The document describes the steps taken to design a magazine cover in Photoshop, including: 1) Inserting the main image and adjusting its size and placement on the page. 2) Using tools like the healing brush and magic wand to remove spots from the model and delete the background. 3) Adding effects like blurring, converting to black and white, and adding a drop shadow to make the image stand out. 4) Adding design elements like a blue background, gold banner, masthead, bar code, and text in different sizes, fonts, and colors to complete the cover design.

1. I started by inserting my main image by using the place tool in the file tool at
the top of the page

2. I placed the image my adjusting the sizes by the corner of the image and fitting it
to the size and place on the page I intended to place it.

3. I used the healing spot brush tool to get rid of my models spots

5. Using the magic wand tool, I draw around my image and will delete the
background

8. Using the blur tool in the filter tool box, I intend to blur the imager then fix the
motion so the image is more clear

9. Using the image- adjustments- black and white tool, I made my image black and
white and then used the layer style tool box to create more of a black and white
effect and to help some areas of black and white stand out more.

10. I created a drop shadow effect to create a 3D effect and make it look like he is
playing against a wall.

11. Using the burn tool I wanted to create more of a shadow effect, this filed and I
got feed back telling me this was a bad idea.

12. I added a blue background making my image stand out more with its drop
down shadow

13. I added a banner (strip) at the top for my advertisements. I created a gold colour
effect to fit in with my intentions.

15. I have added my text at the top using different sizes doe different information
and fonts. I have also added my chosen masthead.

16. I intended to have text on the piano in this kind of layout but it did not look of a
professional standard.

17. I changed the writing on the keyboard to horizontal angle

18. I added my main title to the cover and added a classic shape of brush to give the
text more of a formal look.

20. I added my bar code to the bottom right of the page with a lighting effect to
create a spot light on my page

21. I added information to my cover my using different sized texts and fonts to make
the headings stand out. The colour red and white is part of my colour scheme.

22. I added 2 white bars at the top with texture to separate the information like the date,
issue and price.