LO4: Version controls

Organising different versions:

This is how I organised my version controls for each page. This is important because it allowed me to make changes to the existing copy without losing any work. So incase I got feedback saying the other design was better I can always go back to that design by visiting an earlier version.

Front cover V1:

Front cover V2:

Front cover V3:

Front cover V4:

DPS V1:

DPS V2/3:

DPS V4:

Contents V1:

Contents V2:

Contents V3:

LO4: Evidence of editing

Front Cover

Original Front cover image:

This shot is taken on a Canon 700D. Medium close up as this clearly shows my subject as the main focal point of the image. This shot is common for front pages within my magazine genre. My model did not need any spot healing or any alterations, however I wouldn't think this would be necessary in my magazine since it is not prestigious.

Front cover Lightroom edit:

This edit was mainly to bring out the blue in the sunglasses for the next stage of the editing process.

Photoshop image edit:

The coloured image is behind the B&W image. I erased the lenses of the B&W photo so the blue lenses were highlighted. This gave a nice colour contrast to the image as well as the reflection of the landscape.

Contents Page

Original photographs:

Lightroom Edits:

I felt all these images were strong enough without the edits. However I edited them B&W to match the housestyle of my magazine. To get a more natural B&W I turned the saturation right down. This gives is a softer B&W effect and to add texture to the images I added grain. All models are wearing casual streetwear this is to match the content of my magazine as well as to promote ideal self to my target audience. 

Double page spread

Original photo:

Light room edit:

I chose this photograph because it displayed the 'District' graphic clearly and gave room on the left side for the article. Also it displayed the location well giving off a summer aesthetic. I was really happy how this edit came out. It looks like a complete new image. I turned down the highlight and whites down to -100. This gave a nice summer haze look to the photo as well as eliminating the over exposed look on the original image. Turning the shadows up to +28 clarified the design on the back as well as creating the orange glow to the hair and shoulder. This elevated the image enough to be my DPS feature.

Masthead

I changed this from my original idea because I felt it would fill the front page and look more conventional. To create this I took the same font as my original idea, Sukumvit set. I used the eraser tool to erase any cross sections the letters had (No.2 shows this transformation). To finish off the masthead needed to add something to bring all the lettering together. I decided to add a line the same width as the text so it would match the style. By having this conventional masthead it allowed me to add more life to my front cover by creating a layer effect making the subject more pronounced. 

In this image above I used the eraser tool to rub out the pieces of lettering covering any of my models  hair. This making my subject highlighted and the main focus of the page.

This is how the final masthead turned out after all these steps. I used this sans serif font so the letters have clear form and is easy to read. The pop of yellow colour was to connote my summer magazine as well as to appeal to my younger audience. Also I wanted to stick to events magazine conventions and have a bold colourful masthead. 

LO3: Creating production materials

Creating plug:

Firstly I used the circle shape tool. I then duplicated this and made it smaller, adding a yellow stroke to it. This is to grab the readers attention as well as sticking to my housestyle. Further more I added the text layers. I made 3 separate, making the 'Win a' and 'in this months comp' layers in a bold sans serif font. Making the 'District T-shirt' layer sans. This created a clear plug and message due to the change in fonts making it easy on the eyes. Adding the two lines to separate it further made for a  professional, modern look.

The graphics purpose is to encourage the audience to read my magazine and rewarding/ giving back to the community.

Creating a banner:

This banner is to advertise my main article with 'District'. It's purpose is to stand out from the other coverlines. Hence why I've used a different sans serif font from the rest of the page and highlighted the text by overlaying it with black boxes. To add to the housestyle further, I put a yellow stroke around them. Instead of writing 'District' as a text layer I used their logo. This promoted the brand image more and added a diverse shape to my front cover. The final banner I used is displayed in the bottom right of the image above. Having the logos layer at the front allowed me to create a layered effect which made the logo stand out. Using the eraser tool I erased some of the box so it appeared more as a sticker.

Creating final masthead:

I changed this from my original idea because I felt it would fill the front page and look more conventional. To create this I took the same font as my original idea, Sukumvit set. I used the eraser tool to erase any cross sections the letters had (No.2 shows this transformation). To finish off the masthead needed to add something to bring all the lettering together. I decided to add a line the same width as the text so it would match the style. By having this conventional masthead it allowed me to add more life to my front cover by creating a layer effect making the subject more pronounced. 

In this image above I used the eraser tool to rub out the pieces of lettering covering any of my models  hair. This making my subject highlighted and the main focus of the page.

How the final masthead turned out after all these steps. I used this sans serif font so the letters have clear form and is easy to read. The pop of yellow colour was to connote my summer magazine as well as to appeal to my younger audience. Also I wanted to stick to events magazine conventions and have a bold colourful masthead.