draft magazine

production diary - week 9

In class this week, I had completed the task of creating two box out texts for my double page spread. I decided to include two so that readers are more enticed in reading the article containing different aspects, rather than reading just one article. Box out texts are also useful for linking the magazine to other media networks such as their website. This is why I have included a box text explaining to readers that when they scan the QR code, it will bring them straight to the exclusive video in their website. Box out texts can also be used help promotion for artists; this idea made me include a box out text for the artist's tour dates. This will not only advantage the artist, but it will also be good for readers that are fans of him. Including information in the box texts about the tour dates will help them to easily get hold of tickets. To improve, I could of added the actual colour scheme and designs I will be using for the box texts instead of having them shown in a very brief and draft-like way. In that same week, I continued to attempt in completing the scafolding for my magazine.

production diary - week 8

The homework given to me for this week was to write out the feature article for my double page spread. I wrote 3 pages including as much information and writing as I can in order for it to take up the two pages and so that no gaps are visible to the areas where writing is needed. The article was about the main feature of the magazine which was about the artist Aaron Knowlden. I felt like I wrote an acceptable amount for the double page spread although I could make some improvements such as talking more about his music and upcoming tours instead of an in-depth look into his personal life. I had completed another writing task; and that was to write down my ideas for cover lines to put on my front cover. I decided to write them down by hand and take a picture of it to upload on my blog because I wanted to have a range of ways of demonstrating the process of my work. To improve, I should've scanned it on instead of taking a picture of it so that it is clearer for the audience to see.

scafolding

I have created a scafolding of the different pages I will be including in my magazine. This includes a front cover, contents page and 2 double page spreads. I have created this using the media software, inDesign. I will be using this as a guideline for when it comes to actually completing my actual pages for my magazine. This is just draft version of my magazine therefore I will be making changes along the way.

equipment

I have created a powerpoint presentation displaying the different use of equipment which I am planning to use for my photo shoot. I have included two seperate slides; one includes the hardware aspects I will be using. These include camera, lighting and background. These three types of hardware are essential to use in order for the photos of my photo shoot to turn out looking professional. I have added detail to each one and talked about why I am planning to use them for my photo shoot. The next slide includes the different types of software I am planning to use for my photo shoot. These include adobe bridge, photo shop and inDesign. I will be using these three types of softwares in order to complete and edit my magazine. I have also added detail to each one talking about why I am planning to use it and how.