Mock magazine creation using InDesign V6
I have previously used software such as MS Word and Canva to create various printed materials and digital projects, including PowerPoint presentations. However, I noticed that when printing these materials, the colors of graphic images and pictures did not match exactly as they appeared on the screen. Later, I learned that for accurate print results, colors need to be converted to CMYK.
For my AS Level media project, I do not need to print the magazine as I display the contents digitally. However, I have decided to learn Adobe InDesign CS6, along with Photoshop, to ensure the printed outputs meets professional quality standards.
Also, if a magazine has several pages, organizing text into paragraphs is much easier with InDesign.
With the help of my media studies teacher and a few YouTube training videos, I was able to practice skills need to create magazine using InDesign.
Please note the sample text and images taken from Internet.
Creation of document, margins and positioning several objects in the magazine cover page using guides
Creation of columns
Creating columns in InDesign is easy. Once the text is placed, it becomes simple to modify, and the layout automatically adjusts the spacing for a great look.
Placing text in the columns
To wrap text around an image in Adobe InDesign
InDesign, by using the Text Wrap panel, we can adjust text layout to display the image around the text image.
I have previously used software such as MS Word and Canva to create various printed materials and digital projects, including PowerPoint presentations. However, I noticed that when printing these materials, the colors of graphic images and pictures did not match exactly as they appeared on the screen. Later, I learned that for accurate print results, colors need to be converted to CMYK.
For my AS Level media project, I do not need to print the magazine as I display the contents digitally. However, I have decided to learn Adobe InDesign CS6, along with Photoshop, to ensure the printed outputs meets professional quality standards.
Also, if a magazine has several pages, organizing text into paragraphs is much easier with InDesign.
With the help of my media studies teacher and a few YouTube training videos, I was able to practice skills need to create magazine using InDesign.
Please note the sample text and images taken from Internet.
Creation of document, margins and positioning several objects in the magazine cover page using guides
Creating columns in InDesign is easy. Once the text is placed, it becomes simple to modify, and the layout automatically adjusts the spacing for a great look.
Placing text in the columns
To wrap text around an image in Adobe InDesign
InDesign, by using the Text Wrap panel, we can adjust text layout to display the image around the text image.
Creation of double spread with column text and
pictures
Learning outcome:
InDesign is a great software that has a lot of advanced features that will prove essential for creating a good magazine. Even when learning the basic features it does take a learning curve to properly learn and master them. I will continue to experiment and improve my InDesign skills and to make my final magazine.Areas for improvement include developing stronger skills in grid-based layout design, mastering paragraph and character styles for consistency, and learning how to better manage linked assets.
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