For my contents page I had a fixed idea on what I wanted it to look like, I made sure the image was similar to the front cover so there was a clear narrative running through the magazine. I made sure ‘D.J Howell’ was wearing the same ‘hoody’, and was in the same surroundings for example, the brick wall. When analysing previous magazines such as The Source and Vibe, they both had clear narratives from start to finish, you can see this below in my blogger where I analysed the magazines in great detail. So that is what I’m trying to do with ‘Rhythm’.
My contents page is similar to The Sources contents page; (image of The Sources contents page in blogger below)however mine is slightly more urban and concentrates more on The Hip-Hop music rather than the life and politics of Hip-Hop. For example the contents page's main focus is the playlist whereas The Source's main focus is all about the Hip-Hop culture. This is what makes my magazine slightly different but will still appeal to Hip-Hop fans, and will look different and fresh in the shops. In AdobeInDesign C2, I put a transparent box on top of my image to lighten it up. When trying new things with my image I learned many new skills on the software, such as the editing to font and colour and just tidying up my overall contents page. When flat-planning my contents page I knew I was trying to be similar to The Source’s layout. I wanted to do this because I wanted my magazine to look original. But the image and font, colouring and surroundings are a lot different. Also the information showed on my contents page clearly delivers the message that ‘Rhythm’ is all about music. After completing my contents page I wasn’t to happy with the outcome but all I wanted for my contents page was simplicity. I asked 2 Hip-Hop fans, boy and girl and 2 other people who aren’t such big fans of Hip-Hop, again boy and a girl; Hip-Hop fan 1 (Daniel Woods): I like the way you have the same colours in the contents page and the front cover, using gold throughout the magazine represents the richness which I think is cleverly done. I also like the image as well because he being my age aspires me even more! Hip-Hop fan 2 (Jade Townsend): I think your magazine will appeal to many Hip-Hop fans, especially young men, because having a 17year old as the main image is very aspiring to young men. The thing I like the most about the contents page is its very simple and sophisticated so it shows that ‘Rhythm’ is serious about the music. Other music fan (Jake Powell): Personally it’s not my cup of tea if you like; however it is easily identifiable as a Hip-Hop magazine. I probably wouldn’t buy the magazine but I think Hip-Hop fans will. Maybe there could be a little more going on as well. Other music fan (Emma Cook): Looking at the contents page, I am now interested in what’s in store and would like to read more! I love how urban the magazine is, it comes across very well. I would buy the magazine if it was in the shops at a reasonable price.
Taking feedback into consideration I would probably make the contents page a little more complex, because i feel there could be more going on due to Jake Powell's comment, but i am static about the other 3 peoples feedback, it makes me feel as if my magazine could actually have a success. If i were to go back and make changes i would probably add more text and maybe another image so its less boring, but i would still keep the same idea because it has the basics which is essential in a contents page.
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