Fonts

Fonts can be very influencial in recognising the genre of the magazine. For example on my last post showing magazne front covers, the classical magazine encorporated a very elegant swirly font for the main heading. Where as VIBE for example had thick bold lettering which made more of a statement. Below are some different ideas of possible fonts.
I like the very top font in this group. I like the extreme boldness and how it makes a statement. It also gives a big contrast to small thinner fonts shown below. I also like the bottom font as it appears tall and thin.
I like this font as it reminds me of a film. It's slightly odd and unbalanced which gives it a and edgy look.

This font to me is slightly simple and boring.
I like this as the letters are slightly spaced out and gives it a sense of formality.

I like the styles of this letters for example the a and the k and i.

I like this font alot, I love how the capital E has been encorporated in the midst of a word.

I like how some of these fonts are italic and a usually simple bold font is made slightly more exciting by making it italic.
I love the middle font on this where it says 'crea' I love how big the letters are and how thin the lettering is makes it lots more interesting.

I like the top font of this group as the letters are all different levels. I also love the font that 'Bambino' is written in, its stylish and modern and edgy.

I'm not very keen on this font but like the difference that the capital letters have.

I like the bubble effect that this font uses and how some of the letters are disjointed.

I like the shadowing of this squared bubble writing font. I also like how all of it is written in capitals.

I love the stencil effect of this font and how all of the letteres are disjointed in the middle of each letter.

Contents and double page spreads of magazines

This is the contents page for the magazine NME it's very hectic and chaotic and I like this as it meets the genre of the music magazine. The main colours are red black and yellow/green. I like how some of the headings are slightly slanted, giving it a less 'perfect' look and adds to the chaos. I also like the 8 box pictures in a sequence.

This contents page is still quite chaotic but seems slightly neater. Using laid out squares for the pictures. The font is also simpler and the colours are based on yellow and black. I like the list of the content of the magazine down the right hand side and how different section stand out.

I like the style of the mean heading 'KERRANG' and how it covers the very top of the man on the cover. The double page spread consists of colours that relate to the genre of the music. Rock etc and the colour black is portrayed throughout.

I like this double page spread and how the picture is the main focus of the page. I also like the slightly off colour white as the background and how it contrasts with the colourful outfits the people in the picture are wearing. I also like the font used for the main heading in the top left hand corner.

Notetaking

Notetaking
We today watched a video clip from the first episode of Gaving and Stacey. We watched the clip 3 times and took down notes for different aspects each time. Firstly we took notes on Camera angles, I found this the hardest to take notes on as I dont pick up on when the camera shot changes and what this can represent. We then commented on Mise en Scene, I like taking notes on Mise en Scene as I find it easy to pick up on settings, outfits, props, lightings etc, and how this helps representations for different regional identities. On our final view of the clip, we took notes on conversations. I like taking notes on conversation as it's easy to pick up different atmospheres and feelings between people, and also easy to pick up on different status' due to dialect and pronunciation etc.

Welsh Stereotypes

After looking at a presentation on Regional Identity we were each asked to produce a list of the stereotypical views of the Welsh.
-rugy players/love rugby
-countryside
-sheep
-very empty, not busy
-farmers
-strong accent
-behind the times (technoligically)
-coal miners
-singers
-religious(catholic)
-valley people (chavs)
-patriotic
-less feminine women
-strong sense of 'family'
-all famous welsh people seem to be singers or sportspeople
-possibly lower class
-honest people
-cold, wet and rainy
-fierce rivals in terms of football
-very aggressive fans

Disability/Ability

We carried on our discussion on disabilities and abilities and went on to watch Peter Kays Pheonix nights to see a contradiction of the average stereotypical view of disabled people in the media.
Below is a list of assumptions as a society are made about disabled people;
-We are ashamed of them
-They are possibly ashamed of themselves due to their 'difference'
-Assumed to be less intelligent regardless of the disability.
-Stereotyped as being wheel chair bound due to the sign/icon.
-Unnattractive, not sexually active/desirable.
-Can be used for comical relief in terms of their behaviour (bossy).
-Moody, play the victim/made to look weak and someone to be pitied.
-If already disabled, we like to see them recover/get better and find love.
-Given a makeover to look 'normal'
-Used as a way to 'remove' character status if you see them disabled.
-Society can 'disable' them. Eg-Not having a ramp into a building.
-Most actors playing disabled people aren't actually disabled.

Music

Music is very influential on people. People listen to it in a variety of different forms, radios, headphones, live etc. And there are many different genres and artists. Music effects peoples moods greatly and songs, or lyrics can mean alot to a person.
I've been researching into music and trying to decide on my favourite genre, or even favourite song. I havn't yet been able to decide on my favourite song but below are a few of my favourites and why I like them so much.

Queen- Who wants to live forever. - I love this song, it's a less well known song of Queens and is from the film Highlander. The lyrics are very repetative but very powerful and the song is very emotive.

Pink-Family Portrait- I love nearly all of Pinks songs as I find nearly all of the lyrics in her songs relevant to me. This song came out when I was quite a lot younger and the first time I heard it and watched the video it made me cry. I found it related so much to me and I love the emotion and passion she puts into all of her music.

The Calling-I'll go wherever you will go- I love the lyrics in this song, when I feel sad and I listen to this song, it almost makes me feel hopeful and I can't resist but to sing along to it.



James Morrison-Please don't stop the rain- The lyrics in this song are lovely as they almost say that bad things are going to happen, and you can't change it, and have to accept it and go with the flow. It makes me feel relaxed and positive.

Oasis-Whatever - I love Oasis' attitude in their music, they're really talented and their music is slightly unusual. I love this song and it's carefree attitude, and it basically means you can be whatever you set your heart on being.

Oasis- Stop crying your heart out- This is another of my favourite Oasis songs, there arent many lyrics but the rhythm is really good, and the lyrics mean to me, that you just have to get on with it and make the best of a bad situation.

Pink-Conversations with my 13 year old self- I love this song, the lyrics are so unusual as its her talking to herself when she was younger and telling herself that things will get better.