The document discusses the software, equipment, and camera that will be used to create a magazine. Photoshop will be used for photo editing and layout, and the creator is comfortable with basic functions but wants to learn more advanced settings. School studio lights, soft boxes, and reflectors will be used to improve photo quality without shadows. A white backdrop and Panasonic camera already booked at the school will also be used. The creator must book time at school to use the software and equipment since they are not available at home.

1. Resources and
Equipment

2. Software?
 ‘Photoshop Cs4’:
- I will be using ‘Photoshop’ for editing my photos, and
creating the layout of my magazine pages (including
the front cover, contents page and double page spread).
- This software is beneficial for someone, like me, who
wants to add extra effects to their images or style of
font.
- I have used this software many times before so I am
quite comfortable when doing the basics. However, I still
may need to learn a little more on how to use extra key
settings that would improve the quality of my photos (I
will do this my looking through more tutorials, so I
understand more on how to use this software).
- Unfortunately, I do not have this particular software at
home, therefore, I would have to frequently book a
computer at school. This is so I am always continuing
with the process of creating my magazine product, with
no delays.

3. Equipment?
 (School) Studio Lights – I will use a range
of lights to create the correct high key
lighting that would suit best for the shot.
 (School) Soft box –The umbrella light,
where the light from the bulb is bounced off
the inside of a metalized umbrella, would
create a soft indirect light.
 (School) Reflector – I will be using a
round reflector which would reflect more
light on the subject (this gives me more of a
professional lighting, without using any
more professional equipment) – I will have
an assistant to hold the reflector for me.
 All this equipment would brighten areas on
the object, and will most likely improve the
quality of my shots (I do not want any dark
shadows within my shots).

4.  I will be using an average
sized white screen, in which
my models/objects would be
positioned in front of when I
take photos.
 This is so it will make it easier
for me to change the
background, before I place the
photo on my magazine page
(but the majority of my photos
will have no background).
 I will not be using a green
screen as it is mainly used for
filming, and I won’t be
needing to edit the
background a lot. A white
screen will also blend in with
the light shining on the model.
I will be using the media
department’s white screen, at
school (which I would book)

5. Equipment
(Camera)?
 I will be using the school’s Panasonic
HC-X920 Camera.
 I like to use this camera because it takes
very sharp, high quality photos. I am
comfortable when using this camera as I
have used it before, when I was taking
photos for the previous GCSE coursework
– therefore, I know how to use the
settings on the camera quite well.
 I have already fairly booked this specific
camera at school to use on specific days
of my photo shoots; so there is no need to
worry or stress about managing to get a
camera for the deadline.