2. Q5: How did you attract/address your is big and bold and looks
My masthead audience?
interesting. It also is an unusual name for a
magazine so it automatically captures the readers
attention when they see it.
The price is affordable and a realistic price for
both my audience and magazine.
My image is big and striking, capturing the
audiences attention straight away. It is also of
an attractive female who looks relatable and
approachable.
I advertised a free feature, making the
audience believe they are getting more for
their money.
The cover line grabs the audiences attention
straight away as it’s big and colourful. It looks fun
and exciting; showing the reader that the
magazine is also these things.
The features mentioned in the footer make the
audience believe the magazine is full of things.
Competitions also grabs their attention as they
will want to win.
3. Q6: What have you learnt about technologies from the
process of constructing this product?
Using digital cameras to get
different types of shots and a
range of images to use.
I used Moodle to gather
resources.
InDesign was used to create my Used Photoshop to manipulate
contents and double page spreads my all my images and the text
and to assemble my final on my front cover.
magazine.
4. Using Photoshop
On the left is my original image and above is my
image after I manipulated it in Photoshop.
• I changed the colour to greyscale
• I used levels to make it stand out more
• I used the magic wand to select the background
and levels again so the model stands out more.
5. Using Indesign
Indesign was used to create my contents page, article and final magazine.
• I used the text tool to add text
• Made boxes so that writing was visible and readable
• Used it to make the layout of my pages look professional.
6. Q7: Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you
have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
I have learnt:
• How to manipulate images
on Photoshop
• The use of effects and how
they enhance my work
• Using consistency
throughout my work (with Final product
Prelim task logo, colours, ect)
• Using Indesign to make a
professional looking product
• Use of camera shots and
different angles
