6. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ABOUT TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING THIS PRODUCT?

TECHNOLOGIES

PC- I used a PC to make my front cover, my contents page and my double page spread.

I also used the PC to save my work in files I used a PC to upload pictures of the

photographs I had taken and focus group videos

I also used the PC to keep up to date on my work my using blogger uploading my work

I also used the PC to write up my article and questionnaires.

INTERNET

I used the internet to update my blog I used Google to research on other

magazines to help with my magazine and get ideas

The internet helped me with my magazine as It allowed me to access multiple websites that helped with my research and tasks

It gave me the opportunities to compare magazines with mine and lay it out professionally

PRINTER/SCANNER

The printer allowed me to print out my questionnaires

The scanner helped me to upload my drafts on to the computer and on to my blog

The printer also helped me to print out my media product to use for a tangible product for my focus group.

CAMERA

I used a digital camera, to take pictures for my front cover and contents page and double page spread, I then uploaded it on to the computer using a USB portal to transfer them and selected the pictures I wanted to use.

I also used the camera to video my focus group which I then uploaded onto the computer and blog.

ROLES I ASSUMED Photographer- I had to take photos for my

magazine. Journalist- I had to write up an interview I had with

an artist Editor- I had to edit the chosen pictures for my

magazine, as well as the cover page and the layouts for the contents page and double page spread

Proof reader- I had to proof read my article in order it to look professional

Graphic designer- I was a graphic designer as I had to design the whole magazine by using different software's for different pages.

EASIEST AND HARDEST ROLE

Easiest role was being a photographer, it was much simpler than the other roles although I had to keep in mind all the rules, but it was definitely the most fun job to do.

Hardest job for me was probably being a graphic designer, you need a lot of time on your hands because its quite time consuming as you have to be detailed and focused on making it look professional.

PHOTOSHOP

I used Photoshop to edit my chosen photos and I used it to construct my front cover

This helped me a lot because it made my pictures look flawless and professional, as well as my front cover, it gave my a variety of choices on how to edit my front page.

For example it allowed me to add cover lines and images such as the bar code- letting me resize and place it anywhere I like on top of the main image – making it look professional

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT I DID ON PHOTOSHOP

INDESIGN

InDesign helped me to construct my contents page and double page spread

It helped me to use the layouts and boxes accurately and precisely, making it look more professional

It helped me to aligned all the pictures and text on my contents page

And It also helped me with the layout in the double page spread, where to place the image and text.

BLOGGER

I used blogger to upload my work as I went along

It allowed me to meet all my deadlines and keep up to date

Blogger allowed my to upload pictures, videos, and work

However they had to be transformed into something else before I uploaded it which then I had to go on other websites to transform it in, such as YouTube, slide share and Prezi.

WEBSITES/PROGRAMMES

I have used a range of websites in order to get my work done

Google Slide share Prezi Blogger Youtube Photoshop Indesign Scribed