Dan Watt

Double page spread process

For the first step in creating my magazine, I created a blank background for the double page spread. I decided to keep the background black as it would make my writing more bold and easier to read. I also thought the red I was planning to use for the text would contrast well against it. I then inserted my first photograph, cropped it down to size and placed it in the corner. This was due to the fact that most magazines place there images on this section of the page.

I decided that my photograph did not look professional with no effects; I took away the entire colour using the saturation tool to go along with the on-going theme of my magazine. I then decided I would insert some columns onto the page as most professional magazines organise there text in this manor. I also fell that the black and white style creates a smooth texture for the image. I chose the same shade of red as I used on my magazine front cover, I then inserted all the text into the

columns I provided. To make the columns stand out I also coloured the boxes in a light grey, as it still matches the current colour scheme. This creates a juxtaposition the boxes make the text contrast even more against the black background.

Dan Watt

Finally I inserted the remaining text from my interview, and created a slightly shorter column box on the right hand side page. I then inserted a second image using the colourless theme again. I then added the quote “Ibiza madness is coming!” in a slightly larger font. I felt that the noir themed colours and the red text create a nice pattern in my composition, which associates a lot with my magazine front cover. The photographs also portray Jack as the symbol for club/DJ music as the photos are focused on him.