I have changed my magazine cover:
Added more writing and used effects to make it look less like poster!
But still keeping the convention of FREE objects as this is aswell as the programme itself is what attracts a child to want the magazine.

NEW DVD COVER

This follows the conventions of a childrens DVD Cover

Bright colours

Follows my rule of 3

The boring information bit (age certificate, distributor, producer etc)

The logo

Picture of main characters

Information about the DVD

Not too much writing however as it is aimed at young children

Last minute bits..

I have arranged a last minute filming with everyone, to make sure all shots are accurate and framed correctly and to correct the different DJ Sam problem.. I will just be using ONE! :)


DVD & Magazine cover are all done

VERY Hard trying to use elements but after hours of sitting at the computer I think I have finally accomplished my tasks!

Also with the use of a programme called LOGIC I have managed to produce my theme tune:
I typed notes onto the keyboard and used a range of effects and merged them together to get a nice sound :)

DJ SAM ..?

The filming and ancillary tasks are inconsistent due to having TWO DJ Sam's.

It was too late to go over everything previously done i.e photos and change them all to the new actor as it involved having to get the children back in and finding time everyone was available to shoot the video and take photos.

FILMING

Filming all DONE :)

Now CUTTING & EDITING the clips to put them together to make FINAL PIECE

Taking AGES!!

CLIPS:

* All the childrens individual waves *

* DJ Sam backstage introduction to the show *

* Children running around with Karma *

* Playing music instruments *

Magazine Cover!

Bright Colours
Simple Design
'Messy Look'
Minimum amount of words
Pictures
Recognisable logo

= Conventions of a childrens magazine

I stuck with the original conventions of a magazine, it doesn't have a specific layout structure, its bold, bright colours with pictures, as opposed to a teenagers magazine who relies on wrtiting to give information on the headlines that are inside to encourage the readers to buy the magazine.

I thought using pictures like these are more natural and show the children having fun rather than 'faking' smiles and being arranged to look presentable and uncomfortable.

This will be used for my magazine cover as it includes all the cast with DJ Sam in the middle, the photo has a friendly look to it with the children all smiling it is welcoming to pick up not only for the children wanting to read it but also the parents who are buying it for their children

Rough Pictures to get an idea of the quality and what looks best to put in the video as I have now decided to add a photographic slideshow of snap shots of the children and DJ Sam rather than using moving images of them doing activities I will use still shots.

Found NEW DJ SAM :)

Been Filming this week:
Childrens intros (all 4 children)
Intro of DJ Sam (bit before music starts).. Need to sort out the frame on one bit of this clip though!
Taken LOTS of photos of Old DJ Sam with Children and Dog

Using ADOBE INDESIGN at the moment to finish of my ancillary tasks.. yes they are late but I'm finally getting there and getting on track!

ALSO been keeping my facebook page updated, have uploaded some photos I've taken and already recieving comments, will upload the pictures on here tomorrow, as it's late now!

Finishing filming next week ..last minute bits.. then I'm all done to concentrate editing and focusing on the music!

Note to self: DONT FORGET EVALUATION PRESENTATION.. KEPP PREPARING!!

TO DO:

At the moment my current to do list:

Copy link onto previous post about my facebook page.

Finish off ancillary tasks.. once I have sorted out NEW DJ Sam this won't be hard to do I have intial ideas just need to add photos!

Keep updating BLOG!!

DJ SAM!! - CHANGES

All was going well.. until the current DJ Sam had an accident which means that I cannot use him anymore.. Need to find someone to replace him!! :(

PROBLEM:

Need a NEW DJ Sam!!

SOLVED:

I have arranged with a year 11 pupil to stand in as DJ Sam, not only has one volunteer come forward but TWO have.. I may be able to incorporate the second volunteer into the video also..