DPS write up

For my DPS my picture is just a bit longer than a medium long shot. I decided to use this picture because I thought it stand out but not too much as the model is in the shadows. I used the 3 colour rule, black, white, and maroon. I used maroon because it is a unisex colour as it is suitable for both genders. I used black and white as they contract against each other perfectly making the words stand out more. My double page spread has a 3D feel because the gradient of the shadowy background makes the text stand out and creates a 3D effect. This makes people focus more on the text. I did not overlap anything on my DPS. I created the background in Photoshop by opening the image and making a shadowy gradient effect on each side.  I have also gained using Photoshop to create graphic element skills as I used it to edit and create many images. I used the rotation tool to rotate the image a bit to make it fit in with the DPS perfectly. Exporting elements from Photoshop as PNG’s to retain background transparency is another skill that I have learnt as I needed to upload my final work so I had to export my front cover and DPS into a PNG document. I have used basic text wrap and advanced text wrap as I edited them into the way I wanted including changing the colour and adding drop shadows on it. I have used the ‘Liquify’ tool to manipulate and change the shape of pictures into the way I want them.