2. I started by opening
1 a Photoshop
document and using
an A3 document
which I then rotated.
This is the start of my
DPS.
As you can see I have
chosen my own
photography with a
Long shot image. I
used this particular
background to add
drama, colour and
excitement.
I changed the levels
of the image to make
it darker and grungy.
3. 2
I then added a blue filter onto
the image to add depth. I used
blue due to the fact my
magazine is ‘BlueCassette’.
I used the graffiti background
and it sets an urban feel and
looks good for the indie/rock
theme.
4. 3
Afterwards, I added a quote, I
used white as it’s bold and
looks dramatic, it will catch the
audience’s eye! I used this type
of front purely because it’s a
type writer font and has a
stylish twist to it! I achieved
this by selecting the text tool
and drawing a text box, then
typed my pull quote. I used
white because it stands out on
the dark background, it also
looks good with blue.
5. 4
Next, I added a new layer with a blue filter
for the page, I played around with different
opacity and had to choose from these two,
I went with the lighter images as it’s more
subtle and looks better with the F. I then
decided I preferred the background with
out a filter and just to have it plain!
I used this Drop cap for impact, it’s
dramatic. I used the font Orator as I've
been using this through out.
At first I was going to use green for my
Drop cap bit instead I chose blue for my
Drop cap. I selected the blue from my
photo ( the graffiti), to set a clear theme. –
Blue.
I chose a simple font for the Drop Cap so i
could make it as big as possible.
6. 5
As you can
see, these colours
are now the same
and set a flowing
theme.
7. 6
I thought I would like to use
black for my font, as it will
stand out well on the blue,
it will also work with the
photography as there is
black and dark tones within
the image but after I
experimented I decided this
wasn’t an appropriate
colour to use to due the
fact it over powers the page
and doesn’t look pleasant…
8. 7 I then added a filter
(again) to see if this
would look better with
the black font, in my
opinion, I feel it looks
much better but I’m
still not happy with it!
I changed the opacity
of the filter to 7% and
then to 4%, I decided
that 4 was the best
option as it’s subtle
but still looks effective.
9. 8
I’ve added a blob/indicator
and page number to the
bottom right of my DPS, but
it’s rather dull and boring at
the moment so I’ll have to
think of something to
brighten It up, I feel that I
have used far too many filters
for my magazine and I need
something more creative!
10. 9
I didn’t want to use a filter but I have…I
chose a black solid line for a design
feature which goes through my page
number and black block, I used this as i
was inspired by Q magazine. I think it
looks rather good, I then cropped the line
so it finishes at then of the black box,
rather than going through the blob too, as
it’s rather hard to see the blob!
11. 10
So this is my DPS so far, as
you can see I have tested
the text colour and have
gone with the black, I
have inserted columns,
and this is what I would
like it to look like, but I’m
also going to insert a
quote in the middle of the
page and have the text
around it…
I still think the text is
rather large but I will
gradually change this!
12. 11
I got feedback, and one
recommendation was too add Freja’s
name to the left top corner of the
image. I added this as many
rock/indie magazines have this
feature and it looks rather good, it
also fills up more room and adds
more colour/impact/drama.
13. 12
I added this eclipse, and
adjusted it to the right
size in order for it to fit
my pull quote.
I made the eclipse blue,
due to the fact my colour
scheme is blue –
BlueCassete. I changed
the opacity to 6%, this is
because you can see the
pull quote better with the
drop shadow and you can
just about see the eclipse
and it’s not bold in your
face. My body copy will
now mould around the
pull quote/eclipse.
14. 13
I have now inserted my body
copy/interview. I had to create 3 text
boxes at equal sizes and insert my
text. I also had to make my text
surround the circle/quote and this
was rather tricky, I then justified the
text which made it much easier to
mould around the circle.
15. 14
This is my finished DPS. As
you can see, I have kept a
flowing theme through
out, used my own
photography, my own
body copy and I'm very
proud with my outcome,
even though I found it
challenging at times.
