2. CAMERA
To take my pictures for my magazine I used a digital camera, I took pictures from
multiple angles and uses different formats on the camera to get the best
possible pictures. By using this digital camera it allowed me to take multiple
pictures to get the best possible picture, it also allowed me to get my images
onto a computer easily. Using a digital camera was better than any other camera
as it could be connected up to the computer. Some of the angles and shot types I
used are full body and close up, the camera angles that I used were eye level
with the person in the shot. From using a camera for this use I have learnt about
the many different features and modes that a camera has and how these
different modes allow different types of image to be taken.

3. IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE
To edit my images I used Photoshop, this is because I can create professional
looking images which I can edit and change to how I choose. Also I can get any
image I want onto Photoshop and then save them in any format I wanted. I chose
Photoshop out of all of the editing programs because it was easy to use and
gave me a wide range of tools to use. Here is an example of the the editing I did
on Photoshop, most of my editing was basic and all I had to do was remove the
background from the image. I did this so that the image became more isolated
and looked more eye catching on my page. It also means that any shadows or
unwanted background could be removed from my magazine. I have learnt that
Photoshop is an important tool in the media production as it allows people to
transform any image they want to make people look different, or to put them
onto another background which is hard to do with other products on the market.
From using this program for the first time I have learnt a lot about Photoshop, I
have learnt how to remove backgrounds, crop pictures and remove spots or
logos with the spot healer tool.

4. PROGRAMS USED TO CONSTRUCT THE
MAGAZINE
I used publisher as it is a quick and simple tool to use and allows you to create
professional designs. The rulers along the edges allow you to get everything
exactly where you want it and there is a wide range of basic editing tools that you
can use such as changing the colour of an image or setting a transparent colour.
Also when you move objects lines appear so you can line that object up with
another so they are symmetrical. Using Publisher in media product work allows you
to create anything from leaflets to banners and they still look professional, I have
leant that you can use your own images, your own designs or even the programs
designs to create a wide range of products. I have developed many skills using this
software, I can now create a professional posters or products using a wide rang of
images and fonts and manipulating them into different layers and groups to create
a product which not only looks good but works well as well.
Image
editing

5. USE OF INTERNET RESOURCES
To create the fonts which I used through-out my magazine ‘dafont.com’ this website
allowed me to get any font in any style that I wanted and copy it from the website onto
my page. By simply copying and pasting the print screen onto my page and then
cropping down to the bit I wanted, I could get the font and make it look like it belongs on
my page. I have learnt that by using websites such as dafont.com you can get any font
you want any use on your product to make it look even more professional. I have
developed multiple skills from knowing about copyright laws to being able to get fonts
and seamlessly add them onto my product.

6. SKILLS I HAVE GAINED
After using all of these programs I have developed multiple skills which can
help me in many different ways. The skills that I have learnt in publisher,
how to create professional looking documents will allow me to create even
better product in the future. Some of my photo shopping skills include
being able to crop pictures and edit images to how I want and in the future
this will help me make the images even better. The photography skills that I
have learnt are things like getting the right camera angle, using the right
mise-en-scene and what people should be used in different genres. All of
these skills which I have gained will allow me to create better products next
time I make one.