Resources and Equipment

Software?

‘Photoshop Cs4’:- I will be using ‘Photoshop’ for editing my photos, and

creating the layout of my magazine pages (including the front cover, contents page and double page spread).

- This software is beneficial for someone, like me, who wants to add extra effects to their images or style of font.

- I have used this software many times before so I am quite comfortable when doing the basics. However, I still may need to learn a little more on how to use extra key settings that would improve the quality of my photos (I will do this my looking through more tutorials, so I understand more on how to use this software).

- Unfortunately, I do not have this particular software at home, therefore, I would have to frequently book a computer at school. This is so I am always continuing with the process of creating my magazine product, with no delays.

Equipment?

(School) Studio Lights – I will use a range of lights to create the correct high key lighting that would suit best for the shot.

(School) Soft box –The umbrella light, where the light from the bulb is bounced off the inside of a metalized umbrella, would create a soft indirect light.

(School) Reflector – I will be using a round reflector which would reflect more light on the subject (this gives me more of a professional lighting, without using any more professional equipment) – I will have an assistant to hold the reflector for me.

All this equipment would brighten areas on the object, and will most likely improve the quality of my shots (I do not want any dark shadows within my shots).

I will be using an average sized white screen, in which my models/objects would be positioned in front of when I take photos.

This is so it will make it easier for me to change the background, before I place the photo on my magazine page (but the majority of my photos will have no background).

I will not be using a green screen as it is mainly used for filming, and I won’t be needing to edit the background a lot. A white screen will also blend in with the light shining on the model.I will be using the media

department’s white screen, at school (which I would book)

Equipment (Camera)?

I will be using the school’s Panasonic HC-X920 Camera.

I like to use this camera because it takes very sharp, high quality photos. I am comfortable when using this camera as I have used it before, when I was taking photos for the previous GCSE coursework – therefore, I know how to use the settings on the camera quite well.

I have already fairly booked this specific camera at school to use on specific days of my photo shoots; so there is no need to worry or stress about managing to get a camera for the deadline.