Evie Theodore documents the process of constructing the front cover for a project. Some key steps included: 1) Removing distractions like a silver surfer image from a graffiti background photo using content-aware fill. 2) Combining the background with a model photo by selecting the background with the magic wand tool and deleting it to place the model over the new background. 3) Correcting flash mistakes on the model by painting over the affected area with eye-dropped skin color and blending it using opacity and blur tools. 4) Creating a masthead with text effects to look like damaged metal and standing out on the background.

1. Construction of my Front Cover
By Evie Theodore

2. Creating my background

3. This is a graffiti wall I took
a picture of. I like the
colours and the design
but the image of the
silver surfer is a
distraction, so I decided
to take it out.

4. Step 1
•I used the lasso tool
to select the image of
the silver surfer.

5. Step 2 I right clicked the
image and
selected the fill
option then
clicked content
aware (See Figure
1)
Figure 1

6. Outcome
•I successfully removed
the silver surfer image
and am now left with the
paint backdrop to use as a
background to establish
the scene on my front
cover for a long shot.

7. Removing the original background

8. Step 1
•Using the magic wand
tool ( Figure 2) I
selected the
background of the
image
•When I was finished
selecting it I deleted it.
Then I was able to place
the model image over
my background
Figure 2

9. Outcome
Now I was able to create a
new image using my new
background and my model
from the other image to
create the long shot. These
two images work well
together as the wall creates
an urban feel and the
model’s pose seems as
though they are leaning
against the wall.

10. Correcting Flash Mistakes

11. Step 1
•Using the eye dropper
tool I selected the
same colour of black as
the models clothing to
make sure the
correction of the
lighter area the flash
effected was not
noticeable.
•Then I created a new
layer and using the
paint brush tool I
painted over the
effected flash area.
Figure 3 Figure 2

12. Step 2
I then decreased the opacity (See
Figure 4) so that the colour of the
paint was not too dark or
noticeable against the model’s
costume.
Using the Blur tool( See Figure 5) I
made sure that the paint carefully
blended against the models
costume
Figure 4
Figure 5

13. Outcome
The flash has been successfully
removed from the image and
the colours have been blended
together so it is not visible that
there has been a correction
made.

14. Creating my Masthead

15. Step 1 •I typed in my Masthead’s
name in black
•I then clicked the effects
tool (See Figure 6) and
began to change the
Colour Overlay settings
(See Figure 7). I tried to
make the colour as close
to silver as possible to
give the illusion that the
Masthead is made from
destroyed metal.
•I added a Bevel and
Emboss to make it seem
bigger and more 3D.
• Also a black
Stroke, Outer Glow and
an Inner Glow. to make it
stand out against the
background. (See Figure
7)Figure 6
Figure 7

16. Outcome
Now my Masthead appears to give the illusion of faded or damaged metal through the
meaning of the name and the visual erosion and colour of the text. It also stands out
better against the background colours.

17. Editing my background

18. Step 1
•I clicked on the
fill/adjustment layer
button (Figure 9)
•Then I selected the
Curves button (Figure
8) to change where
the light was directed
on the background. It
lightened the wall and
made it brighter.
Figure 8
Figure 9

19. Outcome
•The lightening and brightening of the wall has
helped the construction of my front cover as
the background was quite dark before and it
clashed slightly with the models dark costume.

20. Removing Distractions

21. Step 1
•The grass growing against the
wall is a distraction so I
decided I should get rid of it to
make the image neater. Using
the same previous process I
used the lasso tool to select
the sections I wanted to get rid
of.
•Then I clicked the fill option
(see Figure 1)and selected
content aware so that the
space will not be
empty, instead it will look
similar to the rest of the
background
Figure 1

22. Outcome
The distracting
grass has been
successfully
removed and
replaced by an
extended version
of the wall. Now
the audience will
be able to see the
models shoes more
easily now and not
become distracted.

23. Creating Lipstick

24. Before

25. Step 1
•I created a new layer and
named it ‘Lips’
•Then I selected the shade of
red that I wanted to use for
the lipstick.
•I then went over the models
lips and painted them

26. Step 2 •I then reduced
the opacity on the
layer (Figure 4)
•Next I went to the
layer adjustments
and experimented
with the colours
on the hue and
saturation option
(Figure 10)
Figure 4 Figure 10

27. Outcome
Now the models red lipstick is
able to bring some colour to
the costume without being too
bright or clashing with the
prop of the electric guitar.

28. Creating my barcode

29. Step 1
•I went online to
http://www.barcodesinc.co
m/generator/index.php to
create the barcode.
•I entered the numbers into
the generator

30. Step 2
This is what the
generator produced
However I was not
happy with the
image so I decided
to add to it and
modify it on
Photoshop

31. Outcome
I added a price, issue
number and website
information to make it
seem more professional