The document describes the process of creating a magazine front cover in Photoshop. Key steps included: 1) Using the text tool to add the title and additional text. 2) Adding colored boxes and lines with the shape tool to create visual interest and establish a color scheme. 3) Incorporating additional design elements like barcodes, cover lines, and drop shadows to advertise content and make elements stand out.

1. Photoshop Processes
How I created my magazine front cover.

2. I used the colours to
I began creating the magazine by using the text tool to create a change the colours of
title. the boxes and the text.
I also got a barcode
from the internet and
put it into photoshop.
I then used the shape tool to add coloured boxes to the
I added a new layer for
magazine. This was done to make the magazine stand out and
each new feature I
to create a clear colour scheme.
added to the magazine.

3. I added another cover line at the top of the magazine to I used the colours to
advertise an offer to encourage the reader to pick up the change the colours of
magazine. the text.
I also added
some cover
lines. These
showed the
date of the
issue, the price
and a tag line.
I used the lasso tool to cut the image out of it’s original
background. I then feathered it to soften the edges. I also I added a new layer for
increased to the exposure and contrast of the image to give it a each new feature I
more professional finish. added to the magazine.

4. I also added a drop shadow to some of I used the colours to
the text to make it stand out against the change the colours of
background. the text.
I then added the rest of the text to the I added a new layer for
front of the magazine. I used the text tool each new feature I
to do this. added to the magazine.

5. I used the colours to
change the colours of
the shapes.
To finish off the magazine I used the shape tool to create some
I added a new layer for
more lines and boxes. These help the text of the magazine
each new feature I
stand out and also make the magazine look more interesting
added to the magazine.