The document discusses various tools and techniques the author has learned to use in Photoshop, including the quick selection tool to cut out images, and the subtract front shape tool to create uniquely shaped text boxes. It also describes using a Nikon D3200 camera, soft box lighting, and white backdrop to take professional quality photos for the magazine. Finally, it lists several online programs the author has used to publish work in interactive formats like PowerPoint, animated slides, infographics, and Prezi presentations.

2. One of the first features I learnt to use was the quick selection
tool which I used initially to cut around my images and select
the background so that I didn’t have to manually draw
around the shape of the image I wanted to be cut. Another
option that I have learnt to use within Photoshop is the
‘subtract front shape’ tool which I have used to create a text
box of the desired shape. I have used this to fit text around my
image and so have created a rectangle and then used the
pen tool to draw a rough outline of the image which I will
subtract from the shape. This then creates a unique text box
that will allow the text to be in line but so it does not overlap
the image, it can also be used to select the perfect size within
the maximum space allowed. I have used this on my final
double page spread to insert the quote for my artist which is
slightly shaped around the artist. Alongside these specific
options I have learnt to use the crop, rectangular marquee,
and text tools to complete simple tasks within my magazine
including moving and resizing images, inserting new
images/text and making them all appropriate to my
magazine.

3. Finally, for my images I used the Nikon D3200 digital
camera along with the soft box lighting system and a
white backdrop to create the best pictures possible for
my magazine. With the soft box lighting and the white
background I was able to create a professional effect
for my images as well as making the model look her
best. This means that my images will be bright and
attractive and therefore make readers more likely to
choose my magazine as the image is eye catching. I
have learnt that when taking images I should use the
best equipment possible and it will save time having to
edit the images and will automatically make my
magazine look more professional. I have learnt how to
position the lights to produce the best effect on my
model without adding shadows or dark spot. From this
experience I have learnt how important it is to create a
good environment to take images in as the image has a
huge impact on the whole magazine and, if I had not
used this technology then my magazine would not look
as effective or professional.

4. I have learnt how to use a variety of online programs to
publish my work in different formats so they are more
eye-catching and attractive.
Slideshare-
Used to publish PowerPoint presentations on my blog
Powtoon-
I have used this to create animated slides that will display
my information so it is more interactive and exciting for the
reader to view
Infogram-
I have used this to display images with small amounts of text
so it looks more eye-catching compared to publishing on my
blog
Prezi-
I have used this to create different slides that can be
animated in different styles. I can set it out as a newspaper
format, variety of slides or as a growing development.