Unit 1 FACT SHEET Lucie Crozier
Production Process
The Production Process is the making and the different stages involved in the making of
producing a media product. There are three key stages in the Production Process. They
are Pre - Production, Production, and Post - Production.
● Pre-Production - The Pre - Production stage is where all preparation, planning
and research is done.
● Production - The Production Process involves the actual producing and making
of the material.
● Post-Production - The Post - Production stage is where all the editing and
construction is done.
Magazine Production Equipment and Software
DSLR Camera
A DSLR Camera is a digital camera which you can transfer the photos you have taken
onto your computer. DSLR stands for: Digital Single - Lens Reflex. You can change the
outcome of an image/photo by adjusting the settings on the camera. Inside the camera,
there is a mirror which allows you to see what the lens does through a window called
‘the viewfinder’. A DSLR camera is needed for magazine production because you need to
take high quality photos which a DSLR camera can help produce. You can buy one in PC
Currys for £699.99
DSLR Cameras - Digital SLR Cameras | Currys
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is an editing software where you can manipulate and edit
photographs. You can also change the brightness and contrast or add filters and special
effects. Another thing you can do is add text to photos and resize images with the crop
tool depending on how you want them. Photoshop is needed for magazine production
because it allows the editors of the magazine to edit the photographs that are used in
their articles to how they want them to look. For example a specific filter could be used
to suit their house style. You can buy an Adobe Photoshop membership on the Adobe
website for £9.98 for the first 3 months, then full price for the remaining 9 months,
which is £21.90.
Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud
Desktop Publishing Software
Desktop Publishing Software is software that is used to create high-quality,
professional layouts for print and digital media, like brochures, newsletters,
books, and marketing materials. You are able to add things and edit, you are also
able to add text and images. This is needed when an advert is being made. This is
because you will need to add various things to the advert through editing, such
as a slogan, and a logo. You are able to sign up for a subscription annually for
£259.
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Magazine Production Process
Pre Production - Content
In this stage, the editorial teams meet to share their ideas and make choices about
content. The editors also assign articles to the writers so the writers plan and research
their articles.
This stage is important because all content decisions are made and all roles and
responsibilities are decided.
Pre Production - Flat Planning
A flat plan is a visual blueprint or grid showing the complete layout and mapping of where the
images, articles, photos and advertisement will be; it also shows page by page the breakdown
issue of the magazine and how it will be laid out. It also allows the editing team to easily
rearrange the layout and order of the magazine. It also allows the editing team to adjust the
length and layout and it gives them a better understanding of the text and the images.
Production
In the production stage the research will be completed about the articles and the
magazine. Writers will write and produce the articles and photoshoots will be taken for the
article. They will also need to check if they need archive images meaning they would have
to search and find them.
Production - Writing and Sub-Editing
In this stage of production, the sub editor checks all the articles for grammar. If the articles
are too long the sub editor will cut them down or ask the writer to. If the article is too short
the sub editor will ask them to make it longer. In this stage, desktop publishing software
such as quark is used. The sub editor might also use pre-set templates. This stage is
important because the pages are constructed and created.
Post Production - Checking Printers Proof
In this stage the final pages are sent to publishers. They then mock us and send it back to
the editors so it can be approved.
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Post Production - Completion and Distribution
Lastly,the editors will give approval, they will all be printed and produced and then sent off
to the distributors.
Magazine Production Roles
This is Mojo Magazines production roles page, it contains all
of the credits of the people who have contributed to the
production of the magazine, and which job they played in the
creation.
Magazine Job Roles
Sub-Editor:
The role of a sub-editor in magazines is to check the written content of the magazine before it is
published. They review the grammar, spelling, tone, and style to make sure that it is as accurate
as possible. They also check the facts to make sure it is appropriate for the target audience. They
have multiple core responsibilities which include: Editing & proofreading, fact checking, legal
compliance, style & tone, headline & caption writing, page layout, content placement, and
collaboration.
Photographer:
The role of a photographer in magazines is to capture, edit, and produce high quality images that
tell stories, illustrate articles, or promote products/lifestyles in print and digital issues.
Photographers work closely with editors to fulfill visual briefs, requiring skills in lighting,
composition, and post - production software to create branded content. They have multiple core
responsibilities, these are a few: they market or advertise services to attract clients, analyse and
plan the composition of photographs, use various photographic techniques and lighting
equipment, capture subjects in professional - quality photographs.
Writer:
The role of a writer in magazines is to research, pitch, and craft engaging accurate, and on -
brand content for print or digital publications. They also typically work to strict deadlines. Some
of their core responsibilities include: Verifying information, writing, editing, proofreading, and
subbing text, and complying with industry and ethical guidelines.