Institution research

Bauer The Group is a worldwide media empire publish over 300 magazines in 15 countries and also releases magazines online, TV and radio stations. Bauer Media is a multi-platform UK-based media Group consisting of many companies collected around two main divisions – Magazines and Radio - widely recognized and rewarded as being industry innovators. Bauer could publish my magazine on global scale as it is a multinational business. It would allow audiences from other countries to see my magazine and appreciate it. Bauer publishes more niche market magazines therefore my magazine may be in with a shot of being published by them. 

Van Da Graaf Canon

This is a image of Van Da Graf Cannon what this does is show the main points a visual interest on the piece of paper. The main points of interest are the red boxes, when making my double page spread, i will follow this plan. 

Analysis of double page spread

The headline has been presented as if its been cut out from a newspaper, it is a pulled quote presented as it has been pulled out of a newspaper. The article is written in columns at the bottom of the title, black text on a black background makes it stand out. Also a small introduction to the article. Medium long shot allows the artist to take up most of the page, also it adds to the background.

Inspiration for bands album cover

In my magazine want to put the bands album cover into the magazines double page spread or on the front cover

The album covers below give me inspiration for the album cover

Research - Photographers

Ian Tilton is known as one of the most iconic rock photographer, as well as this he was heavily involved in the Madchester era. Some of his best images, were captured in this period. I like his photos because he does not just stay for one type of image. Some of his pictures are in black and white however some are really colourful as well. It shows how good of a photographer her is as he can sway between different styles. 

Paper i am considering to print my Magazine on.

Coated Paper

Coated paper has a glossy or matte finish. Coated paper is generally very smooth and can be either very shiny (high gloss) or have a subtle shine (matte). Either way, coated paper will have a great effect on the appearance and usefulness of the printed item. Coated paper is more resistant to dirt, moisture and wear. It also makes the printed material more shiny. That is why it is generally used in the printing of magazines, book covers, glossy photos and art books. Coating restricts the amount of ink that is absorbed by the paper and how the ink bleeds into the paper. This is desirable for sharp and complex images as the ink stays on top of the paper and will not wick or bleed reducing the sharpness of the printed material. This same property can be unattractive for the back of business cards as the coated paper does not take well to pen ink or pencil and many people like to write on the back of business cards.

Uncoated Paper

Generally more absorbent of ink than a coated paper, like its namesake, uncoated paper does not have a coating. It is generally not as smooth as coated paper and tends to be more porous. Uncoated paper is generally used for letterhead, envelopes and printed material that is aiming for a more prestigious or elegant look. College and University booklets, real estate brochures and menus for elegant restaurants are generally printed on uncoated paper to give them a prestigious feel.

Sheetfed and Rolled Paper

Individual sheets of paper are manually inserted into a commercial sheet fed offset printer. Rolled paper comes in a large round continuous roll of paper and is typically used in a larger, often digital, commercial press. Both sheetfed and rolled paper can be purchased as either coated or noncoated stock.

Recycled Paper

The process of waste paper recycling involves mixing used paper with water and chemicals to break it down. It is then chopped up and heated, which breaks it down further into strands of cellulose, a type of organic plant material; this resulting mixture is called pulp, or slurry. It is strained through screens, which remove any glue or plastic that may still be in the mixture then cleaned, de-inked, bleached, and mixed with water. Then it can be made into new recycled paper. The share of ink in a wastepaper stock is up to about 2% of the total weight.

Research - Photographers

Kevin Cummins is a British photographer known for photographs of rock bands and musicians including Mick Jagger, Ian Curtis, Morrissey, Courtney Love, Patti Smith, and David Bowie. kevin Cummins was NME's chief photographer for 10 years. He is most famous for his photographs of Joy Divsion and is the author of a book about them. . He is revered worldwide as one of the finest music photographers around.
I like how most of his photos are black and white, it gives out a really distinctive, retro look which I will be trying to emulate.
Below are some of his works.

Graphic designer - Central Station Design

Central Station Design is a Mancunian company which was heavily linked to Factory Records and the Madchester scene. The company were most known for creating album covers, mostly for the Happy Mondays. The album cover they created for the 'Madchester Rave on E.P' became became very iconic for this movement.

I like this design due to the all black background and the contrast of the how colours contrast with the black background

I like this design because the bright and colourful effect it has and how it stands out, i also like the 70-80s feel about it.

With this cover i like how all the writing reiterates the title of the cover and how they all overlap eachother, also the variety of colours is also very effective

Research - Fashion

The fashion for my band is fairly plain, but has an indie style to it, this would include rips in clothes, full black clothes with a piece of stand out clothing and also self made clothes.

The following photos are of Van Mcann form Catfish And The Bottlemen, also the band relate to my band, which is a bonus

Inspiration from other text - Clash

All of these clash magazine covers have a very good, neat and individual look to it, Clash usually vary in amount of writing they have on their covers, but i believe that the covers with less writing look better and have a nicer effect it, this is due to new music magazines after a huge evolution in the way magazines are presented, so due to relate to the the new magazine genre i will incorporate this style in to my magazine. 

Research Filters

Due to having a limited budget for this magazine, it is key that any money i do spend is on key things that will enhance the look of my magazine and give it n overall better look.

Below are 8 Filters that i can consider using with the budget i am faced with.

1. UV, Haze, and Protection

Normally kept in place at all times to protect the lens from dust, scratches, and light impacts, these lens filters also help to control ultraviolet washouts, haze and glare.

2. Polarizing

There are two types of polarizing filters: circular and linear. Circular polarizing lenses are normally used with cameras set to auto focus, and the linear variety is used with cameras set to manual focus. Polarizing lens filters diffuse polarized light, which reduces reflections, enhances colors and increases contrast. Some of the uses for a polarizing filter would be darkening the sky when shooting landscape portraits, reducing the glare that can come when photographing bodies of water or subjects situated on/in bodies of water (ships, dolphins, etc.), and reducing glare when forced to shoot through glass.

3. Contrast and Color Correcting

These filters allow more light of a certain color (wavelength) to be exposed to the film or digital memory, and restricting exposure of the remaining light spectrum. These filters come in several colors, with the most popular being orange, yellow, red and, green.

4. Color Conversion

This lens is used to change what is called the temperature of color pictures. Professional photographers suggest for cooling a shot to use a blue filter, and for warming the shot, using a pale yellow filter.

5. Fluorescent

This is used to balance and correct the artificial light from fluorescent lights. This filter is becoming more popular with the advent of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).

6. Special Effects

There is a special effect filter for just about any mood the photographer is trying to establish in a shot. These filters can enhance or subdue certain colors, add in mist or fog, defuse the picture, give the shot a soft, slightly blurred look, or even add in starbursts along with many others. These filters can get a little pricey depending on the effect it produces.

7. Infrared

This filter is used only with ultraviolet film or a digital camera set for UV. This filter is used in academic settings normally scientific in nature along with military and law enforcement surveillance applications.

8. Neutral Density

This filter is specifically designed to aid in taking long-exposure (time lapse) shots in bright, natural light environments.

                                     UV, Haze, and Protection

                                                       Polarizing

                                    Contrast and Color Correcting

                                                   Color Conversion

                                                        Fluorescent

                                            Special Effects

                                                           Infrared

                                                     Neutral Density

Research - Indie Scenesters - How to spot one

Oozing confidence, bordering on arrogance, they are obvious and unapologetic about their passion for living in the moment; unconcerned with anything but listening to their iPods and getting drunk...

Influenced by using ‘music as a fashion accessory’ this Tribe are motivated by being ahead of the curve (and their rival Leading Edge Tribes) on all the latest trends. This makes Indie Scenesters unpredictable, as fashion in every sense of the word becomes recyclable in this Tribe. True Indie Scenesters aren’t obsessed with brands in the conventional sense–well maybe a few (including Converse, Rough Trade and Vans) but they’re fashion leaders rather than followers, wearing anything from plain dark jeans and a V-neck one day to bright neons the next.

And in authentic Indie Scenester spirit they have a tendency to follow only a handful of bands at once. This is not to say the Tribe would abandon their Indie Scenester influences if a band made it to the big time, but they continually reinvent the Tribe by embracing new music and sacrificing appearance for small, sweaty, intimate venues where the best music originates.

They enjoy mainstream festivals, but opt for smaller gigs (mud baths) rather than those offering VIP tickets and hair straightening facilities. You will most likely find them rocking to new sounds at the intimate Shambala Festival in Northamptonshire, Symmetry Festival in Peterborough or Field Day at Victoria Park in London. This Tribe are dedicated to their musical roots and unmoved by the rise to success; even if they treat music magazine NME like the Holy Grail.

Inspired by fresh, unsigned acts, this Tribes presence is felt everywhere. Online communities such as drownedinsound.com pave the way for discussion and discovery outside the conventional top 40 and Indie Scenesters are not afraid to be heard. Many write opinionated blogs representing contemporary elements of a temporary scene. They stand united and they stand out. Read at your peril.

Research - Young Alts - Interview

From longboarding to Papa Roach, we find out what matters to Kelly Chu – a 16 year old Young Alt...

Tell me a bit about your interests? What bands or music generally are you and your friends listening to at the moment?

My biggest interest at the moment is long boarding, which I should be doing much more of now it’s getting hotter! I have different groups of friends who are into completely different music but the majority of them prefer music that is either completely jokey, bands like The Lonely Island, or that’s completely emotional and deep. Motivational music is getting more popular now, due to exams, songs that pump you up a little!

Would you consider yourself ‘Alternative’ not just in the way you dress but the music you listen to? What does the phrase mean to you?

I define myself more by my look – bright, random but casual and without too much effort. However, I think the type of music people listen to helps define them more, rather than their clothes.

I don’t particularly like the term ‘Alternative’ but I guess you could say I am in terms of the music I listen to. Most people I know don’t like the kind of music I listen to (eg. most types of rock, bands like Papa Roach, Three Days Grace etc). The phase to me means somebody different from the norm without trying to be… The majority of my friends would probably fall under that category, since they aren’t afraid to be themselves.

Who would you say inspires you?

Lots of people inspire me, especially people who work really hard and still manage to have a social life. I think there’s a skill in being able to balance the two, which is impressive.

Where do you get your inspiration? Do you spend a lot of time on social media sites and is this a source of inspiration?

Ideas about the way I dress usually come from the public, but it’s never completely the same. I don’t spend time looking on social media sites etc. Music is always from the Internet, recommended links on YouTube after I’ve listened to my favourite songs.

How important is technology generally, does the Internet help inspire you? If so what sites and blogs are you looking at?

Technology is so important and makes things so much easier, it’s insane. From being able to use your phone to check what time your bus is coming, to quickly looking up a definition. I usually use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram although sometimes educational sites like Ted-Ed. I also read articles on Cracked.com, always a laugh!

Tell me what your look is about? Tell me about some brands you like…

Just being comfortable with a dash of colour – I don’t really wear designer brands, but I own quite a few pieces of clothing from Calvin Klein, Gant and Ralph Lauren.

Do you identify with the name ‘Young Alternatives’? Would you say the same about your friends?

Yes, and I imagine if someone saw me walking down the street they’d think the same, that also goes for my friends. People judge you on first impressions, so of course it’s important. But to the same degree I don’t think I’d really like to associate myself with people who judge me completely by my appearance, so I don’t personally care TOO much unless it’s for an important event.

What are your hopes and dreams for the future? How important is it to be able to adapt in terms of your look and what you like? Do you think you’ll be interested in the same things in a few years? 

My interests will probably take a U-turn, but I hope to carry on longboarding and possibly teaching. My dream is to get into something science related that I enjoy, either that or become a TV presenter, that sounds amazing!

Research - Young alts

Research - Indie Scenesters

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