The document compares the author's preliminary magazine task to their final magazine, highlighting improvements in their Photoshop skills and the quality of the images. For the preliminary task, the author was new to Photoshop and images were of lower quality due to lighting and background issues. However, for the final magazine, the author had gained Photoshop skills like cutting out images neatly and using layers. They also planned images better by considering location, lighting, and model positioning. Researching other magazines also helped with layout, style choices, and generating creative ideas. Overall, thorough research and planning were essential for the success of the final magazine.