Magazine Cover.It's time to get creative! For this assignment you will be asked to put your Photoshop skills to the test and create your very own magazine cover from scratch, just like the pros!
A good magazine will include a strong, complimentary mix of high quality images, impactful text, and thematic colours, all arranged in an effective layout. Whether it is a recreation of an existing magazine or your own original creation, your cover should demonstrated your Photoshop skills and your understanding of proper magazine layout. |
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Resources.
Possible magazines to recreate:
1. Time
2. Sports Illustrated 3. Rolling Stone |
4. Play
5. PC Gamer 6. Seventeen |
7. People
8. Discovery 9. Spin |
10. National Geographic
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Tip #1 - Look Around
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Tip #2 - Show Off Your Photoshop SkillsAs you plan and produce your cover, be sure that your design highlights your skills. For example, instead of using an image of the magazine's title, find the best font and use the text tools to create it from scratch. Don't give any Photoshop away!
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Tip #3 - Focus on the DetailsFrom dates and prices to subtle lighting effects, magazines look professional when the details are addressed. Once you feel ready, polish up your magazine by continuing to explore Photoshop, looking at examples, and making subtle adjustments.
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Tip #4 - Peer Feedback
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