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Contents Learning Objective

LO1 2-29

LO2 30-56

LO3 57-73

LO4- 74-90

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Contents Learning Objective

Experimenting with two different magazine ideas (Riff Magazine) 4-5

Hand Drawn Drafts 6-8

Graphic Layout 9

Rough Front Cover 10

Rough Double-Page Spread 11

Experimenting with two different magazine ideas (Bass Magazine) 12-13

Hand Drawn Drafts 14- 16

Graphic Layout 17

Rough Front Cover 18

Rough Double-Page Spread 19

Masthead Font Styles 20

Moodboard 21

Drafts Article 22

Location Reece 23

Prop List 24

Production Plan 25

Test Photography 26Health and Safety Act at Work 27

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EXPERIMENTING WITH TWO DIFFERENT

MAGAZINE IDEAS RIFF MAGAZINE

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Rough SketchesI created rough sketches for the

front cover and double-page spread for my two magazine ideas. From

these I was able to generate a series of ideas for my final hand

drawn drafts for example; were to place my masthead, and the style of

the main image.

The masthead is positioned in the left corner of the front cover.

The cover lines are positioned down the left of the front cover.

The main headline is positioned across the bottom of the front cover.

The main image is a medium close up positioned to the right of the front cover.

Barcode

Puff promotion

Drop capital

Stand first 2 medium close ups

Interview Pull quote

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HAND DRAWN DRAFTS

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FRONT COVERLike Q Magazine my masthead will

be in the top left hand corner of the front cover. I will also be sticking to the red and white

colour scheme, however my unlike Q my text will be red and my

shape will be white.

My main headline will be positioned near the bottom of the page, this is a feature which I will be replicating from my front cover of inspiration. However I will be using red white with a black drop

shadow instead of plain white.

There will be a Puff Promotion in the top right hand corner, this

will include white text on a shiny gold background. This will make the puff promotion an eye

catching feature and draw the readers attention. This is a

feature Q Magazine don’t use very often.

My cover lines will be positioned down the left hand side of the front

cover, instead of using both black and red text I have chosen to use

plain red with a black drop shadow. This will give my magazine a ‘Retro’

‘Rock N Roll’ feel.

I have chosen to position my main image to the right and will

manipulate it so it fits the width of the front cover.

At the bottom right-hand side of the front cover readers will notice a barcode containing the date when the magazine

was released, their official web address and convergence such

as; Facebook and Twitter.

My strapline of “Like Music To Your Ears” will be positioned

below my masthead. The font I will be using will be the same as

my interview text, and again I will be sticking to the red and white

colour scheme.

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DOUBLE-PAGE SPREADLike Q I will be keeping my stand first across the top of the page, this will introduce the reader to who is

being interviewed. The main text will be in the colour red and use the font ‘Roboto’ which is the same as my interview, however the name of the main star will be ‘Lemon Milk’ which is the same as my masthead.

My drop capital will be a red letter O in the same

font as my masthead, positioned at the top of

the left page. This will be significantly larger than my stand first and pull

quote.

You can see my pull quote will be placed across the middle of

the left page, I will be using the font ‘Orator’

which is different to my masthead and stand first. The text will be red with a thin drop

shadow behind.My three text columns will wrap around my

pull quote, the font I will be using is ‘Roboto’. Instead of sticking to my red and

white colour scheme my text will be black. I have chosen his is the most common colour

for magazine interviews.

On the right page there will also be three text

columns, to hold the last section of my interview which didn’t fit on the

left page.

At the bottom of the right page I will include a quote from my interview,

just like my pull quote the font again will be ‘Orator’ with a thin black drop

shadow behind.

As for images I will be using two medium

close up shots, of the main star. Each will

contain a red border with a small caption

underneath, describing the image.

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GRAPHIC LAYOUT

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Rough draft of the front coverI used Adobe Photoshop CS5 to create a rough version of my Front Cover. This allowed me to explore the hand drawn drafts I had created, and

generate further ideas which I could use when creating my final magazine pages. Creating rough drafts of my magazine pages also allowed me to explore the two colour schemes which I had chosen which were orange and black and red, white and black.

Masthead in the top left corner. The text is red with a white stroke effect. The shape behind the masthead is a faded black gradient.

The cover lines are positioned down the left side of the cover. The font is the same as my masthead, the colour is red and black.

The main headline is positioned across the bottom of the page. The font is the same as my masthead. The text colour is a red and black gradient.

The barcode is positioned at the bottom right of the front cover. The white shape holds the date, their web address, their twitter name and their Facebook name.

The main image is positioned to the right of the front cover. I have brightened the image and softened the edges. I have also created the effect of make up for example; her lipstick.

The puff promotion is a red square with black text, the outside of the has a white stroke effect. Below the puff promotion is the date ‘January 2015’.

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The stand first is positioned at the top of the left page. The text is the same font as the masthead, the colour of the text is red with a black stroke effect.

The drop capital is positioned at the top of the left page, the font is the same as the masthead. The colour of the text is orange.

The three text columns are positioned either side of the pull quote. The text will be black in the font ‘Robot’.

The banner will be positioned at the bottom of the page, the colour will be red. This will hold the page number and a small image of the masthead.

The two images will me medium close ups positioned below the pull quote. I have brightened the image and softened the edges. I have also created the effect of lipstick on her mouth.

The pull quote is positioned above the 2 images, the font again is the text ‘Robot’. The colour of the font is red with a black drop shadow.

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EXPERIMENTING WITH TWO DIFFERENT

MAGAZINE IDEAS BASS MAGAZINE

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ROUGH SKETCHES

The masthead is positioned in the middle of the front cover.

The cover lines are positioned down the left of the front cover.

The main headline is split into 2 sections across the middle of the front cover

The main image is a full body image positioned in the middle of the front cover.

Barcode

Puff promotion

Drop capital

Stand first 2 full body images.

Interview Pull quote Caption

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HAND DRAWN DRAFTS

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Unlike Q my masthead will be across the top of the front cover. I will including both elements of the

colour scheme by having orange text with a black drop shadow. The

letters ‘Bass’ will be in capitals.

My strapline ‘Feel the Bass’ will be down the side of the

masthead. The font I have chosen to use is the same as my interview. the text colour

will also be black like the stroke effect on my masthead.

My cover lines will be positioned down the right

hand side of the front cover, which is different to my idea

for Riff magazine. i have chosen to use the same font

as my masthead. The two colours of the text will be

orange and black.

In the top right corner will be a pentagon shape, which holds a puff

promotion. The colour of the pentagon will be the same as the masthead which is; orange and

black. The bright colours will capture the readers attention and keep them

interested.

I have chosen to position my main image in the middle of the front cover, this will be a full body image. The main headline will appear either side

of the image.

My barcode will be positioned at the bottom right hand corner of

the front cover. The white square will contain the barcode, the date of the magazine, and social media

links. The web address can be found with the puff promotion.

The main headline will be split into two sections and positioned

near the bottom of the page either side of the main image.

The font will be the same as the masthead, however I wont be

using a colour instead I will overlay a fire pattern using

Photoshop.

FRONT COVER BASS MAGAZINE

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My stand first will be positioned at the top of the left page. This

will introduce the main star, and give a brief explanation of what the article is about.

My drop capital will be the letter O. the

font will be the same as my masthead, and

the colour will be orange.

Here you can see that my three text columns will

be positioned in the middle of the left page.

My image will be a location shot,

positioned in the middle of the

right page. Each image will have an

orange stroke effect round the

outside.

DOUBLE-PAGE SPREADQuote from the interview

My quote from the interview will be positioned at the top of the right page. The text will be a different font to my masthead and cover lines. The colours I have chosen will

replicate the ones which my masthead uses (orange text with a black drop shadow)

My pull quote will positioned at the bottom of the page, like my quote from the interview, the text again will be orange

with a back drop shadow.

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GRAPHIC LAYOUT

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Rough draft of the Front CoverI used Adobe Photoshop CS5 to create rough versions of my Front Cover. This allowed me to explore the hand drawn drafts I had created, and

generate further ideas which I could use when creating my final magazine pages. Creating rough drafts of my magazine pages also allowed me to explore the colour scheme I had chosen which was orange and black.

Masthead is positioned across the top of the front cover. The text is bold and the colour is orange, the strapline is down the left side.

The cover lines are positioned down the right side of the cover. The font is the same as my masthead, the colour is orange and black.

The main headline is split into two sections and positioned across the middle of the page. The text has a

fire pattern overlaid.

The barcode is positioned at the bottom right of the front cover. The white shape holds the date, their web address, their twitter name and their Facebook name. I have also included a small image of their masthead.

The main image is positioned in the middle of the cover, I have changed her hair colour and created the effect of make up on her face. I have also brightened the image and softened the edges to look realistic.

The puff promotion is an orange circle with a black

stroke effect. The text is black with a white stroke

effect.

The convergence is positioned at the bottom left of the cover.

You can see the magazines Facebook name, Twitter name

and Instagram next. Next to these are there logos.

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The drop capital will be the same font as the masthead, the txt colour will be bright orange.

The three text columns will be positioned on the left page, the first columns will wrap around the drop capital. The text will be black in the font ‘Candara’

The quote from the interview will be positioned beneath the location shot. The text will be in the font ‘Candara’. The colour will be orange with a black stroke effect.

The image will be a location shot, positioned beneath the pull quote. I will brighten the image and soften the edges. I will also change the colour of the clothing in the image, and change the colour of her hair.

The pull quote will be positioned above the location shot. The text will be in the font ‘Candara’. The colour will be orange with a black stroke effect

The stand first will be positioned above the interview, the font I have chosen to use is the same as my masthead. The text will be orange with a black stroke effect.

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MASTHEAD AND FONT STYLES The masthead I have chosen for my magazine will be ‘Riff’ which I have taken from guitar riff, I will position my masthead in the top left-hand corner of my magazine which is a feature that Q magazine also do. I will incorporate all three colours from my colour scheme into my masthead, by having a red

gradient feel text, a white drop shadow inside the text and a thin black drop shadow. I have chosen to make my masthead lettering bold, however looking at the font ‘Maxxii Serif’ the letters are to thick and close together, this would not leave much space for my drop shadow. Where as ‘Mangosteen’ the letters are to thin but they are still to close together. Overall I feel that Lemon/Milk is the most suitable for my magazine, although the font is simple its also very effective and would best compliment my masthead.

Mangosteen Lemon/Milk Maxxii Serif

Orator Robot

Other Fonts

I have chosen to use the font ‘Rotobo’ for my interview text. The font is simplistic but easy for the reader to identify, and the thin letters allow more space for text to fit on the page. I have chosen the font to be black as this is the stereotypical colour for interview text.

I have chosen the text ‘Orator’ for both my pull quotes on my double-page spread. The font is more bold and eye catching compared to the font ‘Roboto’. I have chosen the text to be red as use of a strong font and a bold colour will be eye-catching and appealing to the reader.

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The image above show my draft interview with Lana Del Rey, as inspiration I looked to Q magazine interview with Spandau Ballet. Throughout the interview Q focus on bringing out the humorous side of the band, therefore I had drafted questions which were similar to the ones from Q Magazine for example question 2 which asks “Your shows have been named ‘peculiar; and ‘extravagant’ tell us about your most embarrassing performance?. To be able to answer these questions I had to make sure that Lana Del Rey’s response was language appropriate, and that it was relevant to a previous performance from her career. I also had to make sure that the questions were answered as if she was present during a real interview, therefore I research some previous interviews with Lana Del Rey to be able to make the interview seem realistic and engaging.

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Location Recce

I created a Plan for Images (Location Recce) which shows the plan I will follow when taking images for the first issue of Riff. I have taken into consideration the important details which would be relevant to a photographer such as; the types of shots needed to be taken, the location were the images must be taken and the equipment needed in order to take the images. For each issue I must create a ‘Plan for Images’ to allow the photographer to know the details required to take images which fit the indie genre and are of a high standard. As the images will be taken at another persons house I will need to ask permission to be able to take the images, as the person may disagree meaning I would have to change location.

Name: Jessica MonkCandidate Number: 4102

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Camera Tri pod Ceiling Lighting Plain White Wall

Prop List I have created a table showing the price for each pieced of equipment and were I would purchase this equipment from.

Equipment Price How many do I need?

Were to purchase this item?

Total

Canon EOS 700D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera

336.99 1 Valuebasket.com

£336.99

Double layered triple cone ceiling light

£50.00 4 Homebase £200

Continuous lighting kit

£45.00 1 Ebay £45.00

Tri pod £129.99 1 Amazon £129.00

In total I would have to spend £711.98 to purchase all the required equipment.

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Production Plan

How I improved my production plan?This is my production plan which I created to show the tasks involved when creating my magazine over one month, my production plan starts from the 20th October and finishes on the 17Th November. I have improved my production plan by creating 4 separate tables for each week of he month. I have also colour coded the different sections and added in a key, to make the production plan easier to identify. How this will help?Creating a production plan will assist the production team when creating the magazine, ensuring that they follow each step correctly. By setting a 6 day deadline will assure that each task had enough time to be completed, and will remind the production team of when the task needs to be completed.

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By taking a series of test shots I was able to try out different styles of images which could potentially feature in my magazine. The style of the 3 final images I had chosen to appear in my magazine were medium close ups, therefore I took a series of medium close ups changing aspects such as; the position which the main star was sitting and whether she was holding a prop.

On Tuesday 25th November I arranged a photoshoot to capture some test photography to explore the different types of images I could present in my magazine.

TEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Which tools did I use?

Cropping tool, Refine edge tool, Selection tool, Paint brush tool• I would use the cropping tool to eliminate any unwanted areas of the background for example; objects that were relevant to the style of

images I wanted to achieve.

• I would use the quick selection tool to select the edge of her hair to allow me to change the colour, • I would also use the quick selection tool to select her clothes, to allow me to change the colour. • I would use the quick selection tool to select her mouth, to allow me to change the colour.

• I would use the paint brush tool to change the colour of her hair from blonde to ginger, to change her clothes from white to yellow and to add the effect of led lipstick to her mouth.

• I would use the refine edge tool to select the smaller details which I have missed for example; thinner strands of hair or patterns on the clothing. Contents

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Health and Safety Act at WorkHealth and Safety Act ?To keep employees safe during work hours it’s important that employers follow the health and safety act. It’s the right of the employee that they are eligible to work in a place where they are prevented from risks to their health and safety. The health and safety act outlines the guidelines the employer must follow when protecting the welfare of his or her employees. If an accident happens at work the employer is responsible. Employers responsibilities • Deciding the potential risks which could harm the employee whilst

performing their job. • Provide the correct first aid facilities. • Notify the employee who they must tell if they have and an

accident and who is in control of health and safety.• Give the employee the health and safety training the require free

of charge.Employee responsibilities • Follow the training provided when using machinery or tools. • Take full responsibility of your own health and safety.• Work together with the employer on health and safety.• Notify someone if you feel that your life is in danger or there is a

risk to another employees life.

How does Health and Safety apply to my magazine? Health and safety applies when creating my magazine as employees are at risk however small or big the task they are performing, it is my responsibility to keep employees safe during work hours. Therefore I must present a health and safety guideline in writing which the employees must followed whilst performing physical tasks. I must assess the potential hazards which could harm employees such as; the photographer whilst taking images for the magazine, the production team whilst they are producing the magazine and the

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Contents Learning Outcome

Location recce 30

Contacting Q Magazine 31

Reply from Q magazine 32

Risk Assessment 33Why is it important to complete a risk assessment 34

Gaining permission to use a desired location 35-37

Conducting an Interview 38

Legal and Ethical Issues 39-53

Case Study 54

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Location Recce

I created a Plan for Images (Location Recce) which shows the plan I will follow when taking images for the first issue of Riff. I have taken into consideration the important details which would be relevant to a photographer such as; the types of shots needed to be taken, the location were the images must be taken and the equipment needed in order to take the images. For each issue I must create a ‘Plan for Images’ to allow the photographer to know the details required to take images which fit the indie genre and are of a high standard. As the images will be taken at another persons house I will need to ask permission to be able to take the images, as the person may disagree meaning I would have to change location.

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Contacting Q magazine

I have sent an email to Rachel McClenahan

from Bauer Media, to ask about the risk assessments they

conduct when taking the pictures which

feature in their magazine.

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Reply from QI received a reply from Rachel saying that the risk assessments were managed by the

photographer, who are usually freelance.

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Risk Assessments As Q magazine weren't able to provide information regarding the risk assessments, I have researched a website

called ‘Richard Hobson Photography’ and analysed the section were he explains about risk assessment.

Source: http://richardhobsonphotography.co.uk/risk-assessment

What is the risk? How can this be prevented?

Tripping over wires and cables. Make sure to run the cables were people will not be working. Use cable covers; if the cables have to be placed were people will be working

cable covers, will not only protect the cables from breakages, but prevent people from tripping over.

Do not overload an extension cables.

Instead use a range of extension cables, making sure that you check that they will not cause harm by electrocution, or have any exposed wires.

Shattering the bulbs from the lighting kit

Carry the lights in a upright position, avoid handling horizontal.

Dropping heavy equipment Use 2 or more people to transport a large piece of equipment, to avoid breakages.

Objects on the floor Assess the area where you will be working. Clear the space around you.

Falling from height if taking images up a ladder

Check that the ladder is secure, Alert people that you will be taking pictures from height, Clear the floor space below,

Fire from the lightings getting to hot

Check the temperature of the lights, Make sure that there are no flammable objects around, Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.

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Why was important to complete a risk assessment?Why was it important that the photographer followed a risk assessment?It was important that the photographer followed a risk assessment to avoid harming himself and others around when taking the images which would feature in the magazine. If they did not follow the risk assessment there is possibility that he or she could put hers and everybody else's life in danger. Therefore setting out a risk assessment makes sure that the location is well prepared and hazard free when taking images.

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Why was it important to create a ‘Location Recce’?It was important to create a location recce to allow the photographer to familiarise themselves with the location. I was also able to point out the specific hazards which could harm them when taking the pictures. Why was it important to take pictures of the location, were the photoshoot would be taking place?It was important to take pictures of the location to present in the location recce so the photographer could see what the location he or she would be working in looks like, this also meant they could spot the potential hazards themselves before taking the images. Why was it important to take pictures of the potential hazards? It was important to take pictures of the potential hazards to make it easier for the photographer to spot them before he or she begins taking the images.

http://content.photojojo.com/tips/legal-rights-of-photographers/

Rules which a photographer must follow before taking images; 1. If a photographer is taking images and the location appears to the side this is allowed to appear in the image. 2. If you are on private property and the owner request that you do not taking images of his or her property this must be respected

as its trespassing and an invasion of privacy. 3. If members of the public happen to be were a photographer wants to take an image this can still happen although its without

consent, however its unacceptable to photograph children in public places and private information. 4. Without permission photographers are allowed to capture images of; accidents and fire hazards, buildings and bridges, industrial

landsite’s and celebrities. However people have different opinions regarding these subject areas. 5. VII. Although “security” is often given as the reason somebody doesn’t want you to take photos, it’s rarely valid. 6. Many people request that photographers do not photograph them, however if the photographer choses to do so this is not

terrorising the person or an invasion of there privacy, if this is done in public. 7. If a member of the public tries to confiscate your camera or equipment, the photographer doesn't have to give it to them. If they

threaten the photographer legal action can be taken.

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Gaining permission to use a desired

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I received an reply from the

owner of the location stating that they were willing to give

me permission to take images

at their location.

I have sent an email to Amelia Morris the owner of the location, to ask whether she will allow us permission to take photographs for the magazine on two desired dates which are; 8th November for test photography and 4th December for the official shoot. In the email I have included details such as; Who I am (editor) and what the

magazine is, Why I am contacting her, Why we have chosen this specific

location, The dates we would prefer to shoot

the images, And the length of time we would

need the studio.

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Permission to use the Location

I have also attached a screenshot of the permission slip which the owner of location filled out, during our meeting, as evidence that I have been granted permission to take photos at the specific location.

I created a permission slip which the owner of the location has filled out stating that they are granting me permission to use the location to take images.

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Conducting an interview

Before the interview could take place we contacted the main stair to arrange the interview. The image below shows the messages we sent to the Lana Del Rey to arrange the interview.

The image above shows a section from the interview we arranged with Lana Del Rey. The picture will uploaded to the website as their header image until the magazine is released. This will help viewers to establish who will be appearing in the first issue.

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Legal and Ethical Issues

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Copyright

What is a Trademark?A trademark allows a business to stand out from other traders; usually a trademark comes in the form of a company’s logo or a specific signature. Just like copyright a trademark stops other people from using a company’s name or taking a logo and modifying to be their own. Trademarks can last for a number as years however it’s recommended that it be renewed every 10 years. With a trademark companies own the intellectual property of features such as their logo or brand name, this allows them to grant permission for other companies to use these features for business. Source:What are some of the benefits of a trademark?• By registering for a trademark you are protected from others trying to use your company name or logo without permission.• You can grant permission for other companies to use your company’s logo or brand name.• A trademark can protect your businesses market share. • You can also add value to your business and goods which they sell. Source:How will a trademark apply to my magazine?Registering my magazine for a trademark will protect features of my magazine such as my masthead from being used by other companies without permission.

What is Copyright? Copyright is the law that protects the owner’s right to an idea they have physically produced themselves such as; books, art, recorded music, and films. The products owners have the right to stop other people from copying their idea or passing them off as their own without being granted permission. These are known as cases of copyright infringement. Unfortunately copyright cannot be used to protect ideas which haven’t physically been developed for example; an idea which a person has discussed but not taken any further. Source:What will happen if I do not register my magazine for copyright?If I do not register my magazine for copyright there is the risk that the content inside can be taken and passed off as another person or published in a magazine which is registered for copyright. There is also the risk of another photographer claiming property of the images. Although this is breaking the law of copyright, without registering my magazine there is no way to prevent this from happening. How will copyright apply to my magazine?Once my magazine has been registered and is eligible to hold a copyright symbol this will now prevent other magazine publishers or members of the public from copyrighting the content inside and passing it off as their own. However I must also take into consideration whether the written content in my magazine is copyrighting another magazines written content. Therefore I must make sure that my work is unique from other magazines.

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How to register for a Trademark

2. Next step is to fill out the details of the person providing, their personal details like their home address and telephone number, but also their company name and contact details.

1. The first step asks who is completing the form there are two options; the owner of the trademark or an authorised person within the business, and an attorney, solicitor or a third party representative.

4. Next you are asked whether your trademark has letters, if so provide the letters which can be seen in the trademark.

3. The next step asks whether the person is registering a single trademark or a series of trademarks.

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5. The form then asks you to provide an image of the trade mark. They only accept JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG and JFIF.

6. The form then ass if the person registering the trademark ask if they would like to supply a description or limitation.

7. The form then asks if the person registering the trademark ask if they wish to supply a disclaimer.

8. The form then asks if the person registering the trademark ask if wish to make a priority claim.

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10. Next type in the answer or search from the list.

9. The person is required to tell the IPO what goods and services the trade mark will be used for. There are two ways to choose; which are typing the answer or choosing from a list.

11. In my case I would be registering a trademark for a magazine, however there are over 60 classes which a trademark would come under. Once you have chosen the correct class click confirm

The next step is to select the appropriate price, the two options are standard or right-class both take 20 days to be examined before the trademark can be finalised the price for standard is £170, and for right-class £200.

If the trademark is something different to an ordinary trademark, the form asks you to select if it’s a certification mark or a collective mark.

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IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation)

Independent Press Standards Organisation: The IPSO and the people who regulate the content which we read in newspapers and magazines in the UK. Their main responsibility is to make sure that we the reader are delivered the highest standard of journalism, by maintaining and monitoring the content to make sure that it meets the criteria of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’. Originally the IPSO were known as the PCC (Press Complaints Commission), however from the 8th of September IPSO had taken over.

Taken from the IPSO website:“IPSO is here to serve the public by holding publications to account for their actions. We will strive to protect individual rights, and by upholding high standards of professional conduct, will help maintain freedom of expression for the press.”

Source: https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/index.html

In my magazine there are a number of factors which readers can complain about such as the printed articles and images.

• I need to make sure that the images are suitable and don’t offend any of the readers, for example checking that they are appropriate to be published in the magazine, and don’t not give off the wrong message.

• I also need to take into consideration the language that I used, checking if its suitable to be publisher, are they any swearwords without expletives, or does the language offend anyone.

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How to make a complaint through IPSOHow to make an complaint through the IPSO?

Members of the public are eligible to make complaints using an online form which asks them

to state areas such as;

• what are they complaining about such as; behaviour of the journalist or the photographer, content published in a newspaper or magazine

or the content published in a newspaper or magazine online.

• The name of the publication which the complaint is about.

• The date of the first article from the newspaper or

magazine was published.• And the headline from the article, it has been

stated that the person is allowed a maximum of 5

headlines however they will only be accepted in; JPG, PNG, PDF and DOCX form.

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The Editors Code of Conduct There are 16 factors which the Editors Code of Conduct requires editors and publishers to I have selected some of the more important ones to follow:Accuracy: care must be taken when selecting content, are the facts accurate, do they mislead the reader, do the pictures give off the wrong ideas. Opportunity to reply: publishers must be open minded to replies regarding inaccuracies by members of the public. Privacy: the press must respect the privacy of the individual for example; their home life, family, and personal health.Harassment: journalists must not initiate or harass the individual to gain content which they intend to publish. Intrusion into grief or shock: if the individual is going through a time of shock or grievance, the journalist must approach the case with sympathy. Children: if the individual is a child their education and free time must not be disrupted.Discrimination: journalists must avoid discriminating the; race, gender, religion or ethnicity of the individual purposely or by accident.

It’s the duty of the press to deliver the highest quality journalism, the editors code of conduct sets the ‘benchmark’ for the ethical standards: protecting the rights of the individual ; who the content is about, and the rights of the public; how much of the content are they able to view.

What is the Editors Code of Conduct?As IPSO are the regulators of the content which we see published in magazines and newspapers, they must follow the editors code of practise in order to deliver the highest standard journalism. It’s the responsibility of the editors and publishers to make sure all areas of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ are applied when observing both print and digital content.

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How will The Editors Code of Conduct apply to my magazine

How will the Editors Code of Conduct apply to my magazine?The 16 factors of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ Accuracy, opportunity to reply, privacy, harassment, intrusion into grief or shock, children, children in sex cases, hospital, reporting of crime, clandestine devices and subterfuge, victims of sexual assault, discrimination, financial journalism, confidential sources, witness payments in criminal trials and payment to criminals. For my magazine I will need to follow the steps of the ‘Editors Code of Conduct’ for areas such as;

Accuracy: I will need to thoroughly check through the written content make sure that its 100% accurate and ready to be published, making sure that all the facts are genuine. I must also consider whether the choice of language is appropriate for the reader checking if there are inappropriate words or offensive language. Another factor to check is the images, do they give off the wrong impression to the reader, are they misleading. Opportunity to reply: I must also have an open mind to any replies I may receive after the magazine has been released regarding content which the reader, or the parent of the reader may believe to be inaccurate or offensive. Respecting their views and beliefs I must take into account what they have said. Harassment: If the individual refuses to be interviewed or refuses to disclose information which they would prefer to be kept private, I must respect this decision and not begin to harass them or force them to provide personal or professional information, which I intended to publish in the magazine. Privacy: I must accept any privacy which the individual may require. Not only do I need to respect that they may not want to disclose certain information or feel that they don’t want to answer a specific question. I must also set a boundary for the type of questions which I may ask the individual, making sure they aren't offensive or discriminative. Intrusion to grief or shock: if the individual has recently experienced a personal grievance or shock I must respect the goings on and approach the person with sympathy. Discrimination: During the interview I must be careful not to discriminate the individual by purpose or accidently, whether this be what gender they are, their care, what ethnic group they belong to, their religious beliefs, or their sexual orientation

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Intellectual PropertyIntellectual PropertyWhat is Intellectual Property?Intellectual property is an idea that someone has physically brought to life and produced for example; music or art. A person does not own intellectual property of the idea they have until its physically produced. I own intellectual property of my magazine as this was an idea which I physically created.

Do I need to give permission for another company to use my masthead?If another company wants to use my magazine masthead or logo for advertising once I have registered my magazine for a trademark, I will be able to grant permission to the other company to use my masthead. However if I have only registered my magazine for copyright and not a trademark, and the other company uses my masthead or strapline this will be copyright infringement.

Different types of intellectual property?There are 5 different types of intellectual property which include;Copyright: literature, art, music, films and more,Trademarks; product names, brand logos, magazine mastheads. Patents; inventions such as machines, tools and medicines,Design rights; shapes of objects structure of a design,Registered design; appearance, shapes, packaging and colour of a product.Source: https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview/protect-your-intellectual-property

For example Facebook own intellectual property of their

logo. Just like

Source: https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview/overview

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Health and safety policy statementAll employees must have secure plans in action in order to maintain health and safety, if a company has employed over 5 people its crucial that the health and safety plans are presented in writing, this is a health and safety statement. Risk assessmentIn the work place there is always a risk linked to the tasks which employees perform, however big or small the job these could include; using equipment, controlling machinery or working off the ground. All employers must assess the tasks, analyse the potential risks and who they will harm, and decide how they will protect people against these accidents. In the workplace the employer must always make sure that he or she has done enough to prevent accidents from happening. Just like the health and safety statement, the risk assessment must be presented in writing, if a company has over 4 employees. Worker involvementIn a company worker involvement is an important part when it comes to maintaining the health and safety of workers. The workers themselves are usually the best people to point out the hazards and help put solutions in place to avoid these risks. There feedback is vital as they can point out were the solutions may not benefit or were they have gone wrong.

Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/printing/basics.htm

Quote taken from the HSE Website‘Through worker involvement you can act together to reduce accidents and ill health within the workplace.’

How to manage print safely?

(HSE) Health & Safety Executive) Each year over 120,000 workers are employed within smaller and medium sized printing companies. 27% of accidents are manual handling, 22% are trips in the work place and 22% are from machinery.

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(HSE) Health & Safety Executive)

Health and safety PolicyI must make sure the employees are aware of the health and safety policy I have put together. As there will be over 5 employees I present them with a written document which outlines the plans I have put in place to ensure they are safe at the work place. Risk assessmentI must assess the tasks which the employees will perform during work hours, and decide the potential hazards which could harm them and those around them. I must them decide how I will prevent these hazards from causing harm to the workers, by creating a risk assessment. The risk assessment must explain; what the hazard is, who this may harm, and how to prevent these hazards. Once the risk assessment has been finalise I must present this in the form of a written document. Worker involvementI must be open to employees giving me their opinions about the risk assessment I have put in place regarding the tasks they are performing. I must accept their feedback and make the required changes to the risk assessment, to ensure that the employees are safe whilst they are working.

How does health and safety apply to my magazine?

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Source: https://www.facebookbrand.com/request

What do you need to consider?To be able to use the Facebook logo on my magazine front cover I would have to request permission

by filling out a ‘Brand Permission Request Form’. Without this I am using the logo illegally.

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There are four different formats in which the twitter bird can be used which are; and blue bird on a black background, and white bird on a black background, a blue bird on a white background and white bird on a blue background. For my magazine I have chosen to use the letter ‘T’ which is a white letter on a blue background.

There is no form to fill out in order to use the twitter logo however on their website there is a page which outlines the guideless which the person must follow in order to use the logo for online and static purposes.

The usage guidelines state the don'ts of using the twitter logo some of then include; •Don’t rotate the logo, •Don’t add special effects to the logo,•Don’t animate the logo,•And don’t use told versions of the twitter logo.

How to use the Twitter Logo professionally

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Using the Twitter brand in advertising or marketing materials’ This section explains the do’s and don’ts of using the twitter logo in advertising and marketing situations for example;Do use the twitter bird to show whether a product or device is compatible with twitter,Do show the twitter bird in front of your # hashtag, @ user name, and make sure it’s the same size as your text.Don’t display the twitter logo larger than your own logo,Don’t use twitter or tweet marks to refer to any service other than Twitter.

The display guidelines discuss the do’s and don’ts of how to use the twitter logo to promote your twitter account

for example; Do type ‘Follow us on Twitter’ follow by your @username

when your unable to show the twitter bird. Don’t use any other form of artwork from out site such as

the verified badge.

Source: https://about.twitter.com/press/brand-assets

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Case Study

Although people saw this as cruel and an invasion of the

woman's privacy,

Elisabeth herself thought

her actions were harmless.

She thought she was doing no harm as the caption stated ‘Paris is full of surprises, @voguemagazine reader even in the unexpected corners’.

However within minutes of her followers viewing the picture hundreds of comments were posted. Some replied she was cruel and others defended her actions, however she removed the picture 5 hours after posting it.

Current Vogue editor Elisabeth von Thum und Taxis posted a picture of

a homeless women reading a copy of Vogue magazine to Instagram.

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Contents Learning Outcome

Setting up equipment 57

Pre-Production Materials 58

Test Photography 60Production Process 61- 63

Operating Desktop Publishing 64-67

Creating The magazine 68-70

Fonts 71

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Setting up the Equipment Here I have shown pictures showing myself setting up the equipment before the shoot.

Placing the stool. Setting up the lighting

Setting up the camera

Although the background was white, the area

surrounding the white was dull therefore I set

the lights to their brightest setting. This

added more light to the surrounding area, and

allowed me to capture the background and the main

star without a dark shadow behind. I set the

camera to continuous shooting to capture a

series of medium close up images.. The shutter

speed was set to 1/30 , this allowed more light

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Pre-production Material Changes made

MoodboardA change that I made to my mood board was adding in the two poetical colour schemes for Riff and Bass magazine which were; ‘red, white and black’ and ‘orange and black’. I also added in more images which were stereotypical to the indie genre such as; guitars. Another change I made was include more covers of inspiration from Q magazine, which helped me gain more ideas for my magazine.

Production PlanA change I made to my production plan was by improving the layout to make the document itself look more professional than my original plan for example; colour coding each section. I also changed the

Location RecceA change I made to my location recce was completing a risk assessment as an extra section, by researching the risk assessment photographers follow before taking their images to ensure that they are safe throughout. Another change I made to my location recce was to include images of the potential hazards which could harm the photographer whilst taking the images.

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By taking a series of test shots I was able to try out different styles of images which could potentially feature in my magazine. The style of the 3 final images I had chosen to appear in my magazine were medium close ups, therefore I took a series of medium close ups changing aspects such as; the position which the main star was sitting and whether she was holding a prop.

On Tuesday 25th November I arranged a photoshoot to capture some test photography to explore the different types of images I could present in my magazine.

TEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Which tools did I use?

Cropping tool, Refine edge tool, Selection tool, Paint brush tool• I would use the cropping tool to eliminate any unwanted areas of the background for example; objects that were relevant to the style of

images I wanted to achieve.

• I would use the quick selection tool to select the edge of her hair to allow me to change the colour, • I would also use the quick selection tool to select her clothes, to allow me to change the colour. • I would use the quick selection tool to select her mouth, to allow me to change the colour.

• I would use the paint brush tool to change the colour of her hair from blonde to ginger, to change her clothes from white to yellow and to add the effect of led lipstick to her mouth.

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Production Process

Pre-ProductionI have followed the pre-production process by creating hand drawn drafts for my magazine pages . This helped me generate ideas for what I wanted my magazine to look like. This was evident when I produced a graphic layout from my hand drawn drafts before I created the final pages.

I have also followed the production process by producing a draft interview which would feature in my magazine. This was evident when I performed my pitch as I spoke about the inspiration for the interview, what type of questions would be asked and who the interview would be with.

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Production Process (Continued)

ProductionI have also followed the production process by create a photography plan to help me decide what types of images I would like to feature in my magazine. This is evident in the document as I have

spoken about the; location were the images will be taken and who will be in the images. I have also created a separate document outlining the potential hazards a photographer could face when taking

the images.

I have followed the production process by taking the relevant images which will feature in my magazine. This was evident when I took a series of test shots to decide the type of images I wanted to

appear in my magazine, before I took my final images.

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Production Process (Continued)

Post-Production I have followed the post-production process by creating my final magazine pages using my pre-production material (Hand drawn drafts). This is evident as I have copy the layout and structure of the pages exactly. I have also shown evidence of this by using the same colour scheme as the ones in my hand drawn drafts.

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Operating Desktop Publishing

Step by step for creating the magazine

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Importing Images

1. Open up a blank canvas in Photoshop

3. Set grid lines,

4. File place 6. Select the image from

the correct folder.5. Click the canvas to place the image.

2. Change canvas size,

To set the gridlines in Photoshop I pressed ‘CTRL and R’ to bring up the ruler, I then dragged the gridlines off of the ruler. To hide the gridlines whilst working press ‘CTRL and H’.

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Editing the Images

1. Crop the image 2. Next using the quick selection tool select the outside of the person.

3. Click refine edge then change view to black and white, next select smart radius. Then adjust the smoothness of the edges to 1.5, and adjust the feather to 1.0 and re- select the outside of the image.

4. Next select ok and convert the layer to a smart object. Then press ‘ctrl and I’ on the keyboard to invert the selection and delete the background of the image.

5. Next I used the spot healing tool to even out skin blemishes.

6. Then I used the stamp tool to even out skin colour

7. Next I used the select tool to select the edge of the mouth , then using a soft paint brush, I coloured them red. However they looked unrealistic so I changed the layer to colour overlay and softened the colour o look more natural.

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9. Using the paint brush change the colour of the hair to orange then change the layer type to soft overlay. Then adjust the brightness of the colour.

10. Select the clothing using the selection tool then refine the edge. Next use the paint brush change the colour and adjust the layer to colour overlay and make the colour darker to look more natural.

8. Then I selected the hair and refined the edge. Which tools did I use?

Select tool, refine edge, stamp tool, spot healing tool, paint brush.

Reflection on the tools used

Select Tool• By using the selection tool I was able to select the different areas

which I wanted to edit instead of going ahead using my own judgement. If I didn’t use the selection tool I could have made the image look messy and unprofessional.

Refine Edge• By refining the edge was able to pick up areas in the image which

were more difficult to see or smaller than other sections for example; the hair. Refining the edge also allowed me to make the image look more professional by selecting as close to the edge as possible without looking patchy or uneven.

Stamp Tool• By using the stamp tool I was able to even out the skin to allow it

to look more natural and professional. I was also able to eliminate the dark shadows beneath her eyes which made her look drained and tired, to give her a fresh faced look. Spot Healing Tool

Paint Brush• By using the paintbrush tool I was able to colour in different areas

of the image neatly, were as if I used the paint bucket this would have just filled the layer. I was also able to change the size of the paintbrush to colour smaller sections of the image for example; thin areas of her hair.

Quick selection : W

Shortcuts and Logos

Stamp Tool: S Paint Brush: B

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Creating the whole

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Front Cover 1. Creating the page structureTo create the page structure I started out by using the basic Photoshop template provided, by pressing ‘ctrl and r’ brought up rulers at the top and side of the page. These allowed me to drag a series of blue grid lines onto the page, which I was able to place in the correct areas to build up the page structure.2. Creating the mastheadFirst I used the rounded rectangle tool to create the shape which would appear behind, then I selected the text tool and changed the font to ‘Lemon/Milk’ and typed out the text ‘Riff’. I then changed the colour of the masthead shape to white and added a thin black drop shadow. Next I selected the text using the select tool and….. The layer, then using the gradient tool I filled the text with a fading red gradient, and added in a black drop shadow and white stroke effect. 3. Editing the main imageOpen the image in Photoshop and crop to the correct size, using the select tool selected the edge of the hair, then I refined the edge to pick up details you might have missed. Then adjust the layer type to colour overlay and use the paintbrush tool to change the hair colour to orange, adjust the brightness and contrast to achieve a natural look after. Next using the select tool select the edge of the mouth and fill red to create the effect of lipstick, and change the layer type to colour overlay. Then soften the colour of the red to look more natural, and brighten the whole image. Finally soften the edges of the image to look more professional and realistic.

4. Adding in the main imageNext using the select tool I selected the outside of the image and dragged the selected area of the image to the front cover template, and positioned in the correct place. 5. Creating the cover linesSelect the text tool and change the font to Lemon/Milk and type out the correct text for the cover lines, then change the text colour to red. Next give the text a black drop shadow to created a 3D effect. 6. Creating the main headlineSelect the text tool and change the font again to Lemon/Milk and type out the correct text for the headline, then change the text colour to red. Next give the text a black drop shadow to created a 3D effect. 7. BarcodeSelect the square tool and create a small box then fill it white, create 5 new layers and import a picture of a bar code and position in the middle of the square on one layer. Then select the text tool and type out the; date, web address, Facebook page and twitter name on the next 4 layers. Next to the Facebook and twitter name import a small image of both social media sites logos and position to the left of the text. 8. Puff promotionSelect the round edge rectangle ad create a medium sized shape and overlay with a gold sparkly effect, next select the text tool and type out the desired text. Change the text colour to white and add in a small drop shadow in black. Position the puff promotion in the top right corner of the front cover.

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Double-Page Spread1. Create the structureTo create the page structure I started out by using the basic Photoshop template provided, by pressing ‘ctrl and r’ brought up rulers at the top and side of the page. These allowed me to drag a series of blue grid lines onto the page, which I was able to place in the correct areas to build up the page structure.2. Stand firstSelect the text tool and type out the stand first, change the text colour to red. Beneath import a small image of the masthead and type the words exclusive beside, and change the text to red again. 3. Drop capitalSelect the text tool change the font to Lemon/Milk and type the letter ‘O’ then change the text to red. 4. QuotesSelect the text tool change the font to ‘Orator’ and type out the two quotes which will appear on the pages. Change the font colour to red and position in the correct place on the page. 5. InterviewUsing the pen tool create three text columns on the first page and three on the second page, then select the text tool to allow the interview to be pasted into the column. Next copy and paste the interview into the 6 text columns checking that all the text is their and there are no hyphenated words. 6. Images Import the images from the correct folder, and place onto the page. Next adjust the brightness of the image to look fresh and eye-catching, then using the select tool select the outside of the mouth and fill red to create the effect of lipstick. Then change the layer to colour overlay and adjust the brightness to create a natural look. Finally add a thin red stroke effect to act like a border. 7. BannerSelect the rectangle tool and create two thin rectangles and position at the bottom of the two pages, and fill both of the shapes red. Import a small image of the masthead and position to the right hand size of both rectangles, and select the text tool and type out the correct page numbers.

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Fonts What website was used to gather the font styles needed?To select the fonts which would feature on my front cover and double-page spread, I used a website called ‘Dafont’ What software did I used to create the final font?To achieve the font I wanted for my masthead I used Adobe Photoshop CS5. Where were you inspired to use this from (e.g other magazines)?For my front cover and double page spread I used 3 different fonts which were; ‘Lemon/Milk’, ‘Roboto’ and ‘Orator’.I was inspired to use the font ‘Lemon/Milk’ by the consistent font style Q magazine use on their front covers which is; simple brightly coloured block capitals. Lemon/Milk was a simplistic but effective font as the bold letters were easy to read from both a distance and close up. I also took inspiration from NME magazine as they use thick capital letters which is similar to ‘Lemon Milk’. I was inspired to use the font ‘Orator’ as I felt that I needed to keep the simple font style I already has consistent, and I felt that ‘Orator’ worked well with my two other fonts and was easy to read when I added in the drop shadow. I also took inspiration Q magazines issue featuring Adele who use a simple font for their masthead and cover lines, and I felt ‘Orator’ was similar to the font they had chosen.I was inspired to use the font ‘Roboto’ as this was a simple sans serif font which was easy to read and worked well with the other fonts I had on my double-page spread. I was also able to change the font size and still read the text because it wasn’t fancy like other potential fonts I had chosen. ‘Roboto’ also worked well with the colour black and looked professional and formal.

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Post production Skills 74-76

Colour Scheme 77

Safe Working Practises 78-80

Where did I apply certain font styles 81-82

Changes I made to my my production work 83-86

Final Front Cover 87

Final Double-Page Spread 88

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Freeform ToolI used the freeform tool to adjust the size of any shapes which I included on my front cover and double-page spread for example; the shape behind my masthead, and the banner at the bottom of the double-page spread. Using the freeform tool I was able to adjust the size of the shapes correctly to fit inside the allocated space, the freeform tool also allowed me to rotate shapes so they were positioned in the right direction. Pen Tool I used the pen tool to create text columns which wrapped around text such as the drop capital and pull quote and the images on my double page spread. Using the pen tool I was able to follow the grid lines which I had set out to help me create the text columns. The pen tool also allowed me to create the columns the same size and equal distance apart. Overall the pen tool has created columns which hold all of my interview text and look professional on the page. Refine EdgeI used the refine edge tool to pick up any sections of the image which I had missed for example smaller strands of hair. By using the refine edge tool I was able to create a neater selection of the image as the lines were straight and smaller details which I couldn’t see myself were included in the selection. Overall the refine edge tool particularly benefitted my main image as I was able to select the significant areas of the image without it looked distorted or messy.

To produce my magazine pages I have used the software Adobe Photoshop CS5. Photoshop has a range of different tools and features which will allow me to create my pages to look exactly like my hand drawn drafts. I have also chosen to use Photoshop as this is a program I am familiar with.

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Paint BrushI used the paint brush tool to change the colour of her clothing and to add make up to her face. By using the paint brush tool I was able to colour in the areas neater than I would if I had chosen to use the fill bucket instead. The paint brush tool also allowed me to colour in smaller areas such as her mouth when creating the effect of make up. Overall the paintbrush tool created a more natural and realistic approach whereas the fill bucket would have provided me with a block of dark colour. Eye-DropperI used the eye dropped tool to select the colours for different features of my masthead. By using the eye dropper tool I was able to select the desired colours for different features from the colour pallet, or another feature with the same colour. The eye dropped tool also allowed to keep the colour scheme consistent throughout. Swatches PanelI used the swatches panel to save the colours which I intended to use later on when producing my magazine pages. By using the swatches panel I was able to quickly select the colour from the group of swatches I made at the beginning of production. Overall the swatches panel allowed me to keep my colour consistent throughout the production process.

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Post-Production Skills (Continued)Grid LinesI used the gridlines to create the structure of my front cover and double-page spread. By using the gridlines I was able to structure the pages to look like my hand drawn drafts. The grid lines also me test out different dimensions for features such as; the masthead and main headline, to see what size they looked best. Overall the gridlines helped me to test out my front cover before producing the final version. Stamp ToolI used the stamp tool to even out the skin of the main star removing any blemishes which were noticeable. by using the stamp tool I was able to give the main star a even and natural looking skin, by stamping over areas with blemishes such as; freckles on her arms or dark shadows under her eyes to make her skin a smooth surface. Overall the stamp tool helped to benefit the main image by making it look professional. Spot healing toolI used the spot healing tool to remove any spots which were visible on her face. By using the spot healing tool I was able to give her an even complexion, as this would make the image appear more professional, were as if I did not use the spot healing tool this would make the image appear unprofessional and unattractive. Overall the spot healing tool allow me to present the image in a professional manner and appear appealing to the reader.

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Colours To maintain a constant colour scheme throughout I saved each colour I

intended to use in the swatches panel meaning that once I selected the eye dropper tool I was able to press the swatches panel and find the colour previously saved there. This meant I didn’t have to search for the colour

everytime.

How to create a swatch

1. Select the layer you wish to change the colour of in the example I

had chosen to main headline.

2. Therefore I highlighted the text and pressed th text colour option.

3. the colour pallet, and click ‘add to swatches’.

Here is the swatches

panel.

4. Next name the swatch for example I called mine ‘Masthead 1’

Here is the swatch I saved ‘Masthead 1’

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Safe Working PractisesWhy was it important to crop the images?It was important that I cropped my images before I placed them onto my front cover and double-page spread as the page structure which I created before had allocated a specific sized space for my images, therefore cropping them allowed the provided space to be filled. Also cropping the images removed an unwanted background that was irrelevant to the style of images I wanted to present on the front cover and double-page spread. If I did not crop my images when I resized them they may have been two small and difficult for the reader to identify the main star. Also they could look distorted if I stretched the images to fit into the desired space

Why was it important to use the Pen Tool?It was important that I used the pen tool when creating my text columns so I could integrate the text around features such as; images and the drop capital which you can see in the screenshot to the left. The pen tool also allowed me to structure my columns in different shapes other than squares such as the one beside my drop capital. If I didn’t not use the pen tool my text may not have fit onto my double-page spread, meaning I would have either had to shorten my interview or make the text smaller which would have been difficult for the reader to see.

Why was it important to adjust the brightness and contrastIt was important that I adjusted the brightness and contrast of the image as the original image was dull and the background looked grey instead of white. Brightening up the image gave it a fresher appeal and created the effect of a professional portrait. If I did not adjust the brightness of the image this would have been dull and unappealing to the reader, as bright colour of the main headline would have overpowered the dark main image.

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Safe Working Practises Continued

Proof reading (hyphenated text) Its important that I proof read the text which I have written myself to ensure that its appropriate to be published looking at areas such as; language are there any swear words , grammar is my spelling correct and have I used the correct punctuation? Proof reading will ensure that the journalism I publish is of a high standard and appropriate for the reader. I have also checked that there is no hyphenated text throughout the interview, by doing a check through Photoshop. If I did not proof read my work there is a possibility that I could publish journalism that could offend the reader, discriminate the main star, contain false information or be reported to the ‘Independent Press Standards Organization (IPSO).

Grouping the layers It was important that I grouped the layers to keep the structure consistent and each feature separate. This will help when another person is editing, meaning that they wont have to keep searching for the layer they want to edit if its grouped correctly. Grouping also keeps the layers panel organised meaning that the layers will be in order and easy to identify. If I did not group the layers it would take longer to edit as I would have to keep searching through the layers panel.

Ruler tool (to create the structure with the correct dimensions)Its important that I use the ruler tool to create the structure for both my front cover and double-page spread. The ruler tool allows me to set the correct dimensions for features such as; the masthead, main image, text columns and quotes. Also by using the ruler tool I cant set the gaps between each feature to look realistic, and professional. If I did not use the ruler tool the page would end up unprofessional and messy, as the features on the page would be different sizes and not in line.

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Saving work effectivelyIt was important that I saved my work effectively to keep my files organised and up to date. By creating separate folders I was able to keep my magazine pages separate from other pieces of Photoshop work. Also by naming the folder alphabetically I was able to find the correct folder easier. If I did not save my work effectively I could risk getting my work lost within other files, then I would have to search for them which would take up more production time.

Backing up files Its important that I back up my work once I have finished for the day, once I have backed up my work there isn't a risk of loosing previously created files. Also if the system crashes or the file accidently deletes I will still own a copy of the lost work. If I did not back up my work and the system did crash this means I would have to start all over again which would slow down the production process. Overall backing up my work meant that I always had a spare copy incase I delete a valuable file.

Saving in the public drive Backing up the work in my documents

Organising my work into folders.

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Where did I apply certain font styles ?

Roboto

Lemon/Milk

Lemon/Milk

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Lemon/Milk

Orator Roboto

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What changes did I make to my

production work?

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After taking in consideration the feedback I received from the publisher I made some improvements to my front

cover which were;

Main ImageThe publisher also mentioned that it was best I took my main image again, as my attempt at changing the hair colour didn’t not look real. Therefore I had to re-take a set of images and select the one which was most

similar to the original. This time I changed the hair colour

using the simple tutorial suggested.

ExclusiveThe publisher also suggested that my magazine would be more appealing if I included the words ‘Exclusive’ above the main headline. Like other features on my magazine I used the font Lemon/Milk and kept the text red with a black drop shadow.

Cover LinesAn improvement suggested by the publisher was to check that all conventions where the same size and in line. As it was noticed that my three cover lines weren't the same size or in line with each other. Therefore I adjusted the size and made sure that they were in line using the grid lines on Photoshop.

I also brightened the background.

Main Image It was also mentioned

that I softened the edges of the main images which

I did to make the image look more realistic and

professional.

I also changed the date from December 2014 to January

2015, as I felt this would be a more appropriate release

date.

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After taking in consideration the feedback I received from the publisher I made some improvements to my double-page spread which were;

ImagesFeedback also

stated that one of my two images

looked distorted, therefore I would need to re insert

the images again. I have now

corrected and added in a red stroke effect

around both to act as a border.

Interview TextAs my interview

text wasn’t able to fit on one page, I

had to create three further columns on

the right page to hold the rest of my

interview.

Stand FirstOne improvement suggested by the publisher was to make sure that I included a stand first, to introduce the reader to the artist featured in the article. Which I later added in using Photoshop, positioned above my drop capital and interview, in the same font as my masthead

Hyphenated TextAnother improvement mentioned by the publisher was to check for hyphenated text. In which I proof read the interview making sure there was no hyphenated text.

Pull QuoteThe publisher also mentioned that I should change the positioning of my Pull quote to allow the text to wrap around. Therefore I placed my quote in the middle of

the left page, and using the pen tool created three new columns to hold my article.

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Final Front CoverMasthead

The masthead represents all three colours in my colour

scheme. The masthead lettering is coloured with a fading red

gradient. The white shape behind the masthead brings out the colour red on the masthead

lettering. The black drop shadow created a 3D effect behind the

shape. Coverlines

The coverlines are the same font as my masthead, they to incorporate

elements of the colour scheme. The text is now bright red with a black drop shadow, to again create a 3D effect. The name of the artist has

been presented in a bigger font size than the…

The colour red is eye-catching and appeals to the reader.

Main HeadlineThe main headline is again the

same font as the masthead, as is the colour scheme, with the red text and the black drop shadow. Above the main headline are the words ‘Exclusive’, which to follow

the same style as the main headline.

Puff promotionPositioned in the top right hand corner

of the front cover, I have chosen to move away from the red, white and black colour scheme, instead I have

incorporated the colour gold into the puff promotion. The sparking effect

captures the readers attention, as gold is a bold and powerful colour.

Main ImageThe main image is positioned to the

left of the front cover, I have brightened the image and softened

the edges to create a realistic approach. Using the stamping tool I

evened out her complexion and removed any unwanted spots of freckles. The hair colour is now

ginger compared to the brown and blonde which it was before. Her

clothing is also a pale yellow colour instead of white, and she is also wearing enhanced make up for

example; her lipstick.

BarcodeThe barcode is positioned at the

bottom of the front cover, the white square contains the; release

date, the web address, the barcode, their Facebook address

and their twitter username. There is also small images of the

Facebook and Twitter logos.

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Final Double-Page SpreadStand First

The stand first is positioned above the drop capital and text columns, just like the drop capital I have chosen to

present this feature is the same font. I have also replicated the same colour scheme choosing red text.

Drop CapitalThe drop capital is the same font as

the masthead, the colour of the text is red, which sticks to

my continuous colour scheme throughout.

Pull quoteThe pull quote is positioned

in between the text columns. Like my main

headline I have replicated the red and black colour

scheme, by presenting red text with a black drop

shadow. The font is different to the stand first and interview. The bold

capital letters are informative and eye-

catching

BannerAt the bottom of the dps there is a red banner, this contains the page number and a small image of the

masthead.

Quote from Interview

Until my pull quote my quote from interview is

positioned at the bottom of

the page. However I have

chosen to replicate the

colour scheme presenting red

text with a black drop shadow.

The font size is also significantly smaller than the

pull quote.

ImagesThe two medium close ups are now positioned in the middle of the right page. Just like the main image I

have brightened the image and softened the edges to create a realistic approach, and used the stamping tool

to even out her complexion and remove unwanted blemished. However I have left her hair and clothing

untouched.