4. Preliminary task and final
magazine cover
When comparing my magazine covers you can see I was unaware of many
forms and conventions. Because my preliminary task magazine doesn't
follow the main conventions, it doesn't look as effective so it doesn't attract
peoples attention or look professional. The masthead, cover lines and
main image were the only conventions I was aware of when doing my
preliminary task. However when making my final magazine I knew a
professional magazine needed a masthead, cover lines, main image,
selling line and sub headings.
5. Preliminary task and final
magazine cover
On my preliminary task magazine you can see it doesn't have a clear layout. The cover
lines are just randomly positioned above the mast head. Also the cover lines slightly
cover the back ground image of the magazine which is one of the main features. As
you can see on my final magazine I have realised this and placed my cover lines
around the image making sure they do not over lap it so much as it is a main
feature. I have done the same for my mastheads. On my preliminary task magazine
the masthead covers the main image which pushes it to the back causing it to not
draw much attention. I have learnt that the main image is just as important as the
mast head so I have placed it at the top of the page and layered the image on top
of it but not so much so both the masthead and image are clearly visible and bold.
6. Preliminary task and final
magazine cover
When comparing the photos I had taken and used for my preliminary task
magazine and final one I feel I have improved. For my preliminary task
magazine image I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted for the image.
The image is also poor quality and I was just learning how to use photo shop
and the effects Photoshop came with, as you can clearly see in the photo.
When taking photos for my final magazine I had a clearer vision of what I
wanted for example the facial expression I wanted my subject to show. I
tried to make the artist pose in a way that related to the genre of my
magazine. The image for my final magazine is of a better quality and edited
much more professionally as id learnt how to use specific tools on
Photoshop which helped create a professional looking photo.
9. Preliminary task and final
magazine contents page
Similarly as my magazine cover I wasn't aware of the main conventions needed to
make a professional magazine contents page. My preliminary task contents
paged lacked text, images, colours and many things to make it look appealing
and like a real magazine contents page. As you can see from my final magazine
contents page I have realised my mistakes and took them into account by
including all the things my preliminary task contents page didn't include. I have
also improved the layout of my text as it now includes sub headings and a
couple sentences underneath. I have added images as they are a important
feature. I have made my final magazine contents page more appealing to
audience.
