The document describes the process taken to layout and design a double page spread (DPS) for a music magazine in Photoshop. Key steps included pasting interview text into Notepad for formatting, justifying the text, adding columns and images, and incorporating colors and fonts from the magazine cover design for consistency. The DPS went through several revisions, changing images and layout based on research of conventions from magazines in the R&B genre like XXL and Vibe. The final DPS featured a model image on the right with text in three columns on the left, including a featured artist image and pull quote from the cover font.

1. DPS
Layout &
Photoshop

2. I first typed out my
interview onto Microsoft
Office Word. I then copied
the text and pasted it onto
Note pad. I copied one
interview question and
answer at a time. I did
this so it was easier to
manage.
After pasting the text onto
Notepad, I then formatted
the words. I did this by
clicking the format option
and then the word wrap
selection. I then pasted
the text onto Photoshop.

3. When researching into music magazines I
found that every magazine justifies their
text. So to make my magazine more realistic
I also did this to my text.
To justify my text I highlighted the text
which I wanted to change. I then selected
the paragraph option on the side of
Photoshop. I then clicked the justify
option.
Before justifying text
After Justifying text

4. I started the DPS by adding
all of my text, as you can
see I have placed all of my
text within three columns. I
chose this layout as this is
a convention many R&B
magazines have. The columns
where also within my dps flat
plan.
I then continued to add my stand first .
The font of the stand first is different
compared to the pages text. I got the
fonts from Photoshop. The size of the
stand first is also a little larger from
the rest. This is because I want the
stand first to stand out more so readers
will read that first before the
interview.
I also started to add a large quote. I
got the font from DAFONT.COM. This font
is also used within my font cover, by
using this font it links the pages
together.

5. I added an artist quote within my dps. One of the main colours
within my magazines red. I wanted to incorporate this colour so
I experimented with the quote. I used this colour to highlight
the words ‘music’ and ‘living’. I also made these two words
slightly bigger compared to the other words. I wanted these two
words to stand out because it again shows that this page is
about music and how the artist feels about it.
I also underlined the words ‘living’ as I feel that it is
important.
I changed the colour of the words by selecting ‘Layer Style’. I
then clicked the colour overlay option. Continuing from there I
selected the colour red, I made sure that it was the same shade
of red as my masthead logo. This makes my dps link more to my
cover and contents

6. At the bottom of the page I added the logo of my magazine. I
did this because I found within my research that many music
magazines have their masthead/logo within their dps. It shows
readers what magazine the page belongs to. I also added which
addition the magazine is (April 2016) this is again due to
other magazines having this convention so by adding it within
my work it makes it seems more professional.
I also added a page number to indicate what page this Double
Page spread is, it also makes it seem like it belongs to a real
magazine.

7. With one of my images, I decided to add a black and
white filter. To do this I clicked on the images
layer. I then clicked the ‘image’ option on the top
bar. From there I selected adjustments and then
Black and White. I was then able to change the
level of black and white within the image by moving
around the sliders given. After I was happy I
clicked ok and the filter was then added over my
image.
I decided to add a filter over my image as I didn't
want to divert the attention of the reader away
from the interview text. So I thought that having
the image black and White would have the image
blend in and not be a large distraction.

8. I first had my main
image of the page to
be a long shot of my
model sitting on a
chair. I decided not
to use this image as
I already have used a
long shot for my
cover. I also think
that the chair used
is not a prop that
would be used within
a real music
magazine.
I then changed the
image to a close up
shot of the models
face. I thought that
this image was
better as it
contrasts to the
cover image. I think
that this picture is
more eye-catching
compared to the
other.

9. Before Photoshop
After Photoshop
I first changed the levels
within the image. I did this by
pressing ‘ctrl L’ on my
keyboard. I then changed the
input levels using the sliders
I zoomed into the face of the mode. I
then used the blemish tool, which is
located in the tool bar on the side of
Photoshop. I then clicked over small
blemishes or spots on the model. I did
this as many music magazines Photoshop
the images of artist to give their
skin a smooth finish.
I manipulated the lip
colour on my model.
Like my front colour I
made the lip colour
red. I did this so my
image can link to the
colour scheme.
I selected the lips
and then filled them
with a solid red
colour. I then changed
the overlay selection
to ‘Overlay’ this gave
the lips a nice red
tint.
I also changed the
colour balance within
the image. I did this
so the image stands out
more. I gave the image
a more bluish tint, I
did this by increasing
the Cyan level within
my photo.

10. This is my final Dps. Compared to my DPS
you can see that I made a lot of changes.
This is because when researching more in
depth within my music magazine genre I
found that I was looking at magazines
that were made based around other music
genres. So to make my work link more to
my chosen music genre I tried to follow
the layout of ‘xxl’ or ‘vibe’ dps.
On the right page of the Dps I have
included a close up of my model. From my
research I found that the right hand side
of the page holds an image of the artist
and on the left hand side, there is text.
For my text I made them fall in a three
column alignment, this makes the text
look more neat and organised. I feel that
it also adds a bit of a sophisticated
look. Something I think links to my
target audience. In the middle column I
have included an image of my artist at
the drums. This I felt communicated how
this is a DPS for a music magazine.
Above the text I added a quote, I decided
to have the quote in the same font used
within the cover. The font is big and it
stands out against the page, making
readers drawn to the words.