Contents Page Development

When I move on to text, icons and headings I begin to break my contents page up into sections/categories. This allows the reader to have a sense of navigation and a choice of what may interest them and may eventually lead them to want to purchase the magazine. The social media category gives the reader some familiarisation of how they can view behind the scenes and even exclusive information using their mobile phones etc.;. Furthermore, the social media icons engage with the reader as it is what they are familiar with. This will automatically attract the reader as they can view Vinyl's contents online and will not have to invest nor carry out something they don't want to do.

I started the contents page by choosing the layout and how the columns would be structured. I wanted all my images to be on the right as it would be the bit of the page which is more visual rather than text. To carry on my house style I included the same range of colours which were used on the front cover. To transition my contents page, I had my feature article photograph model being the main image on the page to accentuate his status and how he is the main artist of the magazine. The added extra bit of information (Vinyl Website) in the top right corner gives the reader choices of how they want to view the magazine and even want to read more about the magazine 'Vinyl'.

To transition my contents page, I added images which gave the page some structure and navigation to where the text would be. Secondly, I wanted to assure that my contents page had enough images to engage with the visual readers. I included a variety of images including featuring artist, other soul artists, musical objects, locations and attractions which may amuse the reader as well as reading the text.

To start off my contents page, I wanted to section off my page to clearly show what the page is and also to give it structure. I made the word 'Contents' bold and large to notify the reader what they are reading and that this is the page which will then give them clear navigation to lead them onto what they would like to read. I included the website in the top right corner to give the readers an interactive experience and the magazine an versatile element.

Contents Page Photoshoot

With my contents page images I wanted to ensure that the subjects also gave off a radiant light like the feature article photograph. This gives the house style an overall glowing appearance which helps to engage with the demographic and to clearly represent the soul genre.

I adjusted the lighting for every different angle to show diversity within the photo-shoot and to also give my choice of photos a pure and radiant mood. Additionally, I also wanted my images to have a careless vibe but show what the genre is evidently about. Lastly, I made the girls in the images have a sense of equality. I did this to show the readers of the magazine that the soul genre is neutral and doesn't have dominance within the industry. 

To experiment with lighting and different shots, I used only one model to attempt a specific image. I wanted to experiment with eye level angle shots to see if it would come across too intimidating or give it a friendly element.

I also wanted to portray a sense of mystery and the unknown to the reader. I did this to engage them into wanting to buy the magazine and for them to then go on and wonder what the rest of the magazine will bring to them. The two girls give off a light but also keep the reader guessing; hence why they are on the contents page (to interest the reader and to keep them attracted).

I wanted the two girls in the images to have a friendship which the readers can aspire to and possibly think that the magazine will bring to them; a sense of feeling apart of something. Additionally, I made the two girls pose in a way that they are comfortable and giving a message to the readers that they have familiarity with the magazine and that there is common ground.

I also made sure the shots were posed candid and did not come across too posed as that is not the look i was going for. Furthermore, the girls on the contents page have been shot waist above (mid angle) to inform that the soul genre is purely based on the voice of an artist and nothing else. The lighting was targeted at every angle around the girls to radiate light and give a message to the reader of purity. 

I wanted the contents page images to have connotations of morality and purity instead of authority. The genre Soul is versatile when it comes to appearance but I wanted to portray a sense of glam and show business. However, I did also want to signify authentic vibes to keep the mature message remaining.

Makeup: Contents Page Photoshoot

For my contents page I did my subjects makeup to give them the look i was striving for. This was to give a glamorous effect but also give message to the readers that these two girls are successful women in the soul industry.

As both of these models are young, white and female. I wanted to achieve the image where young women viewing the magazine can use these inspirational individuals as role models and the pinnacle of success; hence the professional makeup, glamorous hairstyles and stylish attire.

I also wanted them to look the same in terms of makeup, hair and outfit to resemble equality and peace within the soul industry. This brings the magazine a glamorous feel but also keeps a neutral level between the demographic and the magazine. ( The magazine is un intimidating.)

In this process, the makeup was essential because it needed to continue on to aspire the female proportion of the demographic in terms of glamour and confidence. This may attract the male section of the demographic as it will infer that these women are just as successful as the male on the contents page and the music industry is achievable for both men and women. 

Final Vinyl Front Cover - Adjusted Version

I adjusted the Vinyl front cover by adding more features on the 'PLUS' plug. I did this to fill space and to avoid white space. Next, I slightly moved the right hand sides plugs and puffs to align them accordingly with the left hand sides. Lastly, I made certain fonts smaller than others to accentuate the more important, engaging plugs and puffs.

Vinyl Front Cover