Planning images

Planning ImagesFRONT COVER, CONTENTS PAGE AND DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

Front Cover

Image 1

Front cover image of Joshua Hudson

Description of image

Josh will be looking directly into the camera, with hands behind his back (in his back pockets)

Connotations/ Signifiers

The fact that he will be looking directly at the audience will build a connection between his story and the audience. As he will be alone in this shot, and will be the centre of visual interest, it connotes his male dominance in the magazine, which is essentially what is being portrayed throughout the magazine – and also conforms to what I have researched in other magazines of this genre, which are usually male-dominated. It also indicates that he is the main subject of the magazine – the cover story, and given that he is an unknown artist, will give him the opportunity to increase his popularity. Lastly, the fact that his hands will be behind him shows that he is inviting the audience to know his story and, more generally, Indie Rock music is inviting to all.

Shot/ Angle

Medium close up, although I will also experiment with the different shots I use here, such as long shots, high angles, low angles, side angles -with the actor looking directly into the camera and at side views.

Actors

Josh

Costumes

Red and black shirt, black jeans/trousers, black leather jacket, trilby hat and converses

Props

-

Location

Studio

Equipment needed

Plain white backdrop; professional lighting set; camera

Front Cover continued

Image 2



Same as Image 1


Same as Image 1

Shot/ Angle

Same as Image 1 (medium shot) - here I will also experiment with the different shots I use here, such as long shots, close ups, high angles, low angles, side angles -with the actor looking directly into the camera and at side views.

Actors

Same as Image 1

Costumes

Same as Image 1 – without hat

Props

Headphones

Location

Recording studio

Equipment needed

Professional lighting set; DSLR camera


Image 3



Same as Image 1 – may try having actor with his hands in his front pockets


Same as Image 1 – having his hands in his pockets will signify him appearing casual and friendly, and may connote him not looking overly confident or egotistical as he is still an unknown singer striving to become better known. In this sense, he will come across as humble and modest, which may attract more people to buy the magazine.

Shot/ Angle

High angle – this will make the actor appear rather powerful and dominant – suggesting that Indie Rock music itself is a powerful genre of music.

Actors

Same as Image 1

Costumes

Black leather jacket; smart black and red shirt and black trousers/jeans

Props

Headphones

Location

Studio (set up in classroom)

Equipment needed



Image 4



Same as Image 1 – may try having actor with one hand in his pocket, and the other holding his leather jacket over his shoulder.


Same as Image 1 – having his hand in his pocket will signify him appearing casual and friendly, and may connote him not looking overly confident or egotistical as he is still an unknown singer striving to become better known. In this sense, he will come across as humble and modest, which may attract more people to buy the magazine. Also, by having his jacket off, it may

Shot/ Angle

Long shot – at eye level with the audience

Actors

Same as Image 1

Costumes

Black leather jacket; smart black and red shirt and black trousers/jeans

Props

Headphones

Location

Studio (set up in classroom)

Equipment needed


Contents Page

Image 1

Joshua Hudson performing at a gig


I want this image to look as though Josh is performing to a small crowd.


This will show that he is fairly popular, starting off with smaller crowds.

Shot/ Angle

Wide shot

Actors

Josh and a small group to form the audience (i.e. Najat, Hillary, Magdalena, Bradley, Himesh)

Costumes

Black leather jacket, white T shirt, black trousers and converses

Props

Guitar, microphone, microphone stand

Location

School hall

Equipment needed

Phone – I don’t need the photo to be in good quality because I want it to look natural and almost like a candid photograph.

Contents Page continued

Image 2

Joshua Hudson performing at a gig


I want this image to look as though Josh is performing to a crowd, but from the angle that you only see him playing.


This will show that he is fairly popular, starting off with smaller crowds – making his way to the top.

Shot/ Angle

High angle

Actors

Josh

Costumes

Black leather jacket, white T shirt, black trousers, converses and hat.

Props

Guitar, microphone, microphone stand

Location

School hall

Equipment needed

DSLR Camera, natural lighting


Image 3

Bradley – contributor of the magazine


This will be a simple shot of Bradley looking directly into the camera, smiling invitingly.


This image will simply show that he is one of the contributors of my magazine – this is a small feature I wanted to include on my contents page. He will be wearing smart casual clothing to also represent the target audience, yet with his inviting smile and smart approach, indicate that he is part of a professional product.

Shot/ Angle

Medium shot/ medium close up

Actors

Bradley

Costumes

Smart casual clothing

Props

Key card – looks professional

Location

School hall/studio set up in classroom

Equipment needed

DSLR Camera, professional lighting

* I will also take the exact same shot and features but with different actors: Hillary and Jody, to indicate that they are the other main contributors of the magazine.


Image 4

Jerome’s upcoming band


I will capture this upcoming band during mid-performance as they perform at an intimate gig. It will be the whole band, and possibly some of the audience, too.


This image will indicate that they are still a young, upcoming band, performing to a small number of people. This is exactly the sort of band that I want my magazine to promote.

Shot/ Angle

Long shot, high angle – I may try to experiment with different shots and angles

Actors

Jerome and his band

Costumes

Smart casual clothing

Props

Microphones, full band set (guitars, drums)

Location

The Borderline music venue

Equipment needed

My smartphone, with non-artificial lighting so as to make the image appear natural, and possibly candid.

Double Page Spread

Image 1

Josh in the recording studio


Josh will be sitting on a chair in the recording studio, with headphones on, and looking at the camera


It will signify how hard-working and determined he is as an artist, and the fact that he is by himself indicates that he is an independent artist.

Shot/ Angle

Wide shot

Actors

Josh

Costumes

Red and black shirt, black leather jacket, black trousers and converses

Props

Headphones

Location

Recording studio (in school)

Equipment needed

DSLR camera, sufficient lighting.

Double Page Spread continued

Image 2

Josh in the recording studio


Josh will be sitting on a chair in the recording studio, with headphones on, holding his guitar, looking away from the camera


It will signify how hard-working and determined he is as an artist, and the fact that he is by himself indicates that he is an independent artist. The fact that he is looking away from the camera but instead is looking at the guitar illustrates how consumed he is in his work.

Shot/ Angle

Wide shot – possibly at a side view of Josh as well

Actors

Josh

Costumes

Red and black shirt, black leather jacket, black trousers and converses

Props

Headphones, guitar and a note book

Location

Recording studio (in school)

Equipment needed

DSLR camera, sufficient lighting.

Actors List

Name of Actor Role Images to be used in

Josh Main cover story subject – upcoming artist

Front cover, contents page main image and double page spread main image

Bradley Audience in Josh’s gig; contributor Contents page

Hillary Audience in Josh’s gig; contributor Contents page

Jody Audience in Josh’s gig; contributor Contents page

Jerome and his band To perform as they are Contents page

Props/costumes List

Prop/ Costume Where to source from Sourced?

Headphones My own headphones Yes

Microphone Media Yes

Microphone stand Music department Yes

Guitar My own guitar Yes

Key card My own card Yes

Smart casual clothing - Josh’s outfit

Josh’s wardrobe Yes

Contributors’ outfits

Actors’ own wardrobe

Shooting Schedule

Monday 16th March

Tuesday 17th March

Wednesday 18th March

Thursday 19th March

Friday 20th March

Saturday 21st March

Sunday 22nd March

P1:

P2: Contents page shoot (all images if possible)

Break time:

P3: Contents page images – contributors FINAL

Lunch time:

P4: Double page spread shoot

P5:

Evening Front cover and double page spread shoot

Capture images of upcoming band

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