Final DPS (Including Drafts)

Draft

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linked

Photo Planning

DPS (main image)

The Place

Photographs Taken

Editorial Draft

First DRAFT of DPS Editorial

THE FEELING OF AN ANGST-FREE NEW MORNING

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The descent of a new Indie Pop artist - Eli Blasse has swept the masses this morning, as recently announced: she has become the NEW Best Emerging Artist! This is the highest achievement a 17-year-old could get when she had only started off as a “vivid Indie Pop listener”. Need we also be reminded again, but not only has she been recognised for her music, the future of music could be in her hands! The revolution of Indie Pop music could rise as Eli has been working on multiple new songs already! We have spoken to her about what her future aspirations in the music industry would be and what her plans are for the short-term and long-term.

Eli Blasse walks into her studio with great confidence and in her favourite headphones and comfortable flat boots and her fedora hat. A bright and early, easy to sleep-in morning but Eli is always up and ready to work on her music. Of course she loves to sleep in but she says, “I’m too excited to compose new music, who wouldn’t want to be up when you can make music you love?”

Flat Plan

Analysis of Flat Plan

I think that I have quite a clear image for how I would like to structure my dps although it could possibly change once I get all of the parts together. Overall, I am open for change, especially if some things don't go to plan, such as if I don't use props and just focus on the model. I have also reconsidered the image to text ratio where instead of it being 60% image and 40% text, I may increase the percentage of the image ratio if I were to do something creative such as a snapshot connection of my model (where there would be multiple images of my model in different poses with relation to the topic being talked about). 

DPS Analysis

Layout Sketch

Layout Sketch/Planning

First Draft - Intro paragraph

Innovatively challenging the genre, this artist has brought Indie Pop back to the top! Bringing a refreshing and unique representation of this rare genre and creating a huge visual impact. Indie Pop can never be the same after this new artists' arrival. There will definitely be a twist to come and we sure can't wait to see more of their music!

Image Ideas

The main image would preferably be a mid shot in order to emphasise the face which can be PS edited in order to bring in the conventional Indie Pop image and colours - by overlapping colours or images over the model's face.

Mise-en-scene of the model will include a fedora hat accessory which can initiate curiosity in readers as there will be possible low key lighting on the model's face which could create a mysterious mood and cause readers to feel curiosity and interest in the artist!

Genre Analysis & Research

Tiki Toki - Historical Overview of Indie Pop

http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/730112/Historical-Overview-of-Indie-Pop/

Questionnaire Analysis

Video Interview

MM Moodboard -

Music Magazine - Moodboard 

I had originally chosen Acoustic as the genre focus for my music magazine however I did not think that it suited a mass target audience. Therefore I thought about Pop and then leaned towards Indie Pop as this genre usually associates with independent labels/artists. I found this easier and much more realistic to work with once I start taking photos of my model. I looked at magazines that featured the genre of Indie Pop, artists and bands that conformed to Indie Pop (more melodic compared to Indie Rock, less abrasive (harsh) 'and relatively angst-free'), I looked into their album's graphics as well as fonts used to get a base idea for the visual thought these Indie Pop artists associated with their genre of music.

Prelim Outcome

Front Page Outcome

Contents Page Outcome

Prelim Sketches

Front Cover Sketch Plan

Contents Page Sketch Plan

'Angels' Contents

Paired Analysis of 'Angels' Magazine

[ Contents Page ] w/ Beatrice

'Angels' Cover

Paired Analysis of 'Angels' Magazine
[ Front Cover ] w/ Beatrice

Front Cover Analysis

Introduction

Welcome to My AS Media Foundation Portfolio

Hello dear reader, my name is Leidee (/ˈleɪdi/). This is a blog where I'll put my work for AS Media.

I'm not really sure what else to write for this introductory post but I can mainly say that I'll definitely enjoy this practical side of Media! I'm very interested in experimenting and editing on PS. This is one of the strong reasons in which led me to choose Media as one of my A levels!

I consume media by watching films and going on social networks. My hobbies are playing golf on the weekends and drawing digital art!

Lastly, I hope you enjoy viewing my blog~!