LOOKING BACK AT YOUR PRELIMINARY TASK, WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNT IN THE PROGRESSION FROM IT TO THE FULL PRODUCT?

• During the preliminary task the majority of the technology which I had learned to use was new to me. I had limited knowledge on the different camera shots, and angles, the media codes and conventions and both Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. By learning how to use all these new technologies, I was able to have a better understanding to help produce my music magazine. 

• Despite using Photoshop in the past, I didn’t know how to use it properly and create something that looked professional. However, after completing my preliminary task I picked up many new skills allowing my to create a music magazine front cover that looked more legit and professional.

• I also discovered different camera angles and techniques and the effects they have. The main image on the front cover of my preliminary magazine is mid shot but on my music magazine I have used a medium close up. Inside my magazine I have used long shots and close ups so there is a wide variety of camera shots. This makes my magazine look more interesting since the photos are not of the same style. I have also kept all the pictures in my magazine straight so the overall look on my magazine is very boxy and square. However, on the double page spread I went around the picture on Photoshop with the magic wand tool so text could fit around my image. I also learnt about camera lighting and how different lighting created certain effects for specific moods. I chose to mainly use bright lighting which gave the realistic effect of a professional photoshoot. It is important to create a certain mood with the lighting as it enables the audience to be gratified by the magazine, thus making it a success. I also learnt how to use InDesign to create a professional double page spread to produce an articulate article.  

• Also, the clothing that my person was wearing on my preliminary task wasn't planned so it did not quite fit in with my school magazine feel. Therefore, when I was taking photographs for my music magazines I made sure that the clothing, hair and makeup fitted in with the genre of my magazine. 

• So, since the preliminary task, I feel that I have grown in my experience of the usage of advanced software and I have gained a brief insight into what it takes to produce a magazine publication.

This magazine includes minimal amount of magazine conventions.

Doesn’t look like a legit magazine.

I created the front cover when I was new to Photoshop which is clear as it doesn’t look legit..

i.e no ISBN/date/issue number, colour scheme isn’t coherent

The masthead is unproductive, as it isn’t the first thing any costumer would notice, also it’s on the side, and it should be on the top – as it’s noticeable there.

Although it includes a website, it is not clear.

Colour scheme is coherent (as is the font)

Masthead is bold, and much more noticeable, allowing it to be the first thing someone sees.

After doing a lot of research of other magazines. This was my final magazine cover...

Comparing my two front covers