Evaluation Question 7

Looking back at my preliminary task, I think I have improved Dramatically. I think this is due to the fact that I have learned to use a lot of new technology's that have helped me improve for my main task.

For example I have learned to use Photoshop and I am now proficient. That helped me the most with my main task because when I was doing my preliminary task, I did not know how to use Photoshop and had to use software that could not give me all of the tools I needed; Microsoft Publisher. I also rushed my preliminary task, meaning it did not look professional. I learned from this and spent a lot more time on my main magazine and it came out looking more professional than my preliminary task.

 I have leaned many things in the process of making my magazine. The most important being making sure the font is suitable. For example, in my preliminary front cover the white font against the window is particularly difficult to read. I combated this by adding boxes to the back of fonts. The font choice itself is a major choice. The correct font could make a magazine and really flesh it out.

Using Photoshop is vital when trying to create a proffesional looking magazine. The magic wand and quick select tool were essential in making this magazine aesthetically pleasing. I used them over a dozen times throughout the production of my magazine from the main image on the front cover, to the pull quote on my double page spread.