Using a programme called G.I.M.P. (GNU Image Manipulation Programme), we have created a detailed impression of what our TV listing magazine might look like. The images were collected from various websites, and we have added special effects to create a realistic magazine display.
Strengths
- The special effects (eg. the white glow around the celebrities, the shadows behind the shapes and fonts, etc.) highlight certain stories and events, and make the magazine cover more flashy and appealing.
- The use of bright and vibrant colours ensures that the magazine would stand out on the shelves.
Weaknesses
- There is a lot of space around the images and cover lines that could be used up.
- The bar code in the left-third could be smaller to allow room for another cover line.
Improvements
- Add more cover lines and stories to the front cover to add to the business of the page.
- Reduce the size of the bar code and move it to the side to allow room for more important information and TV show gossip.
Devon Dalton
