Hi guys! For my final project reflection and analysis I decided to focus on how I used certain technologies throughout my project. Further, I answered the reflective question below through an infographic where I explained how I used certain technological aspects to bring my magazine together.
CCR #4:
How did you integrate technologies-software, hardware, and online- in this project?
Infographic:
For my next reflection question I decided to focus more on how I made great progress throughout the creation on this project.
I answered the question . . .
“How did your production skills develop throughout the project?”
I decided to explain my answer to this question through a podcast episode. I included the podcast and the transcript below.
Hey guys! Welcome to the first episode of TalkingTravelTropical. Today I am excited to discuss the many ways in which my production skills greatly improved and developed through working on my project. Prior to creating my project I had no ideas to how I could make my vision come to life and digitally create the magazine of my dreams. Through this project I was able to learn skills needed to use the programs needed to piece together a magazine. I also improved my photography and creativity skills throughout this process.
The research and planning aspect of this creative process played a large role in improving my personal skills. As I researched what steps where need to create different aspects of a magazine, I was able to create a plan of action. My plan is one of the virtual reasons I was able to create my project in the time period given. Through this research I was also able to take inspiration from other popular travel magazines and use aspects of them that I liked, by integrating these components into my very own magazine. I used this research to also create the layout of my magazine and make templates of what I envisioned the final product to look like.
I think it’s also important to note that my photography skills most definitely improved throughout the creation of Travel Tropical. I previously did not consider certain important aspects when taking a photo, such as lighting and angles. However, after diligently practicing taking photos and researching how lighting and angling can effect the end result, I was able to improve my skills. Additionally, when taking photos of Puerto Rico for my magazine, I ensured to take many pictures as to have choices. And while I took my pictures on a cell phone, I was able to edit them slightly to improve the pictures quality.
My skills also improved in the use of Adobe software. In order to piece together my magazine, I relied heavily on Adobe InDesign, which I had never used previously. I knew that I needed to be skilled in this platform in order to produce an adequate magazine, which is I practiced using the tools on the software and watched videos explaining how to design my product on InDesign. By using this software I was able to create the first issue of my magazine and make the final product appear to be of professional quality.
Overall, I am grateful I had the opportunity to create this magazine as it widened my knowledge on the creative and technical aspects of the process and developed my photography and InDesign skills.
Hi guys! I am thrilled to say that I have finally finished up my magazine. You can find the final finished product, or the very first issue of Travel Tropical, in my previous blog post. Now that I have finally finished up the creation of my magazine's first issue, I thought I could reflect on my work by answering a few relevant questions regarding the process behind this project.
This first question I am answering is . . .
How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?
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I have finally finished my full magazine, or the very first issue of Travel tropical which can be viewed below. I would like to take this time to thank my friends, family, classmates, and teacher for their support during this time of exploring my creativity and creating my very own magazine.
Now that I have all the tools and information the time to design my actual magazine has finally come!
I am ready to create my final product or the very first issue of Travel Tropical. I decided that I would create this issue using Adobe software. After discussing with a friend of mine who is well versed in this software program they informed me that InDesign is a platform that would allow me to create a professional product that would live up to my expectations for the magazine. Because I am not familiar with InDesign and have yet to use the platform I went to google and YouTube to learn how to use the tools in this platform.
Through my research online and the YouTube videos I watched I was able to trouble shoot any issue I faced in creating my magazine on InDesign, and was able to use the tools of this platform to create the layout that I wanted. I believe that using Adobe software will elevate my designs and allow me to create more impressive magazine. The use of this technology is challenging my skills and extending my technical knowledge, which will benefit me in the future as well. Further this software allows me to be more creative and does not restrict me in any way while creating my finished product.
Wish me luck, and I’ll see you in the next blog with the finished magazine, or the very first issue of Travel Tropical!
Hi guys! For my final project reflection and analysis I decided to focus on how I used certain technologies throughout my project. Further, ...
