Blog Write-up 11th March- 17th March 2013

I did my photo-shoot on tuesday. it was a success as I got some decent shots out of it that I can use for my front cover and DPS. the model turned up on time and I had props to use so did not have to use any of my contigency plan proposals. The photoshoot itself worked well as the photo's were well done, the technician friendly and helpful. I managed to get the photos I needed within the alloted time slot so I managed the time effectively. If I had to improve it I would have tried more ideas in the time I had to improve the range of photos and poses I had to choose from. 
 Examples of photoshoot photos ---->

Since I now have photos to work with I have created proper drafts of my front cover and double page spread. I have used the frames I created  last week and added in the photos. well before addition I had to edit the photos editing the brightness/contrast and adding unsharp masks. I have then edited my sell lines and titles to fit round these new images to create a proffesional front cover and double page spread.I have improved strokes on text and added in drop shadows to add 3D effects to my text on the cover.

The last main part of my magazine that needs finishing is the second draft of the artcile. It is half done and I should have it finished quite quickly. If I hadn't spent so much time correcting my front cover and DPS I may have finished it already but I want the front cover and DPS to look perfect. This is the only limitation on the project as I cannot finish the DPS without an article to go inside it. For my article I will be using my research for facts that I will then convey in a more sarcastic and conversational tone to my audience. When I finish the article and have inserted the text in properly I will finish the breakout box by adding in the facts and statistics. Once that is done I may add in another image if required.

Targets
- Finish article second draft and add any suggested improvements
- Assemble the final product together (front cover and DPS)
- Decide on facts for breakout box.

First In-Design test using the basic features of the programme such as adding collumns and placing in images.

Aperture Control

With aperture control the images went wrong as the shots were incredibely blurry. The camera was not straight or still. since I was expermenting with mainly wide apertures the shoot speed was particulary long so the camera had o be held stll. these mages can be re-take if it is necessary or if  I
have the time. the thin aperture shots were a lot easier to do as there was a very quick shutter speed. Below are three examples oof photographs taken with varing apertures. two are blurry failures whereas one came out ok with a medium aperture.

Blog Write- Up 1 4th March- 9th March

Since my photo shoot isn't done yet I was doing design work ready to have photos inserted in.I have worked on my front cover and double page spread this week basically designing them ready to have text and  images inserted. the work has been coming on steady and I am working pretty well and have both products finished near enough. however I could be working a lot quicker if I didn't spend so long messing around with the text on the double page spread. the front cover however looks professional and the sell lines are good enough for now though I may re-think them later in the project.

I have been unable to edit the article as I have received no feedback on it yet so do not quite know how to improve it. I have have however been thinking about taking the article in a new style and focus to fit my photo shoot plans and appeal more to the audience. I have started to write some short paragraphs in preparation and shall add them to the article in replacement of my other poorly written article.

The magazine itself should appeal to my target audience as there are stories aimed at male teenagers focusing around games and movies. I am aiming to create a product aimed at both sexes though more males. I have also kept a simple colour scheme of black, whit and red. I may be tempted to alter fonts and layout ideas when I have my photos.

This week I have encountered no problems other than my in Design text problems where I just got aid from my tutor. I have experimented with different fonts and  effects but have encountered no problems.

Targets
- Re-write article
- Create new sell lines in case