The document describes the process of creating a magazine cover in Photoshop. First, images and a background layer were added. Then various text elements like the title, date, and additional information were placed on the cover using different fonts and tools to transform and position the text. An interview excerpt and circle with additional details were also inserted. Finally, a product image and barcode were added to complete the first draft of the magazine cover design.

1. Firstly I have added both images I may
potentially use into one document. Then I
have created a new layer for the
background.
Next I have filled in the background layer
for the base of my magazine cover. This was
completed by using the bucket tool to fill
the whole area in the same colour.
I have started to add in the title by choosing
the font that I previously decided to use.
This was DFKai-SB.
I have used the transform tools to change
the width and height of the title. I have
stretched it out so it fits the area that I
wanted it to.
Next I have added in the ‘Film’ part of the
title. I have used the tools on Photoshop to
turn it around so it fits my design.
I have now added in the magazine website. I
have placed this just below the magazine
title on the left hand side as placed on my
design.
I have added in the date, price and issue
number of the magazine. This was
completed by using the text tool in
Photoshop.
Next I have added in the ‘Exclusive
Interview’ text on the left had side of the
magazine cover.

2. I have now added in extra information on
the left hand side which is conventionally
found on a magazine cover. However, I may
change the text in it. This is so it is more
suited to the intended magazine genre.
Next I have added in the circle where I will
add extra information. This was completed
by using the circle shape tool in the tools
bar.
Next I have added text into the circle. I have
used this convention as it is eye catching
and stands out from the other items on the
magazine ccver.
Then I added in the ‘Plus’ text on the left
hand side to provide extra information
relating to the film.
I have now inserted in the image as a new
layer. I have also removed the image
background so the pale magazine cover
background is visible.
I have created a barcode by using the
rectangle tool and lines tool.
I have changed the colour of the rectangle
to white by using the colour fill bucket. I
have then used the lines tool to add in the
black lines.
I then added in the numbers onto the
barcode. This was the last part that I had to
complete to create my first magazine cover
draft.