Here is a PDF of my Double Page Spread. So far I am very happy with the progress and design that I have made. To improve my double page spread, I think that there are some final touches that I can do to my image on the right hand side of the page, as some parts of the image need blending/removing. I think that the fonts that I have used work well, and are also legible. I also really like some of the small touches that I have added into my DPS such as the magazine name in the bottom left corner. I think that there are some things that I can change to make my double page spread even better such as, the positioning of text, the positioning of the drop capital. I also need to add in the Photographer and Editor credits.

After having thought carefully about my front cover, I decided to make some changes to improve my design. Firstly, I changed the image. I decided to change the image, as I did not think that my previous image was working the way that I wanted it to. I chose this image instead, as I think that the outfit that she was wearing was more current and made her look more styled than classical. I also chnaged my mast head, as I think that this makes it stand out more against the background. I also added a drop shadow on the picture.

Here are the contact sheets from my Location Shoot in Town. I think that this shoot went well and that I got some good photos for me to use in my mgazine. I think that these images below were the most successful, as they show my genre of music and are creative.

I think that my images met my production agenda as they suit my genre of music. I also used the outfits that I planned for and the props as well. Overall, for me the day was very successful. I used 2 different locations for my shoot, firstly I went to Mill Street to use the graffiti walls. I liked this part of the shoot, however it was difficult because of the rain. We then went to the balcony, where there were many shutters, steps and plants. This was also successful as it suited my genre and worked well as a background. The main problem that I found was the weather. This was because the rain interfered with the focus on my camera, it was also hard for my models as they were getting wet. Even with these problems, I think that I still managed to get some good shots that I can use for my magazine, and I am happy with how it went.

Here is the second draft that I made of my magazine. I have improved many aspects from my previous draft:

• The biggest change that I made was adding a background behind the image of my model. I made this background on photoshop, I think that it is effective because it adds much more to the magazine and makes it stand out a lot more. I also think that it gives more energy to the front cover and makes it more exciting.
• I also used photoshop to darken the lips of my model and make them more red. I did this because I think that it helps to draw the red of the earrings and also the masthead and text, it broadens the colour scheme, and makes it more interesting.
• I changed the fonts and layout of my captions. I think that this works better as there is no sans serif making it easier to read and also it stands out more with the change of colours.
• Another change that I made was to the pug, as I did not like where it was situated. I moved it to the opposite side, and also changed the text inside of it as I thought that this was more gripping.

I think the changes that I made were beneficial to my front page, and have made it much more exciting. It also is more reflective of the genre with the bright colours. I think that there are still things that I could improve on such as the positioning of text (for example the plug). However, I think that this draft has gone well, and that the changes that I have made are beneficial.

I think that there are still some changes that I can make to my magazine. I think that are some small changes that I can make which will impact the look of my magazine as a whole for example the colours and positioning of parts of my magazine for example the plug.

This is the first draft of my magazine cover. So far I am happy with how my magazine is going.

I think that these factors all work well:

• The masthead- it stands out and is interesting
• The colour scheme- is eye catching and suits the theme
• The imagery- is suitable for the genre and different

I think that there are some areas that I need to improve on to make my magazine even better such as:

• A background- as currently my magazine is too plain.
• Texts- don’t use too many different texts and ensure they can all be read clearly.
• The pug- is not situated in a suitable place and is too large

A peer assessment stated that I should think more about:

• adding more colour to make it more interesting
• think about using a background
• change some of the fonts so they are easier to read
• lower the date and edition as it is too close to the masthead
• add more small bits of information to engage with the reader so that they want to buy it

I think that my masthead works well as it stands out and is interesting. I also like the colour scheme that I have used. To improve my front cover, I think that I need to make a background to improve it and make is stand out even more.