Production 1- "Revise and Edit"

     After reflection from peers and of my project, I have decided to make some changes before I upload a final production. The most underlying issue was that my theme was all over the place. I basically have three different types of magazines in one, and I need to change that. I decided to stick with my target audience, young men. I need an impactful and serious tone, with images to appeal to them. I changed my bright photos to a more serious, romantic feeling. I also added some attractive women, which always appeals to most men. I removed some pictures, and added new ones. Now my images match the theme throughout the magazine. 

    Also, I made some edits to the front covers titles. I realized most the titles took away from the impactful picture, because they were right on top of the objects. I found space in the picture where the words can fit and still not take away from the scene, which will draw peoples attention. Most importantly, I realized that my magazine title has lost its meaning with the magazine I am creating. The title matched my idea before I changed it to a cooking magazine, but now it is an informal heading for a very serious magazine. I have thought about the title for a while and have come up with "Men's Euphoria." my catch phrase is, its all about ME.   

    Finally, I made some last edits like, text font and coloring. I also incorporated last minute touches like picture configuration. I am happy with my first magazine product and I am ready to get it into distribution. 

Peer Review

 I was able to present my magazine article to my class and receive great feedback. One of the first things noted was that I should include a male recipe. I had two female recipes and no males, so for the sake of minimalism and small amount of work space, I will drop one of the female ones and add one of the males I interviewed. Next, it was pointed out that the text on the context page was lost because of its color. I will go back and change the color to make it more visible. I was complemented on the little shapes I created with the pen tool, but one of my classes considered to help me figure out a photo shop line tool to help make them look even better. This isn't completely necessary, but if I have time, I will look into it. Someone pointed out that I need to adjust the image on the last page because part of it was cut off, so I can easily fix that. I also forgot to capitalize one of my titles on the front page so that is an easy fix. On my own I realized that I forgot to include the edition for the magazine. Also, someone said I should change the logo, but if I can't get to it, it won't be the end of the world. 

Most importantly, I was told that my article is more like three articles. I had three different themes continuous throughout the article instead of one. I had an impactful, cheerful, and informational tone, and I really need to hone in on one. They told me that I don't really know who my audience is yet, because this article can appeal to different types of people. Part of this reason is that my images vary a lot, so I have to retake some news images, that capture a main theme and specific target audience. Once this happens, I might have a really good magazine that someone would maybe read. Edits are going to made, they might be major, but I am going to keep my concept of male cooking and an impactful theme.