Double Page Spread Construction

The first video is of my designing my article on inDesign, whereas, the second video is of me editing my photograph.

Final Double Page Spread

This is my final double page spread, I chose to continue with the colour scheme of red, white and black to emphasise my house style and make the magazine continuous for the reader. Moreover, to continue with the house style that is often seen within other magazine such as NME, which places its logo at the end of each page, I used the same 'The Buzz Weekly Edition' used on my contents page. This makes my double page spread look more professional as it correlates with other magazines. I chose the drop shadow effect on specific lines in the double page spread as these effects also make the page look more professional as these page or text effects are often seen in music magazines as they add interest to the page. To make the magazine correlate I used some of the same texts I had formerly used in the front and contents page, this text was 'Channel Slanted'. I chose this text as it was an italic style but still looked modern, reflecting the modern chart music my magazine features. Th text is used in places where I want attention to be drawn such as , the pool quote which dominates the right page.I also used this text on her name on the left page, this was to highlight her name so the reader is still aware of who is featured. I chose to include this section as the page looked plain without it and it is often featured on other magazines when there is a lot of background left after the picture has been placed as it fills up space. The picture was chosen as I think it shows a different side to my feature artist as on the front cover she has a stern expression and looks more posed, whereas this shot appears more natural due to her smiling and having relaxed body language.

Further Double Page Spread Research

These double page spreads had the most influence on my designing my own double page spreads. This is due to them correlating with my colour scheme of red, black and white but also appearing sleek and modern. This is achieved through their neat layout and design elements such as using different, contrasting types of text. I was also fond of the pictures used as I felt they stood out well and enticed the reader in through their pose or what they were wearing.

Double Page Spread Draft

Double Page Flat Plans

I like my plans, however, I prefer the second one as there is less white space and I feel the title looks better when it is not slanted due to it having more precendence on the page and probably allowing it to be bigger.

Further Double Page Spread Research

Double Page Spread Research

All of the left hand side is taken over by a picture of the artist, meaning she is a dominant feature of the article. I like this as it means the article is more eye-catching and the reader is drawn in more. The picutre is a mid-shot , however, seems more like a close up as her face is the focus of the picture due to having heavy makeup and large, volumnous hair meaning the reader's attention is instantly drawn to it. There is a white background which is continued through both pages. This is a feature I like a lot as it looks better than having two different colours as a background on each page, as seen on a lot of double page spreads where the background of the picture is a different colour to the text. I would like to include this in my own double page spread as I feel it makes it look more professional and the pages blend better together.

This is another article I think is very effective and has a great presence due to being so eyecatching. The colour scheme in this article is effectively used due to black, white and red all going together well making the page look very professional. Moreover, the red design elements on the page mean that certain areas of text are highlighted such as, 'The brother I wanted to smother', making the reader automatically be drawn to them and creating interest.The bold colours used compliment and reflect the bold picture of Joe Jonas, meaning the article has a greater impact as everything stands out. However, I do believe a larger text or drops cap at the start would have made the text stand out more against the red design element and would have made the article look better.  



Although this magazine does not fit into my music genre I felt it was important to research other types of double page spreads to get the best feel of how to present my work and get other ideas. I think the picture is well taken and fits well with its chosen genre, something I hope to emulate in my own double page spread. It fits well within its rock genre due to artists being dressed in dark clothing and there is gritty, relaistic background of docks and ships. Whereas, in pop music magazines the background is often white and the pictures are often taken at a studio not on location. I think the pages blens well together due to contuining the background between both pages. Additionally, the colours on the page , blue, black and white also fit well into the genre through not appearing girly but also the colours compliment the picture by reflecting the unpolished, gritty feel of the photograph. The title 'Young Rebel Set' is modern and young through being sans-serif, something I hope to emulate. However, I do not like how the title is so much smaller that the actual title fo the  magazine. I feel it does not make the article as eye-catching and the reader would not be fully drawn to it.

From this research I feel I have been able to conclude what styles I like for my double page spread.I have found I prefer to have a picture just on one side and a larger title as I feel it is more eye-catching. The double page spread that was my favourtie was the Lady Gaga one as I feel it is the most modern and I feel the black, white and red colour scheme works really well. 



Final Double Page Spread Text

Just over four years ago Summer Boland became an overnight superstar thanks to her Youtube videos. That young girl was struggling to get by clasping at every chance of superstardom, now she rules the world with her chart-topping pop songs whilst her accolade of music awards (including 3 Grammys) help to show how she is the new-found ‘Queen of Pop’. After the phenomenal success of her last album ‘Summer Moments’ she comes back this year with an even catchier, raunchier debacle in the form of her latest mix tape ‘Summer Breeze’, which has set the charts alight. Now ‘The Buzz’ aims to get the truth about the reality of her instant success and what is really going on with on-again off-again rock star boyfriend Rhys Brown…

So how do you feel about the new mix tape?

I feel very positive about my new work; the mix tape leads to a new direction for me musically. Me adding in more duets and features within ‘Summer Breeze’ allows me have more freedom with the music I make and to get ideas from other artists.

Which duet are you most excited about?

Definitely my duet with Eminem- he was a big inspiration for me growing up as we had similar backgrounds and EVERYONE used to listen and sing along to him in the playground. Also, he really helped to hone my producing skills with that specific track as before it was more people telling me what to do with each different song, however, he made me have a say in how I wanted the finished product to sound. It was refreshing to have another artist that could actually teach me something about the industry.

Why did you decide to make a mix tape this time and not a whole new album?

I just felt that some of the tracks from ‘Summer Moments’ hadn’t reached their full potential so the mix tape allowed me to change the production and add other artists into some of the songs, meaning the fans would be happier as now they have two different versions of the same song! But, to be honest, it was mainly because I don’t have the time right now to make a completely new album. ‘Summer Breeze’ gave me the opportunity to put out a few new songs without having to go through all the stress and promo of putting out a lot of completely new music. It just helped me to develop as an artist.

Why do all your albums start with your name?

The reason my albums start with my name is…well, it wasn’t exactly planned like that but it was so effective in the marketing of the first album that we though we may as well turn it into a trademark.

What do you hope your fans will think of your new work?

I hope they’ll be pleased with it, as at the end of the day it all depends on how well they receive it and whether it sells well. I hope they’ll appreciate I’m trying to grow as an artist and this mix tape gave me a real opportunity to do that.

Are you excited to have Rita Ora supporting?

I cannot explain my excitement, she’s a fresh, new artist who has an amazing amount of talent and a fantastic futre ahead of her.

So… we have to ask, what is going on with Rhys Brown?

At the moment I am single and just focusing on my music and my fans, to be honest, I don’t really have time for a relationship right now. I’m enjoying having time to myself as I felt the relationship meant I couldn’t focus wholly on the music I was making.

What about all those rumours of him cheating on you?

Rhys and I are the only ones who know fully what’s gone on between us and I’m trying to keep it like that really - there’s no need for the whole world to know our business.

Has the breakup influenced any of the songs on the mix tape?

Yes, most definitely, the break up means the songs on this mix tape are more personal as they’re based on things that actually happened to me.

Did you ever see a future with Rhys?

I wouldn’t get into a relationship with someone I didn’t see a future with.

Do you think you’d date someone in the public eye again?

Most definitely, you can never help who you fall for.

What do you think 2014 will bring for you?

I hope 2014 will bring more chart success and more Grammys, after all what is the point of producing songs and not getting recognition for them.

QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS

Favourite colour? Purple

Celebrity Crush? Ryan Gosling

Song you wish you’d written? Listen by Beyonce, it’s an all time classic

Favourite Song? Anything by Drake

Dream Collabaration? Stevie Wonder, he is a legend and his voice is amazing

Favourite food? Pizza, for sure

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Double Page Spread Article First Draft

The Naked Truth

Just over four years ago Summer Boland became an overnight superstar thanks to her Youtube videos. That young girl was struggling to get by, clasping at every chance of superstardom, now she rules the world with her chart-topping pop songs whilst her accolade of music award (including 3 Grammys) help to show how she is the new-found ‘Queen of Pop’. After the phenomenal success of her last album ‘Summer Moments’ she comes back this year with an even catchier, raunchier debacle in the form of her latest mix tape ‘Summer Breeze’, which has set the charts alight. Now ‘The Buzz’ aims to get the truth about the reality of her instant success and what is really going on with on-again off-again rock star boyfriend Rhys Brown…

So how do you feel about the new mix tape?

I feel very positive about my new work; the mix tape leads to a new direction for me musically. Me adding in more duets and features within ‘Summer Breeze’ lets me have more freedom with the music I make and to get ideas from other artists.

Which duet are you most excited about?

Definitely my duet with Eminem- he was a big inspiration for me growing up as we had similar backgrounds and EVERYONE used to listen and sing along to him in the playground. Also, he really helped to hone my producing skills with that specific track as before it was more people telling me what to do with each different song, however, he made me have a say in how I wanted the finished product to sound. It was refreshing to have another artist that could actually teach me something about the industry I'm in.

How comes you decided to make a mix tape this time and not a whole new album?

I just felt that some of the tracks from ‘Summer Moments’ hadn’t reached their full potential so the mix tape allowed me to change the production and add other artists into some of the songs , meaning the fans would be happier as now they have two different versions of the same song! But, to be honest, it was mainly because I don’t have the time right now to make a completely new album. ‘Summer Breeze’ gave me the opportunity to put out a few new songs without having to go through all the stress and promo of putting out a lot of completely new music. It just helped to develop as an artist.

Why do all your albums start with your name?

The reason my albums start with my name is…well, it wasn’t exactly planned like that but it was so effective in the marketing of the first album that we though we may as well turn it into a trademark.

What do you hope your fans will think of your new work?

I hope they’ll be pleased with it, as at the end of the day it all depends on how well they receive it and whether it sells well. I hope they’ll appreciate I’m trying to grow as an artists and this mix tape gave me a real opportunity to do that.

So… we have to ask, what is going on with Rhys Brown?

At the moment I am single and just focusing on my music and my fans, to be honest, I don’t really have time for a relationship right now. I'm enjoying having time to myself as I felt the relationship meant I couldn't focus wholly on the music i was making.

What about all those rumours of him cheating on you?
Rhys and I are the only ones who know fully what's gone on between us and I'm trying to keep it like that really - there's no need for the whole world to know our business.

Has the breakup influenced any of the songs on the mix tape?
Yes, most definitely, 

QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS

Favourite colour? Purple

Celebrity Crush? Ryan Gosling

Song you wish you’d written? Any song sung by Beyonce

Favourite Song ever? Anything by Drake

Person you’d love to collaborate with? If I could go back in time I wish I’d have collaborated with Amy Winehouse, her voice is amazing.

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