2. Firstly, I created my product using Quark. I chose the background colour of my
double page spread and went with a light grey because it coordinates with the
colour of my front cover. I then created a picture box so I could import the
masthead that I created on Photoshop. I chose the colour scheme of red, white,
grey or black. As I wanted the masthead to stand out the most I picked red.
3. I then added a sub heading using the text tool underneath the masthead. I chose black Arial font because
I didn’t want it to stand out.
I then again creating another text box so I could write by stand first, I chose a bold black font as I wanted it
to stand out. The stand first it what gives the reader an insight to the article.
4. I then created the introduction to my article using the text tool. I chose Britannic Bold for the font as it was
the same font I used in my title for the double page spread. I also decided the font should be black for
stylistic reasons, I looked at the font in grey, white and red but black looked the best. My introduction also
features a drop cap.
I created the drop cap using ‘paragraph attributes’ which is a text
tool on Quark. I wanted the drop cap to make the introduction
stand out but also to follow the codes and conventions of a double
page.
5. I then inserted the text for my article which I had saved in a word
97 document and imported it in to my text box. I modified the
text box to ensure the text slot in to 3 columns as part of the
codes and conventions of a double page spread.
The font for my double page spread is Arial Narrow in size 10. The font size for
the article must be 11 or smaller because it would be too big for the article
otherwise. I made the questions of my article red so it would be easier for the
reader to follow and I made Harrys answers white because it follows the colour
scheme.
6. I then created a image box in the middle of my article so I could insert a quote which I created on
Photoshop. I added a quote box in my article to follow the codes and conventions of a double page
spread as the two articles I analysed both had quote boxes. However, I also added the quote box
because it is one of the first things the reader will see therefore its an insight to the article. The
quotation I used is very cheeky and will intrigue the reader making them want to read on.
7. I had to play around with the text a lot to
ensure it fit on to one page otherwise it would
ruin the layout of my article. I wanted the
second page to be for my image only.
I managed to fit all my text on to one page by
making the font from 11 to 10.
8. I then added the page numbers for the article. I followed the page number I said they would be on my
contents page so they coordinate. I used a size 9 font so the reader would be able to see them but they
wouldn’t be so obvious. Again, to make it easier for the reader to the page numbers I chose a black font
so it would stand out on the grey background.
9. Here is the original image for my double page spread, I used
Photoshop to lasso the background as the brick wall didn’t fit with
my colour scheme. I also didn’t want the background for stylistic
reasons I felt that it made the double page spread look tacky and
stopped him from being the main focus of the image as it was so
bright. I also used various filters on Photoshop to make the image
stand out more.
I then took the edited image from Photoshop
and imported it on to Quark via the image tool.
I made it so the image filled the whole second
page as Harry is the main focus of the double
page spread, I wanted to portray that with the
image by making it large. He also fits the mise-
en-scene of Indie. He’s wearing a parka coat
which is something that is often associated
with Indie and he’s also got a very stern look
on his face. However, he is still using direct
address.
10. I then created a text box so I could add the by line. The by line is essential to ensure that
the people who created the article and took the images get credit it for it. I had to bring
the text forward as it was behind the image at first so it would be more obvious for the
reader to see.
11. I changed the colour of the white font to black. As when I
printed my first draft of people were struggling to read it.
However, the font being black still fits in with the colour
scheme for double page spread. I also found it looked more
professional once I changed the font colour to black.
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13. I also changed my mind on the style of my masthead. I then recreated it on Photoshop so I created an
image box to import it on to Quark. Instead of the masthead being slanted I made it straight with a
white outline, I did this because it made the title masthead out more but also made it look more
sophisticated. I also let the masthead bleed over on to the next page so it was closer to the image, this
was for stylistic reason. I felt the second masthead looks better than the original.
14. This is my finished product of my double page spread. My product features all the codes and
conventions of a double page spread.
