Front cover process

This the tool bar used on photoshop.

I used the lasso tool to cut out the image on this photo as the mise en scene wasnt a good but one but the picture was a good one. So I cut it out.

I put a background of grey and black gradient on the picture, I also added the title SCREAM using the red outline and the black fill. Aswell i added the text 'TOP 50 ROCK SONGS EVER' and 'FREE DOWNLOADS'

I used the shape tool to put the banner across the top with 'ROCK BANDS SET TO SMASH 2012' I also used the shape tool to put the circle on the FREE DOWNLOADS and changed the colour to white.

I then moved the TOP 50 ROCK SONGS EVER!! and changed the colour of the font to white.

Then I went on to add my stand first using the text tool and making the sort of star shape out of lines rotating them and added the text using the text tool.

I then went on to adding the text GLASTONBURY ROCKS !!

I then went on to change the colour of the EXCLUSIVE..... to navy

Then I went on to adding the text ALBUM + GIG reviews and moving free downloads down because it didn't fit right.

I then went on to making the text EXCLUSIVE... bold and changing the font of ALBUM + GIG REVIEWS.

I then took of the zig zag shape off as it didnt look right and made it look unprofessional. And added the text RISING STAR KYA ELLAMS EXCLUSIVE and made it bigger than any other text so it stands out.

I then made the text SCREAM bigger so it stands out, then moved the standfirst to the other side and made it bigger so it was easier to read. Then I moved free downloads to the bottom because it fits better. Then i moved the banner down and added more text to make it specific and more intriguing. Then I changed to the album and gig reviews because it was to vage. Therefore I changed the colour of KYA ELLAMS.. to make it stand out as I also made it bigger so the picture related to the coverline.

I then changed the title SCREAM by adding a line effect which looks like lightening through the word which makes it look more like a rock magazine which i got the inspiration from Kerrang magazine. I then added more coverlines to make it look more crowded as thats what lots of rock magazines had on. Then I made the KYA ELLAMS bigger and added rocks the world to relate to the genre rock i then added a drop shadow to make it stand out more. I then added the EXCLUSIVE and put a black background on which made it look more like a real magazine. I also changed FREE downloads because alot of people already download for free now.

I then changed the font of Kya Ellams because it looked too similar to the title. I then changed the bottom cover line because it was the same as what was in the circle, then I made the barcode and issue date & price smaller because it was far to big. Then I moved all the coverlines down as it was very on top of the postioning statement.

I made the rest of my coverlines in capitals using the text tool. I also edited the font of the banner because it was to similar to my title using the text tool. I also moved the 'to' in the circle down a line using the text tool.

Lastly I used the text tool to edit my bottom banner by changing coldplay to Foo Fighters because they are more a rock band.