This document outlines the pre-production planning for a magazine, including color scheme choices and layout designs. Red was selected for the cover to stand out and convey positivity. Purple was added for depth and to relate to music venues. Example layouts include a masthead with image and text on the cover, and a double-page spread with paired images and text. Potential issues and solutions are also considered, such as computer crashes being avoided by regular saving and access from home if the computer is unavailable.
2. Style sheet
I have decided to use this
colour for my final product
because it highly symbolises
the bands included in the
magazine. It will also attract
the target audience as it
portrays a aesthetic and
professional tone therefore
appealing to 15-20 year old
as they are more mature.
I have decided to use red in my
magazine. This is because it stands
out off the page therefore attracting
peoples attention. The colour red is
also renowned for love which conveys
a positive message for the magazine.
This may also attract more people to
my product. The brightness of he
colour will add layers to the pages of
the magazine therefore adding a
sense of sophistication to the product
I have decided to include
the colour purple in my
product. This is because it
adds layers and complexity
to the magazine. It also
reflects the lighting of a gig
therefore relating to the
topic and perhaps attracting
the audience to the bands
included in the magazine.
5. Content
Content How You Could Get It
Wombats gig Already took a photo on my phone
The night café gig Already collected images on phone from gig
Text for masthead Create from the website from DaFont
Text for the inside covers Create from the text tool in Photoshop
Text for the front page Download form he website Dafont
The different colours included
in the magazine
Collect form the website Palletton
6. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Solution
Computer crashes Make sure you save everything on a regular
basis
If bus doesn't’t up for college/miss your bus make sure you can access all work from home
If college is closed Make sure all work is accessible from home
If ill/not suitable to come into college Make sure you can access all work from home
7. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
spilling water Don’t drink whilst around the computers
Kicking wires and pulling them out Watch your feet when under the table and
don’t kick against the wall.
Electric shock Stay away from wires and be sensible when in
class
Falling over chairs/tables Make sure all chairs are pushed in correctly and
acting sensibly when in class
Editor's Notes
Explore colours and pixel art styles similar to what you want to produce. Discuss these elements in relation to why you chose them and where you may use them in your project. Go over as many pages as you need to.
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and sourced images. Alter this slide to make it appropriate for your planned product types. Use the content established in your style sheet to do this.
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and sourced images. Alter this slide to make it appropriate for your planned product types. Use the content established in your style sheet to do this.
What content might you need for your pages? Photographs, articles, cover lines, fonts….
