M I S C O N C E P T I O N

ADDING MAGAZINE COVER CONVENTIONS

STEP 1: SCANNING IN THE IMAGE

After we first scanned the image in, we noticed that the colouring was quite dull. We fixed this by editing the contrast levels in Photoshop. This was very effective in making the image very sharp and intense, giving it more power.

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STEP 2: ADDING THE LITTLE WHITE LIES BADGE

In order to achieve a very high resolution in the Little White Lies Badge we scanned in front cover of “The Tetro” issue. Then we this copy as another layer in Photoshop. We then locked the “Misconception” layer to allow us to erase our desired amount of the scanned in image.

STEP 2: ADDING THE LITTLE WHITE LIES BADGE

Our positioning of the badge on the page was heavily influenced by real Little White Lies issues. We noticed that it was positioned so that the middle of the circle was in line with the character’s hair-line. We reflected on this in our Misconception issue.

STEP 3: EDITING

From looking at alternative copies of the Little White Lies Issue of “Black Swan” we noticed that several indicated towards the idea of a split personality through the colouring of the protagonist’s eyes. We also thought this effect foreshadowed the themes of evil and possession. We reflected on this in our Misconception issue by making the left-hand eye and blood-shot red colour. We achieved this by using the paintbrush tool to fill in the eye. However we made the right-hand eye look perfect by extending the eyelashes and removing any harsh shading. This was so that the idea of a double-sided personality was more prominent and obvious.

STEP 3: EDITING

We received feedback that highlighted how the character’s split personality was not coming through as very clearly. We worked on this by further emphasising the contrast in the two halves of the protagonist’s face. We did this by using the eraser tool, in Photoshop, to remove any harshly coloured areas on the “good” half of her face. This was particularly necessary in areas such as her lips, eye and hair outline. We also thought this effect helped give rise to how dance performers use stage make-up to make their face’s look flawless and perfect.

STEP 4: MAIN TITLE

After researching into other Little White Lies editions we noticed that several copies had the title positioned up the left-hand shoulder of the protagonist. This aspect is evident in the final copy of our magazine cover. We created this feature on Photoshop by inserting each letter as a different layer. We positioned each letters manually so that equal spacing and proxemics were created. This gave the cover a more professional, credible feel

STEP 4: MAIN TITLE

We also tried positioning a back-to-front copy of the title on the other shoulder in an attempt to further reflect on the themes of mirrors and appearance and reality. However, we decided against this as it went against Little White Lies conventions and we felt it overcomplicated and overcrowded the page by adding unnecessary details.

STEP 5: SIGNATURE

Lastly, we added a signature in the bottom right-hand corner. We felt this created a more authentic, original feel, further reflecting on how Little White Lies has a very artistic style and spin on different products. Also, we noticed a modest signature was another convention of Little White Lies covers, therefore we thought it added further credibility to our Misconception issue.