Introduction & Aims

I researched different styles for my magazine & finally came to the decision that it was going to be a indie/alternative magazine genre. I thought that this would suit my target audience more than any other genre. Late teens- early/mid twenties is perfect for this. This would go in the C2, D and E group. I therefore hope to achieve a magazine that is best suited for a male & female audience and I’d like it to have a classy feel towards it and for it to look polished. 

The 3 or 4 models I plan to use will be shot in a very plain/ ordinary background with not a lot going on. Most of the shots are going to be portrait for the front cover and then I’ll have an alternative shot for the double page. I will use extreme (strong) lighting to give it a studio effect. I will use heavy makeup and they will be wearing something high in fashion or alternative. I want to give them the look as though they are very famous celebrities. This will go for 2 out of the 4 models. My 3^rd model will be a male model. I want to give him the blunt edge look and I’ll be doing this by dressing him in very stylish clothing. I would then style his hair to look very daring. Almost the clean/dirty look is what I’m going for here. For my last model I would like to try a more natural look, with more soft lighting to give it a different appeal. She will have a very light layer of makeup, nothing too heavy. Then the shots that I like the most will be included in my article. I’d like my audience to think that everything has got a professional feel about it.

             
The layout of my cover, double page spread and contents cover will all have the same theme running through out it so they all ‘click’ with each other. I’m still unsure about what I’m going to name my magazine but I do know that it will have a short, memorable, title & logo that people will remember and recognise if they quite young and it is also a magazine that I’d like them to buy every month. So if I want to keep the audience I need a decent price to go with it. I’m going to have teasing contents on the front as well as a bold kicker at the top of the cover. I don’t want my magazine to look empty but I also don’t want to clutter it up. This is why I’m keeping with the clear background to try and make it seem a little classier than it actually is.

            
I have looked at many different music magazines and lots of different genres. However I chose pop/rock because it was the one that I would usually read. My target audience is people nearer my age so I thought that most people would probably go for the same choice as me. My inspirations for this magazine are definitely rolling stones, vibe, Q, blender etc. They all have the same type of style towards them and that is what I’m aiming for. I will include quotes from celebrities to draw the reader in and have skylines surrounding the photo. Might have them overlap, not too sure yet. Not only am I just focusing on pop/rock I am also looking at what is in the charts right now. This is going to give me a wider range of an audience to work for. Therefore giving me a better selling ranges.

            
By thinking about my introduction and aims I have been able to get a better idea of everything in detail and have a look at everything in a different perspective. I hope to achieve all my aims as soon as I can and that everything works out well.