Magazine Genre Research- Good Housekeeping

The magazine I chose is called Good Housekeeping. The cover layout has the title in big, bold letters at the top. There is a big picture in the background taking up the entire page. The main articles are all listed on the front on both sides of the page. The text of the title is very large and bold and the color is yellow-orange, which makes it bright and stand out. The article titles on the sides have different fonts in pink and white colors. The picture has gold, orange, and pink colors, so the text matches the picture. The background of the picture is gray-ish black color which is good for a solid color background to make the picture stand out.

The types of articles included are "Delicious Harvest Ideas," "Style Secrets for Every Room," "Halloween Decorating Guide," and "Pretty Pumpkins." The main, longer articles are in the middle and end, while the short articles are towards the beginning of the magazine. Some of the advertisements featured are Loreal, Purina, Special K, Tampax, Oscar Mayer, and Miracle Whip.

This magazine was a Halloween edition, so the cover has a picture of two painted pumpkins with DIY flower crowns around them that are described how to make in one of the articles. The table of contents has some pictures that relate to the types of articles in the magazine such as pumpkins, food, and home decorations. The distribution number is 6,243,000. Good Housekeeping received a nomination for the National Magazine Award.

Magazine Genre Research- Food Network

The title of the magazine is called Food Network. The cover has the title in the left top corner in a little box. The articles are listed all around the left and right sides of the page. There is a big picture of food in the middle. The colors of the text are red and orange to match the fall theme.

Some of the articles are "102 Recipes: Plan Your Perfect Menu," "Simple Fall Pastas," "The Pie You Have To Try," "Glass Act," "Go For The Gold," "Happy Friendsgiving," and "Easy Holiday Breads." Throughout the entire magazine there are recipes for the different foods, along with some decorating ideas for the dinner table. Some of the advertisements are Land O Lakes, McCormick, Silk, Hellmann's, Pillsbury, Kraft, Countrycrock, and Hershey's. The advertisements are usually after a few recipes to break up the sections the recipes are in.

The photo on the cover is a whole cooked turkey sitting on some greens on a plate. There are small pictures on the left side of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green beans to feature some of the food there are recipes for. The table of contents and index has a picture of every recipe that is featured in the magazine. The distribution number of Food Network is 13,700,000. The Food Network magazine was nominated for the National Magazine Award in 2010.

Magazine Genre Research- The Pioneer Woman

The title of the magazine is called The Pioneer Woman. The cover has the title of the magazine in a large, cursive font at the top. On the right hand side there are all the main articles listed one right under the other. There is a picture of a woman on the front. This is a holiday edition, so the colors of the fonts are red and green. Some of the articles on the cover are also hot pink to add more color. The cursive text makes it look more aesthetically pleasing and fancy.

Some articles included are "The Cutest Christmas Cookies," "Super-Easy DIY Gifts," "My Big Thanksgiving Feast," "Ready, Set, Party," and "Merry Mantels." The articles are pretty spread out in the magazine, but most of the food is towards the end. Some of the advertisements include Loreal, Purina, Walmart, Jimmy Dean, Glad, and J Jill. The advertisements are scattered around in the magazine, but there are not that many advertisements. The content of the articles takes up most of the pages of the magazine, leaving only a small amount of room for the advertisements.

The photo on the cover is a woman holding three presents. The presents are wrapped in red and white polka dot paper, holly leafs paper, beige paper, and there is a bow made with pinecones on the top. The table of contents has a small picture above every article which includes food, decorations, and style. The distribution number is 500,000. The Pioneer Woman's blog has won an award, but the magazine has not won any awards.

Magazine Genre Research- Southern Living

The title of the magazine is called Southern Living. The cover has the title in a large font across the top of the page. The main article is featured by itself on top of the picture. Some of the other articles are listed in the bottom right corner in a smaller font. There is a picture of a pie in the middle. The fonts are in orange and white. It makes the words stand out more.

Some of the articles included are "The Best Pies and Sides," "Tips for the Harried Hostess," "Bold Ways To Set Your Table,"Holiday Decorating," and "Tastes Like Home." Some of the more simple, shorter articles are towards the beginning. The longer articles are mainly in the middle of the magazine and most of he food articles that include recipes are also in the middle and at the end. Some advertisements that are included are Always, Pillsbury, Hallmark, Neutrogena, McCormick, and Raisin Bran. Most of these are at the beginning of the magazine every other page or every two pages. There are not as many advertisements towards the end.

On the cover, there is a picture of an apple pie that takes up the whole page. The background is a table covered in a red cloth. On the table of contents there are pictures of food and dinner table decorations. The distribution number of Southern Living is 16,756,000. Southern Living has not won any awards.

Magazine Genre Research- Real Simple

The title of the magazine is called Real Simple. The cover has the title in big, bold letters and many of the articles are listed on the right side. There is a big picture in the background. The cover of this magazine has a pretty simple design. This is a fall edition, so there are lots of orange and yellow colors. The background of the picture is dark blue which gives a contrast. The text is very bold so that it stands out on the page and it is yellow which makes it very bright.

Some articles included are "Your Best Organizing Tips," "One Recipe, Three Dinners," "New Uses for Old Things," and "At Home with Real Simple." Some of the longer articles are towards the middle and end of the magazine, while the short ones are at the beginning. Some advertisements that are included are L'Oreal, Softsoap, Covergirl, Always, Purina, and Bed Bath and Beyond. These appear mainly at the beginning of the magazine. There is usually an advertisement every other page in the beginning. Towards the middle and end the long articles are not really broken up by advertisements.

The photo on the cover has many pumpkins stacked on top of each other and a vase of wheat. On the table of contents, there are smaller pictures that relate to the main articles. There's food, decorations, and interior design. The distribution number is 6,868,000. In 2013, Real Simple was a nominee for the James Beard Award for Food Coverage in a General-Interest Publication.

Project Selection-My Decision

I have chosen the magazine as my project. I want to be able to take photographs and have a small photo shoot to get pictures for the magazine. Some skills i possess that makes this project a good fit for me is my photography and being able to conduct an interview.The main determining factor of my decision is that  I think I will have an easier time thinking of an idea for my magazine topic than making a story for the film. My magazine is going to be about things people celebrate. It could be Christmas, Halloween, or even graduation. There will be different ways you can celebrate the holiday or event and most of it will be things people can do themselves at home. The genre of this magazine is home decorating/DIY. I am working alone on my project.

Project Selection- Film

Based off of my experiences and what I've learned in this class, the film project interests me. Some aspects that interest me are the acting, casting, and editing. We have learned many film terms that will be beneficial in the editing process. It would be fun to make my own camera shots such as close-ups, establishing shots, and point-of-view shots. The editing process would also be interesting because I would be able to edit the scenes and make various cuts and also i can add in sound/music. The mis-en-scene would be fun to create because I can come up with my own costume looks and choose all of my locations to film. In class, I watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off and analyzed some of the film techniques. I learned how to choose some of the film-making aspects and analyze its meaning that relates back to the movie and characters. This project could be a good fit for me because I am good at working with technology such as cameras and phones. I could edit the video well. I am also very good at makeup, so if any scenes required a certain look, I would be able to make it. This project might be a challenge for me creatively because I struggle with thinking of a story line and making a script.

Project Selection- Magazine

Based on my experiences and what I've learned in class, I am interested in making a magazine. Some aspects that interest me are the photography, interviewing, and editing. In the movie we watched, All the President's Men, the two main journalists had to write their own article. Throughout the movie, I saw how they were interviewing the people they wanted to talk to over the phone and in person. Also, in the television show called The Newsroom, the main reporter, Will McAvoy, interviews people while he is on the air and asks them multiple questions to get the answers he wants. I'm also interested in the aesthetics of the magazine. In my magazine analysis, I had to analyze the cover design of a magazine and the colors included in it. I also learned about the type of articles that should go in the magazine, based on what the topic is. The magazine project is a good fit for me because I am very good at taking pictures and having photo shoots which is a quality i need to possess to make my magazine. I would also be good at talking to people to get information for my article because i am friendly. This project might be a challenge because I haven't had much experience with editing page layouts that include pictures and lots of text.