My contents page however, was changed quite a bit. Originally the editors note was located in a separate text box situated to the left of the image of students jumping (which i managed to do), however, i decided to feature the editors note at the top of the contents list which was then located down the left hand side of the contents. I did this because the contents page looked a bit too busy due to so many different boxes and images. I chose pastel blue for a background as during my production i noticed a running colour theme of blues and burgundy's therefore i chose to link the background into this scheme in order to give the magazine a little bit more of a 'flow.'
When it came to the actual content of the magazine, i managed to incorporate most of the ideas listed on my plan. I also managed to recognise a running theme throughout the content, therefore i decided to give my magazine a theme of 'the future.'
I found planning very helpful as i was able to jot down my initial ideas to get a grip on what i wanted to include in my magazine. I could then later develop my ideas in order to ensure that my magazine included my favourite ideas yet still incorporated elements of my original plan.
Finding my initial images was quite difficult as on the first day, i only retrieved my contents page picture and the back ground for my cover page. I later had to get my foreground cover images. However, on the day i did this, the weather was not very nice and it made the image very dull and dark. I therefore decided to feature the main foreground image but putting in on the sunnier background to give off a better impression and give the magazine a better sense of life. Cropping out the background of the foreground image was quite easy seeing as i only had to use the lasso tool and cut around the bits of the image which i wanted to use as the foreground. I then only had to copy and paste this image onto the chosen background.
Manipulating my images was relatively easy seeing as i am a previous photoshop user. Seeing as i copied and pasted the image onto a sunnier one, i had to alter the foreground image to lighten it in order for it to match the back better. I did this by using the 'shadows and highlights tool.' However, after the image was lightened, it appeared to me that the image look too fake therefore i decided to smudge the edges of the image and 'bevel and emboss' them in order for the picture to look more real.
Whilst creating my cover and content page, i learnt skills on how to plan a typical magazine as well as having to think up a whole concept for the magazine. I also improved my photoshop skills and learnt how to use lots of new and different tools to edit my image effectively. I also learnt about how to position things on the cover effectively to increase the focus on one point as opposed to the other. I lastly discovered how to capture images effectively and discovered that different lighting on a picture makes a lot of difference when attempting to capture a certain mood and atmosphere.
If i were to redo my magazine, i would probably make the title a lot bigger and a lot bolder in order for the main focus to feature on the title. I would also change the name to the 'gordano takeover,' as i feel that this title would reflect my ideas better and would give the impression that i want my magazine to give.
I think that my media product represent a very communal social group between sixth form and teenagers as it is mainly focused on them. It does this as my display more than one student on the front of the of the magazine portrays the idea of friendship and community. I also feature an image of students jumping on the contents page which implies the idea again of fun in the community.
I feel that lots of different media institutions may distribute my media product as it covers quite a lot of genres throughout. Educational media institutions would definitely distribute my product as it focuses mainly on students education and future. However, further institutions may distribute my product as it too focuses on student well being and their social life.
The media product that i created would appeal to mainly students as it focuses mainly on their lives and makes sure that it fully supports them. However, parents may too be interested in the magazine as it provides effective advice, support and information which parents may find resourceful if they want to know about their students education.
I attracted my main audience by featuring them in the magazine. User peer students may encourage students to enjoy the magazine as it is, effectively about them. By focusing mainly on education, my magazine would attract students who struggling with the education and options therefore could look for advice in magazines such as my own. However, seeing as not every student is fully concentrated on their education, i decided to include information about social and humorous 'Prevetts tales' column which would wider the target audience range and ensure that it meets most students interests.
From constructing this product, i learnt about range of different technologies. As previously mentioned, i learnt further skills in the use of photoshop and learnt how to use a more advanced camera than what i am used to.
Looking back at my preliminary task, i feel that in the progression of creating and completing the product that i have learnt very valuable skills. I have learnt how to construct my vision effectively as well as being able to develop a wide range of skills in photoshop and photography. I have also learnt how to develop my initial ideas throughout the construction in order to effectively create the best product i possibly could.
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