2. Style sheet
I will be using darker colours as these are colours that are associated with the
alternate/pop punk music. These colours are also more appealing to the audience
that I am aiming for, these colours are a little more mature than other colours and
show that the magazine is for people of a mature mind. This is why I would use
these colours in my project, as they look better within the magazine than something
like pink or purple, or pale colours.
I want these kinds of pictures on and in my magazine because this
magazine is about alternative bands, and with the pictures I can really
highlight that and show my audience that this is what I will be talking
about.
I chose these fonts because they are a little a little alternative, but not too
alternative. They give the audience the right idea about what the magazine is
about and will entice them to buy the magazine and read it. It also in my opinion
just looks better and more interesting than a cover that just had it written in a
normal font. It just makes magazines looks boring, unless they re a fashion
magazine, and the look they’re going for is professional and ‘less is more’.
6. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Solution
Computer shuts down halfway through work
and doesn't save the work already done.
Save every 10 minutes to avoid losing all work
that has been done.
Photoshop quits unexpectedly. Make sure work is saved regularly to save any
work that you could possibly lose is this
happened.
You run out of time. Set realistic deadlines and try to work to them
as much as possible.
Computer breaks. Make sure all work is saved to memory sticks
and backed up so there is no chance it can be
lost.
7. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Water is spilt on the computer and it gives a
shock to the user.
Don’t allow water in the computer rooms
Eyes watering and hurting. Have a rest break every 30 min.
Trip over a bag and twist ankle. Make sure all bags are under the table and out
of the way so it isn’t a tripping hazard.
Back is in pain. Make sure chair is at a reasonable height and
that your posture is straight and not slumped.
8. Schedule
Day Plan of Action Resources Required
Day 1 Make Photoshop document and choose pictures
that I want on my magazine cover, Photoshop and
place them where needed.
Photoshop, Magic
wand tool.
Day 2 Find font for front page and place where needed. Magic Wand
Tool,(1001fonts.com)
Day 3 Find picture of another artist and place where
needed. Find barcode, place issue number.
Google, text box,
magic wand tool.
Day 4 Describe and caption everything that needs, not in
much detail. Write all time low, and make sure to
make it the same colour theme as the clothes they
are wearing.
Text box tool, pep-pet
tool.
Day 5 Make Photoshop document for double page spread.
Write article.
Photoshop, Word.
Day 6 Find title and logo to go as the background and
apply them. Find pictures and edit them as
needed. Number the page.
Google, Text tool,
Magic wand tool
Day 7 Place in the article written previously and correct
any selling mistakes, make sure the text is not on the
bleed line or going to be folded on.
Text tool
Day 8 Check everything that’s been completed and when
happy, save it as JPEG.
Photoshop
Editor's Notes
Explore colours, fonts and image styles similar to what you want to produce. Discuss all three 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 fonts established in your style sheet and sourced images
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and fonts established in your style sheet and sourced images