Research
In my preliminary task, I did very little research. I just looked at a front cover and a contents page and tried to copy them without looking into the methods used and the process it was carried out in.
For the main task I researched much more thoroughly, and looked at the techniques and methods used by the professionals to ensure my magazine was much higher quality than the prelim. I researched the target audience and audience profiles more when doing the main task, so that I knew what sort of things to include and elaborate on.
I used the internet to collect secondary data about my audience; what their interests are, how other media producers produced magazines and what the genre of music represents. The research was time consuming but crucial to the high standard completion of my final main product.
Planning
Planning my final product was carried out over a number of weeks. I needed to ensure I had done specific things before I started my product. I planned my final product by taking photography test shots, receiving feedback of flat plan, researching models costume, location recce, photo shoot plans, article draft, photo shoot, model release forms, model roll call sheets, location hazard and risk assessments.
