LO4: Exporting final magazine pages

Below is a an example of RAW (.CR2) files which all images were shot in:

 A RAW format was chosen to shoot in as it is a high quality lossless format meaning it is of a high quality. The RAW format also allows for greater control when editing as it saves more image data allowing for a higher quality of editing unlike a JPEG as all the image data is compressed. To edit said photos they were imported into Adobe Lightroom where all the necessary changes were made and then exported as a JPEG as this is a format is more commonly accepted in most softwares unlike the Raw format which is a less common.

Below is a screenshot evidencing the export of the front cover as a .TIFF file format.

The front cover of the magazine was exported as a .TIFF as this file is a lossless file format meaning it is of a high quality which is beneficial to the final printing of the product. Subsequently, this file format is common in the industry and magazines of the likes of "Dirt" and "MBUK". Similarly when editing, the files were saved as PSD's (Photoshop Documents) as this is also a lossless file format that allows for graphics to be created and edited in layers. Not only is this a high quality file format the software is also industry standard meaning it is commonly used throughout the industry and by graphic designers alike.

Below is a screenshot of the dialogue box when exporting the contents page and dps from indesign as a PDF.

Both the contents page and double page spread were exported as a Adobe PDF. This file format was chosen as it was again a high quality, lossless format allowing for high quality printing. Additionally, the PDF file is beneficial to the printing of the magazine therefore this is also an industry standard for publication. Similarly, all versions were saved as InDesign documents which allow for editing of all components in a high quality in addition to the ability to edit and create vectors. This is beneficial as vectors are of an extremely high quality and is infinitely scaleable making it better suited for large format printing or high quality e publishing and the exportation as PDF allows for this.

The E-Publishing of this magazine would be achieved in several different ways/ formats. For example the PDF allows for the magazine to be distributed via an online website or alternatively other formats such as .app, .mobi or ePub which all allow for the product to be downloaded and viewed on devices such as eReaders and mobile/tablet devices. Furthermore, a mobile app could be used to distribute the magazine and PDF easily uploaded as it is a universal format. This is be beneficial as it would also allow for the brand to be established as it could include features allowing for interaction with the audience and cross promotion of the whilst also revenue being generated from digital advertising within the app via pop ups and banners. 

Below is a screenshot evidencing the organisation and final formats of all the components designed