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Contents Page Drafts

1st Draft:

 2nd Draft:

I felt that the contents page needed a little bit more on the page as there was a very clear empty space that needed to be filled. To improve this slightly, I change the layout of the text - making 2 columns in the 'regulars' section.
I also added some flares using different shapes they had available in Photoshop to make the page more interesting.

 3rd Draft (final):

In the end I decided to increase and alter the page numbers because they were not completely accurate regarding the contents pages number. I changed it to make it more suitable to an actual magazine.

Final Front Cover

Contents Page Creation Stages

1.

I started off with a blank canvas and dragged in the main image on my contents page which is continuing from my from cover feature. I felt the tilted high angle shot combined with my model's shades and effortless pose created an edgy, 'bad girl' attitude. This is the look and characteristic that I was aiming for.

2.

 I then created a box as a background for my contents page title. I felt that the grey colour went well with the colour scheme of my image.

3.

 Having done that, I added my title - it was pretty basic displaying 'contents'. However I added some slight flares to it by incorporating the same type of lines from my masthead into that title. I wanted to present a clear and iconic link with the pages.

I also added a shadow effect for my image by creating a light grey box with the shape tool and placing it underneath. It just added a bit more interest to the image.

4.

After that I added a quote from my magazine article by one of the band members. It was something that would've briefly hinted the topic of the article. And I added a little explanation of that feature article's content.

At the top right, I also included a miniature version of my masthead (from what I've seen was included in other magazines) and the issue date.

As well as this, I boosted the contrast in tones and light. I always love the depth it creates and it makes it sharper. 

5.

Having done this, I then looked at magazines such as Kerrang and NME magazine for more inspiration on the layout and features of my contents page. I Then went on to create a bold section that showcases a subscription offer that I have previously seen in an NME magazine. 
Here I also started to create my magazine sections and add in some sub images onto the page.

6.

After that I took  the original photo that I wanted to edit.

7.

Afterwards I decided to mix up the images in my magazine, I would crop out the background using the magnetic lasso tool which worked perfectly.

8.

I progressed a lot and included all of the sub images that I had. I placed them at alternating angels because I thought it made for a better aesthetic.

9.

Since then, I started to include some page numbers into the sections. My page numbers show where the section starts from. I had seen that many indie/rock magazine controlled their page numbers in this particular way.

10.

I continued to add page numbers, carefully thinking about the appropriate spacing regarding potential page content. 
I also decided to take a new photo for one of my sub images. I felt that I needed to experiment more with different amounts of people in my shoots, so I included a group of 3 women.

11.

 Here I added some flares to the page using the shapes available on photoshop. I included the target behind the 'peak into the next issue' title because I wanted to create the connotation that the next issue is something that the consumers would be aiming to get. In addition to this, I used arrows to indicate links with the sections/artists and the sub images.

I also changed the the layout of the text in the 'regulars' section as there was a blatant empty space on the page which didn't look too good.

12.

So this is the print screen of my final changes to my contents page. I just made a minor change to the layout of the columns in the 'regulars' section again. I just felt that the 'fan mail' part would be better placed on the left column as opposed to the middle.

Final contents page

Contents Page/Sub-image Photo Shoots

This is a selection of the best photo's I took for my contents page.

My Front Cover Drafts

1st Draft:

2nd Draft:

3rd Draft:

4th Draft:

Final Draft:

Front Cover 1 Creation Stages

Front Cover 1

1.

This is the original image I started off with.. The lead singer of my featured band for my main image

2.

 I Then used the colour balance tool to add more blue tones/hues into the image as well as slightly brightening it up a little bit more. I feel this added more depth and definition to the image. It also created a darker mood.

3.

This was my initial idea for the masthead on my front cover of 'The Sting'.

4.

This was the second choice for my masthead on the front cover. I preferred this one because I was able to make the strap line (slogan) part of the Masthead as an addition.

5.

I then added my featured bands name in Big bold lettering. I added contrasting colours to make the aesthetics more interesting.

6.

I added a lot more features to my magazine here; I have a button on the top right of my page, along with a featured article below it. I also included a banner at the bottom of the page with an in-action sub-image of a band playing at a gig.
* Certain elements of this layout was inspired by NME Magazine.

7.

So this is the first finished draft of my front cover. I incorporated some featured band names on the banner at the bottom as well as adding a bar code to show it can be purchased.

8.

9.

Magazine Front Cover Photo Shoot

For my front cover shoot I wanted the shots to be quite simple with a plain white background. However, after I felt that a brick wall would add more tones and texture to the background as shown in the top middle and top right images.