The document summarizes the progression from the first draft to the final front cover design of a magazine. It describes removing and adjusting various graphic elements like the main image, graphic feature, coverline text, and lines. It increases the size of the masthead pattern and image to make them clearer. The final product section then describes further changes like replacing the main image with a higher quality photo of a model that better fits the genre, adjusting the brightness and adding white boxes under the text to improve readability.
2. • Firstly I removed my main image as the colour range I used in order to remove the
green screen was not effective and this meant that my image became translucent
around the edges and so as a consequence, I could not place the image on top of
any text. Therefore, I had to cut out my image using the polygon lasso tool. I then
made the edges less defined by using the smudge tool.
3. • Next I removed my graphic feature as it did not suit the rest of the front cover and
drew the readers eye away from the main image which should be what catches
the readers eye and intrigues them. I then moved the Hozier coverline to the other
side of the magazine which allowed me to shift the image to the left side. This new
layout it better as the angled at which my model is standing at is more effective
when placed at the side
4. • I removed the blue lines and made the coverline font sizes smaller so that the
image was not overpowered by text. I also made the positioning statement smaller
and the masthead bigger. Furthermore, I made the pattern effect of the masthead
stronger so that it could be seen more clearly and make it more unique. To
compensate for the increased size, I also made the image bigger so that my
models head was on top of the masthead which follows the codes and
conventions of music magazine front covers.
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7. Final Product• Clearly, I have made changes to my front
cover. I decided to retake my main image as
the model I had used did not portray my
chosen genre well and the poor quality
photograph meant that she looked like a
separate component to the magazine.
Instead of cutting out my model, I decided
to keep the original background on the
photograph but made some changes to the
image. I made the image brighter by
changing the brightness, contrast and
exposure levels of the image. Additionally,
because my model was wearing a black and
white top, I added white boxes beneath my
text to make the writing stand out. I created
these by using the rectangle shape tool. I
changed the colour of my masthead to
black as well as my main coverline to stand
out against the brighter background. I
decided not to feature the blue colour on
my front cover as it was out of place with
the rest of my front cover yet the colour of
the models eyes can be linked to the use of
blue in my other products.
