Cast

I chose this model for my R&B magazine because she has a slim figure which shows that she is fit for the athletic lifestyle.  My  model also has bleached dipdyed hair which is on trend at the moment, which means she is current.  The firey tone of the hair stands out as a fashionable trend.  The type of clothing i wanted my  model to wear, which fits the genre, is tightly fitting, cropped clothing which suits her figure well.  The audience of my magazine will be of a simular age so the audience will feel more of a relation with the model used.  As the model is female it will attract a widwer audience as the female audience will relate to her and the male audience may also be drawn in.         

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Photoshop techniques

These are the Photoshop techniques I used on my front cover, contents page and my double page spread:

Top bar tools:

• EDIT

FREE TRANSFORM - By using this tool it allows you to change the shape and size of everything on the page from a photo, the bar code and the sell lines. 
STROKE - I used the stroke tool to put a outlines around some of my photos.  For example on my contents page of have two images at the bottom that are in black and white that I have put a white edge around them.  This makes the photos pop out on the page. 

• SELECT

DESELECT - By using this tool it allows you to deselect what you have selected, for example with the quick selection tool, if you have made a mistake. 

• By changing the layers on the right hand side you can make pictures and text go on top of each other or behind each other.  This is useful when wanting to put text over a photo.  In my case I used the layers to put text over the top of black banners on my front cover.  I used white text on black banners, the black banners made the text stand out and also framed the words.  
• On the right hand side there is also a bin.  This is so you can dispose of any layers you may not want.  All you have to do is select the layer and drag it on top of the bin tool in the bottom right hand corner.   

Step by step double page spread

Firstly, I wanted a edgy urban background, therefore I took a picture of the background seperately, then added the picture of my model onto it.  The photo of my model is set forward so the photo doesnt appear flat, she is also looking towards where the interview is going to be placed.  The word 'EXCLUSIVE' is in a font that I got from Dafont.com as it is worn and urban also as it has the cut out of a city skyline at the bottom of it.  'Tour antics with... Abbie Jackson' is in red as this is the colour scheme from the front cover, therefore the two pages link. 

I added black boxes behind the text in red as I wanted them to standout as the background chnged from white to green.  I added the website along the side of the page so that it was clear on how the reader could get in contact with us and it also indicates that related information of the artist will be on there.  To back the interview I addd a faded letter'W'.  This symbolises the name of the magazine which is 'Wireless'.  If someone takes a photo of the interview out stamp will remain on it.  I added page numbers at the bottom corners of each page so that the reader can easily navigate their way arounfd the magazine and find the interview on the contents page.     

Then I typed up the inrtroductory part of the intervew.  This includes basic information about the artist and about the tour that we are going to focus on within the interview.  I used the large dropped initial capital letter at the start of my paragraph to symbolise the interview stating.  I put the 'I' in red as this is the magazine's colour scheme and it contrasts with the black text so that it stands out. 

 

Then I typed up my interview.  I structured my interview in columbs and left two spaces for a pull quote and an image.  I highlighted some key information in red so this stanmds out to the reader and drwas them in to read it.   

 

Finally I added two pull quotes and an image into my interview.  For the image I added a humouas twist.  I did this as it may draw readers in to be more comforable with the whole vibe of the magazine anf the artist we are interviewing.  It turns the interview into more of a chat.  For the pull quotes I added information from the interview that I thought would catch the readers eye.  I lined the pull quotes with yellow as this makes them pop out. 

Step by step contents page

 

I started off with a plain white background.  I then added a metal effect background the one half to seperate the page up.  I chose this background as it ties in with the urban feel of the magazine.  I then used the easer to sofen the egde of the backdround so it was more gradient.  I also used a black gradience effect form the bottom of the page to join both backdrounds up.  For the title of 'CONTENTS' I just wanted it simple and bold as I knew a lot would be going on on the page.   

  

 

I added the website of the magazine at the top of the page in red.  This is the magazine's colour scheme and I wanted it at the top of the page as this is the main other sourse to find content.  Underneath the title I added the magazine's masthead so that the two pages linked together.       

  

After that I added the issue number and the date.  I had put this in red as it stands out as inportant information to the reader.  As it's small too it pops out to the resder if its in a different colour.  Red is also the magazine's colour scheme. 

 

I then added the subheadings of the content.  This includes 'NEWS', 'FEATURES' and 'COMPETITION'.  I backed the subheading on white as this contrast with the black boxes and makes them stand out as a subheading.     

 

 

I decided to back my contents with black banners.  I chose to do this as all of the banners are out of place which can create a messy/careless look which links into the rebellious side to the genre of R&B.   

 

I then added the text to my contents.  I put the text in white as this stands out most on the black banners.  I put names of artists that were involved in this weeks issure in red as the reader can easily identify who they are interested in and what page they feature on.   

For the competition subheading I put the text in bold as I wanted this bit of information to stand out the most.  I wanted this as it's the competition, this is a factor that draws the reader in as it's free and they could win something they are highly interested in. 

 

I then added two small photos at the bottom of the page.  This is to show other photo-shoots/artists involved within the magazine.  Having photos on the contents also separates the text up.  The photos are black and white and are youthful and rebellious, this ties in with the R&B genre.  I lined the photos with white using the stroke tool, this is so they have a border and stand out from the background.      

 

I then added a little icon of the front cover on the left hand side,  I did this so the two pages were linked and the cover star is identified.  I put the icon on a ripped paper background.  I did this as it has a careless feel and looks thrown together. 

Finally I added a photo of the cover star in the background of the contents page.  I did this as she is in the background and the reader is reminded who the main artist focus is on in this particular issue. 

Step by step front cover

 

This is the front cover of my R&B magazine.  For the background I took it separately from my photo of my model.  I did this as I wanted my background to tie in with the genre of music I had picked.  I added behind the model a worn brick wall with some graffiti on it.  I chose this as it has an urban, edgy look rather than just having a plain background.  For my model I dressed her in the clothes I had researched.  The clothes fit the genre as they are street and stylish.  For my masthead I wanted the worn look again as it has an effortless fell.  I got my masthead font off the website dafont.com.  I have chosen one in capital letters so its bold and stands out as the masthead.       

 

I then added a sky line.  In the sky line I added the magazine's website, Twitter and Facebook.  By having this information at the top it's clear to see and lets the audience get in tough with us.  I kept to my colour scheme of red.     

 

Then I added slogan to the magazine so that when the audience se or hear the slogan they will instantly think of the magazine.  It also tells the audience the genre of the magazine. 

 

I then added the date so that the audience know whether the magazine is current on the shelves or what issue it is if they are a regular customer.   

 

I then added all the sell lines.  The sell lines tell all the stories/head lines that are inside the magazine.  If the sell lines are to the point or catchy this will draw the audience in as they will wasn't to buy it to read the stories inside.  If the sell line is to the point it will tell the audience who is involved and an important quote from the article inside.  I used different fonts, colours and sizes to catch the audience's eye and to make certain points stand out.  I also made the competition details at the bottom of the page a 3D effect as this makes the text stand out and is also a key point to draw the audience in.  I put 'WIRELESS TOP 10' in white as I wanted the text to appear different from the rest as it is a monthly feature of every magazine issue.  It is also personal to the magazine.       

 

To make the main sell line about the interview including Abbie Jackson, I highlighted her name.  I did this as she is also the front cover and contents page star.  I highlighted the name in yellow as it contrasts with the other colours used and it is a bright colour to make it pop out.  I also put black boxes behind the sell line of 'WIRELESS TOP 10' to make the white writing stand out from the brick backdrop.  It also makes the text sharper.  I used two yellow crosses to act as bullet points to separate the two smaller sell lines on the cover.      

 

One of the most important parts of the magazine is the cost of the magazine.  The cost can decipher whether the customer buys the magazine or not.  I chose £1.50 as I had previously done a questionnaire on the subject.  I also added a bar code so that the magazine could be bought in shops.  These go with the date at the bottom left hand side of the cover.