Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, I will analyse the work of some of my favourite editorial designers and art directors who worked for magazines like GQ, Wired, Computer Arts, Cosmopolitan, Stylist. Join me if you want to learn about the terms and techniques used to create outstanding magazine spreads.

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EXAMPLES & ARTISTS
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Kevin Fay - kevinfay.co.uk
Mike Solita - mikesolita.com/index.html
Tanita Montgomery - tanitamontgomery.myportfolio.com/work

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CONTENTS
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Examples and Artists
1:04 - Images
1:15 - Caption and Credit
3:15 - Bleed
4:52 - Double truck / Runaround
5:35 - Photo Package
5:53 - Safe zone / Margins
6:16 - Creep
8:19 - Columns
8:42 - Gutter / Alley
9:35 - Downrule
9:55 - Panel / Boxout / Sidebar
11:39 - Lines
11:56 - Eyeline
12:30 - White / Negative space
12:56 - Drop Cap