Diary Entry: 19th November

Finishing off from last lesson we continued to edit our magazine advert. Sir showed us printed HMV game, music and film adverts within magazines so we could see how they organise their layout and design the page.

We then chose four potential images for the cover and opening a word document we inserted the image. Arranging the image on the page in Mac Photoshop became a nuisance as the image would not move to one side and would not crop properly, instead we decided to amend the document in word on the school computers using the Microsoft software. This was easier as the image moved and we were are familiar with this software. 

Once making sure the word document was A4 size we changed the background to black, inserted our main image and sized it correctly. We then added all the features such as the HMV dog logo, the text, terms and conditions

In another window we opened the logos and edited them so the background was transparent. Having edited the minor aspects we opened the A4 word document, changed the colour of the background to black and added all the features such as the HMV dog logo, text, CD, album cover and text including the terms and conditions. 

We chose to create four designs and ask others which they think is the best for a magazine advert. However the price has not be placed as we were only focusing on the design and layout, then the price will be inserted after. 

The first idea was our favourite because of the setting and position, we love how the props such as the crate and jumper added to the grunge theme and fits well with the album cover. We felt the position of the text worked well with the image and just looked like a magazine advert. Another thing we liked about this image was that Grace looks at the camera so she is interacting with the audience. 

The image to the right is the second option. This position is Grace looking over her shoulder towards the camera. We liked this image because of the interaction however felt the body position was a little awkward. The magazine features also stayed in the same position as it is conventional for HMV to have the their logo to the right and album cover to the left.

The third design is good because it only takes up half of the page however one of the heals are cut off in this image which makes the main image look slightly weird. Due to this it does not look professional as we have not paid attention to detail. This is my least favourite shot. 

Finally this image is the last option. This is the same image as the first option however is in a different framing. I like this framing because again it is interacting with the audience, her actions imply her casual and 'doesn't care' vibe which adds to the grunge appeal. The titles at the bottom are the same as the previous 3. 

















Author: Kiran Paul