Egg Photoshop- project

 

Use your Studio  Egg Photo to complete your Photoshop Magazine Cover:  

The Incredible Edible Egg

1.  Open a new photoshop document.Canvas size 8.5" wide by 10.5"  high @ 300 ppi
Paint bucket/ gradient tool. Background color.

 2.File /place your egg image into this file(save).

 3.Text tool , choose an appropriate font and color to type in your masthead title.The Incredible Edible Egg

Make it bold enough to be a focal point.Use Text effects

 Keeping the layer highlighted, switch to the move tool, use the transform tool(command T)
to stretch your text to fill the top portion of the cover.

 Select the type tool.Use a contrasting color and a smaller font. Use the move tool to position it.

 Using the Text tool, type your feature headline.  Use a bold face and color to make it stand out( Remember text effects ex: drop shadow, outerglow ,inner glow etc).This should grab the attention of the reader . 

Ideas include transform, warp, rotate, skew and  text effects.



 Consider your spacing or leave a margin around the entire cover at least 1/4",  Use color ,  Edit your image , use effects and blending modes effectively .

Rubric for Photoshop Magazine Cover: The Incredible Edible Egg

Criteria	Exceeds Expectations (3)	Meets Expectations (2)	Needs Improvement (1)
Canvas Size and Resolution	Canvas is 8.5" wide by 10.5" high at 300 ppi	Canvas size is close to the specified dimensions and resolution	Canvas size and/or resolution do not meet the requirements
Background	Compelling gradient or solid color background that enhances the design	Background color is appropriate but could be more engaging	Background is plain or distracting
Egg Placement	Egg image is strategically placed and integrated seamlessly into the design	Egg image is placed appropriately but could be better integrated	Egg image placement is awkward or distracting
Masthead Title	Masthead title uses an appropriate, bold font that is the focal point of the cover	Masthead title is readable but could be more visually striking	Masthead title is difficult to read or does not stand out
Headline Text	Headline text is eye-catching, uses effective text effects, and is well-positioned	Headline text is legible but could be more visually compelling	Headline text is hard to read or poorly positioned
Overall Composition	All elements are well-balanced, with appropriate use of white space and effective use of color and effects	Most elements are well-placed, but the overall composition could be more polished	The composition is cluttered or lacks visual harmony
Technical Execution	All tools and techniques (transform, warp, rotate, etc.) are used skillfully and effectively	Most tools and techniques are used appropriately, but there are minor technical issues	There are significant technical issues or the use of tools is ineffective