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In my project I incorporated In-design graphic design software, and worked with different generation I-phones. For my magazine I used In-design to lay out my 2 page spread. At first, I felt a little bit overwhelmed by the program, but then I realized that it is very similar to Adobe Photoshop. In middle school, I took yearbook and computer applications classes where I learned how to use Photoshop. The toolbar on the side of the screen is very similar in both programs. I felt as if In-design was a mix of publisher and Photoshop in one. Using the rectangle frame tool it was easy to drag and drop pictures into my spread. Once I added pictures, I found the text wrap function and changed the stetting so the text would form around my pictures instead of behind. I used the column function to organize my article into 2 columns making the spread look more organized and conventional. I used the text tool to add branding with my Instagram handle at the bottom of each page. Using the page number t...

Throughout the production of my project, my skills has improved. In terms of photography, I got more comfortable with different I phone cameras. I used an I phone X and 8+. Both cameras function differently and I played around with the different features on both. One thing new I learned how to control was the exposure. While taking pictures of the athletes at the track meets, the weather was constantly changing. In order to get the best lighting i would click the screen to focus on the subject and then slide my finger up and down the screen until I got the best lighting possible. I also tried different angles and shots. Long shots weren't the best choice for this project so I stuck with a majority of wide shots in order to fit the whole athlete from head to toe in the frame. In the beginning I would try to photograph the athletes whenever I they were mid workout. As time progressed I scheduled interviews and then designated photo shoots. The designated photo shoots gave me control ...

Through audience engagement research, I found that a lot of popular sports magazines use multiple social media platforms to gain a following.  Based on my research into the marketing techniques other magazine companies use social media to market their products. I chose to create an Instagram account displaying a few of the pictures from all of the sports we follow. In addition to social media, we will create an website to serve as an online version of the paperback magazine we sell. Once people click on the website link a pop up will ask for their email to get reminders when a new issue comes out. Customers will also be able to subscribe to get a deal on a subscription. Traditionally, magazines are distributed through many ways. One of the most common ways to distribute magazines is at grocery stores. Near the checkout line there is a small wall filled with a variety of magazines, and i plan to place mine in that area. This specific location will be allow my magazine to be seen by...

My project uses the conventions of other magazines from the same genre. The cover features a single athlete who is the dominant subject of the page. A majority of sports magazine picture 1 athlete on the cover of their magazine. I emulated this tactic in my own project because I felt that it it a great way to catch someones attention. Another technique I used get the point across clearly is a bright color scheme. This also helps grab your attention and sparks your interest. Pops of color allow the main picture as well as titles pop out. Along the side of the featured athlete there is a list of headings of some of the main articles of the magazine, a tactic used in a lot of professional magazines. By placing the text off to the side, it allows readers to get an idea of the content of the magazine without covering up any of the main image.  My magazine represents the social groups of young teen athletes as well as sports fans in general. The models for my magazine are all in high sc...