. It is not just for the country dwellers or travellers.

Folk is no longer limited to the minority but it is now embraced by the many.

Although the tradition may somewhat be lost, it cannot be argued that the beauty within the music still exists. Here are a few songs that represent the new generation of folk/acoustic.

FOLK IT!!!!!

Mumford & Sons- Awake My Soul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHWsKTSdS74&feature=related

Laura Marling- Rambling Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvwWzcLfH-k&ob=av2e

Tallest Man On Earth- It Will Follow The Rain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsy4Qbwl5a8

The Middle East- The Darkest Side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXaczP4-VTE

Beirut- Elephant Gun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWSz_PAfgNc

Research and Planning: Risk Assessment

There are multiple factors that need to be considered for my photoshoot.

It is the initial plan to shoot outside within woodland or in a nature park. Being that it is not inside, it's not a controlled environment.

Terrain: Typical of English weather, the ground is often slippy- particularly with grass. This is not only a potential accident for models and staff- there is a possible hazard for equipment/props used.

Weather: English weather is completely unpredictable, especially in winter. The rain can damage camera's or any other electrical equipment.

From a photographers aspect- rain and wind is a nightmare on set. It can completely disrupt a shoot. The hair and make-up of the models is integral to the look of the magazine and heavy rain can destroy all this. The colouring cast from the sky/weather can really harm the composition and lighting of a picture. Because the models wont always be dressed to suit the weather; their health has to be taken into consideration

Research And Planning: PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

This is my production schedule. This will be used to efficiently plan and work through my media project.

The text at the side is each task required to complete the coursework. the coloured markers are to show the expected completion. Overall, the project is to be finished by January.

Research And Planning: My Podcast 2

Research And Planning: Genre Research...FOLK (part 3)

I really liked the arrangement, composition and theatricality conveyed in this picture of pop/folk band Sophie's Pigeons. This is how I ideally would like my front cover to look. It holds the quirky sense of fun that is fundamental to folk music.



First and foremost- I would like to explain I have no ability whatsoever with a pencil and those strange pink blobs represent my models.
For my front cover, I want a more 'nature' feel so want it to be set outside. I like the totem pole positioning of the models and wish to use to same idea for mine. I want to use a variety of instruments that are widely associated with folk music to help establish the genre.

Text is important on a front page so I am going to position my models centrally to the picture to leave a margin for other stories.

Research And Planning: Contents Page Analysis

The contents page is quite striking in the sense that the text seems to stand apart.
There is a strong use of layering with the use of a main image background, the text box and then further images placed in the foreground overlapping the text box.
The images are the main source of colour as the actual text is black set against a white background. This contrast really makes the text seem bolder and clean.

The masthead is the magazine name rather than 'contents'. The masthead offers no suggestion as to the purpose of the page. It is only the numbers provided by the story titles that give us an indication this is in fact the contents page.

The images used are small in relation to the page and serve almost as a border to the text. There is a hierarchy with the images with some being layered more into the foreground than others- this is suggestive of story importance.

The layout and lack of real colour makes me feel this magazine is targeted at an older audience. This belief is then furthered by the featured bands; The Who, The Stranglers. Although these are well known bands, they are that of an older generation. This shows the magazine is more related to classic music as opposed to upcoming mainstream commercial music.

Research And Planning: Double Page Spread Analysis

This is the double page spread that I shall be using for analysis.

The text is split into just two columns and dominates the entire right page. The introducing paragraph is separated from the rest of the text. Although the text is slightly indented to fit within the column margins- it is all blocked together. This makes it distinctive from an interview which is broken up by questions and the reader can immediately assume we are reading a story,

The masthead for the article is used with the main image. The font has gritty urban look to it which suggests a young target audience.

The colours are very much orientated around the main image. The photograph has been enhanced with a black and white effect. The grey background and black text compliment the image; it exaggerates his presence on the page and draws in the readers focus. The grey background then also helps to keep up this urbanized styling.