I have documented my work over the course of the year onto a word file, wherein I have, I suppose, given short diary accounts as to how I felt my assignments and projects have gone. Although we have been told we should write on this blog as often as possible, I knew it would be a better option for me to document my own opinions separately and apply them into my blog at the end of the year, where I can accompany them with edited pictures, final videos and a retrospective opinion. So, never mind the dates!
The first task we were given early in the year was to create our basic layout and design for our blog. We were advised on how to make an attractive banner for the top of our blog through pictures and imagery. All of my attempts seemed disappointing within the first week. However, I then decided (seeing that this is supposedly a journal) that maybe it should look like one! So with no more hesitation, I created my journal cover from scratch on Adobe Photoshop CS5!
I wanted to get a real 'diary' feel to the image. So I started by creating a new A4 sized (International Paper) background and filling it with a deep red using the 'Bucket' tool, and used the 'Burn' tool to create the dark blotchy effect, to give it an almost leathery appearance. I then went to Filter > Texture > Texturizer to create the pattern overlay. Subsequently, I wrote my title and added the bevel and emboss effect to give it a 3D feel...and VIOLA! Here it is - my first diary.
Now, for my first entry...
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