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I have analysed some front covers from differnt types of magazines. Some are school magazines.TRANSCRIPT
Masthead- This is the masthead it is
in the biggest size font and uses bold red writing as it stands out from the white Background. It is in red to Draw the readers attention
and to create further impactThe main cover line.-
We know this because of the font
and style of the text. This states that this is
the most important or interesting cover line.
The reader knows that the picture is
associated which the main cover line as the picture
is the most important thing on the page .
Cover lines-• short phrases on the
cover of a magazine describing major articles inside.
•show what stories are in the magazine. •Smaller then the main
cover line because Author thinks it
is less important.
Selling line -•small writing above
The masthead
Left side – Plays a important role
In attracting Audiences attention.
This is the side people see on the racks and
Therefore they look to see If it will be interesting.
The man of whom is the famous rapper Eminem Is gazing towards the reader. This makes it more personal and draws the reader in. It will interest a large audience asthe man is well known all over the world. His body posture is like in a cool position
and states that he might be trying to act hard. ( stereotypes). The way he is positioned connotes that it might be a serious magazine
Masthead- The masthead is in big ,bright
red, bold writing. The red Stands out from the dark black background. This adds effect
and Impact as the colour stands out.
Barcode and the price – This is so the reader is informed how much it is.
This narrows the target audience to those
who are willing to buy a magazine
The main cover line –Stands out from the rest
in big bubble writing. This states that it is
the most important article. The picture is associated with the main
cover line as the picture is the most important
on the cover page
Cover lines- All the cover lines are
arranged in straight lines this shows that the magazine
is professional and organised.
Selling line- in small writing just
Above the mastheadMain image-
The people are looking towards the readers/audience.
Usually when you have apicture of a band the main singer is gazing straight towards the
Reader because he isClassed as the most important
and the others will be looking somewhere else,
However in this case they areAll looking forward. Although
the main singer is at the front, and then the drummer and so
On.
Left side- This is the side that most
people see on the racks. It has to be interesting and eye catching with a contrast of colours.
Price x
Masthead-This text stands out from all
of the rest. It is in big and bold writing.
The reader knows that the picture is
associated which the main cover line as the picture
is the most important thing on the page .
Barcode and price- This indicates to the reader the
price and narrows the target audience
Cover lines- Short phrases on the coverof a magazine describing
major articles inside.All cover lines are organised
in straight lines to show Organisation and how they Have thought about their
Magazine. Due to it being aClassical type of magazine, it is Expected to be posh,
this isCalled stereotype.
Selling line – is in a different font to all the rest of the text, and is in small writing and above the masthead.
The man who looks like he is a famous orchestra
because he is dressed smartly and
Has a stick in his and He Is looking at a certain
Angle. He is dressedSmartly in a bow tie and a suit to represent the theme of classic. He is quite old
suggesting that this type of magazine isn’t for teenagers and is
it’s target audience is middle age-old age people
Price
Barcode and price- Informs the reader
and audience of the price
Masthead- Big purple writing shows that it is the masthead. It stands
out from the rest.
Cover lines- All in a straight line on the left hand side to allow readers to be able to see what articles
are in the magazine.
This picture is mid shot and is associated with The main cover line.
Email address x
Has included another picture.
Most magazines have
only one main image but thus magazine has 2
Might be special something
inside or a special magazine just for today
Not sure what the main cover Line may be. However it might
Masthead- Big bold bubble writing.
Stands out from rest of text.
Cover lines – Cover lines are
often in straight lines and this student has studied this and has included it in their
magazine
This picture is also like the others is associated with the main cover line somehow
Unlike the others this magazine
has thought about including
the date. x
Includes a barcode but without the price!
Another image used
on the front cover!!
Unlike others this
magazine has 2 pictures.
Masthead- This is the masthead it is
in the biggest size font and uses bold red writing as it stands out from the white Background. It is in red to Draw the readers attention
and to create further impact. Also It has the shape around it to create Even more effect:
Main cover line-Big bold. The writing is Bigger
then the rest (even though this
magazine is nearly plain)Consists of loads of pictures
around about in the same place.
A big picture for the
Background :D
I am not sure what these are they
might be cover lines
Contents written clearly. Is in funky text to make it
stand out from the rest. As soon as you
turn the page over it should be the first thing you see
The page numbers are written clearly and is in order.Stands out from the
Rest.
Pictures to add more effect.They are arranged in a sensible Way and is organised well. It is effective the way they over lap
each other.
Good choice of background.
Blue background with little patterns. Text stands out
because of this and is shown clearly.
Funky writing stands out once again.
Catch Phrases- Catch the reader
attention and makes them want to read on further.
Going all the way down there is a list of
pages and what you can find
on them.
The word ’contents’ is in big simple white writing. Like all of the other it stands out.
The background is very simple and is a picture of
Some balloons. The colours stand out from the rest of the
whole page.
The layout is rather Simple and is easy to
Understand. Has a simple picture as
the main picture.
These pictures add more effect
and most magazines only include one big
picture to stand out.The two on the right
hand side has big bold boarders around them.
This adds extra effect as they will make the pictures stand out.
The word ‘contents’ is written in a funky way to make it
stand out from the rest of the Writing however it is the same
colour as the boxes on the lower half. This is effective
because it looks good and will
attract the target audience.
There is a good choice of colours used.
Pink and white both stand out and go together perfectly.The numbers are white and the writing is black and this
also Works.
Columns show the features included in the magazine.
Like in some content pages they are not highlighted but they are in a different colour which makes them stand out.
In big funky writing so stands out.
The main picture covering half of the content page.
On the right hand side of the page there is a column that highlights the main features Included in this weeks issueThe features are numbered which correspond with the number of the picture. This is effective and makes the
reader want to read on Further.
Little subheading are used and there are in the bright Yellow font this is to show
The importance of the Subheadings. These split up the page and makes it easier for the reader to find what they are looking for.
On the left hand corner there is a little message from the Editor this is along side a
picture from the front cover. Normally the type
of language used is chatty and informal. This is effective
as they are attracting the target Audience and offers a
more personal approach to the reader.
There are a number of different pictures
included on this contents page, each display the
image of rockers.
At the top of the page is a black box
with a contrast of yellowWriting to make the page
more noticeable.
In the right top hand
Corner- highlights the main Features included.
The features are Numbered in a small font
which is the same as the writing. Colour
Contrast, Black writing on a grey plain sky.
The fonts are bold but also seem like some sort of handwriting but
created in a way that it is clear to the audience that
it is the features.
Mood has been set for the typeOf music genre for the
magazine. The background picture is rather dull and has
set a certain mood. The man is in all black which suggests That
he is a famous/important person.
Contrast with the grey and black.
Includes a image of the front cover. Includes no
Message from the editor, and some might say that thiscontents page could be
boring and plain.
The word contents is placed at the top left hand corner.
It is in big, bold writing which stands out. It is in simple
Font.
Background is dull and is a grey colour.
‘Contents’ is written in a bright red box
and is in white writing.
The main picture is of the band Limp Bizkit and their body language is an angry sort of pose which
Suggests that the article is serious. Having this picture in colour wouldn’t been so effective as having it in dull colours, because it is a serious
article.
The title is in speech marks which is
Suggesting that it is what someone said.Also it changes from
black to red. This adds more Effect. The
exclamation mark at the end
makes it look as if someone
may have said it while they were
angry or shouting.
The word ‘exclusive’ makes
the article sounds more interesting and attracts
the reader attention
At the beginning of the article the words
‘Limp Bizkit’Is written in bold
Red writing which draws the reader in
The layout of the double page spread is not cluttered it is very simple and not over the top. The reader can find it very easy.
The main picture is of Lily Allen in amid shot.
The picture stands out from everything else because she is wearing red
and the background is plain therefore there is a contrast of colours.
The picture is always related with the article and is actually serious.
Her body position shows this. Her clothing looks quite normal and casual
This is the front cover of the double page spread and I think that the main colours for this magazine is black, white and red. This show throughout the whole entire magazine.
The title like the one before includes speech marks which suggests
that someone has said it but howevershe is not shouting. The title is in fancy writing( black and white) and
stands out. As soon as people turn over the page it is the first thing people
will see.
The name lily Allen is highlighted and this gets the reader interested and
engages the reader to read even further
The whole layout of this double page spread is all very serious. The colours represent this : Black, red and white.
They are all very serious colours and has used them greatly.
The image above suggests that the guy is trying to
act hard/ big. You can tell this because of his body position, he has his hands in
each one of his pockets and has sunglasses on looking away from the
Audience. There is a contrast of colours. The black and grey background: even the white.
The article starts with a fancy ‘W’. This is to add extra
effect
There are 2 sections of this double page spreadsheet, on one
side there is pictures and less writing,
however the other side consists of writing only.
This writing stands out from the rest
and is in big, bold, black writing.
This writing stands out from the rest because it has a different
font and is also in a different colour.
The plain grey background is effective. This is becauseblack writing is over the top of it and it is a contrast in coloursThe blue writing doesn’t go with the black and grey however it stands out and looks good. Some magazines don’t think
about the contrast in colours.
The writing looks like it is in some handwriting and is small