Above is a gif I made from the website makeagif.com I have taken a screen shot of a picture in a contents page of NME, as well as my own allowing me to compare them for the similarities and differences they share.
Similarities:
- The photos are Medium shots
- Have props (both are which are instruments, guitars) which also makes them look more musical
- Models are wearing simple clothing, reflecting the mood this genre of music represents
Differences:
- Both my models are females
- Instead of playing the instrument they are looking down at it
- Unlike the guy from NME, who is playing and therefore not able to look at the camera, my models are choosing not to look at the camera reflecting the moody genre that occurs in Indie music magazines
Shot type - Both the models in the photos above are shown through a medium close up, giving off a certain vibe to the magazine. As well as not interacting with the audience much, it also shows the models as being strong and independent. Furthermore, this shot type doesn't seem to give to much away, presenting them as being against the norm.
Expression - Both these artists are pulling the same facial expression, moody looking and not interacting much with the audience. This reflects the entire genre of Indie music as being unique and individual, care free in society.
Costume/hair/make up - Once again, the representation of the models through the hair/costume/make up is the same. They are under dressed in the sense that you could wear these clothes all most anywhere and their hair is down presenting them as being care free. The makeup however is strong through thick eye liner which can portray my models as being strong and Independent.
Posture - The posture of both these models is standing, illustrating them as being strong and independent, not needing anyone to rely on. This ultimately reflects the Indie genre as they are known for being alternative and strong (rememberable)!
I asked Maddie what codes and conventions she thought were being represented from the photo above, and this is a short video response of what she thought:
The short answer she gave me came in very useful, as all the things she said related back to the genre of Indie I chose for my music magazine!
I asked Maddie what codes and conventions she thought were being represented from the photo above, and this is a short video response of what she thought:
The short answer she gave me came in very useful, as all the things she said related back to the genre of Indie I chose for my music magazine!
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