Evaluation section 4: What have you learned about technologies through this process?

Through learning the new technology of adobe programs such as Photoshop and indesign, I have learned a number of things.

-Due to the exploitation of media products, every photo displayed to us had been manipulated in some way. Whether its the simple changing of saturation, or extreme measures like airbrushing and cutting, every picture has been changed from the original image. Some of these methods I now know how to do myself to create the image I envisage. I have learned how to use tools such as the lasso, hue/saturation adjusters, colour selectors and the paint bucket, the magic wand, as well as various layer working to get an image close to that of professional standard.
-I have also learned the importance of a flat plan when creating pages. This is so that you have a clear image in your mind of the product you would like to create, and so that you can create the right quality product in the time provided. Also, to meet the correct conventions of a contents page for example, a flat plan including columns and gutters etc is vital to get the correct measurements and placing ideas.
-Lastly, I have learned that adobe programs or that of similar software are incredibly important when creating a product of high standard. Due to the precision in editing in Photoshop, and the professional layout designs you are able to create in indesign, a magazine worthy of  purchase is the end product.