Double page spread week 1
- 1. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD WEEK 1
- 2. I started off with a 29.7 x 42.0cm blank canvas.
- 3. I then inserted the chosen image which i cut the background out and feathered around the edge. i also inserted an image to the background of cracked bricks to which i lightened and added a small gradient.
- 4. i added a drop shadow the image to give a 3d effect after getting peer feedback from another student.
- 5. i then added a line exactly half way in the middle of the page to allow me to see the individual pages.
- 6. after this i added the page numbers to indicate the pages to the reader. i put them at the top of the page as it is common of a rap magazine to locate them there.
- 7. I then added the image of the lion to represent the main subject in the article(Lyon). I blended the image and reduced opacity to make it less dominant behind the main image i intended to make it like a spray paint effect so i set the blend mode to darker.
- 8. after this i added the image of the gun to represent more about the subjects life.
- 9. I then added the skyline at the bottom of the first page to create an effect of the subject walking and the city is in the distance as it creates an effect of moving on.
- 10. i blended the image of the skyline by reducing opacity and having a color overlay of only black to create a silhouette effect.
- 11. i removed the image of the gun as it looked tacky on the page and it was not needed for the page.
- 12. Furthermore i added a band across the top of the page to separate the article from the page numbers to avoid confusion also it is common for magazines to do this.
- 13. I added the title of the article which i added a slight stoke to allow to to stand out.
- 14. I then added a line through the “o” in “road” for effect as i intended to make it similar to a road sign as the “riches” uses a dollar sign for the S.
- 15. i then choose the perfect dimensions for the title which i evenly spaced out on the page.