Costume Evaluation

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as mentioned in my research, i have featured ripped jeans as a piece of costuming as a representation of fashion within the genre. Another representation of the fashion within the genre is the feature of a flannel shirt or in this case hooded shirt which has been left open showing a plain black t-shirt. With the reoccurring feature of the colour black is a typical representation within the pop-punk genre, and the colour red also carries negative connotations of emotions such as anger and aggression. If i were to retake this photo again, i would consider having the second female character (left) wearing all black, similar to the male character, to show the female lead (centre) as the only character wearing a feature of colour as a clear signifier of the importance of the character.

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Image Two

With the costume consisting of all black and is dark and negative connotations, it connects into the stereotypes of costuming in the genre. The pale complexion of the character also emphasises the darkness and the different shades of the costume. If I were to retake this image and alter the costuming I would take into consideration the feature of jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets to add more to the costuming with the possibility of addition of some colour into he all black costuming. 

Double Page Spread: Secondary Image Choices

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I will use a selection of additional images on my double page spread to give the reader a closer, humorous look into the life of the band. By using alternative images, I will break away from the conventions of just a singular image on my double page spread.

Image One

The positioning of the band show the stages of authority within the group. Keeping one model in the middle of the group is a clear indicator of who the "front woman" of the band is. The body language the male character is slightly slouched compared to the "front woman" of the band who is stood upright showing more to the different levels of authority within the band.

Image Two

This image shows the connection between the two female character as stronger than the connection between either of them to the male character. The male band member is wearing all black meaning he blends in well with the background, showing how his character is less significant than the other two.

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Image Three

This image shows how the two female characters look up to the male character. The way in which the front woman has been positioned in the middle of the group clearly indicating her importance. The variation of colours and brightness also shows the different levels of authority within the band with the front woman wearing the brightest colours of red, with connotations of anger and aggression which links in with stereotypes of the genre.

Choice of Front Cover and DPS main images

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I was able to narrow down from my selection of images taken on the day of the photoshoot two images to use as my main image for my front cover and my double page spread. 

Image One

With this image i tried to recreate the look I wanted which was on my flat plans yet none of the models are looking into the camera, and from the selection of photos taken to fit the flat plan this was the best option. However , because none of the models are looking into the camera i was unable to use this image for my front cover so i decided to use it as the main image on my double page spread instead. 

Image Two 

with all models looking forward in this image I decided this would be a fun image to use as the main image on the front cover of my magazine. With using this image it is non conventional as it moves away from the standard image of the band simply standing there. With all models looking towards the camera it seems as though making eye contact with the reader which is conventional of music magazines.