Construction of 2 page spread

To start I used the rectangular maequee tool to draw a rectangle all the way along the bottom of the page and then filled it black with the fill bucket tool. I then used the text tool to write "**EXCLUSIVE**" along the banner. To do this I used the font "Birth of a hero" and made it size 18 and made it white.

 

I then moved onto place my photograph. I did this by clicking "File" then "Place" then chose my photo and placed it at the place I wanted it- which was at the right hand side. I adjusted the brightness of the photo and the colour of the background to make it more of a green colour- to fit with my colour theme. I also changed the colour of the eyes and lips using the Lasso tool, and then changing the colour balance. I also used the rectangular marquee tool at the top left of the page and then filled it black. I then wrote "Sophie Jansen-SJ" at the top using the text tool, and continued to use the font "Birth of a hero", but this time made it black. 

 

To contiune, I used the text box tool- to put some text at the centre of the left page. I also used the rectangular marquee tool to create some black dividers at the top and bottom of the text- to ensure that it was seperate from the additional text I am going to put there. I made up some text, that briefly explained what I was going to write about in the interview/ article.

I then started to add the text into it all. I started with creating a large letter, that is the first letter of the article. I did this by simply creating a textbox, writing the letter "R" and making it the font "Youngsook BTN" and the colour green. I then used the pen tool to draw around the "R" and create an appropriate shaped textbox. I then clicked the text tool and clicked on the box to add my text. I made it the font "Times New Roman" as I felt most magazines used this font. I made the question the colour green and the answer black- to make it clear which is which. I did this for all of the text. 

I decided to add some quotes in, in larger pink writing in the centre of the text, so I needed to use the pen tool to do this also. I did this twice using quotes I had picked out of my article.

The last two things I did was add a caption at the bottom right hand side of the page saying "Photography by: Jeremy Wells. Written by: Julia Smith." I then used the paint brush tool, and selected a specific pattern in black to create a nice pattern at the top right hand side of the page. I did this as I felt there was too much empty space and too also make it more attractive and pleasent to look at.

Plan for double page spread

Here is a drawing and plan of what I hope my double page spread will look like.

Double Page Spread Research

Here is the first double page spread I looked at, and initially I like it. The first points I notice is that the photo is the first thing that catches your eye as it is very large and eye-catching, and appears to be the centre piece of the two pages. I also noticed that the heading is also very large and also catched your attention. The text "USA" is the largest part and gives the idea that the USA is the main topic within the magazine. Next, they have got "Got the love" in smaller, which liniks to the model and one of her singles is about that. I then noticed that they have a very short introduction is larger writing then the rest, with her name highlighted in blue, which I like the idea of. The article starts off with the first letter being large and in italic, which I am deffintley going to consider doing.

I really like this double page spread, as it is really different from the rest. However, just like the first one the image is one of the main features, and is placed at the left hand side of the page, therefore I may consider doing this. The difference for this magazine is that the first letter of her name is extremely large and behind the article which adds interest to the page and will catch the readers attention more. For this article they have also started a sentance with a large letter. Furthermore, they have done a grey divider at the top of the page and then wrote Lady Gaga above it which just clarifys who the article is about.

 

This is the last magaizne I looked at, and I also liked this one. The first thing I thought about what the main large text at the top which is a quote from the article. I like the idea of this, as the quote gives the reader the idea of what is wrote about, and if they wish to read on if it is interesting. I also like how it is presented with a black background with white writing- it makes it stand out more. This time the image is on the right hand side, but is still one of the main features. This magazine also has an introduction with the famous persons name highlighted in a different colour. Lastly, this magazine also follows the idea of the first letter of the article being large, therefore I am deffintely doing to do this.

This is the magazine I will be getting most of my inspiration from. I like the simple setting with the photograph on the right and all the text on the left. I also like how there is a short introduction/ small brief of what the interview/ article will be about in the centre of the page. This magazine, just like the rest starts the first sentance with a large letter. Furthermore, I like how at the top of the page there is the celebrities name with a black like, as it confirms what the two pages are about and also adds interest and attractivness to the magazine. Lastly, I appreciate how the text starts at the top and goes into 3 columns, and then goes underneath into three columns, and also being split up by a black small divider and the text in the middle.