Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Notes- Magazine Covers

Cover Types
1. Early Magazine Cover
2. The poster Cover
3. Pictures Married to Type
4. In the Forest of Words

In the Forest of Words-
    a lot of words
    different colors/sizes/fonts
    all over the place
    can be distracting(disadvantage)
    sometimes you don't see the full photo(disadvantage)

Stuff that should be in my magazine cover-
   Title
   photo
   barcode
   price
   date line

Pictures Married to Type-
   less text then forest of words
   most words on one side
   text is involved in the photo
   words go into an empty space in the magazine
   A little boring(disadvantage)
   Not as many entry points(disadvantage)

Poster Cover-
    Only one set of headline
    Headline talks about picture on cover
    small words
    photography has to be really good in order to catch an appeal(disadvantage)

Early Magazine Cover-
    No photo
    Big broad areas of color
    No date line
    No price tag
    No barcode
    Simple
    Topics were ethical and about nature
    Some church related

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2010

I like this picture because it has a different viewpoint then the average picture. I also like how the colors of the bees are so articulate and how they seem to radiate with a glow out of they bellies of the insects. I also like how the trees and the buildings are framing the bees and how the photographer uses a fisheye effect to create a different dynamic to the photo.
I like this picture because all of the focus is on the gull, and there's no contrasting background to take that focus away from the subject. I also like how the photo has very earthy tones, it helps to give a sense of a connection with the environment. Another outstanding effect of this picture is that it tells the story very clearly of the adversity this animal has to deal with.

What I like about this photo is the leading lines created by the trees that lead the people to the fire. These trees not only serve as leading lines, but they also serve as a frame to the main subjects of the photo. I also like how the brightness of the orange glow of the picture is balanced by the black of the water, trees, and the people, it helps to make the picture even more powerful.





1.Neutron Star Collision by Muse
2. Despicable Me
3. Earthquake that shocked Haiti
4. Neil Gaiman
5. I-Pad came out

1. One thing that I did over the break that was really memorable to me was that I got the new kinect for the x box 360. My favorite game is the dance central because not only does it give you a good workout it helps you to better your dancing skills, plus it's really fun.
2. My resolution for 2011 was to get my car and get a job.
3. I am looking forward to graduation.