The document describes the process of designing a double page magazine spread featuring a photograph of James Grey. The designer plans the layout, adding guidelines, page numbers, titles, and other elements. They experiment with cropping and editing the photograph, adjusting colors and placement of elements. The goal is to make the spread visually appealing and draw attention to the featured image while matching the overall magazine design.

1. I had planned for a while to use this image for my double page
spread, but remembered the floor issues encountered during the
contents page construction and decided to change the photograph.
Better not waste any time that isn’t necessary.
I added a guideline
in the middle so I
knew where the
page would split in
half.

2. The knife held out will cross into the
other page. Although I am
concerned that it’s too prominent
and may be a problem, but it’s hard
to say without trying it out first.
This image is a more conventional shot. I
need to add a new background as the
double page spread is going to appear to
be extremely empty without anything
behind him.

3. I altered the image so that it is in black
and white, the same as the front cover.

4. I went selected the lenses using the magnetic lasoo tool, then
adjusted the brightness and contrast till the eyes had been fully
darkened, the same as the front cover. I did the same for the next
eyes too.

5. I added a rectangle to place the text upon.

6. I added the page numbers,
which match the articles
location on the contents page.
I placed a background
behind the image. I need to place the page
numbers symmetrically.

7. I adjusted brightness and contrast to
make the background more visually
appealing.
The background is black and white
now to match the image.

8. I added a title to the
left, which obviously
needs resizing and
editing.
The image was
resized to bring
more focus
onto him.
I changed the right
page number to red,
but it is too difficult
to read so needs
changing.

9. The title has been resized so it’s big
and noticeable. I also used the slant
tool to give the impression that it’s
literally sliced. I also added an inner
shadow to give the font some depth.
I added Gaussian Blur to give the image
more legitimacy.

10. I duplicated the image and deleted
half of it, leaving only the upper half.
I added extra blur to this part, given
the background a layer of depth that
further increases the focus on James
Grey as well as make the image
more realistic

11. I added a different image as an experiment to see if it
would be more effective, but I don’t think it works as well.
Rather than being intimidating like in most metal
magazines, he appears almost like he is holding his hands
up to be arrested… Not quite slicing into metal.

12. I added an introduction to the
article, but I think I need more
colour on the page. Nothing
stands out.
I re-added the
original image.
Page numbers are
red, the website is
white. Matching
the overall colour
scheme used
throughout.
Slicing is now the biggest
word, as it’s the most
striking. The whole title is
on a slant against the
background shape.

13. I changed the intro to a red, given the
double page spread more colour.
I added a small feature
title so the audience is
aware this is definitely
the “James Grey” piece.
I added a border
around the
page, but it just
looks intrusive.

14. I changed the introduction
piece so it’s lined up
against the title.
I made some
slight width and
size adjustments.
I added a block quote
to make the double
page spread look
busier.

15. I added a large letter for
the article beginning. The
lines are guidelines to keep
it symmetrical.
The line separates the
article in the middle
A note that lists
who wrote the
article and took
the pictures for
the audience
(not legitimate).
I added a small
note
underneath to
list who said
the quote.

16. I changed the first letter to
the chiller font and increased
the size.
I added my article through
publisher, as spelling and
grammatical errors are more
easily noticed.

17. I changed the colour to a
brighter red so it’s more
prominent.
A small note to
describe the image.
The block quote is
now in bold and
slightly larger. I
moved it fully
behind James so
it’s more readable.

18. I moved the article back into publisher to
re-add my article.