LO3: Setting up Adobe Photoshop CS6

In this screen shot I am setting up the page for my front cover. I decided to use Photoshop for this task because it was more flexible for editing photos, and this page didn't need to include an article, which is what Adobe Indesign is helpful for. The sizes I used are similar to the real life magazines which are portable.

LO3: Body copy for articles

Quick Fit is a skate spot like no other. The abandoned area was taken advantage of by local residents of Sheffield and transformed into a DIY spot, allowing skaters to build and modify  the area in anyway which is good for shredding. In the shot below you can see Isaac ollying of a mini ramp, made out of a metal slab placed on top of square rock, a good example of the type of ramps that are created at Quick Fit.

So you’ve been skating for four years now?

Isaac: Five actually, I started when I was 12.

Five years, thats insane, where do you think you would be now if you never started skating. 

Isaac: Wow, thats a wierd thought! I’m not sure but I recon I would be pretty bored, skating’s a big part of my life.

I can tell, Judging by those stunts you’ve just pulled I can see its something you’ve really put a lot of effort into. 

Isaac: I wouldn’t describe it like that, skating isn’t really something that needs effort, I usually associate effort with

things that I’d rather not be doing...

Well I guess skatings more of a passion to you then?

Isaac: For sure! Shredding provides the freedom of movement.

So why do you skate at Quick Fit so much?

Isaac: Quick Fit is by far my favourite spot, I love that you are able to change and set up random debris to aid your skating exeperince, plus the whole place has a really rural feel which I think is unique to Sheffield. 

What makes Sheffield such a great place for skaters?

Isaac: The range of places you can go to, like staying in the same area can become quite dull, but in Sheffield theres plenty of different places to go and skate. 

How long does it take to progress to you level of skill when it comes to skating?

Isaac Ah thats a hard one, the thing is it depends on the individual, like I know some people who start skating and take to it easily! While others, not so much.

Fair enough man, thanks a load for talking being on NO COMPLIE take it steady Isaac Green.

LO3: Creating production materials

LO3: Contact sheet and Evaluation

Here is the contact sheet for the photo shoot. The image of Isaac Skating will be used in the magazine. Images of Isaac Green were also taken in case they could be included in the contents page. Many pictures were taken of the sun setting also. Certain pictures such as IMG_6456, IMG_6458, IMG_6459 can not be used because the images are over exposed and wouldn't be suitable as they have a rubbish appearance.

Images 1 and 4 can be used however 2 and 3 cannot.

STRENGTHS:

The images fit the brief, since they were taken in a sunny environment, and were taken in a rural area local to Sheffield. They also feature an experienced skater who can be considered an ideal self or ideal partner for those who submerge themselves in the sub-genre of skating.

Image 6461 was taken in a high quality raw format, meaning that the image can be edited in a more successful way, and will create more of a spectacle, since I will be able to bring the colours out more, and make the skaters surroundings appear more beautiful.

There are other images of people bmxing and images of Sheffield's landscape, which can be used in other sections of the magazine, since the brief states that the magazine has been designed to create an appeal to Sheffield to mostly skaters but also bmxers.

WEAKNESSES:

The images do not have much range, meaning I have a limited choice of images to choose from when editing the magazine together,

Some of the images are blurry, and will not look professional enough for the magazine.

Four of the images are overly exposed, and are completely useless for the brief, since they are not very clear in their appearance.

LO2: Questions for interview

ISAAC GREEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

So you've been skating for four years now?

Where do you think you would be now if you never started skating?

Would you describe skating as a passion you have?

Why do you skate at Quick Fit so much?

What is it that makes Sheffield such a great place for skaters?

How long does it take to go from progress to your level of skill when it comes to skating?

What motivates continue skating?

LO2: Gaining permissions (Legal and Ethical)

Emails to models for photoshoot:

Isaac Green:

Cameron Slack:

Release and Consent forms:

LO2: Call sheets