2. The first step I took was to enhance my image by changing the lighting
and altering the contrast in order to prevent the image looking one
dimensional.
I did this by going to ‘Enhance’, ‘Adjust Lighting’ and then to
‘Brightness/Contrast’ and then played around with the scale to see which
level complimented the photo. I also had to bear in mind whether certain
coloured fonts clashed when choosing the brightness.
3. The next step in the process of making my
music magazine was to add the writing.
I did this by using the text tool to draw up a
suitable sized textbox and then started adding
the words.
Firstly, I did the masthead, then the date and
issue number.
I then did the the main coverline, experimenting
with different fonts and sizes which are suitable
for what the coverline is about. I chose a bold
font to grab the attention of the potential buyer.
The final step in the majority of the text-adding
was my second coverline as it took me time to
decide what should be there in order to interest
the audience.
4. I carried out research into mastheads on magazines
as it’s the most significant text of the magazine as it’s
the part that should stick in people’s heads once
they’ve finished viewing the magazine. I found that
most magazines and these can be seen in the
examples on the left, that their mastheads are
positioned in the top centre. Therefore, I gained
inspiration from such magazines and followed
My conventions by locating my masthead in the top
centre also. However, one thing I noticed during my
Masthead
research was that some magazines, including all of
the examples on the left have their masthead slightly
covered by the models head. I
decided not to follow this pattern
since my front cover is only the 17th
issue and therefore is not established
enough, therefore if part of the
magazine name was covered, the
audience may not recognise it or be
able to make it out. A closer look at
my masthead can be seen to the left.
5. The next item that I added to my front cover was the button.
I did this by selecting the ‘Brush’ tool and then going to the drop down box
of brushes present. I then clicked on the little ‘>’ button on the right and
selected the ‘Load Brushes’ option. This then took me to the various
brushes available to me from the school account. I then chose the
particular button as seen above, which I choose because of the circular
shape to go with the typical form seen in magazines.
After this, I added my the text on top.
