I intend on producing 2 media products for my set brief, one of which is a magazine two page spread as well as a front cover and a contents page, and the other media product being three full page print adverts for a magazine for gamers like PC Gamer or Play.
To create a strong gaming magazine front cover, contents page and three advertisements, I made sure to add a variety of media representations to portray a neat and marketed advertisement that is similar to products and marketing strategies from PC gamer. My magazines target audience is people who are interested in gaming and technological features aged around 15 to mid 30’s, the main gender my products and magazine is targeted for is male, however I also made it inclusive so that any gender would be invested in it.
My three products will follow different colour schemes inspired by PC Gamer and the design`s will also include high contrast colour schemes like neon blues, red`s and purple`s against dark backgrounds to enhance the features of my technological products, however I also want my products to be minimalistic. To make it stand out from other adverts and products. I intend on using bold, futuristic fonts for titles, subtitles and headlines to create a contemporary modern feel.
In my products I will include high resolution images of game characters and gaming accessories like controllers and keyboards. In my front cover I will use a high-resolution image of a game character which will dominate the cover and be taking up most of the area so that the character will be the dominant signifier. I will use action shots and dramatic poses to create an idea of movement and make the cover more intense which is appealing to the target audience. Cover lines will be used strategically to create visual balance and to make it clearer.
I will focus on the layout of my contents page, The contents page will be organized into clear sections, I will do this by using subheadings making it easy for readers to understand and maneuver the magazine. I will make sure there is a consistent grid layout and be certain that it has a professional appearance and looks like a real media product. The magazine will have content from Esports to casual gaming to attract a wide range of different gamers. My Esports content will include information about tournaments, player interviews and highlights of Esports. However, for casual gaming it will include things such as game reviews, tips and tricks and articles about gaming culture.
By using strong media language, different representations and targeted content. My products and magazine will not only meet the brief`s requirements but also stand out to its targeted audience and other diverse audiences. The Magazine will stand out in the media industry because it will bring visual appeal and the content which will reflect the world of gaming.
