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- 3. Research • I searched up games linked with zombies and killing games such as The Walking dead. This helped as I am making a horror game about zombies and also the colours helped me choose what type colours I would use. As well as that, the use of buzzwords and subheadings helped me add this to my magazine and also add in exclusives which will help sell the game if it is exclusive as it is only going for a certain amount of time before they stop selling.
- 4. Planning • The strengths was one that the way there was a dead zombie behind the main picture which indicated that it was dead and came back alive to haunt someone. Also, I didn’t actually use the same Image and layout as I changed it up and ended up using different pictures and the colours were also different to what I planned on having. The layout was great but because I found a different background picture so I changed the layout of what the spreadsheet would look like. One weakness was that I didn’t use the front cover I originally wanted and it was completely different also, on the double page spread I used the same pictures but they were moved about and it ended up being different to my original idea.
- 5. Time Management • I lost a bit of time because I ended up changing what I wanted to do for my double page spread as it ended up being completely different from my original idea. Also, when I did my final spreadsheet on photoshop it was a bit harder trying to place everything correctly in right place as I am still not completely confident with photoshop and sometimes have troubles with it. If I had more time I would add more detail and writing to the double page spread so it will be more detailed to gain a higher mark.
- 6. Technical Qualities Similarities: -They both have pictures related to horror. -Both spreadsheets use dark horror feel colours to create a spooky sense. -They both have pictures of zombies and characters which are in the game. Differences: -My spreadsheet is less detailed compared to Brand new in Box which has much more detail in it. -Also, The Brand New In Box spreadsheet has a little article about the writer which my spreadsheet doesn’t have. -The colours are also different as mine is more dark whereas the other article is more bright and in your face.
- 7. Aesthetic Qualities I think my work looks very good because the background with the zombie gives a horror feel and visual scene of what the game will be like. The colours stand out and is easy to see which helps grab peoples attention and also the black background helps make the writing and picture stand out and easily seen as they are the main points of the spreadsheet. I would improve my work by adding more writing and detail as there isn’t a lot of writing compared to other horror spreadsheets I researched.
- 8. Audience Appeal I have made my spreadsheet appeal to my target audience as it is about horror zombies which will appeal to my audience as they like horror and games which are to do with zombies and killing games which my game is about. Also, the colours are dark and some bright to attract the reader so it gives a horror feel which will attract them to buy the game and read the spreadsheet.
- 10. Feedback 1 • What did you like about the product? – I like the background – The font was easy to read • What improvements could have been made to the product? – More information on double page spread.
- 11. Feedback 2 • What did you like about the product? – I like the colour scheme, I think it goes will with the genre. the main charters on the front covers goes well. • What improvements could have been made to the product? • You could have written a bit more.
- 12. Feedback 3 • What did you like about the product? – The colour scheme is very good and eye catching. – I like the main image as it stands out and sets the scene. – The masthead font and colours work well. • What improvements could have been made to the product? – Maybe add some more images.
- 13. Peer Feedback Summary • What do you agree with from your peer feedback? I agree that the colour scheme and font goes well with what the genre(Horror) of the spreadsheet is. • What do you disagree with from your peer feedback? I think I added enough images and I didn’t need anymore as there would have been to many.
- 14. Peer Feedback Summary I agree that the font could have been much better so the writing would be easier to read . Also, I agree that the main image stands out and creates a scene of what my game would be about.
Editor's Notes
- #4: What were the strengths of your research? How did your research help your product? What were the weaknesses of your research? What could you have done better/improve? What effect would this have had on your product?
- #5: What were the strengths of your planning? How did your planning help your product? What were the weaknesses of your planning? What could you have done better/improve? What effect would this have had on your product?
- #6: Did you manage your time well? Did you complete your project on time or would your products have improved with additional time? What would you have done if you had more time to produce your work?
- #7: Compare your work to similar existing products and discuss the similarities and differences Put your final piece(s) in the centre of a page alongside an existing product Use text boxes and arrows
- #8: Does your work look good? Was it creative? What aspects of your game’s visuals do you like? What would you improve? How would you improve it? Discuss the strengths and weaknesses Put your final piece(s) in the centre of a page and analyse them Use text boxes and arrows
- #9: How have you appealed to your target audience? What specific bits of content would appeal to your target audience. Refer to your findings from your questionnaire. Put your final piece(s) in the centre of a page and analyse them Use text boxes and arrows
- #15: What changes would you make to your product based upon your peer feedback and why?