In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

MastheadThrough my various research and analysis, I discovered that red was the colour more prominently used for a masthead. I didn’t decide to challenge or develop this idea as it is seen to be very successful as it address’s the audience through the bright colouring.They are not stretched across the entirety of the page but are situated within the corner. Which allows the colour to stand out and attract any readers attention.I incorporated the colour within my masthead but decided to develop the font. I chose a block font. I chose this as I believe that it seems to address the reader more personally, as most listeners will typically be living within an urban area.

Main imageI incorporated the typical style of image that is seen within this genre of music magazine. I used a variety of different images within my product. I edited the image on my front cover to darken the artist. Making him look mysterious and draw the reader in.Through my research I found that the images used on actual products were made to look strong and mysterious.I incorporated this through the pose with crossed arms.He is shown to be mysterious through his hooded jumper and darkened edit.

Cover LinesI again used the main conventions within my cover lines from actual productions, I used the colour scheme of red for the heading of the cover line to draw the readers attention. Although I did develop the main convention of the use of just a red colour within the font. I developed the idea and incorporated the colour of white within the font. I believe that this will be more effective as the colours contrast very well and are very eye catching to any potential reader.Further more I made my cover line's short and snappy, as I do not intend to bore any reader who wants to gain information about the magazine.

Text on double page spread

I used the typical conventions of the text on my double page spread, I incorporated a variety of different colours within the text to show questions from the interviewer and the artists replies. I developed the typical conventions of text within a actual magazine double page spread as I made the text mould around the picture of the artist. Making the artist again stand out from the page. The colours that I used within my text are the colours that I used within my colour palette, (red, white and black). Which are frequent through all my productions.

Colour schemeAs you can see from my productions, the colour scheme that I used is red white and black, this is typical for a magazine for this music genre as it seems to jump straight out of the page within a violent nature, which some could interpret this genre of music to be quite violent. I intended the red to give a connotation of danger or compassion, showing how an artist enjoys the music. The black was intended to give a mysterious viewpoint on the artist and the music genre and finally the white is meant to give a symbol of purity, as the artist music is based on events that happen in their everyday life.

Strapline/Slogan

I used the typical conventions of a strapline for the music genre, as it is situated at the top of the page underneath the masthead. Making it easy to see and memorable for any follower of the magazine. I developed my strapline as I made the writing look worn and urban, which links with where the genre of music that my magazine is based on. Plus where this genre of music originated from. (London).