Practice for CCR

In these clips, I'm using Canva to remove the background of the photos to create the desired effects I hoped to reach in my magazine. While I had many other pictures, the recording unfortunately stopped and the files were not found. After was footage from when I wrote my article. I took a few breaks in this because I couldn't find the words to properly express myself for a while. Ultimately, this article is the one I put in my magazine. After I stopped recording, I debated on whether or not to actually use the article or to rewrite it. I didn't feel it was my strongest article, but I was mostly nervous that the attempt of normalizing being unsure of one's identity is normal wasn't getting across. After getting my friend to read it, he told me that he understood exactly what I was trying to say so I put it in my magazine. The bulk of the process (actually assembling my spread and table of contents) was done more periodically, so I don't have footage of it. Using flipsnack.com worked out very well for me. I had certain limitations but this website gave me the most freedom to do whatever I wanted to do. The limitations were worth it in my eyes.

Final Product

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Final Edits

 I've made some final revisions to my magazine, including some things I almost forgot such as the photo credits and my signature at the end of my editor's letter. I found the footage of me working on different aspects of the magazine that I'm planning to post and comment on. I think this practice, though written, will help with my Creative Critical Reflection after I've turned in my final product. I've asked a few of my friends outside of the course for their opinions and they've given me very good feedback from the perspective of a viewer/ audience rather than the technical design like my classmates. I will continue to make sure I have everything I need for the final product.

Photoshoot Day!

 Today was the day of my photoshoot. I think I've been able to get all the needed pictures and will start editing the pictures as I filter through the ones I want to use and the ones that I don't. It will require a lot of editing because I want to remove the background, so it will take some time to get them to the level I am comfortable presenting. I'll start making the graphics I aim to create as well.