First Draft Presentation

On Friday, Sophie, Jodie and Charlotte presented our first draft presentation to our class and media teacher to gain feedback on our ancillary tasks as they currently stood. I was absent due to illness, so I have obtained the notes from my group member Jodie Butcher who noted down our feedback in depth.

Firstly, here is our first draft of the magazine cover:

FEEDBACK COLOUR CODE:
- Positive critcism
- Negative criticsim
- Suggestions

Feedback in terms of photographic image (Framing, Focus, Camera Angle, Lighting/Colour, Background and Mise-en-scene):

1. The main picture really stands out due to the bright orange colours used, it also gives the picture more depth.

2. The background is interesting in black and white - complements the main picture.

3. The pose is very authentic and that of a classic girl band.

4. The way we are giving a direct gaze is appropriate.

5. Our facial expressions are different - giving each member a different look and uniqueness.

6. Good link with the background and the actual music video - same location.

Typography & text: Fonts, sizing, layout, colour, readability, language register & content:

1. The text at the bottom giving more information about the single should be smaller.

2. The pictures and logo's of stores should be moved to the left to look more even.

3. Not sure about whether the text should be all in lower case or the the first letter of each word to be in upper case with the rest in lower case - will have try each suggestion.

4. The colour of the font is good as it is warm and matches the colour of Charlotte's shirt.


Layout decisions: Rule of thirds, text positioning, sizing, balance of image & text, focus of attention:

1. The positioning of Missing You should be higher than what it currently is. Possibly making it bigger and moving it to cover the shoes.

2. Focus of attention very good - very attractive and eye catching.

Genre codes and indicators of audience targeting:

1. Genre code 'spot on' (quoted by Mrs Allison).

2. Clearly targeting the right audience and looks like a real girl band.