It is clear from these two images that i have improved in my planning, photography and photoshop skills. Both were made on photoshop, the first cover i made doesnt stand out. My second cover has a model who is making direct address with the reader, and a title that is large and bold and really stands out to the audience. Both my magazines have the issue number and date, however my second cover includes even more necessary information. I found out that this information is necessary to put on because of the research i have done on previous magazine covers, that i didnt do first time round. The first cover only has 2 coverlines whereas my second cover has coverlines down either side which are clear and stand out from the white background. This makes the magazine more aesthetically pleasing, and easier for the audience to read and understand. If the cover is hard work to read, then the audience is more likely to not bother reading the rest of the magazine. After researching previous covers, i have found what attracts the audience to a front cover, and used these ideas on my cover.
Finally, i believe that my cover is generally better quality because of my improved timekeeping; i took the photographs in plenty of time to make sure i could edit them and change my cover according to how the photographs turned out. I did not leave myself enough time to edit my photos first time round, making an all over bad quality cover.
Feedback has helped me develop my work, and make changes according to what they would prefer to buy. The lipstick pink colour scheme was very popular amongst my target audience, as not only did it stand out, but it made the magazine 'gender specific', as though it was made just for them.
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