LO1: Identifying Appropriate Software & Assets

Identify all the appropriate software that you will need to create your product:

1) Microsoft Word:
Required Function: To be able to write up the main text content for an article.
Stages of Production Needed: When writing the information. 
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is very easy to use. 
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Writing up, editing and spell checking text to be transferred onto InDesign when complete. 

2) Adobe Illustrator:
Required Function: Drawing my own original graphics. 
Stages of Production Needed: When creating images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.

3) Adobe InDesign:
Required Function: Creating the format, layout and structure of the magazine for print.
Stages of Production Needed: Throughout the design and print processes. 
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software can be difficult to use until you've spent some time using it.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Assembling the magazine content ready for print. 

4) Adobe Photoshop:
Required Function: Edit photographs and graphics.  
Stages of Production Needed: When creating and editing images.
Difficulty/Ease of Use: This software is fairly easy to use after some experience.
Jobs that the Software is Needed For: Creating original graphics, editing pictures to aid the aesthetics of the magazine.

Identifying Assets: 

1) Background:
'Laces, Braces & Faces' is a European magazine, meaning that it will be distributed in not only Britain but in other countries such as France, Italy and Spain and will be translated into the appropriate languages. The magazine will be available monthly and will cost £2.99 per issue. 

2) Images:
The magazine will include images of bands, clothing, scooters, photos from gigs and images of people who read the magazine. 

3) Content:
The content of Braces & Faces will include topical news on various different music scenes, discussions and reviews of new albums, clothing, scooter accessories and the latest on gigs and tours. 

4) Advertisers:
Advertisers in my magazine will include brands such as Dr Martens, Fred Perry, Merc, Ikon, Delicious Junction. 

5) Layouts:
The layout of both the cover of the magazine and the content will be in a typical magazine structure. 

6) Covers:
The covers of the magazine will feature images of bands that are being reviewed in that specific issue. I've got a design in my head for the covers that features a pair of braces on the design with badges around them featuring information of the content. 

7) Variation of Articles:
The articles would feature different but loosely related genres of subculture and music including Mod, Ska and Punk. This is so the magazine would appeal to a wider audience. I've found that some people in the Mod subculture also enjoy ska music, some skinheads are partial to punk and punk ties into some Mod music. 

Research References:

• http://www.uomoragnoclub.it/italiano.php?lang=it&page=home.php
• http://www.scootering.com/
• http://dothedogmusic.tumblr.com/skazine

Draft Articles:

• Style: Dr. Martens x Brutus Trimfit Collaboration - Review of the new shirts collection.                                      Street Style - Section where readers can send in their own style tips and photographs.
• Culture: Horace Panter Art - Article on the Specials bassist and his latest exhibition.                                           Northern Soul - Review of Elaine Constantine's award winning new film. 
• Main Features: New Gens Scooter Club and Subject band shoot.