1. What have you learnt
about technologies
from the process of
constructing this
product?
2. One of the main technologies which I
have used within this project is
Photoshop. I have used this software
to actually create my front cover,
contents page and double page spread.
I have learnt how to construct a
magazine by using this software, I
have learnt how to use certain tools
such as the magnetic lasso tool,
which allowed me cut around my cover
image and place it in front of my
masthead. I have also developed
skills in other areas within
Photoshop, for example I have learnt
how to change the exposure/colour of
an image, this allowed me to create a
more intimidating feel to my
magazine. As well as how to use the
blemish tool, which allows me to give
my model a professional flawless
look. I have also learnt how to add
various types of text and images.
I learnt how to add and merge layers
together, this allowed me to
experiment with the layout of my
magazine as well as help in creating
my own house style for my genre.
3. When constructing my magazine I used technology in the form of
cameras. With these I was able to take pictures which would be
included in my magazine. I learnt how to focus the camera correctly
on the model so my image wouldn't not turn out blurry. By using the
cameras I was able to take good quality pictures which can rival
with real media text.
I also was introduced to a studio room, which included a number of
different lighting sources. With this I was able to learn how to use
light to create a certain atmosphere, for example with my magazine
contents I had the whole room dark and one light to give the image a
more tough feel.
5. YouTube has allowed me to
post videos which discuss my
practical work. I was able
to post videos of my
audience feedback as well as
post videos on how I
constructed certain features
on my magazine.
Before posting my videos
onto YouTube I first used
video software to edit my
recordings. I used Windows
Movie Maker a lot to create
videos as well as
voiceovers.
