How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Posture: The two models have a similar facial posture looking directly in the camera to give the impression there looking at you, the man on the right has a more harsher look with the lower eyebrows. the two models body posture are different,the one on the left is very straight and sort of blends in with the background, where as the man on the right is leaning forward giving the impression of being more sociable.
Angle: both shots are at eye level straight down the camera lens so it looks like the model is looking at you, this shows dominance and self confidence because its a bold shot showing they don't shy away. The reader can also associate with the model and cm give an idea of the genre of magazine which intern could sell more magazines.
Shot type: both shots use a medium to close up shot, I think is a good shot to use when you want to focus on the facial expressions of your model. which can convey the mood the model is in giving the reader a impression on what the article might be about.
Lighting:the lighting differs with the two models the one on the left uses a key light setup with one light positioned to the right shadowing the left side of his face giving the impression of two sides of his life or there's something to hide, the model on the right uses a key light as well as a fill light illumination the whole face giving the idea of a man who has nothing to hide and possibly sociable and friendly
Costume: the model on the left is wearing a multicolored jumper which is popular at the moment, by dressing him in this I wanted the readers to associate with the model, but focus more on the face. The model on the right is wearing a simple black T-shirt, to blend in with the background again to make the face stand out due to the contrast between the colours.
Expression:both have a similar expression of a blank face with a slight smile,giving the impression there serious. both models have there eyes straight at camera to show there emotions.
Hair: the model on the left has a long fringe swept across his face giving the impression hes got little confidence and possibly a bit insecure where as the model on the right has his hair short and spiked up like hes just woke up giving the impression he goes with the flow of life and doesn't care about his personal appearance
Overall: My magazine is aimed at the male sex due to the selection of photo's I have chosen to use, though the magazine I tried to depict most emotions men might feel from being insecure and something to hide on the front cover to dominance and self belief with the model on the content page, I tried to cater for the audience by giving a range of articles
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