3. Contents
Learning Objective
Experimenting with two different magazine ideas (Riff Magazine) 4-5
Hand Drawn Drafts 6-8
Graphic Layout 9
Rough Front Cover 10
Rough Double-Page Spread 11
Experimenting with two different magazine ideas (Bass Magazine) 12-13
Hand Drawn Drafts 14- 16
Graphic Layout 17
Rough Front Cover 18
Rough Double-Page Spread 19
Masthead Font Styles 20
Moodboard 21
Drafts Article 22
Location Reece 23
Prop List 24
Production Plan 25
Test Photography 26
Health and Safety Act at Work 27
5. Rough Sketches
I created rough sketches for the
front cover and double-page spread
for my two magazine ideas. From
these I was able to generate a
series of ideas for my final hand
drawn drafts for example; were to
place my masthead, and the style
of the main image.
The masthead is positioned in the left corner of
the front cover.
The cover lines are
positioned down
the left of the front
cover.
The main headline is
positioned across the
bottom of the front
cover.
The main image is a medium close up
positioned to the right of the front cover.
Barcode
Puff
promotion
Drop
capital
Stand first
2 medium
close ups
Interview Pull quote
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7. Like Q Magazine my masthead will
be in the top left hand corner of
the front cover. I will also be
sticking to the red and white
colour scheme, however my unlike
Q my text will be red and my
shape will be white.
My main headline will be positioned near the bottom of the page, this is a feature which I will be
replicating from my front cover of inspiration. However I will be using red white with a black drop
shadow instead of plain white.
There will be a Puff Promotion
in the top right hand corner,
this will include white text on a
shiny gold background. This will
make the puff promotion an
eye catching feature and draw
the readers attention. This is a
feature Q Magazine don’t use
very often.
My cover lines will be positioned
down the left hand side of the front
cover, instead of using both black
and red text I have chosen to use
plain red with a black drop shadow.
This will give my magazine a ‘Retro’
‘Rock N Roll’ feel.
I have chosen to position my main
image to the right and will
manipulate it so it fits the width of
the front cover.
At the bottom right-hand side
of the front cover readers will
notice a barcode containing
the date when the magazine
was released, their official web
address and convergence such
as; Facebook and Twitter.
My strapline of “Like Music To
Your Ears” will be positioned
below my masthead. The font I
will be using will be the same as
my interview text, and again I will
be sticking to the red and white
colour scheme.
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8. Like Q I will be keeping my stand first across the top of the page, this will introduce the reader to who is
being interviewed. The main text will be in the colour red and use the font ‘Roboto’ which is the same as
my interview, however the name of the main star will be ‘Lemon Milk’ which is the same as my masthead.
My drop capital will be a
red letter O in the same
font as my masthead,
positioned at the top of
the left page. This will be
significantly larger than
my stand first and pull
quote.
You can see my pull
quote will be placed
across the middle of
the left page, I will be
using the font ‘Orator’
which is different to my
masthead and stand
first. The text will be
red with a thin drop
shadow behind.
My three text columns will wrap around my
pull quote, the font I will be using is
‘Roboto’. Instead of sticking to my red and
white colour scheme my text will be black. I
have chosen his is the most common colour
for magazine interviews.
On the right page there
will also be three text
columns, to hold the last
section of my interview
which didn’t fit on the
left page.
At the bottom of the right page I will
include a quote from my interview,
just like my pull quote the font again
will be ‘Orator’ with a thin black drop
shadow behind.
As for images I will be
using two medium
close up shots, of the
main star. Each will
contain a red border
with a small caption
underneath, describing
the image.
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10. Rough draft of the front cover
I used Adobe Photoshop CS5 to create a rough version of my Front Cover. This allowed me to explore the hand drawn drafts I had created, and
generate further ideas which I could use when creating my final magazine pages. Creating rough drafts of my magazine pages also allowed me to
explore the two colour schemes which I had chosen which were orange and black and red, white and black.
Masthead in the top left
corner. The text is red
with a white stroke
effect. The shape
behind the masthead is
a faded black gradient.
The cover lines are
positioned down the
left side of the cover.
The font is the same as
my masthead, the
colour is red and black.
The main headline is
positioned across the
bottom of the page. The
font is the same as my
masthead. The text colour
is a red and black gradient.
The barcode is positioned at
the bottom right of the front
cover. The white shape holds
the date, their web address,
their twitter name and their
Facebook name.
The main image is positioned
to the right of the front cover.
I have brightened the image
and softened the edges. I have
also created the effect of
make up for example; her
lipstick.
The puff promotion is a red
square with black text, the
outside of the has a white
stroke effect. Below the puff
promotion is the date ‘January
2015’.
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11. The stand first is positioned at the top of the left page.
The text is the same font as the masthead, the colour of
the text is red with a black stroke effect.
The drop capital is
positioned at the
top of the left
page, the font is
the same as the
masthead. The
colour of the text
is orange.
The three text
columns are
positioned either
side of the pull
quote. The text
will be black in the
font ‘Robot’.
The banner will be positioned at the bottom of
the page, the colour will be red. This will hold
the page number and a small image of the
masthead.
The two images will me medium close ups positioned
below the pull quote. I have brightened the image and
softened the edges. I have also created the effect of
lipstick on her mouth.
The pull quote is positioned above the 2
images, the font again is the text ‘Robot’. The
colour of the font is red with a black drop
shadow.
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13. The masthead is positioned in the middle of the
front cover.
The cover
lines are
positioned
down the
left of the
front cover.
The main
headline is
split into 2
sections
across the
middle of the
front cover
The main image is a full body image
positioned in the middle of the front cover.
Barcode
Puff
promotion
Drop
capital
Stand first
2 full body images.
Interview
Pull quoteCaption
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15. Unlike Q my masthead will be across
the top of the front cover. I will
including both elements of the
colour scheme by having orange
text with a black drop shadow. The
letters ‘Bass’ will be in capitals.
My strapline ‘Feel the Bass’ will
be down the side of the
masthead. The font I have
chosen to use is the same as
my interview. the text colour
will also be black like the
stroke effect on my masthead.
My cover lines will be
positioned down the right
hand side of the front cover,
which is different to my idea
for Riff magazine. i have
chosen to use the same font
as my masthead. The two
colours of the text will be
orange and black.
In the top right corner will be a
pentagon shape, which holds a puff
promotion. The colour of the
pentagon will be the same as the
masthead which is; orange and
black. The bright colours will capture
the readers attention and keep them
interested.
I have chosen to position my main image in the
middle of the front cover, this will be a full body
image. The main headline will appear either side
of the image.
My barcode will be positioned at
the bottom right hand corner of
the front cover. The white square
will contain the barcode, the date
of the magazine, and social media
links. The web address can be
found with the puff promotion.
The main headline will be split
into two sections and positioned
near the bottom of the page
either side of the main image.
The font will be the same as the
masthead, however I wont be
using a colour instead I will
overlay a fire pattern using
Photoshop.
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16. My stand first will be
positioned at the top
of the left page. This
will introduce the main
star, and give a brief
explanation of what
the article is about.
My drop capital will
be the letter O. the
font will be the same
as my masthead, and
the colour will be
orange.
Here you can see that my
three text columns will
be positioned in the
middle of the left page.
My image will be
a location shot,
positioned in the
middle of the
right page. Each
image will have
an orange stroke
effect round the
outside.
Quote from the interview
My quote from the interview will be positioned at the top of the right page. The text
will be a different font to my masthead and cover lines. The colours I have chosen will
replicate the ones which my masthead uses (orange text with a black drop shadow)
My pull quote will positioned at the bottom of the page, like
my quote from the interview, the text again will be orange
with a back drop shadow.
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18. Rough draft of the Front Cover
I used Adobe Photoshop CS5 to create rough versions of my Front Cover. This allowed me to explore the hand drawn drafts I had created, and
generate further ideas which I could use when creating my final magazine pages. Creating rough drafts of my magazine pages also allowed me to
explore the colour scheme I had chosen which was orange and black.
Masthead is positioned across
the top of the front cover. The
text is bold and the colour is
orange, the strapline is down
the left side.
The cover lines are
positioned down the right
side of the cover. The font is
the same as my masthead,
the colour is orange and
black.
The main headline is split into two
sections and positioned across the
middle of the page. The text has a
fire pattern overlaid.
The barcode is positioned at the
bottom right of the front cover.
The white shape holds the date,
their web address, their twitter
name and their Facebook name. I
have also included a small image
of their masthead.
The main image is positioned in
the middle of the cover, I have
changed her hair colour and
created the effect of make up
on her face. I have also
brightened the image and
softened the edges to look
realistic.
The puff promotion is an
orange circle with a black
stroke effect. The text is
black with a white stroke
effect.
The convergence is positioned
at the bottom left of the cover.
You can see the magazines
Facebook name, Twitter name
and Instagram next. Next to
these are there logos.
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19. The drop capital
will be the same
font as the
masthead, the txt
colour will be
bright orange.
The three text columns will be positioned
on the left page, the first columns will
wrap around the drop capital. The text will
be black in the font ‘Candara’
The quote from the interview will be
positioned beneath the location
shot. The text will be in the font
‘Candara’. The colour will be orange
with a black stroke effect.
The image will be a
location shot,
positioned beneath the
pull quote. I will
brighten the image and
soften the edges. I will
also change the colour
of the clothing in the
image, and change the
colour of her hair.
The pull quote will be positioned above
the location shot. The text will be in the
font ‘Candara’. The colour will be orange
with a black stroke effect
The stand first will be positioned above the
interview, the font I have chosen to use is the
same as my masthead. The text will be orange
with a black stroke effect.
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20. The masthead I have
chosen for my magazine will
be ‘Riff’ which I have taken
from guitar riff, I will
position my masthead in
the top left-hand corner of
my magazine which is a
feature that Q magazine
also do.
I will incorporate all three colours from my colour scheme into my masthead, by having a red
gradient feel text, a white drop shadow inside the text and a thin black drop shadow. I have
chosen to make my masthead lettering bold, however looking at the font ‘Maxxii Serif’ the letters
are to thick and close together, this would not leave much space for my drop shadow. Where as
‘Mangosteen’ the letters are to thin but they are still to close together. Overall I feel that
Lemon/Milk is the most suitable for my magazine, although the font is simple its also very
effective and would best compliment my masthead.
Mangosteen Lemon/Milk Maxxii Serif
OratorRobot
Other Fonts
I have chosen to use the font ‘Rotobo’ for my
interview text. The font is simplistic but easy for
the reader to identify, and the thin letters allow
more space for text to fit on the page. I have
chosen the font to be black as this is the
stereotypical colour for interview text.
I have chosen the text ‘Orator’ for both my pull quotes
on my double-page spread. The font is more bold and
eye catching compared to the font ‘Roboto’. I have
chosen the text to be red as use of a strong font and a
bold colour will be eye-catching and appealing to the
reader.
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22. The image above show my draft interview with Lana Del Rey, as inspiration I looked to Q magazine interview with
Spandau Ballet. Throughout the interview Q focus on bringing out the humorous side of the band, therefore I had
drafted questions which were similar to the ones from Q Magazine for example question 2 which asks “Your shows
have been named ‘peculiar; and ‘extravagant’ tell us about your most embarrassing performance?. To be able to
answer these questions I had to make sure that Lana Del Rey’s response was language appropriate, and that it was
relevant to a previous performance from her career. I also had to make sure that the questions were answered as if she
was present during a real interview, therefore I research some previous interviews with Lana Del Rey to be able to
make the interview seem realistic and engaging.
Draft Article
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23. Location Recce
I created a Plan for Images (Location Recce) which shows the plan I will follow when taking images for the first issue of Riff. I have taken into
consideration the important details which would be relevant to a photographer such as; the types of shots needed to be taken, the location were the
images must be taken and the equipment needed in order to take the images. For each issue I must create a ‘Plan for Images’ to allow the
photographer to know the details required to take images which fit the indie genre and are of a high standard. As the images will be taken at another
persons house I will need to ask permission to be able to take the images, as the person may disagree meaning I would have to change location.
Name: Jessica Monk
Candidate Number: 4102
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24. Camera Tri podCeiling Lighting Plain White Wall
Prop List
I have created a table
showing the price for
each pieced of
equipment and were
I would purchase this
equipment from.
Equipment Price How many
do I need?
Were to
purchase this
item?
Total
Canon EOS
700D 18.0 MP
Digital SLR
Camera
336.99 1 Valuebasket.c
om
£336.99
Double layered
triple cone
ceiling light
£50.00 4 Homebase £200
Continuous
lighting kit
£45.00 1 Ebay £45.00
Tri pod £129.99 1 Amazon £129.00
In total I
would have to
spend
£711.98 to
purchase all
the required
equipment.
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25. How I improved my production plan?
This is my production plan which I created to show the tasks involved when creating my magazine over one month,
my production plan starts from the 20th October and finishes on the 17Th November. I have improved my production
plan by creating 4 separate tables for each week of he month. I have also colour coded the different sections and
added in a key, to make the production plan easier to identify.
How this will help?
Creating a production plan will assist the production team when creating the magazine, ensuring that they follow
each step correctly. By setting a 6 day deadline will assure that each task had enough time to be completed, and will
remind the production team of when the task needs to be completed.
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26. By taking a series of test shots I was able to try out different styles of images which could potentially
feature in my magazine. The style of the 3 final images I had chosen to appear in my magazine were
medium close ups, therefore I took a series of medium close ups changing aspects such as; the position
which the main star was sitting and whether she was holding a prop.
On Tuesday 25th November I arranged a
photoshoot to capture some test
photography to explore the different
types of images I could present in my
magazine.
Which tools did I use?
Cropping tool, Refine edge tool, Selection tool, Paint brush tool
• I would use the cropping tool to eliminate any unwanted areas of the background for example; objects that were relevant to the style of
images I wanted to achieve.
• I would use the quick selection tool to select the edge of her hair to allow me to change the colour,
• I would also use the quick selection tool to select her clothes, to allow me to change the colour.
• I would use the quick selection tool to select her mouth, to allow me to change the colour.
• I would use the paint brush tool to change the colour of her hair from blonde to ginger, to change her clothes from white to yellow and
to add the effect of led lipstick to her mouth.
• I would use the refine edge tool to select the smaller details which I have missed for example; thinner strands of hair or
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27. Health and Safety Act at Work
Health and Safety Act ?
To keep employees safe during work hours it’s important that employers follow the health and safety act. It’s the right
of the employee that they are eligible to work in a place where they are prevented from risks to their health and
safety. The health and safety act outlines the guidelines the employer must follow when protecting the welfare of his
or her employees. If an accident happens at work the employer is responsible.
Employers responsibilities
• Deciding the potential risks which could harm the employee whilst
performing their job.
• Provide the correct first aid facilities.
• Notify the employee who they must tell if they have and an
accident and who is in control of health and safety.
• Give the employee the health and safety training the require free
of charge.
Employee responsibilities
• Follow the training provided when using machinery or tools.
• Take full responsibility of your own health and safety.
• Work together with the employer on health and safety.
• Notify someone if you feel that your life is in danger or there is a
risk to another employees life.
How does Health and Safety apply to my magazine?
Health and safety applies when creating my magazine as employees are at risk however small or big the task they are
performing, it is my responsibility to keep employees safe during work hours. Therefore I must present a health and
safety guideline in writing which the employees must followed whilst performing physical tasks. I must assess the
potential hazards which could harm employees such as; the photographer whilst taking images for the magazine, the
production team whilst they are producing the magazine and the
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29. Contents
Learning Outcome
Location recce 30
Contacting Q Magazine 31
Reply from Q magazine 32
Risk Assessment 33
Why is it important to complete a risk assessment 34
Gaining permission to use a desired location 35-37
Conducting an Interview 38
Legal and Ethical Issues 39-53
Case Study 54
30. Location Recce
I created a Plan for Images (Location Recce) which shows the plan I will follow when taking images for the first issue of Riff. I have taken
into consideration the important details which would be relevant to a photographer such as; the types of shots needed to be taken, the
location were the images must be taken and the equipment needed in order to take the images. For each issue I must create a ‘Plan for
Images’ to allow the photographer to know the details required to take images which fit the indie genre and are of a high standard. As
the images will be taken at another persons house I will need to ask permission to be able to take the images, as the person may
disagree meaning I would have to change location.
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31. Contacting Q magazine
I have sent an email to
Rachel McClenahan
from Bauer Media, to
ask about the risk
assessments they
conduct when taking
the pictures which
feature in their
magazine.
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32. Reply from Q
I received a reply from Rachel saying that the risk assessments were managed by the
photographer, who are usually freelance.
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33. Risk Assessments
As Q magazine weren't able to provide information regarding the risk assessments, I have researched a website
called ‘Richard Hobson Photography’ and analysed the section were he explains about risk assessment.
Source: http://richardhobsonphotography.co.uk/risk-assessment
What is the risk? How can this be prevented?
Tripping over wires and cables. Make sure to run the cables were people will not be working.
Use cable covers; if the cables have to be placed were people will be working
cable covers, will not only protect the cables from breakages, but prevent people
from tripping over.
Do not overload an extension
cables.
Instead use a range of extension cables, making sure that you check that they will
not cause harm by electrocution, or have any exposed wires.
Shattering the bulbs from the
lighting kit
Carry the lights in a upright position, avoid handling horizontal.
Dropping heavy equipment Use 2 or more people to transport a large piece of equipment, to avoid breakages.
Objects on the floor Assess the area where you will be working. Clear the space around you.
Falling from height if taking
images up a ladder
Check that the ladder is secure,
Alert people that you will be taking pictures from height,
Clear the floor space below,
Fire from the lightings getting
to hot
Check the temperature of the lights,
Make sure that there are no flammable objects around,
Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
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34. Why was important to complete a risk assessment?
Why was it important that the photographer followed a risk assessment?
It was important that the photographer followed a risk assessment to avoid harming himself and others around when taking the images
which would feature in the magazine. If they did not follow the risk assessment there is possibility that he or she could put hers and
everybody else's life in danger. Therefore setting out a risk assessment makes sure that the location is well prepared and hazard free
when taking images.
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Why was it important to create a ‘Location Recce’?
It was important to create a location recce to allow the photographer to familiarise themselves with the location. I was also able to point
out the specific hazards which could harm them when taking the pictures.
Why was it important to take pictures of the location, were the photoshoot would be taking place?
It was important to take pictures of the location to present in the location recce so the photographer could see what the location he or
she would be working in looks like, this also meant they could spot the potential hazards themselves before taking the images.
Why was it important to take pictures of the potential hazards?
It was important to take pictures of the potential hazards to make it easier for the photographer to spot them before he or she begins
taking the images.
http://content.photojojo.com/tips/legal-rights-of-photographers/
Rules which a photographer must follow before taking images;
1. If a photographer is taking images and the location appears to the side this is allowed to appear in the image.
2. If you are on private property and the owner request that you do not taking images of his or her property this must be respected as
its trespassing and an invasion of privacy.
3. If members of the public happen to be were a photographer wants to take an image this can still happen although its without
consent, however its unacceptable to photograph children in public places and private information.
4. Without permission photographers are allowed to capture images of; accidents and fire hazards, buildings and bridges, industrial
landsite’s and celebrities. However people have different opinions regarding these subject areas.
5. VII. Although “security” is often given as the reason somebody doesn’t want you to take photos, it’s rarely valid.
6. Many people request that photographers do not photograph them, however if the photographer choses to do so this is not
terrorising the person or an invasion of there privacy, if this is done in public.
7. If a member of the public tries to confiscate your camera or equipment, the photographer doesn't have to give it to them. If they
threaten the photographer legal action can be taken.
36. I received an
reply from the
owner of the
location stating
that they were
willing to give
me permission
to take images
at their location.
I have sent an email to Amelia Morris
the owner of the location, to ask
whether she will allow us permission
to take photographs for the magazine
on two desired dates which are; 8th
November for test photography and
4th December for the official shoot.
In the email I have included details
such as;
Who I am (editor) and what the
magazine is,
Why I am contacting her,
Why we have chosen this specific
location,
The dates we would prefer to shoot
the images,
And the length of time we would
need the studio.
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37. Permission to use the Location
I have also attached a screenshot of the
permission slip which the owner of location filled
out, during our meeting, as evidence that I have
been granted permission to take photos at the
specific location.
I created a permission slip which the owner of the
location has filled out stating that they are
granting me permission to use the location to
take images.
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38. Conducting
an interview
Before the interview could take place we contacted
the main stair to arrange the interview. The image
below shows the messages we sent to the Lana Del
Rey to arrange the interview.
The image above shows a section from the interview we
arranged with Lana Del Rey. The picture will uploaded to the
website as their header image until the magazine is released.
This will help viewers to establish who will be appearing in the
first issue.
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40. Copyright
What is a Trademark?
A trademark allows a business to stand out from other traders; usually a trademark comes in the form of a company’s logo or a specific
signature. Just like copyright a trademark stops other people from using a company’s name or taking a logo and modifying to be their
own. Trademarks can last for a number as years however it’s recommended that it be renewed every 10 years. With a trademark
companies own the intellectual property of features such as their logo or brand name, this allows them to grant permission for other
companies to use these features for business.
Source:
What are some of the benefits of a trademark?
• By registering for a trademark you are protected from others trying to use your company name or logo without permission.
• You can grant permission for other companies to use your company’s logo or brand name.
• A trademark can protect your businesses market share.
• You can also add value to your business and goods which they sell.
Source:
How will a trademark apply to my magazine?
Registering my magazine for a trademark will protect features of my magazine such as my masthead from being used by other
companies without permission.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is the law that protects the owner’s right to an idea they have physically produced themselves such as; books, art, recorded music,
and films. The products owners have the right to stop other people from copying their idea or passing them off as their own without being
granted permission. These are known as cases of copyright infringement. Unfortunately copyright cannot be used to protect ideas which
haven’t physically been developed for example; an idea which a person has discussed but not taken any further.
Source:
What will happen if I do not register my magazine for copyright?
If I do not register my magazine for copyright there is the risk that the content inside can be taken and passed off as another person or
published in a magazine which is registered for copyright. There is also the risk of another photographer claiming property of the images.
Although this is breaking the law of copyright, without registering my magazine there is no way to prevent this from happening.
How will copyright apply to my magazine?
Once my magazine has been registered and is eligible to hold a copyright symbol this will now prevent other magazine publishers or
members of the public from copyrighting the content inside and passing it off as their own. However I must also take into consideration
whether the written content in my magazine is copyrighting another magazines written content. Therefore I must make sure that my work is
unique from other magazines.
Trademark
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41. How to register for a
Trademark
2. Next step is to fill out the
details of the person
providing, their personal
details like their home
address and telephone
number, but also their
company name and contact
details.
1. The first step asks who is
completing the form there
are two options; the owner
of the trademark or an
authorised person within
the business, and an
attorney, solicitor or a third
party representative.
4. Next you are asked
whether your trademark
has letters, if so provide the
letters which can be seen in
the trademark.
3. The next step asks
whether the person is
registering a single
trademark or a series of
trademarks.
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42. 5. The form then asks
you to provide an
image of the trade
mark. They only
accept JPG, GIF, TIF,
PNG and JFIF.
6. The form then ass if the person
registering the trademark ask if they
would like to supply a description or
limitation.
7. The form then asks
if the person
registering the
trademark ask if they
wish to supply a
disclaimer.
8. The form then asks if the person
registering the trademark ask if wish to
make a priority claim.
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43. 10. Next type in the
answer or search
from the list.
9. The person is required to tell
the IPO what goods and
services the trade mark will be
used for. There are two ways to
choose; which are typing the
answer or choosing from a list.
11. In my case I would be registering
a trademark for a magazine,
however there are over 60 classes
which a trademark would come
under. Once you have chosen the
correct class click confirm
The next step is to select the appropriate
price, the two options are standard or right-
class both take 20 days to be examined
before the trademark can be finalised the
price for standard is £170, and for right-
class £200.
If the trademark is something
different to an ordinary trademark,
the form asks you to select if it’s a
certification mark or a collective
mark.
Continued
Source: https://www.gov.uk/register-a-trademark
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44. IPSO (Independent Press Standards
Organisation)
Independent Press Standards Organisation: The IPSO and the people who regulate the content which we read in
newspapers and magazines in the UK. Their main responsibility is to make sure that we the reader are delivered the
highest standard of journalism, by maintaining and monitoring the content to make sure that it meets the criteria of
the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’. Originally the IPSO were known as the PCC (Press Complaints Commission), however
from the 8th of September IPSO had taken over.
Taken from the IPSO website:
“IPSO is here to serve the public by holding publications to account for their actions. We will
strive to protect individual rights, and by upholding high standards of professional conduct,
will help maintain freedom of expression for the press.”
Source: https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/index.html
In my magazine there are a number of factors which readers can complain about such as the printed articles and
images.
• I need to make sure that the images are suitable and don’t offend any of the readers, for example checking that
they are appropriate to be published in the magazine, and don’t not give off the wrong message.
• I also need to take into consideration the language that I used, checking if its suitable to be publisher, are they
any swearwords without expletives, or does the language offend anyone.
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45. How to make a complaint through IPSO
How to make an complaint through the IPSO?
Members of the public are eligible to make
complaints using an online form which asks them
to state areas
such as;
• what are they complaining about such as;
behaviour of the journalist or the photographer,
content published in a newspaper or magazine
or the content published in a newspaper or
magazine
online.
• The name of the publication which the complaint
is about.
• The date of the first article from the newspaper
or
magazine was published.
• And the headline from the article, it has been
stated
that the person is allowed a maximum of 5
headlines however they will only be accepted in;
JPG, PNG, PDF and DOCX form.
Source: https://www.ipso.co.uk/oxbxApps/app/complaint1.html
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46. The Editors Code of Conduct There are 16 factors which the Editors Code of
Conduct requires editors and publishers to I have
selected some of the more important ones to
follow:
Accuracy: care must be taken when selecting
content, are the facts accurate, do they mislead the
reader, do the pictures give off the wrong ideas.
Opportunity to reply: publishers must be open
minded to replies regarding inaccuracies by
members of the public.
Privacy: the press must respect the privacy of the
individual for example; their home life, family, and
personal health.
Harassment: journalists must not initiate or harass
the individual to gain content which they intend to
publish.
Intrusion into grief or shock: if the individual is
going through a time of shock or grievance, the
journalist must approach the case with sympathy.
Children: if the individual is a child their education
and free time must not be disrupted.
Discrimination: journalists must avoid
discriminating the; race, gender, religion or ethnicity
of the individual purposely or by accident.
It’s the duty of the press to deliver the highest quality journalism, the editors code of conduct sets the ‘benchmark’ for the
ethical standards: protecting the rights of the individual ; who the content is about, and the rights of the public; how much of
the content are they able to view.
What is the Editors Code of Conduct?
As IPSO are the regulators of the content which we see published in magazines and newspapers, they must follow the editors
code of practise in order to deliver the highest standard journalism. It’s the responsibility of the editors and publishers to
make sure all areas of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ are applied when observing both print and digital content.
Source: https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html Next
47. How will The Editors Code of Conduct
apply to my magazine
How will the Editors Code of Conduct apply to my magazine?
The 16 factors of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ Accuracy, opportunity to reply, privacy, harassment, intrusion
into grief or shock, children, children in sex cases, hospital, reporting of crime, clandestine devices and
subterfuge, victims of sexual assault, discrimination, financial journalism, confidential sources, witness
payments in criminal trials and payment to criminals.
For my magazine I will need to follow the steps of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ for areas such as;
Accuracy: I will need to thoroughly check through the written content make sure that its 100% accurate and ready to be published,
making sure that all the facts are genuine. I must also consider whether the choice of language is appropriate for the reader
checking if there are inappropriate words or offensive language. Another factor to check is the images, do they give off the wrong
impression to the reader, are they misleading.
Opportunity to reply: I must also have an open mind to any replies I may receive after the magazine has been released regarding
content which the reader, or the parent of the reader may believe to be inaccurate or offensive. Respecting their views and beliefs I
must take into account what they have said.
Harassment: If the individual refuses to be interviewed or refuses to disclose information which they would prefer to be kept
private, I must respect this decision and not begin to harass them or force them to provide personal or professional information,
which I intended to publish in the magazine.
Privacy: I must accept any privacy which the individual may require. Not only do I need to respect that they may not want to
disclose certain information or feel that they don’t want to answer a specific question. I must also set a boundary for the type of
questions which I may ask the individual, making sure they aren't offensive or discriminative.
Intrusion to grief or shock: if the individual has recently experienced a personal grievance or shock I must respect the goings on and
approach the person with sympathy.
Discrimination: During the interview I must be careful not to discriminate the individual by purpose or accidently, whether this be
what gender they are, their care, what ethnic group they belong to, their religious beliefs, or their sexual orientation
Source: https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html Next
48. Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property is an idea that someone has physically brought to life and produced for
example; music or art. A person does not own intellectual property of the idea they have
until its physically produced. I own intellectual property of my magazine as this was an idea
which I physically created.
Do I need to give permission for another company to use my masthead?
If another company wants to use my magazine masthead or logo for advertising once I have registered my
magazine for a trademark, I will be able to grant permission to the other company to use my masthead.
However if I have only registered my magazine for copyright and not a trademark, and the other company
uses my masthead or strapline this will be copyright infringement.
Different types of intellectual property?
There are 5 different types of intellectual property which include;
Copyright: literature, art, music, films and more,
Trademarks; product names, brand logos, magazine mastheads.
Patents; inventions such as machines, tools and medicines,
Design rights; shapes of objects structure of a design,
Registered design; appearance, shapes, packaging and colour of a product.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview/protect-your-intellectual-property
For example Facebook own
intellectual property of their
logo. Just like
Source: https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview/overview
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49. Health and safety policy statement
All employees must have secure plans in action in order to maintain health and safety, if a company has employed over 5
people its crucial that the health and safety plans are presented in writing, this is a health and safety statement.
Risk assessment
In the work place there is always a risk linked to the tasks which employees perform, however big or small the job these
could include; using equipment, controlling machinery or working off the ground. All employers must assess the tasks,
analyse the potential risks and who they will harm, and decide how they will protect people against these accidents. In the
workplace the employer must always make sure that he or she has done enough to prevent accidents from happening. Just
like the health and safety statement, the risk assessment must be presented in writing, if a company has over 4 employees.
Worker involvement
In a company worker involvement is an important part when it comes to maintaining the health and safety of workers. The
workers themselves are usually the best people to point out the hazards and help put solutions in place to avoid these risks.
There feedback is vital as they can point out were the solutions may not benefit or were they have gone wrong.
Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/printing/basics.htm
Quote taken from the HSE Website
‘Through worker involvement you can act together to reduce accidents and ill health within the workplace.’
How to manage print safely?
(HSE) Health & Safety Executive)
Each year over 120,000 workers are employed within smaller and medium sized
printing companies. 27% of accidents are manual handling, 22% are trips in the work
place and 22% are from machinery.
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50. (HSE) Health & Safety Executive)
Health and safety Policy
I must make sure the employees are aware of the health and safety policy I have put
together. As there will be over 5 employees I present them with a written document which
outlines the plans I have put in place to ensure they are safe at the work place.
Risk assessment
I must assess the tasks which the employees will perform during work hours, and decide
the potential hazards which could harm them and those around them. I must them decide
how I will prevent these hazards from causing harm to the workers, by creating a risk
assessment. The risk assessment must explain; what the hazard is, who this may harm, and
how to prevent these hazards. Once the risk assessment has been finalise I must present
this in the form of a written document.
Worker involvement
I must be open to employees giving me their opinions about the risk assessment I have put
in place regarding the tasks they are performing. I must accept their feedback and make
the required changes to the risk assessment, to ensure that the employees are safe whilst
they are working.
How does health and safety apply to my magazine?
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51. Source: https://www.facebookbrand.com/request
What do you need to consider?
To be able to use the Facebook logo on my magazine front cover I would have to request permission
by filling out a ‘Brand Permission Request Form’. Without this I am using the logo illegally.
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52. There are four different formats in which the
twitter bird can be used which are; and blue
bird on a black background, and white bird on a
black background, a blue bird on a white
background and white bird on a blue
background. For my magazine I have chosen to
use the letter ‘T’ which is a white letter on a
blue background.
There is no form to fill out in order to use the twitter logo however on their website there is a page which
outlines the guideless which the person must follow in order to use the logo for online and static purposes.
The usage guidelines state the don'ts of using
the twitter logo some of then include;
•Don’t rotate the logo,
•Don’t add special effects to the logo,
•Don’t animate the logo,
•And don’t use told versions of the twitter logo.
How to use the Twitter Logo professionally
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53. Using the Twitter brand in advertising or marketing
materials’
This section explains the do’s and don’ts of using the
twitter logo in advertising and marketing situations for
example;
Do use the twitter bird to show whether a product or
device is compatible with twitter,
Do show the twitter bird in front of your # hashtag, @ user
name, and make sure it’s the same size as your text.
Don’t display the twitter logo larger than your own logo,
Don’t use twitter or tweet marks to refer to any service
other than Twitter.
The display guidelines discuss the do’s and don’ts of how
to use the twitter logo to promote your twitter account
for example;
Do type ‘Follow us on Twitter’ follow by your @username
when your unable to show the twitter bird.
Don’t use any other form of artwork from out site such as
the verified badge.
Source: https://about.twitter.com/press/brand-assets
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54. Case Study
Although
people saw this
as cruel and an
invasion of the
woman's
privacy,
Elisabeth
herself thought
her actions
were harmless.
She thought she was doing no harm as the caption stated ‘Paris is full of
surprises, @voguemagazine reader even in the unexpected corners’.
However within minutes
of her followers viewing
the picture hundreds of
comments were posted.
Some replied she was
cruel and others
defended her actions,
however she removed
the picture 5 hours after
posting it.
Current Vogue editor
Elisabeth von Thum und
Taxis posted a picture of
a homeless
women
reading a
copy of
Vogue
magazine to
Instagram.
Vogue magazine contacted its members and fellow readers and apologised for the actions of Elisabeth von
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56. Contents
Learning Outcome
Setting up equipment 57
Pre-Production Materials 58
Test Photography 60
Production Process 61- 63
Operating Desktop Publishing 64-67
Creating The magazine 68-70
Fonts 71
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57. Setting up the Equipment
Here I have shown pictures showing myself setting up the equipment before the shoot.
Placing the stool.Setting up the
lighting
Setting up the
camera
Although the background
was white, the area
surrounding the white
was dull therefore I set
the lights to their
brightest setting. This
added more light to the
surrounding area, and
allowed me to capture
the background and the
main star without a dark
shadow behind. I set the
camera to continuous
shooting to capture a
series of medium close up
images.. The shutter
speed was set to 1/30 ,
this allowed more light
when capturing the
images.I have shown evidence of setting up the equipment as a form
a risk assessment to show that the location is hazard free.
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59. Pre-production Material Changes made
Moodboard
A change that I made to my mood board was adding in the
two poetical colour schemes for Riff and Bass magazine
which were; ‘red, white and black’ and ‘orange and black’. I
also added in more images which were stereotypical to the
indie genre such as; guitars. Another change I made was
include more covers of inspiration from Q magazine, which
helped me gain more ideas for my magazine.
Production Plan
A change I made to my production plan was by improving
the layout to make the document itself look more
professional than my original plan for example; colour coding
each section. I also changed the
Location Recce
A change I made to my location recce was completing a risk
assessment as an extra section, by researching the risk
assessment photographers follow before taking their images
to ensure that they are safe throughout. Another change I
made to my location recce was to include images of the
potential hazards which could harm the photographer whilst
taking the images.
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60. By taking a series of test shots I was able to try out different styles of images which could potentially
feature in my magazine. The style of the 3 final images I had chosen to appear in my magazine were
medium close ups, therefore I took a series of medium close ups changing aspects such as; the position
which the main star was sitting and whether she was holding a prop.
On Tuesday 25th November I arranged a
photoshoot to capture some test
photography to explore the different
types of images I could present in my
magazine.
Which tools did I use?
Cropping tool, Refine edge tool, Selection tool, Paint brush tool
• I would use the cropping tool to eliminate any unwanted areas of the background for example; objects that were relevant to the style of
images I wanted to achieve.
• I would use the quick selection tool to select the edge of her hair to allow me to change the colour,
• I would also use the quick selection tool to select her clothes, to allow me to change the colour.
• I would use the quick selection tool to select her mouth, to allow me to change the colour.
• I would use the paint brush tool to change the colour of her hair from blonde to ginger, to change her clothes from white to yellow and
to add the effect of led lipstick to her mouth.
• I would use the refine edge tool to select the smaller details which I have missed for example; thinner strands of hair
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61. Production Process
Pre-Production
I have followed the pre-production process by creating hand drawn drafts for my magazine
pages . This helped me generate ideas for what I wanted my magazine to look like. This was
evident when I produced a graphic layout from my hand drawn drafts before I created the
final pages.
I have also followed the production process by producing a draft interview which would
feature in my magazine. This was evident when I performed my pitch as I spoke about the
inspiration for the interview, what type of questions would be asked and who the interview
would be with.
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62. Production Process (Continued)
Production
I have also followed the production process by create a photography plan to help me decide what
types of images I would like to feature in my magazine. This is evident in the document as I have
spoken about the; location were the images will be taken and who will be in the images. I have also
created a separate document outlining the potential hazards a photographer could face when taking
the images.
I have followed the production process by taking the relevant images which will feature in my
magazine. This was evident when I took a series of test shots to decide the type of images I wanted to
appear in my magazine, before I took my final images.
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63. Production Process (Continued)
Post-Production
I have followed the post-production process by creating
my final magazine pages using my pre-production
material (Hand drawn drafts). This is evident as I have
copy the layout and structure of the pages exactly. I
have also shown evidence of this by using the same
colour scheme as the ones in my hand drawn drafts.
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65. Importing Images
1. Open up a blank canvas in
Photoshop
3. Set grid lines,
4. File place
6. Select the image from
the correct folder.
5. Click the canvas to place the
image.
2. Change canvas size,
To set the gridlines in
Photoshop I pressed
‘CTRL and R’ to bring
up the ruler, I then
dragged the gridlines
off of the ruler. To
hide the gridlines
whilst working press
‘CTRL and H’.
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66. Editing the Images
1. Crop the image 2. Next using the quick
selection tool select the
outside of the person.
3. Click refine edge then change
view to black and white, next
select smart radius. Then adjust
the smoothness of the edges to
1.5, and adjust the feather to
1.0 and re- select the outside of
the image.
4. Next select ok and
convert the layer to a
smart object. Then press
‘ctrl and I’ on the
keyboard to invert the
selection and delete the
background of the image.
5. Next I used the spot healing
tool to even out skin blemishes.
6. Then I used the
stamp tool to even
out skin colour
7. Next I used the select tool
to select the edge of the
mouth , then using a soft
paint brush, I coloured them
red. However they looked
unrealistic so I changed the
layer to colour overlay and
softened the colour o look
more natural.
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67. 9. Using the paint
brush change the
colour of the hair to
orange then change
the layer type to soft
overlay. Then adjust
the brightness of the
colour.
10. Select the
clothing using the
selection tool then
refine the edge.
Next use the paint
brush change the
colour and adjust
the layer to colour
overlay and make
the colour darker to
look more natural.
8. Then I
selected the hair
and refined the
edge. Which tools did I use?
Select tool, refine edge, stamp tool, spot healing tool, paint
brush.
Reflection on the tools used
Select Tool
• By using the selection tool I was able to select the different areas
which I wanted to edit instead of going ahead using my own
judgement. If I didn’t use the selection tool I could have made the
image look messy and unprofessional.
Refine Edge
• By refining the edge was able to pick up areas in the image which
were more difficult to see or smaller than other sections for
example; the hair. Refining the edge also allowed me to make the
image look more professional by selecting as close to the edge as
possible without looking patchy or uneven.
Stamp Tool
• By using the stamp tool I was able to even out the skin to allow it
to look more natural and professional. I was also able to eliminate
the dark shadows beneath her eyes which made her look drained
and tired, to give her a fresh faced look. Spot Healing Tool
Paint Brush
• By using the paintbrush tool I was able to colour in different areas
of the image neatly, were as if I used the paint bucket this would
have just filled the layer. I was also able to change the size of the
paintbrush to colour smaller sections of the image for example;
thin areas of her hair.
Quick selection : W
Shortcuts and Logos
Stamp Tool: S Paint Brush: B
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69. Front Cover
1. Creating the page structure
To create the page structure I started out by using the basic
Photoshop template provided, by pressing ‘ctrl and r’
brought up rulers at the top and side of the page. These
allowed me to drag a series of blue grid lines onto the page,
which I was able to place in the correct areas to build up the
page structure.
2. Creating the masthead
First I used the rounded rectangle tool to create the shape
which would appear behind, then I selected the text tool and
changed the font to ‘Lemon/Milk’ and typed out the text
‘Riff’. I then changed the colour of the masthead shape to
white and added a thin black drop shadow. Next I selected
the text using the select tool and….. The layer, then using the
gradient tool I filled the text with a fading red gradient, and
added in a black drop shadow and white stroke effect.
3. Editing the main image
Open the image in Photoshop and crop to the correct size,
using the select tool selected the edge of the hair, then I
refined the edge to pick up details you might have missed.
Then adjust the layer type to colour overlay and use the
paintbrush tool to change the hair colour to orange, adjust
the brightness and contrast to achieve a natural look after.
Next using the select tool select the edge of the mouth and
fill red to create the effect of lipstick, and change the layer
type to colour overlay. Then soften the colour of the red to
look more natural, and brighten the whole image. Finally
soften the edges of the image to look more professional and
realistic.
4. Adding in the main image
Next using the select tool I selected the outside of the image
and dragged the selected area of the image to the front cover
template, and positioned in the correct place.
5. Creating the cover lines
Select the text tool and change the font to Lemon/Milk and
type out the correct text for the cover lines, then change the
text colour to red. Next give the text a black drop shadow to
created a 3D effect.
6. Creating the main headline
Select the text tool and change the font again to Lemon/Milk
and type out the correct text for the headline, then change the
text colour to red. Next give the text a black drop shadow to
created a 3D effect.
7. Barcode
Select the square tool and create a small box then fill it white,
create 5 new layers and import a picture of a bar code and
position in the middle of the square on one layer. Then select
the text tool and type out the; date, web address, Facebook
page and twitter name on the next 4 layers. Next to the
Facebook and twitter name import a small image of both social
media sites logos and position to the left of the text.
8. Puff promotion
Select the round edge rectangle ad create a medium sized
shape and overlay with a gold sparkly effect, next select the
text tool and type out the desired text. Change the text colour
to white and add in a small drop shadow in black. Position the
puff promotion in the top right corner of the front cover.
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70. Double-Page Spread
1. Create the structure
To create the page structure I started out by using the basic Photoshop template provided, by pressing ‘ctrl and r’
brought up rulers at the top and side of the page. These allowed me to drag a series of blue grid lines onto the page,
which I was able to place in the correct areas to build up the page structure.
2. Stand first
Select the text tool and type out the stand first, change the text colour to red. Beneath import a small image of the
masthead and type the words exclusive beside, and change the text to red again.
3. Drop capital
Select the text tool change the font to Lemon/Milk and type the letter ‘O’ then change the text to red.
4. Quotes
Select the text tool change the font to ‘Orator’ and type out the two quotes which will appear on the pages. Change
the font colour to red and position in the correct place on the page.
5. Interview
Using the pen tool create three text columns on the first page and three on the second page, then select the text tool
to allow the interview to be pasted into the column. Next copy and paste the interview into the 6 text columns
checking that all the text is their and there are no hyphenated words.
6. Images
Import the images from the correct folder, and place onto the page. Next adjust the brightness of the image to look
fresh and eye-catching, then using the select tool select the outside of the mouth and fill red to create the effect of
lipstick. Then change the layer to colour overlay and adjust the brightness to create a natural look. Finally add a thin
red stroke effect to act like a border.
7. Banner
Select the rectangle tool and create two thin rectangles and position at the bottom of the two pages, and fill both of
the shapes red. Import a small image of the masthead and position to the right hand size of both rectangles, and select
the text tool and type out the correct page numbers.
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71. Fonts
What website was used to gather the font styles needed?
To select the fonts which would feature on my front cover and double-page
spread, I used a website called ‘Dafont’
What software did I used to create the final font?
To achieve the font I wanted for my masthead I used Adobe Photoshop CS5.
Where were you inspired to use this from (e.g other magazines)?
For my front cover and double page spread I used 3 different fonts which were;
‘Lemon/Milk’, ‘Roboto’ and ‘Orator’.
I was inspired to use the font ‘Lemon/Milk’ by the consistent font style Q
magazine use on their front covers which is; simple brightly coloured block
capitals. Lemon/Milk was a simplistic but effective font as the bold letters were
easy to read from both a distance and close up. I also took inspiration from
NME magazine as they use thick capital letters which is similar to ‘Lemon Milk’.
I was inspired to use the font ‘Orator’ as I felt that I needed to keep the simple
font style I already has consistent, and I felt that ‘Orator’ worked well with my
two other fonts and was easy to read when I added in the drop shadow. I also
took inspiration Q magazines issue featuring Adele who use a simple font for
their masthead and cover lines, and I felt ‘Orator’ was similar to the font they
had chosen.
I was inspired to use the font ‘Roboto’ as this was a simple sans serif font which
was easy to read and worked well with the other fonts I had on my double-page
spread. I was also able to change the font size and still read the text because it
wasn’t fancy like other potential fonts I had chosen. ‘Roboto’ also worked well
with the colour black and looked professional and formal.
Source: http://www.dafont.com/faq.php#copyright Contents
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73. Contents
Learning Outcome
Post production Skills 74-76
Colour Scheme 77
Safe Working Practises 78-80
Where did I apply certain font styles 81-82
Changes I made to my my production work 83-86
Final Front Cover 87
Final Double-Page Spread 88
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74. Freeform Tool
I used the freeform tool to adjust the size of any shapes which I included on my
front cover and double-page spread for example; the shape behind my masthead,
and the banner at the bottom of the double-page spread. Using the freeform tool I
was able to adjust the size of the shapes correctly to fit inside the allocated space,
the freeform tool also allowed me to rotate shapes so they were positioned in the
right direction.
Pen Tool
I used the pen tool to create text columns which wrapped around text such as the
drop capital and pull quote and the images on my double page spread. Using the
pen tool I was able to follow the grid lines which I had set out to help me create
the text columns. The pen tool also allowed me to create the columns the same
size and equal distance apart. Overall the pen tool has created columns which hold
all of my interview text and look professional on the page.
Refine Edge
I used the refine edge tool to pick up any sections of the image which I had missed
for example smaller strands of hair. By using the refine edge tool I was able to
create a neater selection of the image as the lines were straight and smaller
details which I couldn’t see myself were included in the selection. Overall the
refine edge tool particularly benefitted my main image as I was able to select the
significant areas of the image without it looked distorted or messy.
To produce my magazine pages I have used the software Adobe Photoshop CS5. Photoshop has
a range of different tools and features which will allow me to create my pages to look exactly
like my hand drawn drafts. I have also chosen to use Photoshop as this is a program I am familiar
with.
Post-Production Skills
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75. Paint Brush
I used the paint brush tool to change the colour of her clothing and
to add make up to her face. By using the paint brush tool I was able
to colour in the areas neater than I would if I had chosen to use the
fill bucket instead. The paint brush tool also allowed me to colour in
smaller areas such as her mouth when creating the effect of make
up. Overall the paintbrush tool created a more natural and realistic
approach whereas the fill bucket would have provided me with a
block of dark colour.
Eye-Dropper
I used the eye dropped tool to select the colours for different
features of my masthead. By using the eye dropper tool I was able
to select the desired colours for different features from the colour
pallet, or another feature with the same colour. The eye dropped
tool also allowed to keep the colour scheme consistent throughout.
Swatches Panel
I used the swatches panel to save the colours which I intended to
use later on when producing my magazine pages. By using the
swatches panel I was able to quickly select the colour from the
group of swatches I made at the beginning of production. Overall
the swatches panel allowed me to keep my colour consistent
throughout the production process.
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76. Post-Production Skills (Continued)
Grid Lines
I used the gridlines to create the structure of my front cover and double-
page spread. By using the gridlines I was able to structure the pages to
look like my hand drawn drafts. The grid lines also me test out different
dimensions for features such as; the masthead and main headline, to see
what size they looked best. Overall the gridlines helped me to test out my
front cover before producing the final version.
Stamp Tool
I used the stamp tool to even out the skin of the main star removing any
blemishes which were noticeable. by using the stamp tool I was able to
give the main star a even and natural looking skin, by stamping over areas
with blemishes such as; freckles on her arms or dark shadows under her
eyes to make her skin a smooth surface. Overall the stamp tool helped to
benefit the main image by making it look professional.
Spot healing tool
I used the spot healing tool to remove any spots which were visible on her
face. By using the spot healing tool I was able to give her an even
complexion, as this would make the image appear more professional,
were as if I did not use the spot healing tool this would make the image
appear unprofessional and unattractive. Overall the spot healing tool
allow me to present the image in a professional manner and appear
appealing to the reader.
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77. Colours
To maintain a constant colour scheme throughout I saved each colour I
intended to use in the swatches panel meaning that once I selected the eye
dropper tool I was able to press the swatches panel and find the colour
previously saved there. This meant I didn’t have to search for the colour
everytime.
How to create a swatch
1. Select the layer you wish to
change the colour of in the example I
had chosen to main headline.
2. Therefore I highlighted the text and pressed th text colour option.
3. the colour pallet, and
click ‘add to swatches’.
Here is the
swatches
panel.
4. Next name the swatch
for example I called mine
‘Masthead 1’
Here is the
swatch I saved
‘Masthead 1’
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78. Safe Working Practises
Why was it important to crop the images?
It was important that I cropped my images
before I placed them onto my front cover
and double-page spread as the page
structure which I created before had
allocated a specific sized space for my
images, therefore cropping them allowed
the provided space to be filled. Also
cropping the images removed an unwanted
background that was irrelevant to the style
of images I wanted to present on the front
cover and double-page spread. If I did not
crop my images when I resized them they
may have been two small and difficult for
the reader to identify the main star. Also
they could look distorted if I stretched the
images to fit into the desired space
Why was it important to use the Pen Tool?
It was important that I used the pen tool
when creating my text columns so I could
integrate the text around features such as;
images and the drop capital which you can
see in the screenshot to the left. The pen
tool also allowed me to structure my
columns in different shapes other than
squares such as the one beside my drop
capital. If I didn’t not use the pen tool my
text may not have fit onto my double-page
spread, meaning I would have either had to
shorten my interview or make the text
smaller which would have been difficult for
the reader to see.
Why was it important to adjust
the brightness and contrast
It was important that I adjusted
the brightness and contrast of the
image as the original image was
dull and the background looked
grey instead of white. Brightening
up the image gave it a fresher
appeal and created the effect of a
professional portrait. If I did not
adjust the brightness of the image
this would have been dull and
unappealing to the reader, as
bright colour of the main headline
would have overpowered the dark
main image.
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79. Safe Working Practises Continued
Proof reading (hyphenated text)
Its important that I proof read the text which I have written myself to
ensure that its appropriate to be published looking at areas such as;
language are there any swear words , grammar is my spelling correct
and have I used the correct punctuation? Proof reading will ensure
that the journalism I publish is of a high standard and appropriate for
the reader. I have also checked that there is no hyphenated text
throughout the interview, by doing a check through Photoshop. If I
did not proof read my work there is a possibility that I could publish
journalism that could offend the reader, discriminate the main star,
contain false information or be reported to the ‘Independent Press
Standards Organization (IPSO).
Grouping the layers
It was important that I grouped the layers to keep the structure consistent and each feature separate. This will
help when another person is editing, meaning that they wont have to keep searching for the layer they want
to edit if its grouped correctly. Grouping also keeps the layers panel organised meaning that the layers will be
in order and easy to identify. If I did not group the layers it would take longer to edit as I would have to keep
searching through the layers panel.
Ruler tool (to create the structure with the correct dimensions)
Its important that I use the ruler tool to create the structure for both my front cover and
double-page spread. The ruler tool allows me to set the correct dimensions for features
such as; the masthead, main image, text columns and quotes. Also by using the ruler tool
I cant set the gaps between each feature to look realistic, and professional. If I did not
use the ruler tool the page would end up unprofessional and messy, as the features on
the page would be different sizes and not in line.
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80. Safe Working Practises (Continued)
Saving work effectively
It was important that I saved my work effectively to
keep my files organised and up to date. By creating
separate folders I was able to keep my magazine
pages separate from other pieces of Photoshop work.
Also by naming the folder alphabetically I was able to
find the correct folder easier. If I did not save my work
effectively I could risk getting my work lost within
other files, then I would have to search for them
which would take up more production time.
Backing up files
Its important that I back up my work once I
have finished for the day, once I have backed
up my work there isn't a risk of loosing
previously created files. Also if the system
crashes or the file accidently deletes I will still
own a copy of the lost work. If I did not back
up my work and the system did crash this
means I would have to start all over again
which would slow down the production
process. Overall backing up my work meant
that I always had a spare copy incase I delete a
valuable file.
Saving in the public drive Backing up the work in
my documents
Organising my
work into folders.
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81. Where did I apply certain font styles ?
Roboto
Lemon/Milk
Lemon/Milk
Lemon/Milk
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85. After taking in consideration the feedback I received from
the publisher I made some improvements to my front
cover which were;
Main Image
The publisher also mentioned
that it was best I took my main
image again, as my attempt at
changing the hair colour didn’t
not look real. Therefore I had
to re-take a set of images and
select the one which was most
similar to the original. This
time I changed the hair colour
using the simple tutorial
suggested.
Exclusive
The publisher also suggested
that my magazine would be
more appealing if I included
the words ‘Exclusive’ above
the main headline. Like other
features on my magazine I
used the font Lemon/Milk and
kept the text red with a black
drop shadow.
Cover Lines
An improvement suggested by the
publisher was to check that all
conventions where the same size
and in line. As it was noticed that
my three cover lines weren't the
same size or in line with each
other. Therefore I adjusted the
size and made sure that they were
in line using the grid lines on
Photoshop.
I also brightened
the background.
Main Image
It was also mentioned
that I softened the edges
of the main images which
I did to make the image
look more realistic and
professional.
I also changed the date from
December 2014 to January
2015, as I felt this would be a
more appropriate release
date.
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86. After taking in consideration the feedback I received from the publisher I made
some improvements to my double-page spread which were;
Images
Feedback also
stated that one of
my two images
looked distorted,
therefore I would
need to re insert
the images again. I
have now
corrected and
added in a red
stroke effect
around both to act
as a border.
Interview Text
As my interview
text wasn’t able to
fit on one page, I
had to create three
further columns on
the right page to
hold the rest of my
interview.
Stand First
One improvement
suggested by the publisher
was to make sure that I
included a stand first, to
introduce the reader to the
artist featured in the article.
Which I later added in using
Photoshop, positioned
above my drop capital and
interview, in the same font
as my masthead
Hyphenated Text
Another improvement
mentioned by the
publisher was to check
for hyphenated text. In
which I proof read the
interview making sure
there was no
hyphenated text.
Pull Quote
The publisher also mentioned that I should change the
positioning of my Pull quote to allow the text to wrap
around. Therefore I placed my quote in the middle of
the left page, and using the pen tool created three new
columns to hold my article.
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87. Final Front CoverMasthead
The masthead represents all three
colours in my colour scheme. The
masthead lettering is coloured
with a fading red gradient. The
white shape behind the masthead
brings out the colour red on the
masthead lettering. The black
drop shadow created a 3D effect
behind the shape.
Coverlines
The coverlines are the same font as
my masthead, they to incorporate
elements of the colour scheme. The
text is now bright red with a black
drop shadow, to again create a 3D
effect. The name of the artist has
been presented in a bigger font size
than the…
The colour red is eye-catching and
appeals to the reader.
Main Headline
The main headline is again the
same font as the masthead, as is
the colour scheme, with the red
text and the black drop shadow.
Above the main headline are the
words ‘Exclusive’, which to follow
the same style as the main
headline.
Puff promotion
Positioned in the top right hand corner
of the front cover, I have chosen to
move away from the red, white and
black colour scheme, instead I have
incorporated the colour gold into the
puff promotion. The sparking effect
captures the readers attention, as gold
is a bold and powerful colour.
Main Image
The main image is positioned to the
left of the front cover, I have
brightened the image and softened
the edges to create a realistic
approach. Using the stamping tool I
evened out her complexion and
removed any unwanted spots of
freckles. The hair colour is now
ginger compared to the brown and
blonde which it was before. Her
clothing is also a pale yellow colour
instead of white, and she is also
wearing enhanced make up for
example; her lipstick.
Barcode
The barcode is positioned at the
bottom of the front cover, the
white square contains the; release
date, the web address, the
barcode, their Facebook address
and their twitter username. There
is also small images of the
Facebook and Twitter logos.
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88. Final Double-Page Spread
Stand First
The stand first is positioned above the drop capital and
text columns, just like the drop capital I have chosen to
present this feature is the same font. I have also
replicated the same colour scheme choosing red text.
Drop Capital
The drop capital is
the same font as
the masthead, the
colour of the text is
red, which sticks to
my continuous
colour scheme
throughout.
Pull quote
The pull quote is positioned
in between the text
columns. Like my main
headline I have replicated
the red and black colour
scheme, by presenting red
text with a black drop
shadow. The font is
different to the stand first
and interview. The bold
capital letters are
informative and eye-
catching
Banner
At the bottom of the dps there is a red banner, this
contains the page number and a small image of the
masthead.
Quote from
Interview
Until my pull
quote my quote
from interview is
positioned at
the bottom of
the page.
However I have
chosen to
replicate the
colour scheme
presenting red
text with a black
drop shadow.
The font size is
also significantly
smaller than the
pull quote.
Images
The two medium close ups are now positioned in the
middle of the right page. Just like the main image I
have brightened the image and softened the edges to
create a realistic approach, and used the stamping tool
to even out her complexion and remove unwanted
blemished. However I have left her hair and clothing
untouched.
