Contents Page Mock-ups

I have come up with two mock-ups for my contents page. Here is my first mock up...

And my second...

I prefer my second mock-up to the first because I think the overall layout works better. I really like the idea of having the charts down the side as I think this would be something very beneficial to readers.

Contents Page Mind-map

I have created a mind-map to put down some of my ideas for my contents page. I have considered main articles, other articles, free downloads and subscriptions. I have considered what is on my front cover and what I will include in my contents page.

Completed Front Cover

Here is my completed front cover. I used paint shop pro to edit my photos and InDesign to create the cover. Overall, I think it has worked very well. However, I would have made some changes that I will go over in my evaluation once I have completed my contents page and double page spread.

Evidence of Image Manipulation - Cover image

I used a programme called paint shop pro to edit my image before moving it in to InDesign to create my cover. I started by cropping my chosen image to the size I wanted it.

I then used the smart photo fix tool to adjust the brightness, shadows, highlights and colours.

I then used the airbrush tool to erase any imperfections.

I then adjusted the brightness and contrast of the image.

Here is my edited image I will use on my cover.

Front Cover Mood-board

I've created a mood-board to show my general ideas for my front cover. I have included colour choice, font choice, use of flashes, mode of address and images that I may use as main images or smaller ones.

Front Cover Mock-ups

I have created two front cover mock ups to give me an idea of what I want my front cover to look like. Here is my first mock up...

And my second...

I like my first mock-up more than the second because I think the overall composition works better. The image fits well with the text and I think the masthead will work better smaller in the corner rather than large. I think I will base my front cover on my first mock up.

Reflection on Planning Progress

I think my planning progress has helped me to develop my ideas for creating my magazine. I have come up with a name and masthead that I think works very well for a music magazine. I also have a good idea of what I want my front cover, contents page and double page spread to look like. By doing a flat plan for two magazines I could think about what my magazine would be like and I thought of some good articles that could be on the cover and contents page. Before creating my front cover, contents page and double page spread I will do some mock-ups to put my ideas together that I got from my planning.