Magazine cover production...

Using the Photoshop application, I used the chosen image of the gas mask figure and using the Lasso tool i was able to draw around the outline of the figure so i could place it onto a suitable background.

1) I chose a dark smokey grey colour as my background layer so that i could place any text or images onto it and they would be clearly visible.

2) This screen shot shows where I have added the name of the magazine in a brightly coloured red. I also used some of the Photoshop effects such as the shadow behind the text and a beveled outline to make it appear more professional and so it would stand out against the dark background.

3) Here I have placed the gas masked figure in the center of the page so I am able to place pugs around it later. I also added it after the text so the image would cover the title slightly like all the professional magazines do. The actual photo of the figure, I also edited previously on Photoshop using the layer effects. This made the image appear bold and bright compared to the photo so it worked well on the dark background.

4) This shot shows where I have begun to add the pugs around the main image that will include all advertisments for articles that will feature inside the magazine. At the bottom right of the page i have written 'screamfest contenders 2009' suggesting the article will show these. I have also used the bevel effect that aids the text to stand out.

5) Here I have added more pugs to the top right of the page that read 'quarantine, death tunnel & walled in' with a sub text underneath that reads 'to watch or not?'. This will appeal to buyers as it suggests film reviews. I have coloured the text in a pale beige that links in with the figure's jacket.

6) This shot shows where I have added in the name of our feature film 'The Forgotten'. I have placed this in a dark red, similar to the title of the magazine but also with bevel and shadow effects to catch buyers' attention. The positioning also suggests that the film is a contender in the Screamfest line up.

I will place the final edited version of our magazine cover on here so our finished piece can be seen!