First music magazine front cover draft

This is my first draft of my music magazine cover. I decided to use the colours red, white and black because they fit together really well however I think I need to make sure that you can still read the writing as sometimes the black text blends in with the clothes which could make it difficult for people to read. I also I also think that I need to make sure the plug is more visible as it it there to attract people to buy the magazine. I think the main image is relevant because Shannon is holding a guitar which tells the audience immediately know that it is a music magazine. Overall I think my first draft is okay, I just need to make a few improvements so that it is completely clear.

Unused front cover photos

 I like this photo however I think that we need to be able to see the models face more because it will be easier for the reader to recognise who the artist is.

 I like this photo however I feel like it doesn't link with my genre very well because there is nothing to tell the reader that it is a music magazine.

I dont like this image because it isn't that relative to  music magazine.

 I like this magazine because I feel like it fits the ideology of an Indie magazine because of the guitar and glasses. Also the denim jacket is quite Indie which again reminds the reader of the magazine genre.

 I dont think this photo is very good because it doesn't leave much room for text around the outside.

 I like this photo because it looks like the model is writing a song however I think I would use this on the double page spread rather than the front cover.

I think this image is okay however the lighting is quite dark and you cant see her face that well.

Photoshop -- Enhancing the eyes

In this video I learnt how to make the eyes look brighter which will help when editing my magazine because it will make it look more professional.

Watching YouTube Videos

I have watched a few tutorials for photoshop on youtube so that I have more knowledge on how to use it. I have learnt a lot of new skills such as how to use the magic wand which will make it easier when editing a photo from its background. I will use this technique on my magazine cover because I will want to put my image onto a better background. This tutorial was particularly beneficial because it taught me how to put writing behind or in front of the image and how to put the magazine faintly in the background which I think will look really good.

This is the outfit i want my artits to wear in my main image.

Mock Ups of Front Cover, Contents Page and Double Page Spread

Here are my mock ups for my music magazine. I think they are practical because I have included space for images, text and mastheads however I think I need to find some space to add more images.