Preliminary Task (Final Cover Page Evaluation)

Below is presentation on the cover page evaluation. 

Presentation created on: Microsoft PowerPoint

Preliminary Task:(Mockup Overlay For Final Selection)

As I made a mockup for my magazine previously I placed the main image on the mockup. Below are the are the results.

This is how I decided to  place the the photographs I have taken for the main image on the mock up of the magazine cover page. This is an example of how the photographs for the main image will look like. This will help me decide which is the best fit for the cover page. From the mock up overlays I will decide the final image I will use for the cover page.

Below is the selected final image for my magazine.

I have chosen this mock up overlay because the model has a stronger eye contact with the camera and perfectly fits on the cover page and the cover lines wont look congested on the cover page as they will come on the sides of the cover page and wont overlap with the model as compared to the rest of the images as there is more room on the sides. As compared to the rest of the photographs the hairstyle of the model is perfect and has a way better posture as compared to the rest of the photographs.

Preliminary Task: (Short Listed Images For The Cover Page)

 These are the pictures that I have I have short-listed for the main image of the cover page. I have short-listed these pictures because the model has a better face expression and the exposure is correct. Also, the model has a way better posture as compared to the rest of the pictures. The model also has a strong eye contact with the camera in these pictures.

Preliminary Task: (Photography)

So finally after learning about the various angles and shots essential to take photographs. When previously researching for magazines as for my inspiration, I noticed magazines usually have mid shots, mid close ups and mid long shot and close ups. Its very rare that we see a full shot on a magazine cover page. I also kept in mind the type of clothes worn by the students in school. Keeping all this in mind I took my photographs. Below are some selected photographs from a total of 25 photographs I took for the cover and contents page. I also took additional photographs of shoes, bags and accessories to use them on the contents page.

COVER PAGE

 Mid Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

Mid  Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

CONTENTS PAGE

Mid Shot

Mid Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

Long Shot

Mid Long Shot

CONTENTS PAGE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Research: Understanding the Resolution

As asked by our teacher I researched on resolution. As he said that general understanding about the resolution is important as it determines the quality of our work on the screen and paper. 

After doing some research I created a presentation. Below is a presentation on a brief Introduction on Resolution.

Presentation created on: Microsoft PowerPoint 

Research: Understanding Camera Shots

In our photography class we were also introduced to different camera shots. When it comes to the camera shot it is about how much of the subject matter you have included in your photograph.

Below is a presentation on the different camera shots.
Presentation created on: Microsoft PowerPoint
All images taken from: google.com

Research: Size & Software

We were told to research on the various sizes that magazines are printed out. After conducting my research on the sizes of the magazine I came to the conclusion that the majority of magazines were in portrait. The most common size was 7x10 inches or 8x11 inches.

The software we will be using:

Adobe Photoshop CS3

The basics of which were introduced to us in class such as working in layers and the basic tools we will be using. Below is an image of the basic tools introduced to us.

Image taken from google

All of the tools mentioned above are equally important however as mentioned by our teachers there are tools we will be occasionally using throughout the construction of our magazine such as the text tool, selection tool, move tool and cloning tool.

Research: Understanding Camera Angles

In another class we were introduced to different angles that could be used to capture an interesting photograph. How various camera angles are essential when it comes to photography. Which allows the photographer to capture a unique image.

Below is a presentation on Camera Angles.

Presentation created on: Microsoft PowerPoint
All images taken from: google.com for referential purposes.

Research: How Camera Works and Rules of Photography

We have a special photography class with the sole purpose of helping us in media studies. As photography is an essential part, without having an understanding of the basic rules of photography I won't be able to produce photographs to the required level.

In the beginning we were taught about how the digital camera works. We were taught about the main components of a digital camera such as the

• Lens
• Aperture
• Shutter
• Sensor
• Camera Software
• Memory Cards

A lot which I was familiar with. Below is an image of a handout provided by our teacher on how the digital camera works.

Our teacher introduced us to a simple rule "KISS" This is an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid. Why she encouraged us to keep our photographs simple as it limits the number of things that distracts the eye from the main subject.

Another rule we were introduced to was the "Rule of Thirds". The photograph is divided into 3 parts like the image below.

Images from Google

Simply the rule of thirds states that the object of attention should be placed at the intersection of the dividing lines. (Green dots) But you can also place the object along one of dividing lines. If the object is placed in the middle it is less appealing to the eye as the human eye focuses on the sides rather than the middle of the photograph.

Framing is also important as it helps to decide where an image begins or ends this way the meaning of the image is constructed. A variety of camera angles can be used to frame an object into a photograph. The human infers meaning from the relationship between the camera and subject.