Comparison of costume and props to mood board - AS media

 Plain white T-shirts and jeans are typical in the singer-songwriter genre, this could be because the music is usually very laid back and relaxed, so this is reflected in the costumes that the musicians wear. I decided to recreate this picture of John Mayor with a white T-shirt and plain jeans.





Most of the time acoustic guitars are used, this could be because acoustic guitars have a very gentle sound which reflects the singer-songwriter genre. I used an acoustic guitar that I own that is a typical acoustic guitar full size.

New shots - AS media

When taking all my pictures I originally only planned to take pictures in the woodland, however I thought something was missing so I decided to take pictures of the cover artist in the field, I still decided not to use the pictures of the artist in the field because the pictures in the woodland were best for my magazine genre.

So although I took other pictures I did not use them for my magazine.

Edited pictures - AS media

For my first shot i wanted to make the picture sharper and brighter. to do this I used photo monkey and sharpened the picture by 13%, and clarified the picture by 34%. I then went on brighten and darkened the picture by -4%, and changed the highlights but 19%. I then changed the temperature by 16%.

For my second shot I wanted to make the picture sharper and brighter. to do this I used photo monkey and sharpened the picture by 10%, and clarified the picture by 35%. I then went on brighten and darkened the picture by -6%, and changed the highlights but 16%. I then changed the temperature by 20%

 For my third shot I wanted to make the picture sharper and brighter. to do this I used photo monkey and sharpened the picture by 14%, and clarified the picture by 34%. I then went on brighten and darkened the picture by -4%, and changed the highlights but 19%. I then changed the temperature by 13%

All photos from photo shoot for music magazine - AS media

Photo shoot for music magazine on PhotoPeach

Shot lists - AS media

Cover artist | Wide shot – Low | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Leaning against tree| Hands in pockets | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Leaning against tree | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Low | Leaning against tree | Hands in pockets | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Guitar over shoulder | Other hand in pocket | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Leaning against tree | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Eye level | Guitar over shoulder | Other hand in pocket | Woods behind artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – far away | Guitar over shoulder | Standing in a film

Cover artist | Wide shot – far away | playing Guitar | Standing in a field

Cover artist | Wide shot – far away | Holding guitar | Standing in a field

Cover artist | Wide shot – far away | Holding guitar | Standing in a film | Walking away from camera | Back to camera

Cover artist | Wide shot – Eye level | playing guitar | looking away from the camera | woods behind the artist

Cover artist | Wide shot – Canted | Leaning against tree | Holding guitar | Woods behind artist | looking at guitar

Cover artist | Wide shot – Low | walking across a fallen tree | Woods behind artist

Full magazine flat plan - AS media

Second draft of story for double page spread - AS media

Artist name Daniel Brooks

Interview with rising artist

Questions for the interview:

What has the sudden rise to fame been like for you? Have you been coping well?

Your new song ‘Runaway’ went straight into the top 10 in the first week of release, this is the first time this has happened to you. Why do you think this happened?

Was ‘Runaway’ written for anyone in particular? Was there any meaning behind this song?

You have been compared to Ed Sheeran, what has this been like for you?

So do you think its right for you to be compared to Ed Sheeran? How similar do you think your music is to his?

You grew up in a small countryside village, and now you are living in an apartment in central London. How has this change been for you?

You just finished your UK stadium tour, how did it feel performing in front of hundreds of people every night?

Your first tour sold out in 2 days. How did you react to this?

You’ve been spotted with many musicians such as Harry Styles. Do you have a lot of celebrity friends?

Finally, you have hinted at an album release in the summer, however you haven’t confirmed anything. Is the album happening? If so when?

First paragraph: 

From singing on the street corners of the high streets of surrey to selling out stadium tours around the country, Daniel Brooks hasn’t quite had much time to adjust to his instant fame. He’s the artist with the voice that the ‘world has been waiting for’ says his manager Simon Cowell. Here at Recording we sat him down and got an exclusive interview with the UK’s newest heartthrob.

Readers Profile - AS media

James – professional guitar player

James is a 25-year-old male currently playing the guitar in local pubs and on street corners. James has recently decided to research more into his genre of music to become better known. He has done this by reading multiple magazines of the singer-songwriter genre to see what he needs to do to become better known in the music industry.

James is at professional level but still feels he needs to learn more about what singer-songwriters look like and how they act. He also feel that he needs help on writing songs and what guitars he should buy to get the best quality sound.

James would like to be at the same level as singer-songwriters such as Ed Sheeran and John Mayor.

James has lots of money that he has saved up from playing in pubs and on streets, along with money he has from his full-time job.