Question 6- What have I learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

During my time working on my magazine design I have learnt to use a number of programs effectively and adjusted to the various tools each uses. Firstly I had to practise learning how to use photoshop as I had very little experience on the program. I slowly learned how to import images and use the rubber to effectively rub out backgrounds that detracted from the models and crop my images so they were not stretched or out of proportion. I learnt how to increase and decrease the size of images and order the layers I had made so that everything fitted in place and was positioned correctly.

Secondly , I started to use indesign to create my double page spread , attempting to adjust and align the columns and create a title for the article that would relate to the story involved.I tried to use the program in order to showcase the typical conventions of this section of a magazine by including pull quotes and a caption next to the large image of my artist.

Thirdly , I begun to start work using Blogger and found out how to access the photos I had taken in the studio onto the program.I used Blogger to track my progress throughout the design of my magazine by including Youtube videos of the type of bands that I wanted to include within my product. I also began to use an Animoto to storyboard how I could distribute my product.

Finally , I had to use cameras in a studio to take photos of my actor in order to make it seem authentic and believable as a magazine you would find on the shelves of a supermarket or shop. I managed to control the amount of lighting when capturing the images , so it didnt look to light or dark.

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