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Post #42- Magazine Planning



 My magazine will consist of 3 pages. The first page is a cover photo consisting of an image that highlights the team's significance using bright lighting and a full team photo to depict unity amongst them. It will also include the publisher (Pridgen Productions) and the title in a bold font. This page will also include small gold stars throughout to signify victory, which is something the team prides themselves on. The background will be a gradient of varying shades of red to aid in representing the team through colors. This can be connected to Roland Barthes' semiotics theory, which explains that colors and objects have deeper meanings and represent more significant things. In this case, red represents Hudson high school and their cheer team. 

The second page will contain original photos of the team during practice, at nationals, and other competitions. This provides visual explanations for the words included in the magazine.  This page will include headings to provide context to the readers regarding the topic of the information being given. One of these headings is "Champions". The information under this subheading will briefly explain what the documentary is about, background information on the team, and what the deep narratives are in the documentary. In a vertical column layout, the information next to it will be under a subheading expressing "Highlights". This information will explain the significance that influencer Cameron Baisden has on the team. This is using previous popularity to create credibility for the team and the documentary. Disney will also be mentioned to aid readers in understanding the significance of nationals due to its location. To provide visual command to these statements, I will include an original photo of Cam at Disney with the cheer team during nationals. This can be connected to Uses and Gratification theory because influencers such as Cam bring social interaction, personal identity, and entertainment. Therefore, by explaining Cams' relationship with the team, readers of my magazine will be encouraged to watch the film because his connections to the team can provide all of those things that audiences may be searching for. 
Cameron Baisden

The 3 page will contain a larger photo displayed at the top of the page to generate diversity within the pages and the content. This photo will include a gold star on it appearing as a sticker with an adjective such as determined. This creates the idea that the team is victorious through dedication or passion (depending on the adjective chosen). The subheadings under this photo state, "teamwork" and "adrenaline". Under these subheadings, the content will explain these two topics which are vastly present amongst the cheer world. Teamwork is something that cheerleaders rely on throughout the season, and this section will be used to explain teamwork and how the team uses it as well as how it is shown through my documentary. This will be relatable for audiences and lead to the attraction of my target audience. The same thing will be done under the adrenaline category in which will discuss the feelings athletes endure as they prepare to take the mat and then connect it to what my interviewees discuss in the final documentary.


 
Considering the current plan, this magazine will be immensely helpful in attracting a large fan base. This magazine will go through several stages of evolution but will ultimately have a positive effect on my company and its product. 
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