Angle- Each image is shot at eye level with the artist so we are staring directly at them, this makes up for the lack of eye contact (see expression). This should put the readers off, making them feel distant to us but the eye level shot brings us to the same level allowing some connection and portraying the artist as shy/closed off towards people.
Shot type- The shot for each image is a mid shot. This allows the audience to see the model/artists clothing and determine what genre of music they belong to. It also lets us see their facial expression and any props/instruments they are using.
Lighting- Both photos have good quality lighting and are very bright. The lighting in each photo points out the artists pale skin and exaggerates it, causing them to look even paler than usual. The brightness of my image makes my artist stand out from the background, but it also illuminates the contents of the shelves next to him which is quite distracting (also the shelves contents don't match the genre of pop). However Eds photo seems overly bright and he blends into the background quite a lot, he doesn't seem as prominent as he should be.
Costume- The costumes are very different in each photo. Ed Sheeran (the bottom photo) is wearing jeans and a blue hoodie. The hoodie is his statement piece and he is usually seen in it, that is how he is identified by his fans etc. My artist is also wearing blue, but a much paler shade. The checked shirt stands out against the rest of the photo and makes the artist look smart as if he takes pride in his appearance. His glasses also add an air of intelligence about him. In Eds photo his clothes are plain so that we focus in on his personalised guitar, while the shirt takes most of the attention in my photo.
Expression- Each model/artists expression is very different. My artist is hardly showing any emotion at all, he has a fairly blank expression and is giving an extremely small closed mouth smile. Ed Sheerans face is portraying a lot of emotion as he is very passionately singing. His eyes/brow are scrunched up and his mouth is wide open (mid song). Neither are making eye contact with the camera which makes us feel disconnected from them but this adds a shy, mysterious air to them.They still appear friendly.
Hair- Eds hair is very messy and sticks up in several places (like 'bedhead' hair), that is his signature look. Hair that looks like you've just gotten out of bed is a very popular style and very modern. This shows how he is up to date with modern trends and fashion. However my artist also has a very current look, even though his is the polar opposite to Eds. His hair has been straightened and is neatly groomed. Most young people either have the messy 'birds nest' style or have perfectly styled hair so both artists appeal to youths and the pop genre.
Makeup- Neither artists are wearing any makeup. This is partially due to the fact they are males, but also as they are both seated playing instruments it shows that their focus is the music. The aren't expected to put on a performance (fancy costumes, dance routines etc) as their music is the sole interest and they are fairly exceptional at it. Makeup is unnecessary for them.
My magazine represents youths by using makeup and costumes similar to people from the pop genre. The artists styles/appearances reflect those that are popular and familiar with youths. My magazine can be related to by this group as I have positioned my artist in a similar way to other pop artists. Also I have used a camera shot that is commonly used for this group.
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