Final Magazine Pages - Double Page Spread

This is my double page spread. After having listened to the advice my target audience members gave, I have made some slight alterations to the page. I have added a final note at the lower right hand side of the spread to ensure that all space is filled without leaving an empty space. 

Final Magazine Pages - Contents Page

Here is the finalised contents page of my magazine. After having listened to what my target audience had to say within their feedback, I have made appropriate alterations to the image colour. I believe the addition of more colour to this page creates a more striking composition.

Final Magazine Pages - Front Cover

This is my front cover. I have made some alterations after having collected my audience feedback. My target audience advised that I could add another cover line due to having a substantial amount of free space on my cover. I decided to add some information in the lower left of the cover - primarily stating the content of this issue: "Inside: Rattata, Soulwave and Foals exclusives", as well as a summary of what to expect in every issue of Phonic magazine; "Reviews, news, interviews and more... Inside your essential Indie magazine"

Time Management

16th December 2013

Subsequently, I have made alterations to each page of my magazine through the suggestions made by my target audience members in their feedback last week. I spent some time altering each page, with the aim of meeting the requirements of my target audience whilst continuing to ensure the alterations fit well with my magazine's house style. 

Audience Feedback - Double Page Spread

Finally, this is the audience feedback video regarding my double page spread. I have asked two people within my target audience age bracket for their opinions on the following questions:

Q: Describe the layout of my double page spread - how is it effective?
A: The central image really stands out, it hits you in the face. / The way that the text wraps around the model works really well. 

Q: What details of this page enable you to recognise it as a double page spread?
A: The big "J" (dropcap) on the left hand side. / The pull-quotes, which are a nice feature. 

Q: How could this page be improved?
A: The space at the bottom could be filled more / Other than that, not much to improve. 

Audience Feedback - Contents Page

Here is my audience feedback video regarding the front cover of my magazine. I have asked two people within my target audience age bracket for their opinions on the following questions:

Q: My contents page is basic when it comes to the colour scheme - is this effective or not?

A: I think it's good because it follows on from the front cover - it has the same style. / The photos being in greyscale sort of make it look too dull. It could do with some more colour on the page.

Q: What enables you to recognise this as a contents page?

A: It clearly states "Contents" at the top of the page / the contents of the magazine are all listed, it looks very much like a typical contents page.

Q: Do the headlines appeal to you, and grab your attention?

A: They blend in with the rest of the page a little bit, it could be brighter.

Audience Feedback - Front Cover

Here is my audience feedback video regarding the front cover of my magazine. I have asked two people within my target audience age bracket for their opinions on the following questions:

Q: What features enable you to recognise my front cover as a magazine?
A: masthead, barcode, headlines. central image

Q: My front cover is minimalistic. Should I take advantage of the extra space available?
A: There is plenty of space to put more, but I think it's better if you don't / It looks good as it is. You could add another cover line. 

Q: What do you think of the colour scheme?
A: It's a bit (monocolour) - plain, but I think it works.

Construction: Double Page Spread

Double Page Spread: Image

This is the photograph I will use for my double page spread: an interview with Joshua. I think this photograph is most suitable as it has an interesting angle, in which the body of text can be placed around. This is also a flattering image which includes a clear picture of the guitar, as well as having a backdrop which appears very grunge/indie in appearance. This connotes the rough yet natural sound of music which I am including in my magazine.

This is the edited image. I have darked and blurred the background, so that the text will stand out much more effectively. The "Lens Blur" which I have applied to the background also brings the model forwards and accentuates him.