Ancillary task: background, selections, and blending

 

What did you learn? Did you experience any difficulties? How can you incorporate these tasks into the development of your product?

from this lesson I learned how to use the quick selection tool, using the layers, and blending options on my images. The process wasn't too difficult since I have experience using Photoshop. Using the selection tool I have the options to create collages or unique scenery for my magazine and using the blending tools enhance my image, whether that be blending images or changing their properties.

Audience Research

From my audience research I’ve discovered the best course of action to take with my

magazine genre and what I should and shouldn't add to make it more successful.

Based on the results the most beneficial group to target would be black/African American

females that are 18 and older, although there were some men they were outnumbered by

their counterpart. The evidence suggests that this group is far more knowledgeable on

art topics such as knowing a number of famous artists, which will be important since those

artists would be my main focus in the magazine. A majority of the color scheme answers

were a range from contrasting bright colors to cool pastels, I will keep these choices in

mind when I choose my palette. And the most important piece of evidence I believe was

what drew people towards purchasing a magazine, which a majority agreed was what is

displayed on the cover. With this information gathered I’m confident that I’ll be able to create

my magazine with a level of quality and detail that can hopefully be comparable to

professional magazines.

typography: font types

The thought process behind my font choices were specifically based on their artistic image that they portray. I chose from a wide selection of serif fonts because they are often used for displaying class and importance such as the magazine vogue, which I want to be a focus in my magazine. The three options ranges from simplistic to more complex calligraphy that incorporates tails, which I believe can be used when it comes to art or art related topics. I also chose fonts that visually looked a bit aged since the chosen magazine title is the name of an aged artist, so it seemed appropriate.
 

Photo Corrections

 

EDITED

UNEDITED

With the new techniques I've been taught I will be able to edit my own magazine more effectively and make quality work. With the use of the spot healing brush I can fix blemishes and acne on any of my models for my magazine. The spot healing brush can also help me with tiding up scenery if need be to further bring the quality of my camera shots. I've also learned how to increase and decrease vibrancy/saturation. Being able to fix my photos if they are to dark or if my photos aren't bright enough will be a helpful tool to a beginner photographer like myself. And the use of the text tool will be very important for a majority of my magazine. Knowing how to edit text and where to place them with enhance the overall image of my magazine cover to a more professional level.

Masthead Development

 Masthead #1

THE DA VINCI JOURNAL

The idea behind this name was to take the fame of the late artist Da Vinci and his art journal that was known for containing all of his most well known studies of art. Associating his name while simultaneously connecting the current fine arts community and its history from his era.

Masthead#2

STROKE OF CULTURE

The reasoning behind this name is art is associated with painting, which is done with the stroke of a brush. As art creates impactful moments in history that shapes art culture, the stoke of the brush can be seen as painting in current art social norms, or to be simpler a 'stroke of culture'.

Masthead #3

THE ART SPOT

The thought behind this name was that the magazine would be a place for artist of all types to gather and display/learn from other artist works. Just like a restaurant or treehouse can be a spot for a group that shares the same interest, the magazine would be a manifestation of that idea on paper.

Ancillary task: adding guides

 

Using the rules of thirds, I can now confidently take and compose my images in a balanced and interesting format, using photoshop with the use of grids and guides.