6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

Fundamentally, I have learnt to create a successful front cover and educated in how to edit photos using the software Adobe Photoshop, as well as using Page Plus to create a contents page and the double-page spread article. Additionally, I believed that Page Plus was very effective and efficient software to use for the required procedures due to the fact that it aided me in ensuring I produced my final music magazine to a highly professional standard by enabling me to use guidelines and other accuracy tools. These allowed me to ensure that my magazines text and images are exactly in line in order to refine the magazine. Moreover, during the photo shoot that I undertook, I utilised the hardware of a Canon EOS 550D which enabled me to take enhanced and quality photos for my final product ensuring Rap Gaze magazine looked professional. Furthermore, in regards to my double page spread article, page plus enabled me to create an organic, street graffiti type look by editing the background, this in turn gave my article a significant street style meeting the requirements for the codes and conventions and gave an accurate portrayal of my magazines genre and purpose. Additionally, I utilised Prezi, video editing and Slide Share in order to help me better and more effectively present my work when necessary, as basic written work is sometimes not only boring but does not present some ideas effectively, Prezi enables this. Also the use of these software's allowed me to provide evidence that I can proficiently utilise technological systems and portray my skills in order to maximise the quality of my final product.