Improvements

I have been experimenting with my main photo for my cover, as whilst i was happy with the final layout plan I felt the photo could've been brighter and a bit more vibrant as the colours weren'tt appearing quite how i'd like them to; the screen shot here shows the edited version.

I have also been working on editing my contents photos, editing them to get the colours and effect similar to the cover to help continuity. I have also been adding in the smaller final photos, adding in more pages to the contents lists and editing the layout.

Improvements

I have begun adding in my final photos, this helps me to see where I can add in the extra colour from my cover's colour pallet as I intend to carry this through. Here are screen shots of the progress I have made with adding in my main image, as well as the new white background and layout changes, mainly reguarding the title and it's typography.

I've also created a my final cover:

Improvements

I have decided on a definate layout for my final cover, here is a screen print of it at this stage:

I have also started working on the typography and colour pallet for my contents. I have decided the background for my contents needs to be white to keep it looking cleaner and clearer.

From this point I want to change how the title 'contents' looks as I feel the letters are too far apart and the typography doesnt quite fit the feel I want. However, I intend to add in my final photos before continuing with editing the typography as I want the text to fit well with my photos.



Improvements

I have again experimented with layout and text. I am now certain on the positioning of the main photo and masthead therefore I am working on the layout and typography of the coverlines to give the look i want. the screen print here shows my main idea:

I have also started on my contents, and have decided to change the title to match the masthead for continuity, as the difference in placement and layout will stop it looking to similar. I have also decided to incorporate the 4th colour of red from my covers colour pallet to also help continuity through the pages. This colour also matches elements of my main final photographs.

Improvements

I have been trying to improve the layout of my cover as I feel this is what mainly reduced the overall effect of the appearance I was aiming for. To do this i have experimented with the positioning of the main photo in relation to the coverlines; the screen prints here show this:

Improvements

I have now added in my final photos to the cover. I have also started to experiment with typography for both the masthead and the coverlines. Here are screen prints of the current changes I have made while experimenting with text and the look with the final photos.

Feedback: Improvements

After getting the feedback I have decided to make changes mainly with the photography and typography. I have started to re-create my drafts; using elements from the draft i have re-done the majority of my cover adding new fonts, photos and changing areas of my layout.
COVER:
In the feedback they suggested I make several changes to my cover' mainly reguarding my typography within both the masthead and the coverlines' as well as the size and position of these. I agree with the comments they made and I have therefore decided to change the typography of my masthead to make it stand out better and look more interesting. I am also going to take the full stop out my title as it wastes space and doesn't add anything to the title.
I am also going to now add in my final photos, as this will help to improve the overall look. The test shots i used for the draft were poor quality and let the cover down.
CONTENTS:
The feedback showed me that my contents was the stronger of my pages, and that i had little to change to do with layout. However, I do need to add in my final shots to improve the photography and professional look of the page. I also, similarly to the cover, need to work on my typography and experiment to find a more interesting look. I also need to experiment with ways to emphasise some elements.
DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD:
With my double page spread, the feedback showed me that I need to rearrange my layout to make the text fit better. i also need to add my new photos in and edit some other elements.