In order to create a good quality and eye catching magazine cover I used Photoshop and Indesign to help improve my images and become more creative with them.

Here are some tools I used on Indesign to help achieve desired results:

Above is a gradient tool that I was able to use to add the effect to the background image. In order to help the red stand out to convey my 1950’s theme I had to make the pink leopard print background paler.

I also used the line tool to add dimension to my poster to make it more eye-catching and help the writing stand out so that my audience would be more interested in my magazine.

I used the fx tool to help the lines become opaque and blend in to the page, I was able to change the opacity of the lines precisely by changing the percentage.

Before I uploaded my image to Indesign I used Photoshop to help perfect my image.

I used the spot healer tool to help make my model look flawless and have a smooth complexion for my magazine cover.

I also used the dodge tool to whiten things such as the eyes and teeth in order to perfect my model and the burn tool to darken the red clothing and lips to represent her star image as a rockabilly.

Using these tools I have been able to represent my chosen genre because I have added retro effects such as a faded background image to my poster, and darkened colours such as red which helps convey my chosen narrative.