6. STEP BY STEP (FRONT COVER)
Firstly, I created the background and how I did this I by using the eyedropper
tool in order to obtain the light blue colour from my magazine of inspiration
which happens to be from Vibe magazine. I then decided to darken the outer
edges by using the burn tool and this also helped to make it look as if the
main image, once placed in, will be the source of light therefore drawing the
consumers attention towards them.
7. In the next part it was time for the main image to be placed in as it will easily
be the biggest thing on the page. I decided to use this image due to the
models pose and how it represents the right thought for the consumers that I
am trying to attract. I used to quick selection tool to crop the image out of the
background and It was decided that I made the main image black and white
as I feel it makes the image and over all front cover look better. In order to
sharpen up the image I used the sharpen tool which helped to make the
image look a lot clearer and sharper. Also I had to use the burn tool to make
some parts of the image darker then others so that the image looked as
natural and clear and possible.
8. In order to fill up the space on the magazine and to ensure the
magazine can be bought I included a barcode with some extra logos
that are popular to the public informing them that they are able to
follow and view other content on different social media apps. Helping
with the magazines realism a price and date have been added at the
bottom the front cover page and this is to depict how much the
magazine is worth and when the magazine was created.
9. Furthermore, the next step was to add the title which will be the
largest text on the page. The reason I chose for it to go next is so
that I am able to see how I will space out my strap line text and
other text that is present on the page. I chose a font that related to
my magazine of inspiration before choosing the correct shade of
white and pressing command+t in order to angle the title and make
it the right size. Once the title was in place I was then able to see
how much space I needed to fill and how much text I was able to
have on the front cover.
10. I then decided to add the main cover line as I knew that it would be
the second largest text on the front cover. Taking advantage of its size
I chose to place the main cover line in the top right corner of the page
in order to conserve space and make the front cover look neat and
professional. In order to make the main cover line stand out I
continued with a similar but slightly brighter white so that you’re eye is
attract more towards what the main cover line.
11. In order to fill all other available spaces I added a large amount of
different cover lines by using the text tool as it will include some of the
information to do with the content that is found in the magazine. The
font once again is similar to the one found in my magazine of
inspiration and the size of the different texts is to make different words
that are more important stand out. Although the boldness of these
words made the text stand out I felt as If the words were not standing
out enough and in order to solve this problem I made some words a
brighter red so that you eye is attracted to them.
12. As I got this far I realized a small space which could have been left
unfilled but it began to bother me. In order to satisfy my thoughts and
make use of the space I decided to add a beats headphones logo in
order to show to the consumer that the magazine is in association with
beats headphones. In order to make the logo look better and and
match the main image I chose to add a drop shadow so that the main
image and the logo look as if they are having light shone on them from
the top right corner. This idea also helps to make the beats logo look as
if it is 3D and coming out of the front cover therefore attracting the
consumers attention.
13. After that I then decided to add a Puff promotion located at the
bottom right corner which states “1st Annual Global Issue” and this
Puff promotion was added for the reason that it tells the consumer
what issue it is and where the magazine will be sold. I created the Puff
promotion by obtaining the outside star shape off of the internet and
then righting text in the center of it. I decided to make it match the
rest of the magazines design and the colour scheme which is red,
black and white. By doing this it stands out a lot more then most of
the things on the front cover, helping the consumer to see it.
14. STEP BY STEP (DPS)
Firstly, I created the background and I did this by filling the whole
background with solid black and then I gradually brought the
background greyer and greyer using the brush tool until I thought the
background looked aesthetically pleasing and professional. I decided to
do the background in this black and grey combination as it helps to
follow the target audience which is located between 12-20 year olds.
An inspiration for the background color came from my Double page
spread of inspiration which has the same colors as the background.
15. After the background I then decided to input the main image as it is
the biggest image and section that will be on the page. I did this by
first inputting the image and changing it to black and white so that it
suites the background a lot better and looks a lot bolder as well as
keeps in style with the latest generation therefore intriguing them to
read the information located on the left. The color scheme here is
also from my magazine of inspiration and I think that adding a bit of
color to a black and white image helps to make the image look more
interesting and sharp to the eye.
16. After sectioning out the two pages, I then thought about adding the
title along with a smaller heading which gives a small insight into
what the interview beneath is about. The title I simply added by using
text boxes and I positioned them so that they fit perfectly on the
page and I increased the size of the font so that it is the biggest text
on the double page spread and therefore the first text you see on the
page. The smaller sub-heading helps to connote to the reader what
the interview is about making it easier for the reader to see whether
or not they want to read the content on the page.
17. The next important part that I decided to add would be the content
itself and in this case it is the interview that the reader would have
seen a sneak peak about on the front cover. This interview I created
using text boxes and it will be the main piece of content on the page
that the reader would want to read about after seeing pert of the
information on the front cover. I have sectioned the two parts into
two paragraphs so that the professional theme continues into the
magazine. The fact that the size of the font remains the same size
connotes how sharp and neat the information is and helps to look
pleasing to the eye.
18. The next and final steps to the creation of one of my double page
spreads is that I added a quote and I web address on the left side on
the left page. I added the quote so that the reader would see a small
but important piece of the interview and get a quick taste of the artists
view and opinion without having to read the whole interview. The
quote is bonded with large quotation marks making it easily
noticeable and obvious on the page. The web address I added at the
bottom of the left page so that the reader if wanting to, would be able
to see more information on the artist and other content that is
updated online. Visiting this website the reader would be shown
different fragments of content and would be able to subscribe to the
website so that they can keep updated with the latest content.
19. Monday Tuesday Wednesda
y
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
The date of
publication will
be decided on
this day as well
as everyone will
work together
in order to
create a
schedule of the
work that needs
to be done.
The
editing team
will be able to
decide what
contents will
be going into
the magazine
and they will
also decide
what ever the
biggest artist
or biggest
story/gossip is
will be the
main image
the front
cover.
At this point the
“external” and
“internal” writers
will decide what
content and
graphics that will
go into the
magazine. This
a vital part of
magazine
productions as
they must look
professional and
relevant.
At this point
the “external”
and “internal”
writers will
decide what
content and
graphics that
will go into
the magazine.
This is a vital
part of the
magazine
productions
they must
look
professional
and relevant.
Then the
“editor” will
observe and
go through
the
magazine to
ensure that
there is no
grammar
mistakes and
that all of
the
magazines
pages are
correct and
in working
order.
N/A N/A
Complete
(Monday)
Complete
(Tuesday)
Complete
(Wednesday-
Thursday)
Complete
(Wednesday-
Thursday)
Complete
(Friday)
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Production plan
20. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
At this stage the
layout staff will
use different
programs such as
“InDesign” or
“PageMaker” in
order to type out
and set the
of all the pages
the magazine.
Then the
adverts from
different
companies get
placed into the
magazine to
which the
magazine makes
a large portion of
its profits.
At this stage the
layout staff will
use different
programs such
“InDesign” or
“PageMaker” in
order to type out
and set the
of all the pages
the magazine.
Then the
adverts from
different
companies get
placed into the
magazine to
which the
magazine makes
a large portion of
its profits.
Then the “editorial
team” will print out
hard copy of the
magazine in order
to read through it
and see if there are
any issues that need
to be taken care of.
It is also important
that every member
of staff is satisfied
that there are no
errors within the
magazine, and if
there are they will
corrected on a DTP
file done by editorial
team. This makes it
vital stage as it
ensures that the
content, layout and
final product meets
the satisfactory
needs before it
heads out to the
general public.
Then the “editorial team”
will print out a hard copy
of the magazine in order
to read through it and
if there are any issues
need to be taken care of.
It is also important that
every member of staff is
satisfied that there are
errors within the
magazine, and if there
they will be corrected on
a DTP file done by
editorial team. This
it a vital stage as it
ensures that the content,
layout and final product
meets the satisfactory
needs before it heads
to the general public.
The entire magazine gets
sent to the printer ‘who's
job is to print out the
magazines copies’ and
they are pre- pressed
the magazine is checked
to ensure that all the
fonts, text and images
have gone through
correctly and to a perfect
condition. Also a few
copies get sent back to
the publications editors
who do a quick check to
ensure that everything
looks in working order. If
everything is in order
they give the go ahead
print out the thousands
copies that will meet the
demand of the magazine.
N/A N/A
Complete
(Monday-
Tuesday)
Complete
(Monday-
Tuesday)
Complete
(Wednesday-
Thursday)
Complete (Wednesday-
Thursday)
Complete (Friday-
Monday)
N/A N/A
Production plan
21. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
The entire magazine
gets sent to the printer
‘who's job is to print out
the magazines copies’
and they are pre-
pressed and the
magazine is checked to
ensure that all the fonts,
text and images have
gone through correctly
and to a perfect
condition. Also a few
copies get sent back to
the publications editors
who do a quick check to
ensure that everything
looks in working order.
everything is in order
then they give the go
ahead to print out the
thousands of copies
will meet the demand of
the magazine.
In this final
section the
printing
company will
have finished
printing and will
pack away the
magazines and
send them to
the warehouse.
At the
warehouse they
will get
distributed and
sold to the
public and this
the point where
the public will
get access to
magazines and
be able to
absorb the
information to
do with their
favorite artists.
In this final
section the
printing
company will
have finished
printing and will
pack away the
magazines and
send them to
the warehouse.
At the
warehouse they
will get
distributed and
sold to the
public and this
is the point
where the
public will get
access to the
magazines and
be able to
absorb the
information to
do with their
favorite artists.
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Complete (Friday-
Monday)
Complete
(Tuesday-
Wednesday)
Complete
(Tuesday-
Wednesday)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Production plan
22. CONCLUSION
In this power point I have mentioned what is needed in the magazine
and how I created the magazine in photo shop so that it appeals to the
audience and stays in style with the 21st century. Furthermore the
production plan is also shown and this demonstrates when the
employees will be working so that a new magazine can be produced
each month.
