Beginning Production.

Last week, I begun the production of my magazine. Due to two weeks’ absence, I was behind my peers but had planned ahead so that I could make the best use of the time I had as possible.

Although I had not yet completed a photo shoot, I worked on the layouts and front cover of my product using InDesign and Photoshop.

In Photoshop, I have learned how to use the text control tool, as well as how to use different layers. My Photoshop skills will develop further when I have completed my photo shoot, and I have edited my images.

In InDesign, I have begun to develop the layout of my DPS. To do this, I have learned how to create columns and margins. As I have also begun to put my text onto the DPS, I have also learned how to insert text, and how to manipulate it such as resizing and changing font. 

This image shows my front cover on Photoshop, soon after beginning production. I have inserted the masthead and main sell line, and changed the background colour of the product to black. This is because I intended to have a black backdrop for my photo shoot. Here, I had used the text control tool to insert text. I had also resized the text, and changed the font and colour. I also used layers. This makes it easier to move text on the page, and also if I need to select certain areas of text or delete parts.

On these images, I have added more text. I edited the space between lines and, again, font size and colour. This enables variation on my magazine cover. When I have my photo shoot completed, I will be able to use more tools in order to edit my front cover further as I insert and format the images on the page, as well as editing the aesthetics of the photographs beforehand.

The above image shows my InDesign product, after beginning production. Here, I have used the software to create margins and columns. Before this, I measured the length and width of a style model's cover and double page spread so that my measurements would be accurate. I have also learned how to create text boxes, and to insert a text file in order to place my article into the DPS. I have also developed my skills in manipulating the text. This evident in the different sizes and fonts seen on the DPS.