Framing Shots

Extreme Close-up

 Extreme close ups are more commonly associated in motion pictures, for example through the use of an eyeline match, the camera will focus on a particular character, then cut to an object in which the character was observing. Extreme close ups are also used to portray emotions and expressions of characters in motion pictures. I believe an extreme close up is unconventional for a magazine front cover, double page spread and contents page, as the audience may not understand who the main article is about with just a snippet of the artists face.

Close up

Similarly to an extreme close up, a close is more commonly seen in motion picture. For example, through the use of eyeline match editing, a close up would be used before and after the cut in order to portray the emotions and expressions of the characters. Close ups are generally used when focusing on a specific object, furthermore due to the reasons above, I believe a close up shot is unconventional for the front cover, contents page and double page spread of a magazine.

Medium Close up

A medium close up shot is a conventional frame type used on front cover's of magazines. the inspiration I chose for my magazine front cover features a medium close up shot therefore I have decided by featuring a medium close up shot, I am creating a successful product. 

Medium Shot

 

A medium shot is typically used for the contents page of magazines, as seen in the MOJO contents page, featuring Florence Welch, I chose for inspiration. A medium close up shot consists anything above the knee. As MOJO use medium shots for their contents pages I feel that by including a medium shot, I will be creating a successful product that will be professional and sellable. Throughout MOJO's contents pages, there is the use of consistent and systematic themes. This is evident as the model is always positioned on the right of the page with the text of the left. I will follow this convention when creating my contents page in order to create a successful high end product.

Medium Long Shot

 Medium long shots are occasionally used on front covers, contents page and double page spreads, however due to the inspiration that I have chosen, I have chosen not to feature a medium long shot on the front cover or contents page as I believe a medium close up shot is more beneficial for my contents page.

Long Shot

 Long shots are more commonly seen on double page spreads. The inspiration I have chosen for my double page spread is again, MOJO magazine, however I have taken inspiration from two different issues. The first issue features a double page spread of Echo & The Bunnymen, with a close up of the lead singer occupying the whole left hand side page, with the introductory headline and paragraph occupying the second page. 

As you can see, there is the use of multiple different smaller images on the actual double page spread. This helps the audience understand the interview whilst reading. I will incorporate this idea into my creation process in order to trial the different techniques I can use to be most effective.

Extreme Long Shot

 Extreme long shots are unconventional on the front cover, the contents page and the double page spread as they do not focus on the artist, therefore I will not include an extreme long shot on either of my three pages.