Contact sheet

After producing my contact sheet using Photoshop, I decided to print of my contact sheet and by using a magnifying glass I was to clearly see the detail within all my images. I decided to do so, as seen in many other professional photoshoots, this technique is used to be able to demonstrate how the image will look once printed out in a real life copy of the magazine. After doing so, it was clear that several of the images would be suitable for my magazine by attracting my target audience and suiting the genre of my magazine through the clothing and body language shown.

Equipment

Hardware:

The interfit lights work by a trigger, as i pressed the button to capture a photo, the light flash on in sync. This was handy as it helped my photos to look well lit and professional. The Canon DSLR made the photoshoot much easier as it enabled me to take hundreds of photos at great quality that could simply be look back on. Also the white backgroup was used to remove any background from the photos taken and would make my photos look more professional by only focusing on the model and would be much easier to use throughout my magazine.

Software:

After uploading my photos from the memory card and putting them all together in a folder. I decided to create a contact sheet as this would be easier to both myself and others to view all my pictures taken. I create my contact sheet using Adobe Photoshop as this was very simple to do by simply choosing the folder with the photos taken and Photoshop would automatically create this.

Behind the scenes

 I decided to do a behind the scenes of my photoshoot as this would show more in detail about the set up and everything used. I created both a video and pictures on my phone as this would show clearly how my pictures were created.

Model Release

This is the model release form for my photoshoot for my magazine. I have decided that I would like Georgia Harvey to participate in my photoshoot as I knew she could portray a very urban feel.
Before taking photos of my model Georgia, I had to make sure that Georgia was happy with being photographed for my magazine. As she signed the form it clearly states that Georgia agrees to take part in my photoshoot.
Model releases are used in professional photoshoots due to needing legal rights granting permission to publish the photograph. Without having a model release can result in civil liability for whoever publishes the photograph due to privacy and copyrights issues. A model release form is proof that the model is giving the photographer permission to use and sell the photos. Additionally, the release is there to protect the photographer, the model, the agency and the end user of the photographs. Therefore using a model release for my photoshoot was essential in preventing any legal actions taking place after publishing the several photos of Georgia in my magazine.

Production Diary #9

This Thursday I completed my photoshoot with my model Georgia. I was very curious on how my photos were going to turn out and if it would all go to plan. I had all the professional equipment such as a back drop, lighting and professional camera. This resulted in all my photos being of a high standard and quality.

I began with my casual outfit of just a jumper and leggings as I could get the hang of using the camera and lighting for the first time. I realise that long shots did not work as well and close up or high angle shots gave the best images.
 The second outfit of an american football styled top and chain worked best as they were vibrant in colour and would go well with the colour scheme of my magazine. I made my model try a variety of poses and position so i would have a lot of varied images to choose from. After looking back at the photos taken i realised the best position was a mid shot of Georgia bitting the gold chain. This worked best as it would clearly stand out and grab the readers attention therefore make a successsful front cover.
After the photoshoot, i went home and began looking through all the pictures taken.  I picked out the best images that i believe i could use throughout my magazine as these would attract my target audience as they make a statement and also involve very trendy fashion.

Props/Costume

Production Diary #8

This week I have been catching up with my work by completing my promotional methods, new media, props and costumes and my model release. This shows clearly on how I am going to make my magazine a success. This is mainly done by using new media as it relates to my target audience and will be easy to access by anyone. I am now thinking more into how I will involved all these concepts into my magazine. I have thought of ideas such as displaying readers tweets at the bottom of each page also including readers pictures in the magazine as this will make them feel more involved. 

I still have a lot of pieces I would have liked to complete. However I would have to wait after I have done my photoshoot on Thursday to complete the behind the scenes and contact sheet. I am excited to do my photoshoot as I will be able to experiment with many angles and shoots and also costumes. It is important that my photoshoot is a success as the full bleed image on the front cover is what attracts the audience to the magazine and will clearly state the genre of the magazine. Due to OnPoint being clearly about trendy and urban music it has been made clear that all clothing and accessories used in the photoshoot must be trendy too. I have now figured out outfits that I would like my model to wear which include;

A American football style top styled with a gold chain and Nike air forces.

A Boy London jumper with leggings underneath styled with a gold chain and timberlands.

Both outfits will have props such as a microphone featured. The makeup will be very simple as by studying other existing R&B magazines, the makeup is very natural with just a bold lip or fake eyelashes used.

I will also be doing another photoshoot in a urban setting outside however I will be using a different model from my front cover to show variety. I will have to pick a date and time that will be suitable for my model as school takes up a lot of their time. Also making sure the weather is suitable on the day so it doesn't ruin the photoshoot by having a dull background.