The document outlines the 9 step process for creating the front cover of a magazine in Photoshop. Key steps include: 1) Opening a new document and setting the paper size, 2) Placing the chosen image in the center, 3) Deleting the background of the image for a cleaner look, 4) Adding effects like drop shadows to graphic elements, 5) Following conventions by placing graphics behind text, 6) Including typical magazine elements like mastheads and pricing, 7) Changing the image to suit an "Indie" genre, 8) Converting the image to black and white, 9) Positioning elements to not cover the central image while making text stand out.

1. Production Process
FRONT COVER
Ashleigh Ravenscroft

2. Step 1
• I started by opening a
new document in
Photoshop.
• I set the paper size to
A4.

3. Step 2
• I placed my chosen
image into the centre
of the page.

4. Step 3
• I decided to delete the
images background to
make the image look
more professional;
using the ‘Polygonal
Lasso’ tool.

5. Step 4
• I made my coverlines,
graphic features
stand out by using
different tools like:
- A drop shadow
- Bevel & Emboss
- A stroke

6. Step 5
• I followed codes and
conventions by
having graphic
features behind cover
lines so they would
stand out.

7. Step 6
• I followed the codes and
conventions of music
magazines when creating my
magazine. For example I
created a masthead that is
placed in the top left corner.
• I also added my cover lines
around the image relating to
my chosen magazine genre.
• I also added the price onto the
bar code so the readers will
know how much the magazine
will be.

8. Step 7
• I decided to change
the image of my front
cover in order to suit
the Indie genre.

9. Step 8
• Then I decided to
make the image black
and white to make it
stand out on shop
shelves.
• The black and white
also avoids the clash
of colours I was
previously having.

10. Step 9
• To follow codes and
conventions I made
the image over the
magazines name.
• This was done by
duplicating the layer
and using the lasso
tool to cut out the part
covering ‘INM’.

11. Step 9
• I moved the
coverlines so they
where not covering
the main part of the
central, main image.
• To make them stand
out and look more
professional I added a
drop shadow.

12. Finished Production