Interview

My FINAL copy of the interview for my magazine project.

Cover Draft

A draft drawn for the cover of my magazine:

Practice Interview Shots

A Draft of the interview photos:

The following slideshow presents photos taken roughly based on the shots that I drew.
I have annotated the pros and cons of these shots and changes I will most likely make.

Electro Music Cover - analysis

With the genre of electro music, my partner and I have taken a photo based on a front cover of an electro music album. I directed my partner’s pose and positioning of hands. The table represent a DJ machine and her hand shows that she is playing it. This helps reflect the technology used in this genre of music. Her eyes are fixated to the “DJ player” showing that she is focusing on the music, and this reflects the passion an artist has for this music. It is a mid-close up shot to reveal her playing the DJ. The angle I took is slightly curved to reflect on the style of music – the tilt is funky, new and quite fresh.

Example of Interview - Analysis

The Interview Qs & As

The title: A pull quote from the article – What was your most embarrassing moment?

Well it had something to do with a concert and the wrong lyrics!

This week I welcomed the frontman (or frontwoman) of SCREAM into my guest room. Amber Kay sat onto the sofa with her fish net gloves drinking her coffee. She will be updating us on their upcoming release of their new, powerful album, Vendetta; while revealing the personal battles they faced.

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Firstly, let me welcome you to TRASHED. How was your flight?
I don't like flying, so I'm glad my feet are on the ground again (laughs).

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With the new album coming up, you must’ve been caught up in preparations. Have you completely finished creating the music?
Almost. We're still working on the lyrics. We're trying to live up to our fans' expectations to create powerful words. This album was a tough challenge as we have been facing battles of conflict with our label. But as a band and as friends, we have stuck together through thick and thin.

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Your front cover is really outspoken and rebellious. Is that the sort of message you’re sending out to your fans?
There's more to the meaning of the message than the destruction of life. It's about digging deeper in yourself, so when you look into the mirror, you'd see someone who's worthwhile.

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I heard Dave, who plays bass, is planning to leave the band. Is it true?
Ah yes. We are extremely upset about that.

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Why is that?
It's time he decided to settle down and spend more time with his family. We respect that decision and wish him all the best.

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So you think you can cope without him?
He was very creative with lyrics and was a talented bass player, but yeah, I think we can survive.

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When writing the lyrics, do you guys work together or is it only just up to one person?
Actually it depends. Sometimes one of us just comes in one day with a whole written song and other times we just sit together and pitch in our ideas.

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What about you? How have you been holding up in this roller-coaster?
As you may have heard recently I had a rough patch but I was able to manage to lift myself up to pull through for the sake of the band.

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Putting aside all seriousness, what was your most embarrassing moment?
(laughs) Well it had something to do with a concert and the wrong lyrics!

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SCREAM's new album Vendetta is coming soon to March. The band will begin tour next year. See magazine website for more details.

Magazine Questionnaire - RESULTS

Below are the results of my questionnaire with the percentages (Bear in mind that I managed to ask up to 20 people)

What's your occupation?
100% Students
20% Part time

How many albums/ singles do you buy per week?
All stated they buy 0-5 albums and/or singles per week.

Do you buy music from online retailers? e.g. Play.com, Amazon
63% buy their music online

Do you go to gigs and events often?
85% say go to events the magazines advertise
15% say they go once in a while

Do you buy tickets from online retailers?
90% of them do
10% say they buy if the magazine offers

Do you own a CD player/iPod/Mp3/Digital Radio?
50% own iPod
90% own digital radio and CD player
95& own Mp3

Do you burn music onto CD?
25% say they do or used to

Do you go to online blogs/forums of your artists?
75% say they do

Do you read a rock music magazine?
95% they do - 90% of them read Kerrang!

Do you go to music festivals?
60% say they do

Do you check out your magazine online for any news/updates?
75% say they often do

Do you dress up in the fashion of your genre?
40% say it's essential
The other 60% don't think it's necessary but would be willing to if they go to concerts or events

Do you like free merchandise given by magazines?
All say they want freebies

Do you watch movies often?
90% say they do - 40% of them go to the cinema often

Out of the following, which genres do you prefer?
85% like comedy
90% like romance
100% like action/adventures
80% like rom-coms

Are you interested in competitions?
70% say they are.