Draft Contents Page

This is my draft contents page which follows the house style.

Transparent

If you want to take away the white background of images after importing them onto quark (if it hasn't automatically stayed transparent from photoshop), right click the image > modify > on both the 'runaround' and the 'picture' tabs make sure that 'alpha channel' and 'alpha mask 1' are selected > press apply and ok.

Music Magazine Articles

Articles in music magazines are to promote the band.

Draft Magazine Cover - FRESH

This is my draft magazine cover, when I create my final magazine the person on the main cover image will be facing forwards, rather than at the side like on this draft.

Possible Custom Logo

Generic Elements of Double Page Spread

1: masthead.
2: subheadings (different sections).3: main image that links to cover and splash article.
4: smaller images linking to articles.
5: house style.
6: advertising.
7. issue number.
8. caption.
9. list of contents with page numbers.
10. page number.
11. editorial with picture of editor.
12: date.
13: subscription.
14: section about reviewers, photographers and other key personnel.
15: by-line

5 Rules of Taking a Successful Cover Image

1. No cluttered back grounds.

2. Focus on lead singer, if taking a photo of a band - single artist medium to close up shot, 3/4 image maybe good not centered if an alternative magazine.

3. Leave room for a masthead.

4. No high angle shots, fine for double page spread.

5. Animate your band, make sure they look at the camera.