Front Cover Progression (Day 1)

I started off by taking photos using a camera and tripod with a green screen for the background as that would make it easier to edit out the background of my models later.

I imported this photo into Photoshop after deciding between two other photos, however I believe that this photo is the most suitable for a rock magazine front cover.

I began editing the photo by using the Quick Selection Tool. This allowed me to easily specifically select my models. By using the green screen, the job of only selecting my models was very simple.

I then used the Masks tool as well as inverting the mask in order to remove most of the green screen in the background.

Next, I used the Refine Edge function as well as the Smart Radius function in order to delete even more of the green. The green on the image was a problem as my model's hair was very thin, yet noticeable if I deleted these strands of hair from the model as shown below:

I've decided to go ahead and use the Blur Tool and the Smudge tool in order to attempt to get rid of some of the green.

I used those two tools, as well as the Eyedropper Tool and the Brush Tool in order to change some of the green into hair as simply erasing some of the hair was not an option.

Front Cover Image Decision

Flat Plans for Contents Page 2

Flat Plans for Contents Page 1

Flat Plan for Double Paged Spread

Flat Plans for Front Cover

I've decided to do a flat plan for my magazine, 'Dynamic'. The plan that I have created, seems to fit the common conventions of other popular music magazines. I believe that this design will give my magazine an edge as it is not cluttered like some music magazines. This approach which is not too simplistic. This will be the best approach to creating a music magazines as most 'cluttered' magazine front covers seem be too harsh on the eyes and not look very professional. My questionnaire also indicates that my target audience should be 26-30 years old, this implies that I should keep the magazine from becoming too cluttered in order to be most appealing to this age group.

Magazine front cover planning

Since I have decided I want to have three members to my band 'Three Days Later', I have went ahead and researched other popular rock music magazines such as RollingStone and Kerrang!

This magazine contains three members of Biffy Clyro for the front cover models. The three members have quite serious expressions. There is a basic grey background, this has been used to highlight the three models; this also makes the ginger hair of the models stand out well. The dress-code for these models seems to be smart-casual, this keeps the band from looking too formal which will allow the audience to gain a sense of personal identity as they can relate to the models.

This magazine contains the members of Rush for the front cover models. These three have a more happy expression than the previous cover. The photo is a medium close up, which allows all of the members to by in the photo; it is also staged as the members aren't in a very natural pose. The solid white background makes the dark clothing stand out very well and highlights the three band members.