Equipment and

Software

To produce my magazine front cover, contents page

and double page spread, as well as my billboard poster and radio advert, I will be

using a variety of equipment and software.

CameraFor my photography I will be using a Nikon D3200 DSLR. It is a compact camera with a 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor that excels in any light, EXPEED 3 image-processing for fast operation and creative in-camera effects. As well as this, it has a full HD movie recording setting and captures stunning photos and videos. This camera has many settings and due to its complexity I will able to create the silhouetted effect up at Old John with my model.

Camera Equipment To compliment the camera for the indoor images, I will be using a tripod to keep the camera steady and light reflector to get the correct light on my models. This means I should get the correct lighting so when it comes to editing the images, I will not need to do too much to them.

InDesignI will be using InDesign to produce the double page spread of my magazine. InDesign is a very professional software that is used by many people within the world of work as it is ideal for creating articles with a lot of writing and allows you to layer over the top. It is a lot easier to create columns on InDesign than on Photoshop, however I am not that confident on this software so I need to watch some tutorials and learn the basics. I am able to create my double page spread anytime due to having this software on my MacBook.

PhotoshopI will be using Photoshop to create the front cover and contents page for my magazine and also the billboard poster. I will also be using it to edit my images and the masthead for my magazine due to the array of techniques that the software offers. As well as InDesign, I am not that confident with this software so I need to learn how to use it in the planning stage of this coursework so when it comes to the production stage, I will have full understanding of the software. I am able to use Photoshop anytime due to having it installed on my MacBook.

GaragebandI will use Garageband to edit my radio advert together to make it sound as professional and sophisticated as possible to target the correct audience. Due to having a MacBook, I am able to use this software as it is comes with it, which means I can also edit the radio advert anytime I want. I do not have much experience with Garageband so before I create my final radio advert, I am going to spend some time producing songs so I get used to it before the production stage of this coursework.

Other

As well as all of these, I will be using:

• PremierePro X & iMovie to edit together any videos I have created in the research and planning stages of this coursework

• PowerPoint, Powtoon, Emaze and Prezi to present my research, planning and evaluation of this coursework