DOUBLEPAGE

SPREAD

1. EDITING THE PHOTO FOR MY DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD IN

PHOTOSHOP

To begin with I used the quick selection tool to select my model. I then cut the selection to a new layer.

I then deleted the layer ‘background’ so it was just the model left in the photo.

I then added a black background via a new layer. However you can still see bits of white and the model does not blend in to well, so I will need to edit this and use the ‘soften the edges’ to make it look smooth and professional.

I used the eraser tool on a very fine and smooth setting and used it around the edges to smooth off any white parts and make her blend in a bit more. I also used ‘refine edges’ on the quick selection tool to aid me in smoothing off the sides.

I then made her a tiny bit lighter using the ‘brightness and contrast’ tool so her hair wouldn’t completely blend in with the background. I think my photo is now ready to use in In-design for my double page spread.

2. USING INDESIGN TO CREATE MY DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD.

I then decided I preferred the photo on a white background because I thought it looked more simpler and more in the context of a magazine.

I then

I then quickly researched into the colour that was used in the background of double page spreads in magazines similar to mine/targeting the same audience….

…As you can see the majority of them have black backgrounds. I am going to switch back to the photo I was using before. I think the black allows the text to pop off of the page more and allows it to really stand out. It also follows the conventions of a typical rock magazine ‘darkness, violence etc’. It also fits in with the article I have written which is her having been in a very ‘dark place’ and overcoming that/what happened.

I used a header of a quote direct from ‘Rose’ herself saying ‘I’M BACK AND YOU CAN’T BRING ME DOWN!’. The ‘you’ directly targets the audience and makes them feel involved with the magazine, it also makes the audience wonder who she is talking to (is it themselves?!) which makes the reader intrigued to read on and find out who she ACTUALLY is talking about (appeals to the use of social interaction point of Uses and gratification theory). I used white and yellow as these really stand and pop out against the black background-drawing attention and making it the first thing the readers eye is bought to. I also thought the words had the whole connotation of not caring what people think, being strong, being rebellious which are key themes of rock which may appeal to the reader- as their personalities could be like this to.

I also changed the questions colour to red, to match her top and run through with the same colour scheme.

I drew inspiration for my header through my research into magazines. I really liked this magazine cover as it was really eye grabbing at looked very ‘rock’ themed.

I then decided to change the middle text to red to still match the colour of her top but change the question colour to blue. I feel this stands out more against the black background and is more fresh- which goes with the ‘fresh’ new start Rose is talking about in the article.

I have noticed a typical convention to double page spread media magazine articles have been to put a tagline underneath the headline that introduces the article. I wrote ‘Rose.R talks drugs, booze, rock n roll and her craziest year yet…’ This is an introductory sentence for the article and leads it in nicely. It also has the rebellious theme that is bound to appeal to my target audience.

I Then finished off writing my article and added extra info at the bottom of the drawing about her album release date. I used an expletive in the album name as it will appeal to my target audience as it is something they most probably use at least in some point in the day.

During my magazine research I noticed that this is typically found at the top of magazine pages and is a typical convention. It is a long bar that goes across the top and has the name of who the article is about and has really small names of people who were involved in creating e.g. the photographer the writer etc. I am going to put this into my magazine.

With the bar added.

I then added page numbers- as obviously these are a typical convention of double page spreads.

I then added the buzz word of ‘EXLUSIVE’ in a yellow box to give the page a bit more of colour. I also highlighted the info about the album in red so it is a bit more eye catching- I have realised that this is usually a convention in a magazine.

The comments were really useful as they helped me realise there is nothing I need to change. The target audience said it looks realistic and authentic and I am definitely proud of my work as I put a lot of time into it and it paid off.