On the 2nd of December we had a talk from Rachel Vere who is a picture editor, illustrator, art buyer. She has worked with so many interesting people and has worked in Japan for many years, which i feel is so brave. In Japan Rachel met a graphic designer which there she started her first project. and She has worked for many companies such as channel 4 in the archive department and Ford magazine and so many more. At the moment she works with the guardian.
Talking about her experiences was so fascinating. She didn’t really say how many hours in the day she works but it was very obvious she was so passionate about her job. Rachel broke down her daily work when planning a project and it was so inspiring. Her team start of the day looking through books and magazines to start her imagination running, to find fresh ideas. They also brainstorm their own ideas, set scenes and photographers “a lot of it is word of mouth.”
Rachel loves planning projects because she sees the different stages from 2D sketched on paper to 3D in her magazine.
Her advice and notes will stay with me for along time. I didn’t realise how many people a magazine needs.
Editor- takes the concept and finds journalists that will fit the brief.
Art editor- visual overall style.
Picture editor- overlooks the photography.
Designer- works with art editor and directs them.
Sub editor- all words with in the article.
Account manager- money production.
Production- makes sure everything works and communications.
I would love to spend time with her even if it will be just for one day. Just to see physically how much time, effort and creation goes into a project for her magazine.
The magazine industry is always a pathway i have been interested in. Listening Rachel Vere talk about her day and her team just inspired me to build my confidence further, and actually get my self out their to get experience and to be noticed. Being a picture editor is defiantly a career i will research further.
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