Location Scout

In this post I will perform a location scout alongside a risk assesement of the location of my photoshoot.

LOCATION #1

 

Name	REGENTS BASKETBALL COURT
Purpose of shoot:	Basketball player (celebrity) pictures of shoes
Media language	Mis en scene: Shots list: -Low angle shot -Medium Shot - Long shot
Pros of location:	Very good lighting, nice and neat background
Cons of location:	Very hot, may be very uncomfortable, equipment may overheat.
Alternative Location:	LigaBali Court,
RISK ASSESSMENT	RISK ASSESSMENT
Potential hazards:	Equipment may overheat and catch fire, malfunction violently, heatstroke.
Evaluate risks:	Take breaks in the middle of photoshoot, if too hot, take pictures in afternoon before evening.
Control measures:	Always check the temperature before every photoshoot.
Implementation Timeframe:	15/01/2024

LOCATION #2

Name	LIGABALI ARENA
Purpose of shoot:	Basketball player (celebrity) pictures of shoes
Media language	Close up shot of shoes, low angle of celebrity dribbling the ball, medium shot of ball.
Pros of location:	Very good lighting (midday and at night), nice and neat background
Cons of location:	may be very uncomfortable, if photo early in the morning, the lights are not allowed to turn on, so possible minimum lighting.
Alternative Location:	AlleyHoops Court
RISK ASSESSMENT	RISK ASSESSMENT
Potential hazards:	No air conditioning, if used for long periods of time, equipment may overheat, catch fire very likely
Evaluate risks:	If equipment overheats, take breaks.
Control measures:	Prepare water if possible fire on equipment happens. Checking equipment before setting up everything for the photoshoot.
Implementation Timeframe:	21/01/2024

Magazines: Targeting Audiences through Genre Theory, Demographics, Psychographics

 These are my notes from the lesson in which we studied about how media companies target audiences. I worked in a group and participated in a discussion.

reflection: This helped me understand the differences in between magazines with different genres while going in deeper into the studies of demographics and psychographics. Helps quite a lot in the construction of my magazine later on. Fun as it was a group project.

MEGA magazines, "Nothing beats up the OG'S", September 2022 issue, Future plc, published by Maverick Magazines.

The World of Server-Side Events, September-Octorber 2023 (issue), EPS Software Corp (publisher)

These are the notes that I made with my group as the result of the discussion (sorry if its a bit messy)

Magazine Article first draft

 This is my magazine article first draft

Topic: Shoes

Tone: Informal, factual at the same time

Author: Bagus Wijaya

Celebrity: Vandy Kurniawan.

HEADING: 

Vandy's verdict with Vandy Kurniawan

SUBHEADING:

Air Zoom GT Cut 2

This shoe is a good fit for shiftier guards who prioritizes court feel and lightness alongside people who like playing the game low to the ground. Its bouncy air zoom forefoot unit adds more comfortability and the equal energy distribution would really help quicker players into improving their performances. Also because of its crazy air zoom cushioning, impact protection is a guarantee.

"Really good fit, very plushy and squishy in fact, feels like those squishy toys when you actually test the bounce of this thing. The rubber is just like that, perfect grip on hardwood, squeaks like mice out there. I don't play guard but this shoe is defenitely worth it".

But on the other side, this shoe does have its own problems too, as it is VERY low cut shoe also with it being so high off the ground, it reduces the stability if this shoe. The tongue also slips pretty often, making it highly uncomfortable for playing for long durations. One thing is for sure, this shoe should be avoided at all times for bigger players who constantly need stability or for players with weak ankles.

"I rolled my ankle while playing with this thing, haha, the tongue really is a pain, but I think its pretty expected as I don't play quick and shifty like some guards out there, I am a bigger guy with more ankle issues"

VANDY'S VERDICT: 7/10

Subheading 2

Jordan 37 Low:

This shoe is the low cut version of the original Nike Air Jordan 37, with a lighter feel and the same Air-zoom technologies, with the Air Zoom unit being all over the sole. It also has a removable midsole, which when we remove it and change it with custom soles, the comfortability will stay the same. As usual, the plush and bouncy Air Zoom unit aids with impact protection, and the flexibility of the rubber soles would aid the energy distribution. As it is a low cut version of a high top shoe, the upper materials are firm, which makes ankle support a guarantee in this shoe, which fits bigger players to aim for maximum impact protection and support. The grip is optimal as the sole pattern is specifically designed for indoor courts, and the soles are also made of rubber itself. 

"In this shoe, my ankles would never roll, and after playing for 2 straight hours my feet does not hurt at all. The grip is INSANE , stops on a dime, as I am flat-footed, I needed custom midsoles for these shoes and safe to say there is no difference at all. Really recommended for bigger players like me".

On the other hand, durability is still the main issue of the Jordan line, this shoe is also not flexible to play outdoors and on courts too dusty. For players who play outdoors with this shoe, there would be no chance that this shoe would last past 6 months.

"I had one other pair that I used to play outdoors with, the outsole already went bald after 6 months of frequent use, its a bummer"

VANDY'S VERDICT: 8/10

Subheading 3:

Giannis Zoom Freak 5.

The zoom freak line by Giannis Antetokounmpo usually focuses on its insane bounciness, with shoes being equipped with large air zoom units on either the forefoot (Zoom freak 4) or the midfoot or the hind foot (Zoom freak 1-3). It has always been known to be a budget signature shoe, with prices around $100 or 1.5 million rupiah (other basketball shoes would average around $150 or 2.3 Million Rupiah). But this year, they have cut back on the insane large air zoom units to maximize the court feel, with smaller Air Zoom units, but with an added upgrade that these shoes are equipped with the Air Zoom unit all over the shoe rather than in one specific part of the shoe.

This shoe still upholds impact protection, with the Air Zoom units all over the shoe, the materials are surely more durable, with synthetic leather all draped over this shoe. Even though its a low cut shoe, ankle support still stays solid for Vandy, as Giannis shoes are usually equipped with hard, top part of the shoe. With traction still being top with the herringbone pattern still all over the outsole. 

"These shoes are way on the less pricier side, so I can cop 5 different pairs of them, haha, traction still stays solid and this shoe is still bouncy despite the cut on the Air Zoom units, support is top notch even though it is a low cut shoe, really recommended for big guys who are shifty".

On the other hand, as it is a less pricier, outsole durability still stays a problem for this shoe, as if you consistently use it, it would go flat in less then a year. The fit also stays a problem for wide footers as this shoe conforms to a more narrow fit.

"Im a wide footer, and this shoe is pretty narrow, so it kind of makes my foot hurt after playing, and if you want to play in these, it takes a considerable amount of time breaking in to these shoes due to its narrowness, so wide footers, just don't cop these things yet".

VANDY'S VERDICT: 8/10

Reflection: This particular part was a pain, its very time consuming and I have to constantly think about ideas that could conform to my target audience, the actual research for the product (shoes) that I would promote takes the longest, as I wanted this article to be as factual as possible. This project also comes at the same time as other major projects, with it also being near the exam dates, making the balance between studying and this project hard.

Technical skill

 These are the technical problems that I have encountered while constructing parts of this blog and how I found solutions on how to fix it.

I struggled with posting PDF's and embedding in on my blog.

I copied the exact tips and links in this video in order to embed my statement of intent into the video. Here below is the link that I have embbeded alongside the PDF that I wanted to embed on this blog.

Step 1:

Download the docs file and turn it into a PDF file.

Step 2:

Upload the file on Google Drive, click share then change the viewing settings into, "Anyone can access", then copy the link.

Step 3:

Copy this code from the video:

<iframe src=" " width="640" height="480"></iframe>

Step 4:

Copy paste the Google Drive link and paste it to the "" part of the code.

Step 5: In the link, delete,"usp-sharing" and change, "preview" and change it into, "view"

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7-VL-hKcWg0ji5IpRCkt5xs_IkbAXlr/view?usp=sharing ----> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7-VL-hKcWg0ji5IpRCkt5xs_IkbAXlr/preview?

In my double page spread, I struggled on how to put my picture and crop it into a circle

STEP 1: Watch a video, find in Google,"Circle Crop Canva)

STEP 2: From video, know where circle crop/frame is.

Step 3:Find circle frame on canva in elements (mouse on circle frame)

STEP 4: Find picture and click the circle frame.

STEP 5: Drag picture into frame, combine, adjust, done.

Reflection:

At first, I was confused on how to construct specific parts of the blog as I cannot copy paste tables and presentations. So this video was very useful. This section is a very good addition to my blog as I will always have a way on how to embed PDF's without searching too much anymore. Overall, this part of the blog was the easiest to construct, as the concept is the most simple. Just tell about one of our challenges and the solutions.

This I will also use on the other presentations that I would have to embed.

Terminologies

 These are the following terminologies that I have compiled about magazines that our teacher gave us in the beginning of the term.

Refflection: These terminologies really helped me to get along with the project filled time consuming component one. Did not need to scroll back and find the 81st slide whatsoever. Made me fluent in the terminologies of magazines.

Double Page Spread: Research and Development

This is my double page spread research and development, which includes my comparisons and preferences.

Double page spread 1:

Before Reading
Magazine:	KICKS by SLAM magazines
Issue:	Date of Issue/ Issue No.:1999
Publisher:	SLAM media inc
Genre:	It perfectly fits into the sub genre of sports, which is basketball.
Images:	2 different images of Vince Carter, one of him dunking and one of him in a good portrait and posture standing up while smiling
Layout	The layout is almost equal, but its more heavy to the image compared to text as there is a giant picture of him consuming the whole page and a medium sized small picture of him with a bit of text.
First impressions:	A very simple but powerful magazine, also a cool one to as Vince Carter was dunking.

After Reading
Heading:	IN-VINCE-ABLE
Subheading:
Author:	There is no name of the photographer, but there is a byline for the writers name, Michael Bradley
Article:	This article is about how Vince Carter changed the sporting surface of canada and the sporting opinions on the then boring and inactive Canadian sports. It also gives information on how Vince Carter changed the NBA with his power plays (powerful and athletic plays) and selling out crowds as a rookie.
Mode of address:	It addresses the audience in an informal way but still does it in third person, it is informal as it still brings up Canada's past in a funny way,"bacon curing and elk mating as cultural..".
Pull Quote:	no pull quote
Audience:	The audience were sports and basketball enthusiasts and possibly sneakerheads as they put pictures and stories about vince carter with a special emphasis on them. It also circles and uses the pictures where Vince Carter's shoes are shiny. Most likely also a young Canadian audience as this article focuses on how Vince focuses on Canada and how he evolved Canadian sports and basketball.
Impression:	This article was an interesting one as it shows the various ways that Vince Carter have changed the basketball and sports industry in Canada as a Canadian.
Inspiration:	How I learned from this magazine is that they use bigger pictures to catch the eye of the readers while making the article neat. It also uses a good and catchy heading with the play of words, "In-Vince-Able" to show emphasis and power on its character, Vince Carter.

MAGAZINE 2

Before Reading
Magazine:	FourFourTwo
Issue:	Date of Issue June 2021
Publisher:	Haymarket Media Group, Future PLC, nextmedia
Genre:	It perfectly fits into the genre of sports as it is a football magazine
Images:	1 image of a Scottish national team player celebrating a goal in the euro qualifiers.
Layout	The layout is dominantly wordy with 10+ paragraphs and only one picture on the bottom part.
First impressions:	The magazine seems complicated, with a lot of words, but it seems informative at the same time as well.

After Reading
Heading:	“Don’t let my accent fool you, my blood is scottish”
Subheading:	There are a lot of subheadings to describe and outline the stories of Lyndon Dykes upbringing as an Australian born scottish
Author:	There is an author named Joe Brewin, no photographer name though
Article:	This article is about the upbringing of Australian born Scottish national football player Lyndon Dykes and how he turned up with a Scottish jersey. And how he found his way to Scotland as an Australian national. Even with no Scottish upbringing and challenges. He still made it to the team.
Mode of address:	This article addresses the audience in an informal way with simple words and descriptions on Lyndon Dykes.
Pull Quote:	There is a pull quote, “don’t let the accent fool you! My blood is scottish”, and, “ I knew the words to Flower Of Scotland from watching rugby with my parents”. This is done to emphasize the players love to Scotland even though he is not born in Scotland himself.
Audience:	The audience for this specific magazine are young (12-22) sports enthusiasts and football enthusiasts and possibly more to a Scottish audience as this article is about a Scottish player expressing his love to Scotland when he is not born in Scotland and involves his backstory on how he turned up with a Scottish jersey.
Impression:	This article is interesting as it shows how Lyndon Dykes, a person with no Scottish blood and origins, and how he became a Scottish national team player despite external challenges that surround him, this story is very inspiring for young readers such as me as it shows how you can reach your dreams regardless of your background
Inspiration:	I learnt to put inspiring stories in my article to catch the readers eye and put big pull quotes to give the readers an early idea and impression on what the article is about

Reflection: This was one of the easier tasks of the component 1 researches as both of these magazines that I research does conform well with what I am exposed to in daily life (sports), it also has the same genre (sports) on my magazine, even though I had to write a lot, this research helped me find new ideas on how to lay out my magazine.