5. PROGRESSION
Noted in the evaluation if my Preliminary Task, I talked of improved
‘the sharpness and picture quality’ and that the image was a little
blurred and off focus. This was changed by the use of background
lighting to light up the model better so the focus was primarily at
hand than the background. I also edited the image further through
saturation and contrast levels on Photoshop later on in this process.
Also in my final production, I used a variety of images that were
resized to different dimensions, which was not the case for
previously. Likewise from my research into codes and conventions, I
used a number of different fonts of different sized importance of the
article.
6. LEARNING
During the process, I learnt a huge deal about the use of different
techniques in Photoshop. One of the most familiar of these which I
used frequently in the front cover, was the use the opacity effect on
my text, I found by using this, the text on the page look more
appealing and makes the page pop out more and attract the reader
rather that it being dull and flat which is unattractive in most cases.
There were many different options and settings when applying the
opacity text. I could change the thickness of it and how clear they
could see the text and allow the picture to come through.
7. Through a blog post, I learnt about the use of different layers and
how to move them over the top of one another with thanks to a
YouTube tutorial and through this I managed to make my final
production more complex and professional-looking. Before this, I
created as few layers as possible to avoid overcrowding of the
sidebar in my preliminary task. I also presented my work differently
through stretching the lettering to be further apart, as well as
including quotes and the use of shapes.
8. Through all of the research I was able to conduct for codes and
convention and my focus group following my preliminary task, I was
able to refer back to them on my blog and stick to the common
conventions for a music magazine for the best outcome. Lots of
preparation prior to the final production helped a large amount
rather than plunging head-first without any knowledge of the
expertise, and I did this through numerous mocks and sketches, as
well as shot lists.
9. CONCLUSION
To conclude there were significant changes between my preliminary
task and my final production in terms of the quality and
professionalism portrayed. This is all down to the number of new
techniques I have acquired over the process which I put to use in
production. Other things factored into this like understanding
common codes and conventions of other music magazines and
significantly, planning. Without these attributes, I would not have
been able to produce a good quality product.
