AS Media Reflection

Welcome to my new Media blog for A2.

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Over the past year, I have learnt so much about both technology (Apple technology; Macs, Photoshop, Camera technology; lighting, camera effects, mise-en-scene) and the media (music industry; major/independent record companies and the impacts of various factors whether they be beneficial or not). I really enjoyed both sides, particularly learning about television dramas. I will probably never look at a film/tv show in the same way again, but I love that I can go on and on about camera angles and representation and actually seem knowledgeable in this subject!



I had an idea in my mind about my magazine from the beginning, that it would look semi-professional. I have bought magazines such as Kerrang!, NME and Q for over three years, and this somehow helped me in deciding which way I wanted to design my magazine. With my genre of alternative rock, it was difficult to get the band-shot I wanted as it required a one-colour background, which was impossible to find a location for shooting. So instead, I looked at magazines such as NME who do mid-shots of single band members, which was easier and also made it look more professional, which was what I wanted.
I liked my magazine in the end and it looked like something that I would buy if I saw it in store, so I was proud of it for that reason. However, if there was anything I could improve, it would be to add a puff or buzz word in a different colour because it was all pretty similar throughout.