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The Cover

Techniques for layout composition, image manipulation, and optimising text contrast on the magazine cover.

11-1.

The Cover

Part 1

🕒 17m ⏩ 11m

Explore best practices for placing cover lines around subjects, avoiding facial obstruction, and using gradient overlays to ensure legibility on complex backgrounds.

11-2.

The Cover

Part 2

🕒 1h 6m ⏩ 44m

Watch me design a magazine cover from scratch. Learn how to adapt layouts for challenging images. See how to extend backgrounds using Photoshop, adjust text colours for visibility, and apply gradient overlays to alleviate contrast issues.