Design Ideas For Double Page Spread

Left Hand Side: I am going to stick to my idea of having 8 different images of the person that I am going to use. However, I have still not decided on a number of things with the images:
1) to use props or not.
2) to have different facial expressions or not.
3) to have different camera angles or not.
4) to have different positions of the model or not.
5) to use a combination of all 4.

The page number will be in the bottom left hand corner.

This is where I got the idea from, for the background in which the images will be taken on. But instead, I will put a black border around each image to make them stand out more. I like the posture of the model used, along with the facial expression. Most photoshoots of celebrity's are taken with a plain white/cream background.



I like the pose in this image as it gives a sense of security with his arms folded, yet he has got a smug look on his face which adds to it so this could indicate a sense of power and authority.








I was looking for poses of celebrities on a plain white/cream background, and I came across this image. From this image, you cannot tell whether the band are sitting on chairs and leaning on the table or are just standing and leaning on the table. I really like the reflections of the band on what i presume is a metallic table or it could be a piano.


I have decided to use a combination of:
1) Props
2) Different facial expressions and
3) Different positions for my images
I have decided not to use different camera angles because most photo shoots tend to be from the front view of the person, long-shot, medium close-ups and medium shots.

Right Hand Side: This is where the interview will be placed.

The title of the interview will be in capital letters, large and in either black or red writing.

The questions will be in red and bold and the replies will be in black and not bold.


Techniques Of How To Interview A Rockstar:

• Know at least two or three little-known facts about the star.
  


• Jot down more questions than you'll need. You have no way of knowing what mood the rock star will be in when you meet them, compile a list of at least 20 questions. Even include ones you don't think will yield interesting answers. Sometimes the interviewee will surprise you with their response.
  


• Maintain a balance of musical, personal and general questions. Ask questions about their latest tour/CD/video, but include more general queries about their childhood, non-musical interests and life philosophy. By mixing up the questions, you'll get a picture of the rock star as a person, not just a performer. Readers relate to this type of interview more than the typical "Let's talk about the CD" article.



• Develop a rapport with your subject. Some musicians prove tougher interviews than others, but if you approach the subject like an interesting person you've just met at a dinner party the encounter will run much more smoothly.

• Lose the agenda. Many rock journalists have a preconceived notion of the interviewee's personality and responses. Go into the interview with an open mind, and let the conversation flow naturally. If the rock star wants to complain let them get it off their chest.

Question Ideas:

• What made you want to be a Rockstar?
• What influenced you to become a Rockstar?
• Who inspired you to play Guitar and why?
• How many guitars do you have and which one is your prized possession?
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
• What was your job interest when you were 7 years old?

The interview will be set out in one paragraph or sentence per reply.

The background will be plain white/cream.


I like the idea of having a black border around the whole page to give it that extra touch.

I later on researched an interview layout. This image is from an interview that Kerrang! have done. I like this layout and am thinking of changing my original ideas of the writing to the idea os having the title and answers in white and the questions in red as it stands out more against the black background. I have also thought about changing the colour of the background to black instead of having a plain white background as it makes it look more rock-like.

This is the exact idea that I have imagined what I would like my left hand side of the double page spread to look like. Having a white background makes the image of the person more appealing. I will need to think about the positions I would want my person to be in, whether or not to use props such as instruments, the clothing to be worn and the facial expression(s). I have used these images to get an idea of the different positions that I could possibly use and also for the angle of the camera. I am going to stick with the idea of having a thick, black, bold border around each image as it makes it stand out more. I created this in Paint. The bottom 4 images, ignore the background, I could not find anymore images of him with a white background.




To the left is a template of what I would like my final right hand side of the double page spread to look like. All of the writing is easy to read and not too small that you cannot read it. Where it says "REPLY GOES HERE", this is where the replies from the questions will go. I have also made a small paragraph about the rockstar near the top left hand of the page underneath the title. The questions are a mixture of musical, personal and general questions so that the interview will not get dull. I think I will change the title colour and it is very difficult to read as it is not clear and does not stand out. I created this in Microsoft Word and Paint.