Q3- creative critical reflection - Ellie Sellers
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Throughout the project, the author's production skills developed greatly in Photoshop, photography, and time management. Their Photoshop skills improved in composition and making pieces look more professional. Researching magazine conventions helped in creating a professional magazine cover that would appeal to the target audience. While article layout was initially challenging, it was eventually the quickest page to produce. Photography skills increased through practice shots and access to studio equipment, learning to check frames before shooting and take many photos. Feedback from peers and teachers further helped appeal to the target demographic.
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Q3 - creative critical reflection- Ellie Sellers
Throughout the project, the student's production skills in Photoshop improved as they learned selection and editing techniques by watching YouTube videos. Their knowledge of magazine codes and conventions broadened from researching similar publications to find appealing styles and layouts for their target audience. While writing articles was initially challenging, the student found they could produce a page the quickest, leaving time for small edits. Their time management and speed of work also increased, as they were surprised at how fast they could edit and write when facing a tight deadline. The student learned to check frames thoroughly before shooting photographs and adjust camera settings like aperture and exposure to save time editing in Photoshop.
AS Media Studies - Evaluation - Question 7
I learnt the importance of planning and audience research from my preliminary magazine project. For my final magazine project, I created templates on the computer to edit and get feedback before finalizing. I also researched my target audience more deeply to better understand their interests and inform decisions about layout, content and presentation. Careful time management allowed me to spend more time tweaking and editing based on feedback once completed, though I had less time than planned due to weather issues.
Q7 evaluation
The document discusses the progression from the author's preliminary task to their final product. They felt they improved in editing skills in Photoshop through tutorials and experimenting. Research was also more extensive for the final product, helping understand the target audience and conventions. Layout improved drastically from limited to professional and organized. Overall, learning new Photoshop techniques, camera skills, and conducting research led to a much better final product compared to the preliminary task.
Question Seven
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine task to their final coursework magazine. Specifically:
1) The author learned to plan ahead more with things like scheduling photo shoots and researching their target audience. Planning helped create a more polished final product.
2) Time management was important - the author created a schedule to stay on track and meet deadlines. This led to a more professional looking magazine.
3) The author improved their photo editing skills like removing backgrounds, cropping, and adjusting lighting/contrast. This made the coursework images look more refined.
4) Gaining feedback from the target audience helped tailor the magazine specifically to what would appeal to them. This made the
Question 6
The document discusses the technologies used to create a magazine production project and what was learned from using them. Photoshop was used to edit photos taken with a Canon camera and was challenging to learn but YouTube tutorials helped. The internet, through Google and YouTube, provided valuable research assistance. Learning to properly operate the camera through experience improved the quality of photos. Overall, technologies played a major role in the development and professional quality of the magazine production.
Evaulation 7 final
My editing, photography, management, and research skills have all improved from my preliminary task to the full product. When starting the main task, I was able to apply more advanced Photoshop effects like 3D on the cover thanks to tutorials I watched online. I also learned better photography techniques, such as taking angled shots instead of straight on and shooting on plain backgrounds. For management, I created a production schedule to stay on deadline and arranged transportation for models. My research abilities strengthened as I learned to use advanced Google searches to find competitor magazines and analyze their conventions.
Evaluation question 7
This document discusses the student's process of creating a music magazine and what they learned about technologies. They conducted research on existing indie magazines to help plan the structure and layout of their magazine. They also took Photoshop lessons to learn techniques for designing the magazine cover in Photoshop. Through the planning process and creating a practice school magazine, the student was able to implement more Photoshop skills. Researching other magazines also helped the student determine pricing and publishing frequency. Photoshop and a Canon camera enabled editing photos and taking professional shots for the magazine.
EVALUATION 7
The document discusses the progression of skills learned from the preliminary school magazine task to the full product. Photoshop skills improved through using the latest version of Photoshop with effects like 3D. Photographic skills improved by learning better indoor lighting techniques and plain backgrounds for easier editing. Management skills grew through creating a production schedule to stay on deadline and incentives for models. Research skills enhanced by using advanced Google searches to find competitor magazines and better understand magazine conventions.
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Q3 - creative critical reflection- Ellie Sellers
Throughout the project, the student's production skills in Photoshop improved as they learned selection and editing techniques by watching YouTube videos. Their knowledge of magazine codes and conventions broadened from researching similar publications to find appealing styles and layouts for their target audience. While writing articles was initially challenging, the student found they could produce a page the quickest, leaving time for small edits. Their time management and speed of work also increased, as they were surprised at how fast they could edit and write when facing a tight deadline. The student learned to check frames thoroughly before shooting photographs and adjust camera settings like aperture and exposure to save time editing in Photoshop.
AS Media Studies - Evaluation - Question 7
I learnt the importance of planning and audience research from my preliminary magazine project. For my final magazine project, I created templates on the computer to edit and get feedback before finalizing. I also researched my target audience more deeply to better understand their interests and inform decisions about layout, content and presentation. Careful time management allowed me to spend more time tweaking and editing based on feedback once completed, though I had less time than planned due to weather issues.
Q7 evaluation
The document discusses the progression from the author's preliminary task to their final product. They felt they improved in editing skills in Photoshop through tutorials and experimenting. Research was also more extensive for the final product, helping understand the target audience and conventions. Layout improved drastically from limited to professional and organized. Overall, learning new Photoshop techniques, camera skills, and conducting research led to a much better final product compared to the preliminary task.
Question Seven
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine task to their final coursework magazine. Specifically:
1) The author learned to plan ahead more with things like scheduling photo shoots and researching their target audience. Planning helped create a more polished final product.
2) Time management was important - the author created a schedule to stay on track and meet deadlines. This led to a more professional looking magazine.
3) The author improved their photo editing skills like removing backgrounds, cropping, and adjusting lighting/contrast. This made the coursework images look more refined.
4) Gaining feedback from the target audience helped tailor the magazine specifically to what would appeal to them. This made the
Question 6
The document discusses the technologies used to create a magazine production project and what was learned from using them. Photoshop was used to edit photos taken with a Canon camera and was challenging to learn but YouTube tutorials helped. The internet, through Google and YouTube, provided valuable research assistance. Learning to properly operate the camera through experience improved the quality of photos. Overall, technologies played a major role in the development and professional quality of the magazine production.
Evaulation 7 final
My editing, photography, management, and research skills have all improved from my preliminary task to the full product. When starting the main task, I was able to apply more advanced Photoshop effects like 3D on the cover thanks to tutorials I watched online. I also learned better photography techniques, such as taking angled shots instead of straight on and shooting on plain backgrounds. For management, I created a production schedule to stay on deadline and arranged transportation for models. My research abilities strengthened as I learned to use advanced Google searches to find competitor magazines and analyze their conventions.
Evaluation question 7
This document discusses the student's process of creating a music magazine and what they learned about technologies. They conducted research on existing indie magazines to help plan the structure and layout of their magazine. They also took Photoshop lessons to learn techniques for designing the magazine cover in Photoshop. Through the planning process and creating a practice school magazine, the student was able to implement more Photoshop skills. Researching other magazines also helped the student determine pricing and publishing frequency. Photoshop and a Canon camera enabled editing photos and taking professional shots for the magazine.
EVALUATION 7
The document discusses the progression of skills learned from the preliminary school magazine task to the full product. Photoshop skills improved through using the latest version of Photoshop with effects like 3D. Photographic skills improved by learning better indoor lighting techniques and plain backgrounds for easier editing. Management skills grew through creating a production schedule to stay on deadline and incentives for models. Research skills enhanced by using advanced Google searches to find competitor magazines and better understand magazine conventions.
Question 7
From completing the preliminary task to the final product, the author learned to improve their photography skills, research more effectively, and adapt their work to the targeted audience and genre. Research, including codes and conventions and focus groups, was key throughout the process and allowed the author to make changes like adding a masthead based on feedback. Overall, the author's production improved over the preliminary task as they gained knowledge of how to design the magazine and use Photoshop through research.
Q7
The student learned several important lessons when progressing from their preliminary magazine task to the full product. They failed to properly research school/college magazines for the preliminary, meaning they did not understand their target audience. For the main task, they explored many existing magazines in their genre to fully understand conventions. The student also improved their time management, using checklists to plan research and stay on schedule. Through online tutorials and practice, the student developed important skills like using Photoshop and improving photography techniques. As a result of this increased research, planning, and new skills, the student created a stronger final magazine that better appealed to their target audience.
evaluation question seven
The document discusses what was learned from the preliminary task to the full product. It summarizes:
- For the preliminary task, the author had little knowledge of Photoshop's capabilities and created a basic product as a result. The full product made use of more tools and effects.
- Having a production schedule for the full product kept the author more organized and able to complete tasks on time.
- Researching magazine conventions improved understanding and allowed for accurate application in the final work.
- Shot planning for the full product resulted in higher quality images and better use of time than the rushed preliminary work.
Oppertunities
This document discusses the opportunities presented by a class project to redesign products for an existing brand. It identifies opportunities to challenge creativity, improve technical skills like Photoshop and camera work, and design for different media like packaging, advertisements, and banners. The creative opportunities include completely redesigning three new products while maintaining brand recognition. Technical skills that can be developed include Photoshop and camera work, with a goal of using a self-taken photo in one product. These skills will be useful for print-based design careers. The most interesting final product to design is packaging, which the student has never done before.
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The document outlines a proposed photography magazine focused on classic photography styles. The creator is passionate about classic photography and spends much of their time taking and viewing photographs. They want to create this project to further enjoy and explore their interest. Initial influences and research sources would include favorite photography books and YouTube videos. The goal is for viewers to enjoy learning about classic photography and be inspired to explore the genre further. The proposed style is clean and stylish with large images and minimal text to engage readers visually rather than through dense text. This style was chosen so that attractive design draws viewers in and encourages engagement with the content.
Media 7
The student learned that planning is crucial for a successful product. Their preliminary magazine was hastily put together without much thought, while their main magazine was carefully planned after conducting research and communicating with the intended audience. The student improved their skills in areas like image editing, layout design, and using conventions typical of real magazines. They also learned to better target audiences and do more research. Overall, the student progressed from a messy preliminary approach to a more polished final product through increased planning, skills, and understanding of their audience.
Question 6
Through constructing a media project, the author learned various photography and image editing skills. They worked with a professional photographer on a photoshoot for a magazine cover, learning techniques like using props and the rule of thirds. The author captured original images of themselves recreating a magazine cover shoot. In editing the images, they used Photoshop to modify images by increasing contrast and controlling shadows. They also used online programs like Canva and Prezi to introduce image manipulation. Overall, the project helped the author develop their camera and technical skills for producing a magazine cover.
Evaluation question 6 and 7
The document discusses what the author learned about technologies through creating a media product. They developed skills in Photoshop, learning tools like the spot healing brush and magic wand. They also used YouTube tutorials to further their Photoshop skills. The author gained experience with photography equipment and editing software. Additionally, they used Blogger to present research and Slideshare to upload files. The author reflects that their preliminary product looks basic compared to the final product, as they lacked Photoshop skills and knowledge of magazine conventions initially but gained these through research.
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Lydia Judge reflects on how her skills in Photoshop and photography have improved from her preliminary coursework task to the final product. She has become better at image manipulation, using color palettes, and developing a style that appeals to audiences. Lydia also feels more confident in her abilities and can quickly create drafts and further develop them over time, showing progression in her skills.
Evaluation q7
The author reflects on progress made from the preliminary task to the final magazine product. They felt they learned a lot about programs like Photoshop and InDesign needed to create magazine elements. Their first magazine was a college magazine that helped test skills but felt unsure using the programs. Over time with practice, the author got better at using effects, cutting/feathering photos, and fonts became more appealing. While InDesign for spreads was difficult, the author's confidence grew and feels their final product meets a professional standard.
Evaluation Question 7
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine cover task to their final magazine product:
1) Research and planning are essential - for the preliminary task there was little research or planning, but extensive research and planning went into the final product.
2) Photoshop skills improved greatly - the final cover looks much more professional with varied colors, exciting cover lines, and refined sections compared to the preliminary task.
3) Importance of high quality images - a point and shoot camera was used for low quality preliminary images, but an SLR and image editing skills produced much better images for the final product.
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During a class project, the student learned several new planning and design skills, including using mind maps to gather information, creating mood boards for research, and laying out designs. Creating a poster in Photoshop for the first time was challenging, but practicing with a sample poster helped the student learn some tools and how to edit images. Overall, the student hopes to continue improving their skills over time.
Evaluation question 7
The document discusses what the creator has learned about technologies from constructing a music magazine. Photoshop enabled the creator to learn new editing tools and techniques that helped design the magazine's front cover and photos. Conducting research on other indie magazines helped with planning the layout, features, pricing, and release schedule. Taking test photos with a Canon camera allowed the creator to include professional-quality photos without further photo shoots. Managing time was a challenge initially but rearranging models' schedules allowed the work to progress as planned.
Evaluation Question 7
The student learned several important skills in progressing from their preliminary task to the final magazine product:
1) They gained advanced knowledge of Photoshop and magazine layout/design which helped them create a more professional magazine.
2) Time management was important with this project, as there was a lot of work to do to make the magazine at a professional standard.
3) Looking back, the student's preliminary work did not look professional, whereas their final magazine incorporated better design elements like color schemes, layout, and use of images. They learned key skills in ICT, Photoshop, and magazine design and production.
Communication methods planning (1)
The document discusses various communication methods for marketing and advertising. It provides 6 numbered codes with brief descriptions of standards and considerations for marketing communications. Code 1 discusses compliance with expectations. Code 2 recognizes the purpose of delivering messaging about products and ensuring customer loyalty. Code 3 warns against misleading statements. Code 4 indicates harmful or offensive language should be avoided. Code 5 notes that advertising should not be directly addressed or targeted at children. Code 6 requires permission before using individuals in advertisements.
Evaluation question 6
The student used several technologies to research, plan, and evaluate their magazine project including the internet, Microsoft PowerPoint, a Nikon D3100 camera, and Photoshop. They relied heavily on online resources like YouTube tutorials, blogs, and social media to learn new skills in Photoshop and learn how to better utilize the programs and camera. The internet was instrumental in conducting research, sharing work online, and gathering feedback which helped improve the final product.
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The document discusses the learning and improvements from the author's preliminary photography task to their final product. They learned: improved photography skills through more ambitious pictures; greater camera knowledge around ISO and shutter speed; comfort with Photoshop and venturing into more complex software like InDesign; and planning skills through longer pre-production improving the final outcome. The author also learned about their target audience and meeting customer demands. They learned how to arrange a magazine to better imitate professionals through codes and conventions analysis.
Evaluation question 7
The author learned several skills from their preliminary task to creating a full music magazine product. They gained more experience using Photoshop which allowed their final magazine cover to look more detailed and professional compared to the preliminary task. Key skills learned included using layers in Photoshop, cropping images, and choosing color schemes and backgrounds that made the text stand out and look more appealing to audiences. Overall, developing Photoshop skills before the final project helped the author create a higher quality media product with confidence.
Question Seven
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine task to their final coursework magazine. Specifically:
1) The author learned to plan ahead more with things like scheduling photo shoots and researching their target audience. Planning helped create a more polished final product.
2) Time management was important - the author created a schedule to stay on track and meet deadlines. This led to a more professional looking magazine.
3) Engaging the target audience through surveys provided valuable feedback to design a magazine that would truly appeal to them.
Evaluation question 7
The student learned several skills that improved the quality of their final magazine production compared to the preliminary task. They learned how to properly use a camera and lighting to capture higher quality images, as well as photo editing skills. For the final production, more time was spent planning elements like backgrounds, clothing, and mise-en-scene. Researching fonts, existing magazines, and audience theories helped make informed design choices to better meet the target audience's needs. Layout and design skills progressed as well, allowing the student to create a more visually appealing and easily navigable contents page. Overall, techniques learned along the way helped create a more polished final product with professional consistency.
Q7
The document discusses the learning and improvements from a preliminary magazine project to the full product. Key points include:
- More in-depth research was conducted on conventions, audiences, and genres to better align the product.
- Feedback from a focus group helped refine and evolve the ideas and ensure they would appeal to the target audience.
- Time management, photography, design, and production skills all improved, resulting in a more polished and professional final product.
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From completing the preliminary task to the final product, the author learned to improve their photography skills, research more effectively, and adapt their work to the targeted audience and genre. Research, including codes and conventions and focus groups, was key throughout the process and allowed the author to make changes like adding a masthead based on feedback. Overall, the author's production improved over the preliminary task as they gained knowledge of how to design the magazine and use Photoshop through research.
Q7
The student learned several important lessons when progressing from their preliminary magazine task to the full product. They failed to properly research school/college magazines for the preliminary, meaning they did not understand their target audience. For the main task, they explored many existing magazines in their genre to fully understand conventions. The student also improved their time management, using checklists to plan research and stay on schedule. Through online tutorials and practice, the student developed important skills like using Photoshop and improving photography techniques. As a result of this increased research, planning, and new skills, the student created a stronger final magazine that better appealed to their target audience.
evaluation question seven
The document discusses what was learned from the preliminary task to the full product. It summarizes:
- For the preliminary task, the author had little knowledge of Photoshop's capabilities and created a basic product as a result. The full product made use of more tools and effects.
- Having a production schedule for the full product kept the author more organized and able to complete tasks on time.
- Researching magazine conventions improved understanding and allowed for accurate application in the final work.
- Shot planning for the full product resulted in higher quality images and better use of time than the rushed preliminary work.
Oppertunities
This document discusses the opportunities presented by a class project to redesign products for an existing brand. It identifies opportunities to challenge creativity, improve technical skills like Photoshop and camera work, and design for different media like packaging, advertisements, and banners. The creative opportunities include completely redesigning three new products while maintaining brand recognition. Technical skills that can be developed include Photoshop and camera work, with a goal of using a self-taken photo in one product. These skills will be useful for print-based design careers. The most interesting final product to design is packaging, which the student has never done before.
Y1 fmp pre proposal 2021 (1)
The document outlines a proposed photography magazine focused on classic photography styles. The creator is passionate about classic photography and spends much of their time taking and viewing photographs. They want to create this project to further enjoy and explore their interest. Initial influences and research sources would include favorite photography books and YouTube videos. The goal is for viewers to enjoy learning about classic photography and be inspired to explore the genre further. The proposed style is clean and stylish with large images and minimal text to engage readers visually rather than through dense text. This style was chosen so that attractive design draws viewers in and encourages engagement with the content.
Media 7
The student learned that planning is crucial for a successful product. Their preliminary magazine was hastily put together without much thought, while their main magazine was carefully planned after conducting research and communicating with the intended audience. The student improved their skills in areas like image editing, layout design, and using conventions typical of real magazines. They also learned to better target audiences and do more research. Overall, the student progressed from a messy preliminary approach to a more polished final product through increased planning, skills, and understanding of their audience.
Question 6
Through constructing a media project, the author learned various photography and image editing skills. They worked with a professional photographer on a photoshoot for a magazine cover, learning techniques like using props and the rule of thirds. The author captured original images of themselves recreating a magazine cover shoot. In editing the images, they used Photoshop to modify images by increasing contrast and controlling shadows. They also used online programs like Canva and Prezi to introduce image manipulation. Overall, the project helped the author develop their camera and technical skills for producing a magazine cover.
Evaluation question 6 and 7
The document discusses what the author learned about technologies through creating a media product. They developed skills in Photoshop, learning tools like the spot healing brush and magic wand. They also used YouTube tutorials to further their Photoshop skills. The author gained experience with photography equipment and editing software. Additionally, they used Blogger to present research and Slideshare to upload files. The author reflects that their preliminary product looks basic compared to the final product, as they lacked Photoshop skills and knowledge of magazine conventions initially but gained these through research.
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Lydia Judge reflects on how her skills in Photoshop and photography have improved from her preliminary coursework task to the final product. She has become better at image manipulation, using color palettes, and developing a style that appeals to audiences. Lydia also feels more confident in her abilities and can quickly create drafts and further develop them over time, showing progression in her skills.
Evaluation q7
The author reflects on progress made from the preliminary task to the final magazine product. They felt they learned a lot about programs like Photoshop and InDesign needed to create magazine elements. Their first magazine was a college magazine that helped test skills but felt unsure using the programs. Over time with practice, the author got better at using effects, cutting/feathering photos, and fonts became more appealing. While InDesign for spreads was difficult, the author's confidence grew and feels their final product meets a professional standard.
Evaluation Question 7
The document discusses what the author learned from their preliminary magazine cover task to their final magazine product:
1) Research and planning are essential - for the preliminary task there was little research or planning, but extensive research and planning went into the final product.
2) Photoshop skills improved greatly - the final cover looks much more professional with varied colors, exciting cover lines, and refined sections compared to the preliminary task.
3) Importance of high quality images - a point and shoot camera was used for low quality preliminary images, but an SLR and image editing skills produced much better images for the final product.
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This document discusses various graphic design, radio production, and advergame production techniques. It provides advantages and disadvantages of working in Photoshop and Premiere Pro. It compares two advertisements and radio ads, noting similarities like settings and differences like persuasive language. Challenges of editing radio clips and forgetting layers when drawing pixels are described. Areas for improvement include editing skills, using original sounds and images, and understanding tools.
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During a class project, the student learned several new planning and design skills, including using mind maps to gather information, creating mood boards for research, and laying out designs. Creating a poster in Photoshop for the first time was challenging, but practicing with a sample poster helped the student learn some tools and how to edit images. Overall, the student hopes to continue improving their skills over time.
Evaluation question 7
The document discusses what the creator has learned about technologies from constructing a music magazine. Photoshop enabled the creator to learn new editing tools and techniques that helped design the magazine's front cover and photos. Conducting research on other indie magazines helped with planning the layout, features, pricing, and release schedule. Taking test photos with a Canon camera allowed the creator to include professional-quality photos without further photo shoots. Managing time was a challenge initially but rearranging models' schedules allowed the work to progress as planned.
Evaluation Question 7
The student learned several important skills in progressing from their preliminary task to the final magazine product:
1) They gained advanced knowledge of Photoshop and magazine layout/design which helped them create a more professional magazine.
2) Time management was important with this project, as there was a lot of work to do to make the magazine at a professional standard.
3) Looking back, the student's preliminary work did not look professional, whereas their final magazine incorporated better design elements like color schemes, layout, and use of images. They learned key skills in ICT, Photoshop, and magazine design and production.
Communication methods planning (1)
The document discusses various communication methods for marketing and advertising. It provides 6 numbered codes with brief descriptions of standards and considerations for marketing communications. Code 1 discusses compliance with expectations. Code 2 recognizes the purpose of delivering messaging about products and ensuring customer loyalty. Code 3 warns against misleading statements. Code 4 indicates harmful or offensive language should be avoided. Code 5 notes that advertising should not be directly addressed or targeted at children. Code 6 requires permission before using individuals in advertisements.
Evaluation question 6
The student used several technologies to research, plan, and evaluate their magazine project including the internet, Microsoft PowerPoint, a Nikon D3100 camera, and Photoshop. They relied heavily on online resources like YouTube tutorials, blogs, and social media to learn new skills in Photoshop and learn how to better utilize the programs and camera. The internet was instrumental in conducting research, sharing work online, and gathering feedback which helped improve the final product.
Q7
The document discusses the learning and improvements from the author's preliminary photography task to their final product. They learned: improved photography skills through more ambitious pictures; greater camera knowledge around ISO and shutter speed; comfort with Photoshop and venturing into more complex software like InDesign; and planning skills through longer pre-production improving the final outcome. The author also learned about their target audience and meeting customer demands. They learned how to arrange a magazine to better imitate professionals through codes and conventions analysis.
Evaluation question 7
The author learned several skills from their preliminary task to creating a full music magazine product. They gained more experience using Photoshop which allowed their final magazine cover to look more detailed and professional compared to the preliminary task. Key skills learned included using layers in Photoshop, cropping images, and choosing color schemes and backgrounds that made the text stand out and look more appealing to audiences. Overall, developing Photoshop skills before the final project helped the author create a higher quality media product with confidence.
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The document discusses the author's progression from their preliminary magazine design project to their final products. They learned how to use Photoshop more effectively and researched magazine conventions. This improved the layout, fonts, images, and use of color in the final products which looked more professional compared to the preliminary version. The author gained valuable experience that helped enhance the overall quality and appeal of their magazine designs.
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The document summarizes how the author has improved from their preliminary magazine design project to their final products. For their preliminary work, the author's designs lacked professionalism due to limited time and experience. However, through additional research, planning, and practice with design software, the author was able to improve key areas for their final products, including layout and composition, fonts, image quality, use of color, and inclusion of important conventions. Their final magazine designs demonstrated a greater understanding of the genre and how to create an appealing product for the target audience.
Evaluation
The student learned several things from progressing from an initial college magazine to a full product:
1) Research is important to understand the target audience and their interests in order to create an appealing magazine. More research into audience preferences leads to better content.
2) Planning is vital to stay organized and ensure all magazine elements like photos, articles and layout fit together cohesively. Lack of planning led to issues with the initial magazine.
3) Using both Photoshop and InDesign allows for easier photo manipulation and layout changes than just Photoshop, leading to improved aesthetics and appearance.
4) Experience with the production process and technologies like Photoshop, InDesign, and online survey
Q6
The document discusses what the author has learned from using various digital tools. They learned to conduct more specific searches and find exact phrases using Google. With FindYourTribe, they gained a better understanding of their target audience. Microsoft PowerPoint helped with organizing research and planning. Facebook allowed creating events to coordinate photo shoots. Microsoft Excel helped with planning and setting targets. Using a digital camera improved photography skills. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign taught photo editing and text formatting skills. MindMeister, Prezi, Glogster, Voki, Mixpod, Pixton, GoAnimate, and Blogger provided new ways to creatively present work.
Evaluation 6,7
The document discusses what the author has learned about technologies from constructing their product. They have learned how to use Photoshop proficiently, including skills that helped with their A2 blog. They understand different camera shots and how to transfer photos between devices. Constructing the product also helped them learn how to use a Mac and create media conventions like mastheads for their magazine. Overall, completing this project helped the author gain experience with new technologies and software that will benefit their AS retake work.
Question 7
The author learned new skills with Photoshop and InDesign and gained experience manipulating the software features. They improved their understanding of real media texts and professional magazine layout techniques like reducing blank space and including relevant features. The author's photos became more professional through learning camera skills and techniques like framing the subject as the focal point. Planning documents like flat plans and call sheets also helped the author better organize and produce their magazine. Looking back, the author feels they have gained valuable skills and knowledge that allowed them to create a more polished final product.
Evaluation - Question 6: What have you learnt about technologies from the pro...
The document discusses the various technologies and software the author learned throughout the process of constructing a school magazine and music magazine, including:
- Using Blogger to document their progress and learning how to use different software.
- Researching software like Photoshop, InDesign, YouTube and Google to contribute ideas to their music magazine.
- Learning photo editing in Photoshop and using tools like the polygonal lasso and magic wand.
- Using equipment like professional cameras and studio lighting for high quality photos.
- Uploading photos to PhotoBucket to showcase their work.
- Learning layout and formatting in InDesign for pages like the contents page and double page spreads.
The
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