Create production materials (P4,M4,U3)
Learning Outcome 3 (U3): Be able to create production materials for an original media product to a client brief (P4,M3)
This is the second location I have chosen for my front cover. This photo shows me testing the equipment to see how well the white wall appears on camera and testing for the best brightness in daylight. Here is a perfect location for my front cover as it means once I reach post-production stages the photos I take can be easily edited on photoshop without too much to worry about (like cropping stuff out/editing stuff out/blurring).
For each of the files in photoshop, I began by selecting file and new, which allowed me to start a new page. It then took me to an edit screen where I could select the preset and make other adjustments to my new file.
For my double page spread, I originally chose the 'International Paper' preset to start with, like my front cover. I then selected 'Transform' from the edit menu to rotate the template '90 degrees'. I then was able to move and scale the template allowing it to be perfect for me to adjust and begin adding to it.
Body Copy - DPS article
Welcoming a new member to the Plugged In™ family! Here is Énigme
Born and raised in the N3 with French heritage, she has always got the mash up on deck!
In this uplifting article she had with fellow interviewer Marni, she discusses how she found herself in this industry, the people she admires that brought her in, and what we can expect from her next. Let’s hand over to interviewer and editor Marni Cohen.
I met Énigme over a late brunch date in London’s very own 39steps Coffee Haus. She was delighted to be the first interviewee for Plugged In™. A very inspired and talkative 20yr old with a clear indication of passion for producing music. We shared a combination of laughs and deep emotive discussion. It was a pleasure to speak to such a comforting professional. Her accent noticeably, is a hybrid of Bordeaux-meets-London mix - mentioning she has lived in North London since the age of 11. Walking in to meet her, it was a pleasant surprise to see her arranging the napkins, knives and forks - It became very clear to me her well brought-up heritage to two very hard working parents. My first question for her was straightforward:
1. What brings you to the DJ industry? - you appear to like all sorts of music.
- inspirations, personal back story
- Ever since I was a young girl, I always had a passion for music. I grew up in a very music-orientated family with my dad playing the drums and my brothers both playing the piano. I remember watching the likes of Calvin Harris and David Guetta on MTV, they were truly the ones that inspired me. Of course, since then music has evolved especially with such recent UK talents coming into the scene, I’m just glad I got to grow up amongst it all. You often see DJs collaborations with rappers and singers and I just couldn’t resist being involved with that. Such a talented wave poppin’ through the scene!
2. Have you spoken to other producers in this industry? - if so what advice have you received.
- name drop, mention of north London
- Yes actually, I had the pleasure of meeting Pahuldip (Steel Banglez) the other day at a convention. He has worked North London and UK artists with the likes of AJ Tracey, Mo Stack, Yxng Bane and many more. He is a real influence to me as he’s put a name on the industry for UK producers and mixers, especially from London. We didn’t have too long to talk but he just told me to keep doing me, keep my own unique style and that’s exactly what people will like and listen to. Of course he told me a few other tips but ..(pause).. I can’t give everything away of course!
3. How did you come up with such an interesting and unique stage name?
- My stage name is part of who I am, my identity - Im so proud to be dual-heritage of both French and English. I wanted to incorporate a name both recognisable in the French and English language so I went for Énigme. Granted, the world resembles a sense of mystery and ambiguity. Im a person that hates repetition and routine, I can’t be stuck in a deja-vu. I need to switch things up, whether that’s through the clothes I wear or the way I express my music, so the name was the perfect fit.
4. Is there anything you would change about this industry?
- I see lots of other DJs finding great difficulty in being expansive, beyond the UK and into the states. People are too cut-throat, nobody wants to make friends they just want to get to the top, I’d like there to be a stronger relationship between the US and UK industries. People often refer to this as clout-chasing, a climb to the top but you have to be appreciative of their efforts I guess, because it aint coming naturally.
5. How did u learn to produce music?
- personal back story, technical language
6. You do both mixing and producing beats. Which do you prefer to do?
- Mixing is experimental, its creative, something you can spend hours and hours doing and you’ll never get bored. Producing beats however, takes a while but the reward is so appreciative. It’s like your very own masterpiece. I do enjoy both but there’s only so much of producing I can handle before I lose my mind! ..Then start mixing for my break.
- (Interviewer: working very hard clearly) The grind never stops!
7. Do you prefer performing in front of an audience or having private studio sessions?
- I think as a Dj, you have to enjoy both. Both for entirely different reasons of course. In one way, doing gigs, sharing the nightlife with others is an incredible experience as you're directly in front of people who admire you for who you are and allow you to express yourself. Its exciting and I love to put up a great performance. On the other hand, the studio allows me to be me, a chance for me to get some alone time and be productive. I can communicate with others, gather opinions and of course, make my own unique masterpiece. But yes, both are the reason I love my job, to the point where my job isn’t even a job anymore, because I love what I do so much.
8. How would you describe your sound?
- I think my sound is unique, a lot of the UK music recently has been inspired by the likes of Afro-beats and Grime, which I think is cool. A lot of music producers are collaborating with rappers, I may or may not have been starting to do that (hint hint) ..but for now Im just working with singer s and the female voice. I like to incorporate the techno element of DJing, especially like 90’s garage. Im open to creating whatever, I don’t stick to one style, I just make what I like.
- I would love to work with Mabel or Jorja Smith. Most artists are working with UK rap artists which I also wouldn’t say no to. I think it would also be crucial to the industry for everyone to help other artists and to gain recognition and exposure off others success (in a good way).
Her debut single “Guava Passion” is out now! Also prepare to follow her on all the socials as Énigme will be releasing music very soon, she mentions.
Instagram: @Enigme_dj Twitter: @Engime_sounds Facebook: Énigme DJ
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Photos
Double Page Spread Pictures
I have chosen this image as one of the potential images I could use for my double page spread as it perfectly captures the theme/style I want my magazine to portray. It is taken a good angle which captures all the equipment and the model.
Another potential image I could use for my double page spread as it is different to the first one where the model is facing the camera and engaging with the reader. However, it could be improved by the model making eye contact with the camera to truly engage and make a connection with the reader.
Front Cover Pictures
One of the potential images I could use for my front cover as I experimented with a variety of different poses and head positions. With the model looking down, it brings attention to some of the other assets in the photo like the headphones or the streetwear fashion she's wearing - both linking to my musical genre.
Another potential photo I could use for my front cover is this one as it features a more light hearted and bubbly characteristic to the photo. With the model smiling the reader can gather a sense of the artists personality and establish a connection with the artist whilst reading all about her inside the magazine.
Evidence of taking photos and setting up equipment
Here I am taking the photo for my first photoshoot, for the double page spread. For my magazine to accurately represent my chosen style of music/genre I need to provide a related location. I have decided to shoot in a room consisting of DJ equipment. I wanted and positioned my model to be shot next to the equipment to show a connection between her and the location background in the photo.
Thumbnails of photos
Set-Up of Templates
For my front cover, I have chosen to use the preset "International Paper" as it enlarges the main screen and means my front cover is portrait.
double page spread final layout once set up.
front cover final layout once set up.
Asset List
Codes and Conventions
I have chosen two locations to shoot at: one for my front cover, and one for my double page spread. Firstly, for my front cover, I have chosen to shoot behind a white wall at the house location for a few reasons. Firstly, I have chosen to shoot during the day to get natural daylight, which means my photo is of good quality (no shadows or over-exposure). The white wall allows me to have more creative freedom during the post-production process of my front cover - I can apply some of the aesthetic variations I have mentioned in my proposal that meet the brief requirements. Also, by shooting in this location, it means my role of editing the photos is much easier, rather than using a graffiti wall like I mentioned as one of my possible locations.
For my second location, I have decided to shoot inside the household, given that I was able to access the equipment I needed to make my magazine more effective. The location I have chosen consists of speakers, a computer, DJ software and spinners, all in which picks up a lot of colour and makes the magazine more aesthetically pleasing. By shooting in the privacy of a house, it meant I can take as long as I want to shoot, having no time restrictions and can re-do shoots that weren't good enough to include in the final production. It also meant I could use my own lighting to decide if the shots were too bright/dark. Overall, I am pleased with the locations I have chosen as they are a huge factor to the quality of photos.
For expressions in my photos, I wanted the magazine to come across as fun and light-heated, meaning the model was not posing too seriously. As for the front cover, I got my model to test different postures and poses to allow a variation in the possible photos I could use. Alike to the digital copy I produced, I had two overlapping images of the artist as the main focus of the magazine, which provides a creative aspect to the materials I'm using. To make this more obvious, the model needed to pose differently to provide this variety, therefore I instructed to the model to look both down and up. This satisfied that factor and also allowed me to have a variety of pictures I could choose for the final production.
For costumes I wanted my model to wear laid-back, but modern day streetwear attire. This accurately represents the music scene in North London and portrays what the typical musicians would wear on a relaxed day. This also represents to the target audience the type of artist the model is and how she can inspire others. Additionally I wanted my model to wear headphones as this is also a representation of DJs, embodying that music is with them wherever they go and involving their passion. Also, I decided to shoot with clear framed glasses in some of my shots as provides again a modern-day accessory that many may be tempted to buy inspiration of my model, especially considering my magazine is hip-hop influenced.
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