Friday, April 19, 2019
Final Submission
For my final magazine submission, I made very minimal revisions and edits to the 3rd quarter submission. The first thing I did was I noticed the table of contents and cover page were significantly darker in background color than the 2 article pages. So, I changed the background to a lighter grey, almost white. Doing this helped the content stand out more and add a sense of fluidity throughout the entire submission. Second, I noticed all the pages had a border around the edges from making them in publisher. So I cropped each page and removed the borders. Next, I added more branding to the bottoms of the pages. Finally, I noticed the 2 article pages had page numbers at the bottom that did not match the correct sides that corresponded with the flat plan. Unfortunately, my publisher document for my article pages crashed and I couldn't open the document, being left with the jpeg versions of the pages.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Thursday, April 4, 2019
CCR Draft #4
Question: How did you integrate technologies--software, hardware and online --in this project?
Technology software and online internet were all very crucial to the success of my magazine product. To begin this project, we used the internet through our research processes. I was able to research the different types of magazines and figure out what my interests were. Then after deciding what I wanted to make my magazine on, I was able to use online resources and websites to find information on common health and fitness magazines. Through the use of online websites, I was able to find and use conventions, provide examples for research, and replicate common techniques for advertising and distribution. I used the website blogger as a way to showcase my progression of the magazine, by posting several blog posts weekly and contributing to the final product. I also used other technologies like social media. As a way to advertise and distribute my magazine, my group and I used Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest to create accounts and advertise our product there. For the use of software programs, I used many like Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop. I was able to use these programs through the use of technology and my laptop computer. In Microsoft Word, I was able to type up my entire 2 page article. Doing this, I was able to easily convert the article into Microsoft Publisher, putting it into the proper format and columns. Microsoft Publisher was the software program that I utilized the most. Using Microsoft Publisher, I was able to format and create all 4 pages of my magazine. I was able to make word art, add shapes and formatting, alter photos and captions, and add page numbers and branding. Using these techniques, I was able to create a magazine that looked professional and followed common conventions of wellness magazines. Finally, I used the software program, Adobe Photoshop. I used this only to cut out and object from an image. I did this 2 times, once for my cover page and once for my table of contents. For both, I used the lasso tool to cut out a specific shape from an image, where I was able to convert that shape to an image and insert it into my magazine pages. The last piece of technology I used was cameras. To get all the pictures of my model for my cover page, table of contents athletic photos, and Fresh Kitchen 2 page article photos, I had to use a camera. I used the Canon Rebel t6i to get all of the photos, whereas I was able to transfer them from the camera to Microsoft Publisher. All of these technology techniques were integrated into the making of my product and all contributed to the success of the magazine.
Technology software and online internet were all very crucial to the success of my magazine product. To begin this project, we used the internet through our research processes. I was able to research the different types of magazines and figure out what my interests were. Then after deciding what I wanted to make my magazine on, I was able to use online resources and websites to find information on common health and fitness magazines. Through the use of online websites, I was able to find and use conventions, provide examples for research, and replicate common techniques for advertising and distribution. I used the website blogger as a way to showcase my progression of the magazine, by posting several blog posts weekly and contributing to the final product. I also used other technologies like social media. As a way to advertise and distribute my magazine, my group and I used Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest to create accounts and advertise our product there. For the use of software programs, I used many like Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop. I was able to use these programs through the use of technology and my laptop computer. In Microsoft Word, I was able to type up my entire 2 page article. Doing this, I was able to easily convert the article into Microsoft Publisher, putting it into the proper format and columns. Microsoft Publisher was the software program that I utilized the most. Using Microsoft Publisher, I was able to format and create all 4 pages of my magazine. I was able to make word art, add shapes and formatting, alter photos and captions, and add page numbers and branding. Using these techniques, I was able to create a magazine that looked professional and followed common conventions of wellness magazines. Finally, I used the software program, Adobe Photoshop. I used this only to cut out and object from an image. I did this 2 times, once for my cover page and once for my table of contents. For both, I used the lasso tool to cut out a specific shape from an image, where I was able to convert that shape to an image and insert it into my magazine pages. The last piece of technology I used was cameras. To get all the pictures of my model for my cover page, table of contents athletic photos, and Fresh Kitchen 2 page article photos, I had to use a camera. I used the Canon Rebel t6i to get all of the photos, whereas I was able to transfer them from the camera to Microsoft Publisher. All of these technology techniques were integrated into the making of my product and all contributed to the success of the magazine.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
CCR Draft #3
Question- How did your production skills develop throughout the project?
At the start of the production of this magazine, I only had experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint and a little experience in Photoshop. This background was able to help me work my way through Microsoft Publisher (where I made my magazine) and make a cut out through Adobe Photoshop. For skills I previously had outside of the computer, I had a very good amount of experience with a camera (not my cellphone), I had some background in how to carry out a photoshoot, and had minimal experience in editing pictures. Through the process of making this magazine, all my skills regarding camera work, photoshoots, editing photoshoots and scheduling improved a great deal. My techniques regarding scheduling photoshoots and interviews were something that I have never done before. During the process, I was able to successfully schedule photoshoots and interviews with both Grant Calvin and Jordan Feathers, who both work at Fresh Kitchen. After this project, I would say I got a great start in my scheduling skills and plan on using them in the future.
Through the technology side of production skills, I learned many things throughout Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop. For Microsoft Publisher, I learned how to set up a layout, add word art for titles and subtexts, justify my articles, add and edit photos, and add shapes and text boxes. For Adobe Photoshop, I learned how to cut an object out of a photo, edit and use new color tools, refine photo quality and make layers.
With the skills I developed in camera work and scheduling photoshoots/interviews, I was taught better time management and how to effectively control my schedule. These techniques can be carried onto several other things in life like work, school and extra curriculars, which is very beneficial in the end. I believe these production techniques thoroughly showed through in my work and progression from midterm submission till now.
Through the technology side of production skills, I learned many things throughout Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Photoshop. For Microsoft Publisher, I learned how to set up a layout, add word art for titles and subtexts, justify my articles, add and edit photos, and add shapes and text boxes. For Adobe Photoshop, I learned how to cut an object out of a photo, edit and use new color tools, refine photo quality and make layers.
With the skills I developed in camera work and scheduling photoshoots/interviews, I was taught better time management and how to effectively control my schedule. These techniques can be carried onto several other things in life like work, school and extra curriculars, which is very beneficial in the end. I believe these production techniques thoroughly showed through in my work and progression from midterm submission till now.
Friday, March 29, 2019
CCR Draft #2
Question: How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?
My magazine reaches out to audiences who are wanting to pursue a healthier lifestyle. We engage with said audiences by relating to the people of Sarasota and helping them by providing solutions through articles full of tips, support and examples. By writing the articles we put in our magazine issues, we help the people of Sarasota to achieve their goals by writing on topic areas of food, exercise, apparel and overall wellness. Initially, we draw in our audiences by our eye-catching cover pages, fit and toned cover models, and our most popular featured articles on the front. Once we engage with our target audiences and they are introduced to the magazine, our articles and use of conventions will then form that official connection, encouraging them to be healthy.
To achieve such things, we must distribute our product through both traditional and digital distribution. The most popular form of distribution is digital, due to the new age and common demographics of our target audiences. Our magazine has its own website, www.SotaWellnessMag.com, where it can be reached and advertised on our various social media accounts at @sotawellnessmag. Audiences can reach our articles and most recent issue by following the links posted, that bring them to our website, where they can view our magazine in full. Also as part of my group and I's distribution plan, we will utilize the marketing of internet ads and business partnerships to bring audiences to our website. Through internet ads, our branding will be shown on several websites, linking more diverse groups of audiences to our website, which in turn will grow our audiences as they engage with our real media text product. By promoting health, fitness, and wellness, we will spread our purpose and sayings on various health websites, drawing in and engaging with more audiences.
To achieve engagement with our audience and distribute our product successfully, we will also distribute the traditional/print route. By distributing our print magazines in local grocery stores, doctors offices and gyms, we can engage with the middle age/older demographic of people in Sarasota who want to achieve their wellness goal that is represented in our product. To distribute these magazines, we will use South Premium Distribution as our primary distribution method, dispersing our magazine to locations in Sarasota and further. This company distributes to local venues, markets and events, so our magazine would reach a wide variety of social groups, especially along the southwestern coast. Our magazine can be reached by younger audiences best through distribution in doctors offices and grocery stores, where the magazine is in easy reach and is eye-catching and they can gain more interest. To conclude, using the wide variety of distribution techniques listed above, my group and our magazine product can engage with more audiences on a large spectrum of ways.
My magazine reaches out to audiences who are wanting to pursue a healthier lifestyle. We engage with said audiences by relating to the people of Sarasota and helping them by providing solutions through articles full of tips, support and examples. By writing the articles we put in our magazine issues, we help the people of Sarasota to achieve their goals by writing on topic areas of food, exercise, apparel and overall wellness. Initially, we draw in our audiences by our eye-catching cover pages, fit and toned cover models, and our most popular featured articles on the front. Once we engage with our target audiences and they are introduced to the magazine, our articles and use of conventions will then form that official connection, encouraging them to be healthy.
To achieve such things, we must distribute our product through both traditional and digital distribution. The most popular form of distribution is digital, due to the new age and common demographics of our target audiences. Our magazine has its own website, www.SotaWellnessMag.com, where it can be reached and advertised on our various social media accounts at @sotawellnessmag. Audiences can reach our articles and most recent issue by following the links posted, that bring them to our website, where they can view our magazine in full. Also as part of my group and I's distribution plan, we will utilize the marketing of internet ads and business partnerships to bring audiences to our website. Through internet ads, our branding will be shown on several websites, linking more diverse groups of audiences to our website, which in turn will grow our audiences as they engage with our real media text product. By promoting health, fitness, and wellness, we will spread our purpose and sayings on various health websites, drawing in and engaging with more audiences.
To achieve engagement with our audience and distribute our product successfully, we will also distribute the traditional/print route. By distributing our print magazines in local grocery stores, doctors offices and gyms, we can engage with the middle age/older demographic of people in Sarasota who want to achieve their wellness goal that is represented in our product. To distribute these magazines, we will use South Premium Distribution as our primary distribution method, dispersing our magazine to locations in Sarasota and further. This company distributes to local venues, markets and events, so our magazine would reach a wide variety of social groups, especially along the southwestern coast. Our magazine can be reached by younger audiences best through distribution in doctors offices and grocery stores, where the magazine is in easy reach and is eye-catching and they can gain more interest. To conclude, using the wide variety of distribution techniques listed above, my group and our magazine product can engage with more audiences on a large spectrum of ways.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
CCR Draft #1
Question: How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?
My magazine, Sota' Wellness, uses several conventions of wellness magazines. I did this through design techniques, similar format and layouts, and article composition. I used very similar design and layout techniques for my magazine like, cover layout and color scheme, table of contents format, and article layout. For my cover page, I used format conventions like having a model centered largely on the page, having the model's head cover a part of the title, and having subtexts surrounding the model. I also used several stylistic conventions like, having a white/plain background, using up to 3 colors in different varieties, and having the subtexts be in different fonts and sizes. For the table of contents, I found conventions like having the content take up half the page while the other half contained pictures, having a variety of wellness photos, having the date in large font at the top, line shapes to separate content, and their name website and social media displayed at the bottom/top of the page. Finally, for my article I used conventions like using 2-3 columns per page, including 1-3 pictures per page, talking about the topic and relating it back to health and fitness, discussing its benefits surrounding wellness, including branding at bottom or top of pages, and having visuals with captions embodied into the article. I found all of these conventions to be very commonly used within wellness magazines and decided to include all of them in my own magazine,thus ensuring success.
My magazine and its conventions represent our general target audience as well as our social groups. Sota' Wellness' purpose is to make content and articles that engage our target audience and help them achieve a healthier/wellness lifestyle. The social groups we represent are men and women of any age, generally middle class, who are trying to have a wellness lifestyle. For my issue specifically, I am representing any age group of people, living in Sarasota, who are wanting to eat healthier. I demonstrate how and why that audience can have a healthier diet and achieve their overall goal of a living a healthier lifestyle.
My magazine, Sota' Wellness, uses several conventions of wellness magazines. I did this through design techniques, similar format and layouts, and article composition. I used very similar design and layout techniques for my magazine like, cover layout and color scheme, table of contents format, and article layout. For my cover page, I used format conventions like having a model centered largely on the page, having the model's head cover a part of the title, and having subtexts surrounding the model. I also used several stylistic conventions like, having a white/plain background, using up to 3 colors in different varieties, and having the subtexts be in different fonts and sizes. For the table of contents, I found conventions like having the content take up half the page while the other half contained pictures, having a variety of wellness photos, having the date in large font at the top, line shapes to separate content, and their name website and social media displayed at the bottom/top of the page. Finally, for my article I used conventions like using 2-3 columns per page, including 1-3 pictures per page, talking about the topic and relating it back to health and fitness, discussing its benefits surrounding wellness, including branding at bottom or top of pages, and having visuals with captions embodied into the article. I found all of these conventions to be very commonly used within wellness magazines and decided to include all of them in my own magazine,thus ensuring success.
My magazine and its conventions represent our general target audience as well as our social groups. Sota' Wellness' purpose is to make content and articles that engage our target audience and help them achieve a healthier/wellness lifestyle. The social groups we represent are men and women of any age, generally middle class, who are trying to have a wellness lifestyle. For my issue specifically, I am representing any age group of people, living in Sarasota, who are wanting to eat healthier. I demonstrate how and why that audience can have a healthier diet and achieve their overall goal of a living a healthier lifestyle.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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