Hi, I’m glad you’re back!! As I began to research different programs I could use to edit my magazine, I noticed that most, if not all, are used by professionals and are also very expensive. However, there was one program that I am a little familiar with-Adobe InDesign. In my Interior Design class, I had the chance to get certified for this program, but that does not mean I am an expert. Still, I decided to research it some more and see if I get convinced to try it out for this. Something that I think is simple to achieve with InDesign is the ability to edit pictures and text to a more professional extent, meaning that more edit options are available. This program also has the availability to work with spreads and pages which is exactly what I need. The Master Page option is a lifesaver when it comes to editing magazines because it allows certain elements to appear on every page (page numbers, headings, etc). To continue with that point, I do think InDesign would be better to use in the sense that the internet is FILLED with video tutorials, textbooks, etc. and also it allows for digital design for ebooks, websites, and even more. I found really useful tutorials that I will make sure to include at the end of my posting, however, even with all those tutorials, I have to really think if I am willing to spend up to $52.00 monthly for InDesign. The only thing that is keeping me convinced right now is the ability to edit certain elements of a spread that will be much easier than other programs. I do remember that on the practice exams I took before the certification exam, that editing page numbers and layouts is very attainable since there are options to add it to all pages all out once. The good thing about that is that since a magazine’s page number has to go on the outside corner, InDesign adds it there automatically, as well as bylines, mastheads, etc. Anyways, I will keep my word and continue thinking if the price is worth it.
Since I already had an idea of the average price that InDesign would cost me, I looked for cheaper or free alternatives. A very good and free option is “Canva”. I am very familiar with this app/program because I used it for the first time on my previous AICE Media project and even though I did not have to design something as intricate and specific as a magazine, the free elements it offered were extremely useful. Some of the stickers or themes that included purchase were very specific and complex, which is something that I will not be using for my magazine since the backgrounds will either be white or consist of images. Another thing that “Canva” allows is to easily edit pictures, more in a more basic way than InDesign. They offer different filters, brightness settings, and other key elements of picture editing. I think “Canva” might be better to use for a cover page since it grants a very easy manipulation to text boxes which will result in effortless control of headlines and their placement. “Canva” has templates that are available which includes magazine covers… can it be any easier?!
To end my train of thought, because trust me, it is going in circles, I will end by saying that I am leaning on using “Canva” because not only is it easy but it is FREE!! My teacher also took the time to show us examples and one of them that caught my attention used this program to edit, and trust me, I really enjoyed the cover.
This is where I sign off and say wish me luck!!
Citations:
Informit. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1914606&seqNum=10
How to Create Layouts for a Fashion Magazine in Adobe InDesign. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-layouts-for-a-fashion-magazine-in-adobe-indesign--cms-22860
Desktop publishing software | Download free Adobe InDesign CC trial. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html
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