Prelim task front page design

This is my design outlet for my prelim task front cover, which I carried out in Microsoft Word.

Double Page Spread Design

This is my double page spread design, which I carried out in the program InDesign.

InDesign Tools

The first thing I done when I setup the measurements of my basic working page InDesign was insert all my pictures. To do this I went File > Place and then chose the images I want inserted into my double page spread. When adjusting the size of an image i had to highlight it and hold down 'cmd' on the keyboard then click and drag the corner of the image. Just next to my double page spread is the list of tools that I might need to use. I used the gradient swatch tool in order to create my different boxes and used the fill tool to choose my colour. I used the type tool to create my font and when I wanted to move an image or text box i made sure the selection tool was highlighted otherwise it wouldn't of worked properly.

PhotoShop Tools

The Image is split into three sections. Section 1 (far left) is my contents page under construction. Section 2 (middle) are the actual tools that I use to edit my work. Section 3 (far right) is a box full of different layers. Each layer contains something that features on my work and I must select a layer in order to use the tools, for example layer 5 contains my main music group image. I must select layer 5 in order to make any changes to it, i.e. move the picture or change it's size. I used the move tool to shape my contents page and make sure everything is placed where it's supposed to. I used the colour sampling tool to mae sure I use the same shade of red or same shade of blue. I used the line tool to create red lines to seperate each section on my contents page. I used the paint bucket tool to fill the boxes with colour. I also used the drop shadow tool to make my font more bold and stand off the page to make it more noticeable. I had to use the zoom tool when working on tiny sections on my contents page as I needed to be able to see them clearly to ensure that a good standard of work is maintained. I used the horizontal type tool to create the text and the magnetic lasso tool to cut out parts of an image as I wanted to get rid of unused space.