Tuesday, April 17, 2018
3rd Quarter Submission Feedback
When my magazine was presented to the class, I got some feedback that helped me to improve my magazine. First, I added more titles to my cover page. I increased the size of the text and included different color titles. This shows the reader more of what is included in my magazine to draw them in. I decided to do some red titles to tie in with the color of the dog's collar. I also used colors from the trees in the background to color one of my titles.
My title page stayed the same. I did not get any suggestions for this page so I didn't make any revisions.
For my article, I decided to add to it by writing more and including more facts from the sited websites that has to due with the illegal business of puppy mills, and measures that we can take in order to stop them. After I added more text to the article, I decided to put it into three columns on the first page of my article. The margins for the text match the width of the picture that I have in the middle of the page. I revised the heading of my article, making it fit more tightly together. Then, I added a line to add separation between the article title and the author's name. I then decreased the size of the author's name and also italicized it. Finally, I added branding on the bottom of the page. I decided to put it in the middle of the page, as opposed to the left or right corner, because I have seen many magazines do this and prefer the way it looks.
The second page of my article also went through some revisions. I added two pictures to this page to take up some white space and fill out the page. I put the pictures on the top left corner and the bottom right corner, with text surrounding it, to add symmetry and balance to the page. Finally, I added branding to the bottom of the page that matches the first page of the article.
My title page stayed the same. I did not get any suggestions for this page so I didn't make any revisions.
For my article, I decided to add to it by writing more and including more facts from the sited websites that has to due with the illegal business of puppy mills, and measures that we can take in order to stop them. After I added more text to the article, I decided to put it into three columns on the first page of my article. The margins for the text match the width of the picture that I have in the middle of the page. I revised the heading of my article, making it fit more tightly together. Then, I added a line to add separation between the article title and the author's name. I then decreased the size of the author's name and also italicized it. Finally, I added branding on the bottom of the page. I decided to put it in the middle of the page, as opposed to the left or right corner, because I have seen many magazines do this and prefer the way it looks.
The second page of my article also went through some revisions. I added two pictures to this page to take up some white space and fill out the page. I put the pictures on the top left corner and the bottom right corner, with text surrounding it, to add symmetry and balance to the page. Finally, I added branding to the bottom of the page that matches the first page of the article.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
CCR Draft #4
How did you integrate technologies - software, hardware, and online - in this project?
I used the software Microsoft Publisher to make my magazine. I chose this software because I was familiar with it and the tools it contains, rather than using InDesign which I was not familiar with. I found that I got more done in my magazine and it was very easy for me to edit and add elements to it as I went along. I also used Photoshop on the cover page of my magazine. It was the first time I had used this software.
I integrated online technologies into this product by all the research that I did in order to get a better idea of the issues around dogs and how to compensate for them. I also researched tips and things that would interest all pet owners to include in my magazine by using the internet.
I used the software Microsoft Publisher to make my magazine. I chose this software because I was familiar with it and the tools it contains, rather than using InDesign which I was not familiar with. I found that I got more done in my magazine and it was very easy for me to edit and add elements to it as I went along. I also used Photoshop on the cover page of my magazine. It was the first time I had used this software.
I integrated online technologies into this product by all the research that I did in order to get a better idea of the issues around dogs and how to compensate for them. I also researched tips and things that would interest all pet owners to include in my magazine by using the internet.
3rd Quarter Submission
CCR Draft #3
How did your production skills develop throughout this project?
My production skills have gotten better throughout this project. I used Microsoft Publisher to make my magazine, and although I was familiar with the program before this project, my skills have definitely gotten better and I have learned new tools and ways to use the program. I also used Photoshop for the first time during making my magazine. I became familiar with the tools. I over layed the text of my title over the cover picture of my dog, and then erased the text that was on top of the dog's head. This is a technique that many magazines use to their cover pages, and I now know how they do it.
Taking pictures for my magazine was very easy for me because I have been interested in photography for a while now, and am always taking pictures. I knew to use different angles for each subject I was shooting, and used the iPhone 8+ camera in portrait mode. This camera has excellent quality and is very similar to DSLR cameras. I used the apps VSCO and AirBrush to edit my photos; two apps that I have been using on my own personal pictures for years.
Finally, I have learned about distribution and how to get your product out to an audience. Finding a distribution company is crucial in order to get your product to as many people as possible. You can distribute your product nationwide, in your country, in your state, or just in your local city. For my magazine, it is centered around pet life which is something that people everywhere need. I would distribute my magazine in the the United States first, and then maybe expand to all of North America or nation wide.
My production skills have gotten better throughout this project. I used Microsoft Publisher to make my magazine, and although I was familiar with the program before this project, my skills have definitely gotten better and I have learned new tools and ways to use the program. I also used Photoshop for the first time during making my magazine. I became familiar with the tools. I over layed the text of my title over the cover picture of my dog, and then erased the text that was on top of the dog's head. This is a technique that many magazines use to their cover pages, and I now know how they do it.
Taking pictures for my magazine was very easy for me because I have been interested in photography for a while now, and am always taking pictures. I knew to use different angles for each subject I was shooting, and used the iPhone 8+ camera in portrait mode. This camera has excellent quality and is very similar to DSLR cameras. I used the apps VSCO and AirBrush to edit my photos; two apps that I have been using on my own personal pictures for years.
Finally, I have learned about distribution and how to get your product out to an audience. Finding a distribution company is crucial in order to get your product to as many people as possible. You can distribute your product nationwide, in your country, in your state, or just in your local city. For my magazine, it is centered around pet life which is something that people everywhere need. I would distribute my magazine in the the United States first, and then maybe expand to all of North America or nation wide.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
CCR Draft #2
How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?
My product engages with the audiences by informing them of issues regarding pet abuse and housing, but also includes information and tips for every day life with animals. Anyone with a pet would be able to pick up my magazine and get information from it. From recipes, to actives, to tips for a healthy pet, there is plenty of information included in this magazine that could interest a wide array of people.
My magazine would most likely be distributed in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices. Grocery stores are a great place to sell magazines because there are so many people that come in and look at magazines while they are checking out or waiting in line. Pet stores and vet offices would also be a great place to advertise my magazine because all the people that go in there are pet owners, so they would most likely be interested in my magazine.
My product engages with the audiences by informing them of issues regarding pet abuse and housing, but also includes information and tips for every day life with animals. Anyone with a pet would be able to pick up my magazine and get information from it. From recipes, to actives, to tips for a healthy pet, there is plenty of information included in this magazine that could interest a wide array of people.
My magazine would most likely be distributed in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices. Grocery stores are a great place to sell magazines because there are so many people that come in and look at magazines while they are checking out or waiting in line. Pet stores and vet offices would also be a great place to advertise my magazine because all the people that go in there are pet owners, so they would most likely be interested in my magazine.
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