Music Magazine Double Page Spread Tools Used

Original Image

Step 1 - Crop 

I cropped the Image to a suitable size, so that the model was on the left portion of the page, leaving the background and right hand side of the page blank so I could input the text there.

Step 2 - Add Rectangle

I added the rectangle as the starting point of the process which makes the text mould around a shape, in this case, the model's shoulder.

Step 3 - Add Anchor Points

Using the 'Add Anchor' tool, I added more points which I could manipulate to change the shape of the rectangle, moulding it around the models shoulder.

Step 5 - Change Opacity

I then changed the opacity of the rectangle so I could see where the shoulder ended and the background began.

Step 5 - Move Anchor Point

I then moved the anchor points so that the box went around the shoulder and did not overlap.

Step 6 - Insert Text

I then added the text, so that it went around the shoulder and did not overlap.

Step 7 - Add Header Backgrounds

I then put in a dark grey rectangle behind the headers (each question) to make it stand out more.

Step 8 - Change Font Size + Colours

I then changed the fonts, colours and sizes, so that each question header was Orange with a grey background, size 15 font, all in capitals with a spacing of -100.
And the main body of writing (the answers) was also in Orator STD font, in a grey colour (the same grey as the header backgrounds) size 14 with a spacing of -100.

Music Magazine Contents Page Tools Used

 I used the blur tool, in combination with manual focus mode while taking the image, to create the effect shown above. By doing this, the foreground of the image is focused while the background is faded out, which creates a very professional and sleek looking image which is perfect for my magazine.

Next, I used the Gaussian Blur tool on all of the coloured boxes that are on my contents design. This gives the box a modern feel to it which compliments the design nicely. 

Next, I added 'Noise' which distorts the colour slightly, adding a 'static' look, giving the colour box texture and making it look nicer than a solid colour. 

Another tool I used was the move and resizing tool, this is very helpful for ensuring that items are in the exact place I want, and the size I want. This tool as very simple to use, as it had small boxes surrounding the frame of the image which you click and drag to change the size of the image. You can also click and drag in the centre of the image to move the location of the entity. 

Music Magazine Front Cover Image Editing Process

Step 1 - Original Image

Step 2 - Blemish Removal With 'Spot Removal Tool'

Step 3 - Rough Cut Out With Eraser Tool

Step 4 - Darkening Of T-Shirt With 'Burn Tool'

Step 5 - More Accurate Cut Out With Eraser (Smaller Brush)

Step 6 - Implement Background

Proof of Magazine Creation

These screenshots will show the creation of my my music magazine.

Radial Gradient

The colour numbers used are 464646 for the grey, and complete black 000000

These settings create
The effect show here.

I then added Gaussian Blur to dull the gradient slightly.

I then added Noise (distortion) to give the background texture.

These settings create an effect show here

I then used the Rectangle Shape Tool and Inserted Text

The result looks like this.

Photoshop Tools Used