Looking back at your preliminary task (the college magazine task), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

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From the preliminary task (college magazine), to the main task (music magazine), I learnt a variety of methods and tools on the program 'Adobe Photoshop' 

Before i even started the preliminary task, I had never used photoshop, so everything was new and having to learn new skills. i quickly learnt the basics such as 'layers', and shape/font tools etc. the lack of skills i possesed  is presented in my preliminary cover and contents.


Throughout the process of designing my music magazine, I frequently watched 'Photoshop advanced tutorials' on Youtube, and got a lot of help from my teacher and other peers that already understood the program. these new skills came in very helpful when editing my photos by using such things as the cloning tool and adjusting the brightness and contrast my images were at a much better standed.


 particular photoshop tools of which had a good effect were as follows:

• The 'clone' tool- I used this option after editing my photos by using such things as the brightness and contrast. The tool made it possible for me to make my images look flawless, which was fundamental in adding to the image of a fashion based magazine. I could get rid of any blemishes for example, giving me a clearer more iconic image.
• The 'gradient' tool- This was very useful to me as it added a contemporary feel to the cover. I learnt how to alter the gradient with colours and perspective, and used it as a background for the magazines cover and contents page.
• The 'opacity' tool- this was useful as it gave me the effect i wanted for my front cover and let me add new layers over lapping so they would be in line, giving it a professional finish.