Errors that have occured

After speaking to my teacher, it became apparent that my cover, contents and double page spread analysis was not to the correct standard. The images I have used were from the Internet and not of my own therefore in order to stop myself from loosing the research I have already done; I will now add a few more magazines of my own to add to the research.

Step by step Double page spread

the first image shows how the orginal image was. I felt the writing on the wall wasn't neccessary and needed to be removed. I used a brush to paint over the writting. I then dublicated the border and put it in front of the image; this made the whole thing look like this, ready for the writing and other images.

the next picture I added into the double page spread was the image that represented the story I was going to write on the page. The Writting is about Bethany Marsh who has brought out a brand new album called "Trapped" I wanted to show how the images and the story relate therefore descided to create an image that linked to the album. The name of the album is Trapped so I wanted to make the image have this theme. I came up with a few idea but I really wanted to complete this one because it showed of my photoshop skills. I first started with a photoshoot of Bethany. I got her to hold a mirror and then took a few photos of this. the next photos I took were different. I put Bethany back into the position she was in whilst taking the first shots; but this time I got my sister to put her hand around Bethany's head. This then made the image in the mirror look very disturbing and as if she was being "trapped" by someone or something. after taking a few shots of the whole scene I took the images into photoshop. I chose the best image for the first shoot and then the best for the second. I put the first image into photoshop and then layed the second image over it. I then took the cutting tool in a faded edge brush and selected the area of second image I wanted. in this case I selected the mirror area. I then inversed the selection. This made everything but the mirror reflection selected. this was then cut out. I was then left with the first images and only the reflection of image two. after this, I took the second image and made it fit inside of the reflection of the first image. This then made it seem as though Bethany was seeing something different than was actually there.

Before I created the first image I tried it out using an apple. I was pleased with my results so therefore went ahead with the editing of my final image. This is the image below.

After I had created this image I started to play around with the different levels of opacity this meant that I could make the different images appear to be more visiable than others. I put both the images together and merged them by using a blending brush to blend out the  harsh line between the two images this made it look like this.

This image was then ready for the text. I decided to write out the story before I placed the text on the images. This made it easy to edit and improve. After I had applied the text it looked like this.

I descided that because my images were black and white that I would keep to this theme and make the text black.

Contents

As my magazine has been divided into what is being sold in shops and what is going to be online; I have decided that although on the back of the front cover there will be a few points that are in the magazine, I will create a contents which outlines most things in the magazine. This means that I will have 4 pages to create; the front cover, the back of the front cover, the contents and the double page spread.

Producing the final idea

I started off with this image and the logo. I felt that the image was too orange so I decided to change this on another draft. I then decided that the I didn't want the QR code and bar code on the front of the magazine so devised the back of the front cover that will be sold in shops. It makes the magazine look neater and well layed out. This is shown in the images above.

QR code

This is going to be my QR code. When scanned by a smart phone it will direct you to a website or give you some form of information. This particular code when scanned directs you to this blog. This is what I am going to use on my magazine.

Pre-evaluation review

Write a paragraph that describes your project
my project combines the idea of a magazine and media online. It is a updated version of a magazine that uses QR codes to scan and view on an Ipad, Iphone and or IPod. It creates less waste products which is good for the environment. My magazine will try to target the market of teens with the idea of using their everyday appliances.

What is unique about your project?
My project is designed for Ipad, Iphone and or Ipod use. It Has a QR code which allows it to be scanned and viewed online.

What technologies are you using?
I am using photography, photoshop, I may use a Wacom Tablet, as well as this my project will be online.

Reflect on progress so far and challenges/areas where you struggle
My work is going at a good pace but still needs a lot of work however all research is done.

What still needs completeing?
My double page spread and contents need completeing.

Final ideas

I've come up with the ideas and now it's time to put them into action. The idea is that the front cover is going to be sold in shops along with the back of the front cover that shows some of the contents of the magazine in the style of a calender and a description of how to get the magazine. The shape of the magazine is going to be an Ipad. I have decided to get a sponsorship with apple, to increase profits and advertisement. It also stops the copyright issues with the magazine cover that is sold in shops. The front cover has included the Ipad because it shows the market that this magazine is to be enjoyed online through your  Ipad, Iphone, or Ipod.

The QR code on the back of the front cover that is sold in shops is bought and then you can scan it. For now to show how it works I have created a QR code that when you scan it, directs you back to this blog. To stop people from scanning the code off of the shelves of the shop, I will devise the code to be covered by a silver coating that you have to scratch of before you can scan it. The whole of the cover will then have to be covered in plastic or an Eco friendly material to stop people from scratching off the code.

Price of my magazine

After getting my questionnaires back and looking over them it was apparent that people would pay around £2 - £3 there were few who chose the option above this so therefore I can not put my magazine price higher than £3 as people will not buy it. most of the magazines that already exist are around this price category, such as kerrang which is £2.10. I have decided that I will price my magazine as £2.50 as it is in between this price group. I want to gain a profit however I would like to make sure that my target market is able to buy it.

Genre of my magazine

I have decided that the genre of my magazine will be a rock magazine. This was determined from the questionnaires that I handed out to people. The most popular choice was rock. I will have to show this genre when creating this magazine, so I will research what is needed for my magazine to be of a rock genre.

A few ideas put into action

 The first picture is the main image I took that I will then manipulate into my front cover. As you can then see, in the second image I took out the screen so I can put my front cover in it. I then further went onto put my logo in to see how it looked. This can be moved later if needed. These are all drawn to scale.



scale of ipad

This is the image that I will be using so that I can get an accurate scale of the ipad its self.

NEW IDEA

I have decided that the shape of my magazine is going to be the shape of an ipad. This shape will be the border of the ipad with my front page on the place where the screen would be. I will be selling only the front cover in shops and you will be able to buy this front cover with a QR code which will enable buyers to scan the code with their smart phone and get the website where my magazine will be presented. This allows me to not only keep up the growing trends of technology but to help commit to being environmentally friendly rather than wasting paper that magazines are printed on. with this idea I will have to research to find out if people would like this product and if they were willing to buy this magazine. I will survey and ask people and I will present this research on here.

Continued shape of my main task magazine

I have been thinking about the shape of my magazine and I have decided that one of the shapes that I could produce is the "ipod" shape. It is a well regonised shape throughout all ages and has potential to strike my market audience and portray a new look on magazines. If I am going to produce this shape I feel that I should keep it to the real life size of an ipod or round about that size. Although, this may cause it to be lost in the shelves of other well known magazines.