2. First entry
On the first day of production I decided to
get create all the typography for my front
cover. I initially found this difficult as there
were endless amount of options to choose
from therefore deciding which font to use
was difficult. However in the end I decided
to go for a simplistic text so that is easy to
read from any distance as well as choosing
bold text so that it is emphasised and can
be read from a distance. I also had to
make sure that I included a sell line, a
strap line and a title which all linked to
each other as well as my genre of music
which I have chosen, I feel that I have
succeed in this which is shown on the
print screen. At this moment I did not
decide where to place the text.
3. Second Entry
For second day of production I decided to do
the photo shoot of my first music artist, this is
because I felt that it was important to have
the pictures of the artist so that I am able to
work around the picture when creating the
front cover as well as contents page and
double page spread. This went very well and I
had a variety of pictures to choose from. This
is because we took a few pictures at school,
and then after school we took a few more in
different lighting as well as different
atmosphere. I had also different camera shots
such as close up or long shots so I could
decide which looks better in the magazine. I
decided to change the clothes for my model,
as in most magazines which I have seen the
music artist wears different clothing from the
front compared to inside.
4. Third Entry
As I had completed the photo shot for
my first artist I decided to continue
working on the front cover. I began by
placing the images which I felt where
best and appropriate for a magazine
and playing around to see which one
were best. There were some which
the quality of the photo was not good
as it was blurred when enlarged, there
were others were it didn’t suit to be
on the cover of the magazine because
of the type of shot it was, therefore I
decided to place them in the inside of
my magazine. I wasn’t 100% sure on
where to place the text as I wanted it
to be visible and read by the
audience.
5. Fourth Entry
On the fourth day of production I had
decided to finish working on my
magazine front cover so I knew this was
completed and can use the basis of the
front cover for the inside of my
magazine as the front cover gives me a
sense of direction in what to include in
the contents page as well as the double
page spread. To finish the front cover I
had to simply position all the text so
that it was in a order which was clear
and readable. I also included minor
details such as including the barcode as
well as small rectangle boxes separating
parts of the text. I had also included
three social networking logo’s because
social networking is a key part to
teenagers lives therefore thought it was
appropriate to include it as my
magazine is aimed teenagers.
6. Fifth Entry
This production day consisted of
another photo shot of my second
artist this is because I needed extra
photos of another artist for my
contents page, and felt that once I
had all the images I am able to see
which layout is best for the
pictures. The photo shot went very
well I had a variety of pictures so I
was able to make a decision on
which one would be best suited in
the magazine. Once I had chosen
the images I wanted, one of my
main artist and another of my
second artist. This is because I
believe that there should be
balance of images and text so that
the audience are still drawn in.
7. Sixth Entry
For my sixth production day I began by placing the
two images on the page. I decide to make sure that
the main artist was a bigger picture than the
second artist to show that she is the main artist and
so that the audience are instantly drawn to the
main artist. Once I positioned the images, I then
chose to make the title for the contents page I
choose to keep the same text to show continuity
throughout. I then thought that it was best to type
up a brief summary of the main artist and the
second artist. At this moment I was not clear in
where I was going to position them therefore I had
just randomly placed them on the page.
8. Seventh Entry
On the seventh day of production, I
started to connect the images and
the typography so there was a clear
layout for the contents page. I then
looked at other magazines to see
what was regularly shown on a
contents page, by seeing various of
magazines there was a regular
reoccurrence of features and
regulars therefore felt it was
appropriate to include it in my
magazine. So today I decided to
write up all the stories for both
regulars and features. Whilst I typed
everything up the layout started to
fit together and started to look like
an actual contents page and was
clear to understand.
9. Eighth Entry
Today I decided that I wanted to
complete my contents page as there
was minor details which needed to
be included. This was like the page
numbers for the pictures and the
articles as well as the actual page
number for the contents page. I
decided that I wanted to box some
of the information on the page so it
was easier to read and split the
information once I did this is was
happy with my final product. I made
sure that the colours matched the
front cover to show a continuous
theme. I also choose to place the
numbers in vinyl records because I
had an idea for my double page
spread which included them so felt
it was appropriate to do so.
10. Ninth Entry
On production day nine, as I completed the
front cover and the contents page began
creating the double page spread. With this
I began by starting with the left hand side
page, this is where the image of the artist
was going to be placed. To begin by placing
my image onto the page I had to take a
picture of a broken record. Once I had
done this I placed it on the page and I a
position which I felt suited the page. I
then went through the images which I took
of my main artist and choose three images
which I felt best represented the artist as
well as fitted well in the record. When I did
this I then created a clipping mask on the
three images so that they fitted into the
records and I was happy with the result as I
felt it looked professional.
11. Tenth Entry
On the tenth day of production I
decided to write up the
interview for the artist, as well
as the quotes which I wanted
highlighted in bold. Once I had
completed this I transferred the
type up into photo shop and
lined them up in columns like a
magazine article. I had decided
that I wanted to leave a gap
roughly in the middle to place a
floating quote.
12. Eleventh Entry
Today I wanted to focus on the title and
the main quote. This is because the
quote which I had, I wanted to make it
different and unique therefore I
decided that it would take up half of
the page and it would be a different
colour font of the main article. I choose
to use read and blue to show the colour
theme continuing throughout the
magazine. I also made the title
attractive and eye catching by having
some large letters and some small to
create a unique style. My title was very
simple as it was just the name of the
artist and I had decided to place this on
the left hand side page according to the
layout of the image.
13. Twelfth Entry
This was the final day
of production, I
decided to just
simply re check the
work to make sure I
included all relevant
information and to
make sure that the
article made sense
as well as the
floating quotes.
