Magazine Cover First Draft How To

1. Firstly I have added both images I may
potentially use into one document. Then I
have created a new layer for the
background.
Next I have filled in the background layer
for the base of my magazine cover. This was
completed by using the bucket tool to fill
the whole area in the same colour.
I have started to add in the title by choosing
the font that I previously decided to use.
This was DFKai-SB.
I have used the transform tools to change
the width and height of the title. I have
stretched it out so it fits the area that I
wanted it to.
Next I have added in the ‘Film’ part of the
title. I have used the tools on Photoshop to
turn it around so it fits my design.
I have now added in the magazine website. I
have placed this just below the magazine
title on the left hand side as placed on my
design.
I have added in the date, price and issue
number of the magazine. This was
completed by using the text tool in
Photoshop.
Next I have added in the ‘Exclusive
Interview’ text on the left had side of the
magazine cover.

2. I have now added in extra information on
the left hand side which is conventionally
found on a magazine cover. However, I may
change the text in it. This is so it is more
suited to the intended magazine genre.
Next I have added in the circle where I will
add extra information. This was completed
by using the circle shape tool in the tools
bar.
Next I have added text into the circle. I have
used this convention as it is eye catching
and stands out from the other items on the
magazine ccver.
Then I added in the ‘Plus’ text on the left
hand side to provide extra information
relating to the film.
I have now inserted in the image as a new
layer. I have also removed the image
background so the pale magazine cover
background is visible.
I have created a barcode by using the
rectangle tool and lines tool.
I have changed the colour of the rectangle
to white by using the colour fill bucket. I
have then used the lines tool to add in the
black lines.
I then added in the numbers onto the
barcode. This was the last part that I had to
complete to create my first magazine cover
draft.