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1. What have you learnt about technologies
from the process of constructing this
product?

2. DSLR/Bridge Cameras
 For my front cover, I took photographs with one of
the colleges cameras. I have little experience
using more advanced DSLR and Bridge cameras.
I learnt quickly how to adjust white balance,
exposure and how to adjust settings based on my
surroundings. I ended up with decent results.
 To improve, I could have taken more experimental
shots, and perhaps logged my progress.

3. Photoshop
 I edited my chosen photographs on Photoshop, to
improve any exposure/saturation/contrast on
them. I very subtly edited the hue on the photo for
my double page spread. This was so the
background fitted in with the foreground more.
 My front cover image also needed subtle
improvements to ensure it looks more like a
magazine’s main image rather than an amateur
photo.

4. Photoshop
 To put my magazine together, I used Photoshop for the contents page and front
cover. I learnt how to arrange things and layer them correctly. This would make
it visually appealing and follow conventions. I edited colours, manipulated
images, added borders, cut and paste images in, measured borders, lines
things up, used rule of thirds, edited sizes, manipulated fonts. I learnt how to
quickly and efficiently get exactly the look I was after.
 I had definitely improved since my initial prelim task of creating a student
magazine. I knew to avoid garish colours and over saturation/vibrance.

5. Word
To plan how to use conventions to create an
accurate and visually pleasing double page
spread, I used Word to analyse an existing
spread, from a music magazine. It made it
easy to read, and easy to come back to
when I needed it.
When drafting and finalising my copy for the
double page spread, I saved it on Word as I
learnt it is reliable and can be used to save
things for later use. For planning my
evaluation, I also chose Word as a clear
database for ideas. I could track my progress
in a simple way.
I used it early on in the process for a very
simple prototype using the shape tool.

6. InDesign
 I used InDesign to create my Double Page Spread. This was my first
time using this software, and so I had to learn quickly as I went along.
It was fairly similar to Photoshop, but a lot simpler. I used my
knowledge of PS to navigate InDesign.
 I collected all pages of my magazine on InDesign so they were all
together and easily accessable.

7. Prezi/emaze/powtoon
 I used these softwares to do research about
Target Audience, Publishing Institutes and
conventions of magazines. They all have
similarities when it comes to inserting text and
images, and embedding. I learnt how to embed
videos/photos/sound, and the impact this would
have. I improved time management while working
using these to create questions as I learnt quickly
and the similarities made it simpler.

8. Notes/phone camera/gmail
 I used the notes app on my phone to record a list
of things I need to do at home, and things to bear
in mind when I was photographing people.
 I learnt how best to utilise my camera’s settings
for strong, bold photos. I then emailed these to
myself, so I could use them on the computer.
 I emailed myself presentations and work so I
could access it at home or in lesson without the
need for a memory stick. This is a different way to
use email than usual.