Comparison of Old and New Double Page Spread

This is my new double page spread against my old one. (The one on the left being the newer version) I think there is a much clearer difference from the two. I think having a main image taking up the whole left side of the page is much more appealing and intriguing. Furthermore the clarity of my older picture compared to my new one shows exactly how much more realistic my newer double page is. I feel the colour is highlighted specifically when comparing the two pictures in the fact that my older version looked extremely dull and boring. Having two bright but contrasting colours has made me realise that it is far better to make the reader want to stay on the page then be put off it. The feedback further helped me realise that colour is one of the most important aspects of a double page as the reader, especially my target group of teenagers, are more appealed to the style and layout then the actual detailed information.

This links in heavily with the text I have used. My older version was more of a story rather than an introduction to the information and so this had to be improved. My updated version shows a much smaller but relevant introduction, in where the reader can get an idea of what the interview will be about, rather than getting bored with the amount of text their is. Changing the story completely was also   something I had to consider because of the realism. Although original, talking about issues that are linked with some music artists, such as drugs and alcohol, was much more realistic. When sending off my older version I was extremely frustrated with how I failed to use a title. 

Although the quote helped supply this, there was not clear title that the reader could find and they would have no understanding of what the story was going to be about/ Therefore, changing this has made me much more confident in that it is realistic and also appeals to the reader. 

New Double Page Spread (14/03/13)

This is a screenshot of my new double page. I feel a lot happier with my new double page, especially the image. Previously, I used an image which had very little relevance to the story, and also wasn't c;ear enough to make out. I feel after realising this the image links to the story a lot more, and looks very professional.

The text is also an improvement that I am more confident with. Using contrasting colours at the top of the page makes it look effective but I also used this to make it appealing to the reader. I may ask for more feedback about the colours I have used for the more detailed information in which the story is presented.

 I used that colour to make the text stand out, but when reviewing it, I feel that it looks less realistic. As for the story, although it wasn't my primary focus, I am happy I have came up with something original. I think that this shows clearly what my thought was and how I wanted to represent the singer.

New Contents Page (14/03/13)

This is my new contents page that I have been working on. After getting feedback from classmates I realised that my previous contents was not modern enough and lacked realism. I think the colours I used were too strong and didn't invite the audience in a good way. Using this I now have a much more simple contents page, but I think that this is the most effective because the text is easier to read and the images are also easier to make out. I think that my title is modern and this is what I was trying to achieve. I am happy with my main image because it links with the music genre and it is evidence i have used my own photos.

Updated Double Page Version 14/03/13

This is my most updated Double Page Spread (14/03/13).  After receiving further relevant feedback, it was clear that I needed to have one side of my double page for the main image, and the other for text and information that makes the story realistic. I think that the feedback for this, has made me realise that having a main image taking up one side of the double page, then it would be more appealing to the audience. Especially given the fact that the person I am using is apparently a famous person, the audience would respond quickly to the main image and be intrigued to read what the other page has to say.

I have changed the colour and text completely. I think that my previous version shows clear signs of dullness and that it doesn't have much appeal to it at all. Having a contrasting colour on the right page makes it more interesting, appealing and intriguing for the audience then my previous version. I am happy with the story I cam up with and want to keep this throughout my updates. I feel it is original and different to most stories and so could give me an advantage.

The main image I will use will hopefully make the double page spread come together. I am currently thinking about applying a white background with the singer either posing or singing in action. White would be the colour I want to use because I think, Red, Blue and White are all very different colours and so therefore would make it a very appealing double page spread.