Genre Research 5

Photo District News:
This magazine discusses more of the business side of photography, as well as tutorials. The magazine title is always in the top left corner, but varies in font and color for each issue. The subheadings vary in color and font as well. There is also a line of text at the top of each cover with more featured articles. The cover image is typically of people. Some articles in the magazines are camera gear, camera settings and tips, editing, famous photographers, and the business of photography. In 2017, the circulation number was 22,500 per issue. 

Genre Research 4

Digital Photo Pro:
This magazine is made to help people improve or further their photography skills. The title of the magazine is always in the same font and format but varies in color depending on the theme/cover image. The cover image is typically of people. A majority of the subheadings are on the left side of the cover. These ones are in slightly larger font then the ones on the right, showing importance. The color and font are different for every issue. Some articles in the magazine are photo tips and settings, famous photographs, editing, camera gear, and more.

Genre Research 3

Aperture:
This magazine is made to feature famous photographers. The title of the magazine is always in the same font, but they use different colors to match with the theme/image. Aperture is typically in small font in the top left corner. This is most likely done so the viewer focuses on the artists image. There are no other words on the cover except "aperture" and the title of that specific magazine. The cover images are mostly in black and white, some are in color, and are very simple images, usually portraits. The article in the magazines are all about famous artist and photographers. The magazine has won many awards since 2005. For 11 years, Aperture was a winner in the National Magazine Award in different categories. They also have won various other awards.

Genre Research 2

Amateur Photographer:
This magazine is directed towards beginner photographers. For the cover, the same font and color is used for the magazine title. Each cover has an ad for a new camera in the top right corner that will be discussed in the magazine. There are subheadings for featured articles and page numbers. The font is mostly the same on each subheading, but in different colors to match the cover theme. The cover images are of animals, nature, people, architecture, and more. Some articles that are in the magazine are camera settings and tips, camera gear, photography locations, and famous photographers. From January to December 2018, the circulation number was 14,871 per issue.

Genre Research 1

Outdoor Photographer:
This magazine focuses on all things outdoor photography. The magazines title is always in the same font but varies in color depending on the picture used on the cover. The cover pictures are either landscape and nature or animals. All the featured articles are typically on the left of the cover. The subheadings are in different colors for each magazine cover to match with the cover image. There is smaller text under the subheadings describing the featured articles in a few words. On all the covers, there is a line of text at the top, above the title, with more featured article topics. The articles in the magazines are mainly about photography tips and techniques, new lenses and camera gear, locations for photo shoots, lighting and coloring, camera settings, famous photographers, and more.

Camera Shots Activity

Low Angle

High Angle

Canted Shot

Extreme Close up

Mid Shot

Wide Shot

Today in class we experimented with different camera shots. We had to photograph a low angle, high angle, canted, extreme close up, mid shots, and wide shots. A low angle is when the photographer is shooting up at the model from a low angle. This often is used to show strength or power in the model because it makes them seem higher up. High angle is shooting down, which can sometimes show weakness or sadness. The canted is a tilted shot. This is used to show that something dramatic is going on. The extreme close up is a shot that is of a certain detail, usually on the face of lips or eyes. This shows importance, so the viewer focuses on it. The mid shots is from the waist up. This allows for some of the background to be show to give a sense of location, but focuses on the person. The wide shot is a full body shot. This shows the person and the location.

Project Selection - My Decision

I have chosen to do the magazine project. As much as I love the process of film making, I think this is the best fit for me because of my knowledge in Photoshop, as well as my interest in magazine design. One of the main factors for my decision is that I have been doing photography for a long time. Some magazines genres I am looking in to are fashion, food and cooking, and photography. To expand on these topics, I could do teen fashion, Sarasota food, or Sarasota photography. I am not sure which one I want to choose yet. I have also decided to work alone on this project. I feel that I work more efficiently when I work alone.

Project Selection - Film

An aspect of film production that interest me is mis-en-scene. For my future career I hope to become an interior designer and movie set designer. The set says a lot about the production by showing how much detail and hard work was or wasn’t put into the film. For a class activity we watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. When watch, I noticed that Ferris’s bedroom had so much detail put into it to make it look real as if it wasn't a set. I also find the music selection for films very interesting. When it comes to film making skills, I’m not sure I have any as of right now. I think some challenges I might face during this project are casting and finding good locations to film.

Project Selection - Magazine

An aspect of print journalism that interest me is the organization/layout of the media and how it is presented inside. I find that very creative and something I think I would really enjoy during the project. Some magazines that I could use for inspiration are Better Homes and Gardens, People, and Woman Health. All magazines use similar presentation aspects and techniques but find a way to give their magazine their own unique style. I especially find the process of cover design very interesting. I have been using Photoshop for four years and have received my certification, so that would help me with the creating the pages. A challenge I might face during this project I not knowing how to use other programs, such as InDesign. Another challenge I may face during this project is coming up with an idea for a two-page story for the magazine.