I liked the idea of NME's double page spread with the typeface in a black background as if it has been printed on a newspaper. Therefore visited www.dafont.com and found a suitable font named Impact label. Using IDesign I downloaded the font and inserted it into the DPS. I believe this worked well within the DPS and connotated with the photographs on my model holding the black rimmed frame.
Next, I opened Idesign with 6 columns which would contain my text. I had to move the columns around slightly in order for all the text to fit properly and used a size 10 font which looked well on the double page.
In terms of images used, I wanted to use three photographs making it look like a movie script. I chose three of the best photographs and edited them in photoshop using the brightness, contrast, saturation and tools such as healing tool to cover up any blemishes.
Throughout the process, I have a certain house style which uses graphics. Therefore, four my double page spread I opened photoshop and went through the patterns to find a suitable graphic to go on my double page spread. I found this graphic (above) which is very similiarily used in NME. Additionally I thought it worked well with the overall house style and typeface used.
As you can see, I thought I should use a pull out quote as this is used a lot in music magazines. I inserted the text and used the same typeface on my cover and contents- This enhances the house style used. In addition, around the pull out quote I have added the graphics. Additionally, I went on photoshop and found another pattern that would be appropriate for my double page spread-Then I inserted this into Indesign.
Looking at different magazines, some pull out quotes are situated in the middle of the article and merged into. Therefore using indesign I merged the text so the typeface around it looks like it is surrounding it. Then, I thought it needed some type of effect and used the drop shadow to enhance the text and create a shadow.
The use of a drop cap is a main convention in magazines therefore thought it was essential to use it in my music magazine. Using the drop cap tool on indesign I selected an appropriate typeface and englarged the "N" to start the article off. I believe this looks very effective and proffesional which is my main aim throughout the process.
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