How did you attract/address your audience?

The masthead font I have chosen was crafted to attracted the target audience,, of teenagers and younger adults. This will largely consist of people who are still student in school, and see black text everyday.

I also reduced the number of cover lines, giving an indication as to the other content of the magazine.

I have tried to comply to the conventions of this particular genre, with the costumes of the main cover artist, as well as the facial expression.

I have also tried to connote the aura of the magazine with an overall darker complexion, which may repel potential consumers, or be a preference to some.

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

I have used an number of programs in the process of constructing my magazine, some for the first time. I have gained at least a limited amount of knowledge in programs like Photoshop, BlogSpot, InDesign and Slideshare. I used Photoshop in editing some of my images before placing them on my magazine in InDesign. I also used BlogSpot to post my work. Slideshare was used to upload my PowerPoint presentations, before posting them on my blog. I also used other programs that I am more familiar with like PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. I also used a USB cable to transfer photos from my phone to the computer.

SlideShare

To upload an PowerPoint Presentation, I select upload, then search files. Then I browse through my work to find that right slideshow. It is possible to upload more than on one slideshow at a time, but it is essential to save changes.

SlideShare

Firstly, I log into my slideshare account and view my uploads. Then I select the one I want to upload, and copy the ‘embed’ code. Then I opened a new post on BlogSpot, and paste the code before selecting the preview. On checking the slideshow has been successful, I then post it.

Photoshop

In using Photoshop to edit my images, I open a new document and import a selected image. I can then adjust a number of factor like the brightness, contrast and I can also add text.

BlogSpot

In creating an blogger account, I posted my work and I can view all of my most on my blog.

InDesign

I used InDesign to make my magazine. First I choose the size of the page that I wanted, to get a blank document. To paste a picture, I have to construct the frame, then go to file and place. Then I browse through my files