COM 109 magazine

Welcome to Coastal Escapes, a beach-themed interactive magazine where you can explore the tranquillity and beauty of beach life. This special double edition, #1021/1022-March 24, 2023, is jam-packed with exciting content that highlights our expertise in graphic design, video editing, and audio production via Adobe software.

Our cover page is a high-resolution photograph that captures the essence of beach life in the UAE, as well as vibrant colours and playful language that inspires you and sets the tone for the rest of the magazine.

We have included a full-page Advertisement for a minimalist engagement ring firm. It demonstrates our ability to employ design principles to communicate a message and market a product.

You’ll find various content pages here highlighting our creativity and technical abilities. We’ve included images demonstrating our ability to capture emotions, transform ideas, enhance landscapes, and capture motion.

We’ve also added two screenshots of audio which are hyperlinked to the original audio, with insights and observations from passionate people. We’ve also provided two distinct video screenshots, which are also hyperlinked to the original videos, to demonstrate our abilities to tell captivating narratives and frame topics with lighting.

It is crucial to note that each of the edited video, audio and shot has been edited using Adobe software and we have succeeded in hyperlinking everything to their web sources, making it easier for readers to dig deeper into our work. Thank you for taking the time to read our publication. We hope you enjoy as much as we did when making it!

Inayah Nadir, Editor of Coastal Escapes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

“Minimalistic is timeless”

EDITING WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

The power of Adobe Photoshop was used to enhance this action photo of cars on a busy route in Dubai. The background was carefully altered to remove any distracting components and give the photograph a cleaner, more polished appearance. The image has been converted into a striking portrayal of Dubai’s modernism and energy using photo editing software, with the majestic architecture and bustling streets brought to life in spectacular detail.

This captivating image features a close-up of a human eye that has been  edited using Adobe Photoshop’s filters and tools to disguise acne and spots. As a result, the photograph is faultless and compelling, inviting the observer to investigate the subject’s emotions . This photo, which is positioned on the right side of the image,  depicts the beauty of human features.

In the picture, a girl is captured in a headshot in the portrait photograph. She is a little off-center, with her face taking up the majority of the picture. The background is softly blurred, giving the photograph a professional and polished appearance. Scars, acne, and others have been removed from the girl’s skin using Adobe Photoshop tools, resulting in a smooth and equal texture. The software’s filters were used to enhance the image’s overall color and tone, emphasising the girl’s features and inherent beauty.

Behold this collage, which was created using Adobe Photoshop. This piece, made up of over 10 delicately layered parts, has a relaxing blue style that is likely to engage onlookers. If you look closely, you’ll notice a number of objects, such as books and croissants, that have been masterfully integrated into the design. This multi-layered remix, a genuine example to the creative power of digital art, challenges us to explore the medium’s limitless possibilities.

Accompanied with a compelling image of a female transformed into a zombie to accompany it, it’s evident that the art of zombification using Adobe Photoshop is not only doable but also highly remarkable. The makeover is nothing short of stunning, from the subtle skin tone alterations to the precise texture overlays. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful tool that may help you achieve your goals, whether you’re a professional artist or just someone trying to add a touch of horror to your creative endeavors. The only limit to its tremendous features and limitless possibilities is your imagination.

The magazine features an enthralling landscape shot of a beautiful beach that has been modified with Adobe Photoshop. The image portrays the beach’s tranquil beauty, with its pure seas, golden sand, and swaying palm trees. The program was utilized to enhance the natural beauty of the location, resulting in a magnificent and authentic photograph. The precise texture overlays and minor color tweaks are accomplished flawlessly, resulting in a stunningly magnificent piece of art. This showcases Adobe Photoshop’s amazing capabilities, whether you’re a professional artist or a hobbyist, it allows you to unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life

EDITING WITH ADOBE AUDITION

This is a screeshot of a one-minute audio recording of a COM109 exercise session between two classmates. The recording includes five intriguing questions and has been processed for clarity and noise reduction with Adobe Audition. A hyperlink available in the screenshot allows anyone to view the audio recording and listen to the interesting exchange.

EDITING WITH ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

This is a screenshot of an Adobe Premiere Pro-edited interview video. The video was shot by two individuals and demonstrates framing, focus, interviewing, and editing abilities. In this 1 minute video, a compelling interview is shot in a noise-free environment. The extraneous clips and bloopers were cut out to create a succinct and engaging clip. By clicking on the screenshot, you can access the video, as it is hyperlinked to a video-sharing site where it can be accessed

This is a screenshot of an audio clip that features a two-person interview. The narration was recorded on a smartphone and then imported into Adobe Audition for improving the overall quality and making changes like adding background music to make it more entertaining. This scree -nshot is hyperlinked to a webpage and serves as a visual depiction of the audio clip, which can be accessed at the linked webpage.

This screenshot is from a short film project “Hiraeth,” which was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro and examines the topic of nostalgia through several shot types and changing themes. The film follows a storyline pattern and includes background music that contributes to its emotional appeal. By clicking on the image, you can access the video because of it being hyperlinked to it.