This document summarizes the process of designing a magazine cover in Adobe Photoshop. The designer first created a large blue title in Franklin Gothic font. They then added drop shadows, inner shadows, and other effects to make the title stand out against the indie-style gradient background. Next, the designer included a close-up photo of a model holding a guitar to portray an edgy look, and added the positioning statement "turn it up" along with featured band names at the bottom of the cover. Additional details like the price, date, and barcode were also included, following conventions of font size and color scheme to draw in readers.

1. This is my front cover to my media magazine I used adobe Photoshop to edit and progress my
front cover. Firstly I designed my title I used Franklin gothic as this stands out and looks bold. I
chose size 50 as it is big and so eye-catching. I chose the colour blue for my title as this will be
my colour scheme throughout my magazine.

2. I then went on by adding effects to my title I used drop shadow inner shadow inner glow
Bevel and emboss. All these effects made my title unique and enticing. After I had created
my title I then decided to choose my background I did this by using the gradient tool which
gave a very indie kind of look to my magazine. It also contrasted with my title so it stood out
more.

3. In the next lesson I went on to uploading my final image. I chose a close friend to model for my
magazine. I put Alex (the model) in a plain indie top making her look cool holding a guitar using
direct address. The guitar really gives a cool edgy look to my magazine. I also painted her nails
blue so it follows my colour scheme.

4. I then went on to add my positioning statement “turn it up” I used Trajan pro which was size 14 I
made it bold with a crisp effect making it look cool and collective. I then went on to add the bar at
the bottom of the magazine showing the latest bands that are in the magazine. I added the effects on
“plus” which included inner shadow, inner glow, bevel and Emboss, Stoke. I used the effects as it
drawn the reader to see what else would be featuring in my magazine. I also made it blue following
the colour scheme. I then added the list of bands I made the font italic to make it look more creative.

5. • I then went on to adding the barcode, price and date I followed the codes and
conventions throughout the magazine for example making the font for the price and date
11. I also added “EXCLUSIVE” I did this by making it the text blue and putting it on a
black background so it looks effective and stands out drawing the readers in.

6. • In the next lesson I added the headline “Alexandra” and the subhead line “rising to the
top” I made the font Franklin gothic demi as it gives the magazine a classy look. I also
made it follow my chose colour scheme of black, white, blue and light blue. By
choosing white text on a black background this makes the headline and sub headline
stand out.

7. In the next lesson I went on to adding the cover lines. I used cap lock
on all of the cover lines making them look bold and clear. I used black
and blue throughout them all. Changing some words from “italic” to
“bold” creating a versatile look to my magazine.

8. Lastly I underlined cretin cover lines to make them look more diverse
and unique.