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How did your production skills develop throughout this product?

When I first began to make my magazine, I had no idea where to start or how to use many of the applications. Luckily, my friend Ethan was familiar with these applications and helped me get started. Once I did get started, I started to learn all the bells and whistles of Microsoft Publisher.

I tried using Adobe InDesign initially, but I was more familiar with Microsoft controls and I felt more comfortable using Microsoft Publisher. I knew simple controls like how to make a text box and how to change the font, but I also learned how to format the pages to conform to my picture arrangements and how to format my background as a picture.

Something important I also learned was how to coordinate events for my magazine. I had to set up all my photo shoots and search for suitable shots to shoot. I immediately thought a good photo shoot would be at the top of the Weston hotel in downtown of my city to get a sunset in the background and to get the water, as well. This ended up being where I took pictures and I found a date for my friend to help me take pictures for it. I ended up needing more pictures later, so I got two more friends to meet me at a hill in my town and take pictures with the hill in the background.

Overall, I liked having the executive decisions with my magazines and coordinating events and I give more respect to those who do this for a living.