I used various software like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Safari/Google to create my magazine. For Photoshop, I learned skills like adding text and adjusting levels. In InDesign I learned to add placeholder text and work with layers. I created slides in PowerPoint and uploaded them to SlideShare. I also used hardware like a camera, computer, SD card, and card reader to complete the project.

1. Question 6

2. Software’s
During this project I had to use a variety of
software’s to construct my magazine. I
gained more experience in the software’s I
already knew how to use and had time to
adjust to the software I was not familiar
with. These software’s were very useful
during the making of my magazine
because they allowed me create and view
images, pictures, fonts and much more
throughout.

3. Adobe Photoshop CS3
Key skills:
Adding text
Opening a new file Adding a new layer Cropping a photo
Magnetic Lasso Clone stamp tool
Adjusting Levels

4. I used Adobe Photoshop CS3 to create my front
cover and article. I learnt a variety of skills
needed for this work and have broadened my
knowledge of the software.
As well as the basics I listed, I also learnt how to
use Gradient and how to make my images look
‘3D’ using the drop shadow.

5. Adobe InDesign CS6
Creating a new file Arranging text Gradient
Overprint Preview’
Using the mouse to select a
layer ‘Placeholder text’

6. I used Adobe InDesign CS6
to create my contents
page. I had never used
this software before, but it
was easy to adjust to as it
had similar features to
Photoshop. I learnt how to
add placeholder text,
arrange text, moving
layers without clicking on
the selected layer
(different to Photoshop),
use gradient and editing
images.

7. Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
and
SlideShare
I used Microsoft PowerPoint to create a slideshow which I then uploaded to
‘Slideshare’.
During PowerPoint, I used
-New slide
-Text box
-Format
-Colour
-Font/Size
-Crop
and lots more.
I used SlideShare because I wanted my work to be unique. By uploading my
Powerpoint onto Slideshare, I was then able to copy the link into Wordpress.

8. Safari/Google
-I used Safari/Google to collect a few images to place
into my work.( )
-I used it to access my WordPress documents.
-I used it to add my PowerPoint to SlideShare.
-I used it for research into other music magazines
before I started my own.
-I used it to download fonts (1001 fonts/Da Font)

9. Hardware
I used my own hardware for the construction of my
magazine. This included using items like a camera,
tripod, a computer, SD card and a card reader.

10. Apple Mac OS X (version 10.5)
(2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor – 3GB memory)
Acer Laptop
(2GHz Intel Core B940 processor - 4GB memory)
I used both of these software’s to complete my
magazine.
Apple Mac’s allowed me to access my documents
easily and to arrange my WordPress site.
The laptop allowed me to save images from my
camera and upload them to WordPress.

11. Camera - Sony DSLR a230
I used my own Sony camera because I
knew how to adjust the settings on it to
achieve the best results.
I had to change the aperture and shutter
speed in order to achieve the picture I
needed.
For my front cover picture I used a small
aperture (f11). This meant that little light will
pass through the lens, therefore, creating a
dark but focused look during the photo
shoot.
I also used a fast shutter speed, this was
so my picture be in focus and be of high
resolution and good quality.

12. SD card and Memory card reader
I used a 2GB Sony memory card to store the images
onto. This was useful because it allowed me to store
approximately 250 more pictures at roughly 3MB or
more each.
I used the card reader to import all of my
photographs from the camera to my laptop. I created
a folder called ‘Photoshop’ to store them all in.