Front cover reviews
Within this front cover the use of one large image of the entire page creates great emphasis on the artist, this offer an insight into the general topic of the magazine as there is little else to view on the cover so therefore it seems like there will be a large amount of pages devoted to Duffy. The use of colour within the page creates a feeling that this edition may be more likely to be aim and young girls and women. This is because the main colour within the page is pink, which is predominantly a feminine colour, however the use of the mostly neutral colour for other article inside retains the feeling that the magazine could be aimed at both men and women. The block capitals used as the headlines for the articles allows the text to start out from what is a very, eye catching general layout. One key feature is the fact that the name of the magazine is fully visible even over such a big star like Duffy, this shows that magazine isn’t particularly well known as they feel the need to show their name. However it also show how big they are as a brand name as they are a less known magazine but still manage to attract big star such as Duffy.
Within this front cover the use of large font creates a domination over the picture as your eye is instantly drawn to the large writing stating it Christmas. Then as you look closer at the writing you realise that it is also a play on words and that they are trying to plug the band’s music while also trying to sell their own magazine. The use of the serif text also makes the magazine appeal to the younger audience as it does not seem like an educated magazine, more a magazine of the people. The colour scheme is a very original one for that sort of season as it is a very festive theme however using the band as the elves for the theme creates and interesting twist and show the fun side to the band, in doing so, this makes people want to read about the band and find out more of them, which results in people buying the magazine. The block layout which is employed by the magazine makes the magazine clear and easy to understand. It also allows the read to get a clear picture of the general idea of the magazine. So even people who are not massive fans of the arctic monkeys may get involved and read it.
In this magazine cover there are some clear conventions that have been followed by the designer. The most obvious is to keep the text and the image separate, this means the reader can get a clear understanding of the content of the magazine buy reading it or looking at the star that draws your attention. However the colour scheme does not follow the usual convention of a three colour layout, this has five colours which separate the writing down into their importance. The red is the most bold colour and is in the biggest size font, this clearly shows that this is what the designer intended to the reader to look at. Whereas the writing in orange is the smallest which offers more insight into the articles but clearly isn’t as important to the reader as the main titles are. While the title of the magazine being hidden behind a gigantic picture of Zac Effron shows that they are comfortable enough for the title to not be obvious and still have people know who the magazine is made by. This also shows that they are probably a magazine that has a large following who will by it every week therefore the reader will have a good background knowledge of the magazine to start with.
The clearest convention that has been followed by the makers of this magazine was the use of a blocky style; this allows the page to remain clear and precise, so the reader can understand which topics the magazine will be covering within that edition, by simply looking at the images on show. Another noticeable feature is the use of a three colour scheme within the page, this again makes the page clear and understandable, but also allows the reader to see specific pieces of information as they are colour-coded. For example the page numbers are all in orange; this makes the reader know when they are looking for a page number of an article they look for that colour to speed up the process. However there is a fourth colour used a very small amount in the bottom left hand corner, however this is most likely to be used in a attempt to make the section on show seem, important. There is one unusual style to the magazine; it mixes coloured images with black and white ones, this creates the image of a varied mix of musical topics within the magazine as it seems like the mix between colour and black and white can represent the diversity within drumming.
Within this contents page the block style is employed, this makes the contents page seem simple and uncluttered to the reader, and it also allows the large image in the top right if the screen take the readers eye. Within the image the low angle shot implies power which is allied by the meaningful pose of the lead band member, however the poses of the two band member on the left of screen create a less serious feeling and therefore makes the band more relatable to the reader as they don’t seem to have such high opinion of themselves. The image may also imply that the article may not be as serious as first expected and that perhaps the band has a sense of humour about their image, in doing so it may make the band seem more popular to the reader and then therefore make more people buy the magazine. The colour scheme using contrasting colour to make the headings clear and precise, and the use of a sans serif font create a serious but informal feel to the magazine which will cover topics of interest rather than important knowledgeable topics.
The main headline of the contents page is shown in a clear and easy to read colour, this offers the reader a chance to understand the title of the page without much effort which creates a positive feeling towards the rest of the magazine. The block style employed by the designer pushes your attention to the centre of the page where the information is by placing pictures all around will act like a border to the writing. The colour used for all of the page are simple and clear they make the page appear uncluttered and minimalistic which creates the impression of the magazine being current and up to date, this also makes the magazine appear to be for a young audience, this is also aided by the use of young models in all of the images. While the varied backgrounds of the images make the reader feel there will be a varied amount of topics discussed and represent for that genre of music. The use of the black bordering around the bottom right hand corner of writing also pushes your attention to the centre of the screen, this once again gets the reader to look at the articles inside in a hope that they will want to read them.
This contents page has a specific layout chosen by the designer, this choice will still follow the conventions of a normal contents page, this page is an image dominated page, in this case the image is very eye-catching as it is a particularly provocative image, which therefore creates the feeling that this magazine may be for adults and not necessarily young children. With the use of a man in the picture it could be considered that the magazine is aimed more towards women, however it could just as easily represent the thoughts of the makers of the magazine themselves as they want to break the mould and be different. The text itself is very small and therefore does not seem to be the main focal point of the magazine and is not attempting to be eye-catching; this has been done by the image in the background. While the background of the image is a very dull and uninteresting colour which once again pushes you to looking at the image, it also may represent the idea of most of the main articles being on the man in the image as he is dominating the contents so may dominate the rest of the magazine.
Contents page analysis- Mixmag.
Within this contents page the main feature is there decision to make the page in a blocky style. There use of large pictures and text boxes create this style with ease and also make the pages very clear and easy to read. While the blocky style also makes the contents uncluttered for the reader. The large image of the good-looking women dominating the page also creates the thought of DJ-ing being a glamorous and attractive lifestyle and profession. In the image there is a medium close up on the girls who look like they are on the move and enjoying themselves, while the darkness in the background with the people in the for-ground standing out, could connote that the DJ scene in a hidden gem that has a lot more to show than most people know about.
The colour scheme on the page is an unassuming layout but still makes the page clear and easy to read. The block capitals spelling VIP also creates the image that DJ-ing is a popular and important business that is well respected. While the colour of the text also makes the scene seem glamorous as it is in gold, which co notates wealth and success.
Double page spreads
The main title of the article is shown in a sans serif font, this therefore has no flicks to make it look classy and intellectual. The use of the sans serif font makes the title hard hitting and in your face, this attracts the attention of the reader to look into the article. The sub heading underneath has a serif font which creates the image of the dj’s being represented in the article to be innovative and to have flair when creating their music.
The main layout of the article is in a blocky style which allows the different DJ’s who are placed together in the middle of the spread to remain separate in their styles while also sharing the common ground of moulding the music of the “noughties” to what it is today. While the separate small sections containing quotations from the DJ’s allows the reader to not get the feeling that they must read the entire article to get the feel of what the magazine is trying to say. The way the article is split up in different areas all containing there own heading allows the article to show the diversity within the music they are showcasing. It also allows the reader to read just they sections they find interesting while it also shows the reader that there may be at least one section of interest to them by showing what topic the paragraph will be on before it starts.
The main title of this article is shown in a serif font, this creates the image of the article being an informal one as the font looks relaxed and is trying to be current. The main layout of the double page spread is image dominated as there is two large images that catch the eye of the read at a glance, they also give a serious insight into the topic of the article as there is a high chance that the article will be mainly covering the artist on show, this will make people who are fan of his music likely to read it and therefore have to buy the magazine. The dark colour scheme infers that the feeling throughout the article will be a serious and possibly sombre one towards the artist. However it also may be a representation of style of the artist as he may be a very serious musician or even that he may be seen as a bad boy by the industry and is always in the background and is not seen for who he really is.
This double page spread is an image dominated spread however there are actually very few images on the pages. The use of a themed background allows the text to be pushed into a corner that also allows the text top be highlighted as it stands out from the rest of the spread. While the use of the guerrilla war, background seems to present the music being wild and uncontrolled as if to say it does not conform with the regulations of music. It also is aided by the image in the left hand side of the page when the man appears to be grafting on the wall which once again is breaking the rules. The sans serif font used creates an image of the article being a serious and important topic that people will want to hear about while the text colourings is still in keeping with the whole music and graffiti scene. The text in right hand corner of the double page spread again adds to the feel of the music being slightly different and off the cuff as it is not in a regimented border and isn’t presented in a straight line, this could be seen again as the way the music changes the way people think of what is normal as it doesn’t seem out of place within the piece.
Within this front cover the use of one large image of the entire page creates great emphasis on the artist, this offer an insight into the general topic of the magazine as there is little else to view on the cover so therefore it seems like there will be a large amount of pages devoted to Duffy. The use of colour within the page creates a feeling that this edition may be more likely to be aim and young girls and women. This is because the main colour within the page is pink, which is predominantly a feminine colour, however the use of the mostly neutral colour for other article inside retains the feeling that the magazine could be aimed at both men and women. The block capitals used as the headlines for the articles allows the text to start out from what is a very, eye catching general layout. One key feature is the fact that the name of the magazine is fully visible even over such a big star like Duffy, this shows that magazine isn’t particularly well known as they feel the need to show their name. However it also show how big they are as a brand name as they are a less known magazine but still manage to attract big star such as Duffy.
Within this front cover the use of large font creates a domination over the picture as your eye is instantly drawn to the large writing stating it Christmas. Then as you look closer at the writing you realise that it is also a play on words and that they are trying to plug the band’s music while also trying to sell their own magazine. The use of the serif text also makes the magazine appeal to the younger audience as it does not seem like an educated magazine, more a magazine of the people. The colour scheme is a very original one for that sort of season as it is a very festive theme however using the band as the elves for the theme creates and interesting twist and show the fun side to the band, in doing so, this makes people want to read about the band and find out more of them, which results in people buying the magazine. The block layout which is employed by the magazine makes the magazine clear and easy to understand. It also allows the read to get a clear picture of the general idea of the magazine. So even people who are not massive fans of the arctic monkeys may get involved and read it.
In this magazine cover there are some clear conventions that have been followed by the designer. The most obvious is to keep the text and the image separate, this means the reader can get a clear understanding of the content of the magazine buy reading it or looking at the star that draws your attention. However the colour scheme does not follow the usual convention of a three colour layout, this has five colours which separate the writing down into their importance. The red is the most bold colour and is in the biggest size font, this clearly shows that this is what the designer intended to the reader to look at. Whereas the writing in orange is the smallest which offers more insight into the articles but clearly isn’t as important to the reader as the main titles are. While the title of the magazine being hidden behind a gigantic picture of Zac Effron shows that they are comfortable enough for the title to not be obvious and still have people know who the magazine is made by. This also shows that they are probably a magazine that has a large following who will by it every week therefore the reader will have a good background knowledge of the magazine to start with.
Within this magazine front cover there is a clear following of general conventions of a front cover. This is evident due to the three colour scheme employed by the designer, this makes the text easier to follow for the reader. The use of contrasting colours allows the text to stand out from the background. Another important feature of the front cover was the way the lead singer of the band covers part of the title of the magazine while the other members of band are slightly hidden behind the title. This shows the hierarchy of the group and gives the readers a slight insight into the context of the magazine as it seems to imply that there will be more coverage of the lead singer than the other members of the band. It also show the confidence of the magazine in its own identity as it doesn’t feel the need to keep flaunting the name of the magazine to the readers. This could also conceived as a mysterious aura to the magazine as they are showing everything to the reader straight away, which may make the on-looker buy the magazine due to intrigue.
Contents pages
The clearest convention that has been followed by the makers of this magazine was the use of a blocky style; this allows the page to remain clear and precise, so the reader can understand which topics the magazine will be covering within that edition, by simply looking at the images on show. Another noticeable feature is the use of a three colour scheme within the page, this again makes the page clear and understandable, but also allows the reader to see specific pieces of information as they are colour-coded. For example the page numbers are all in orange; this makes the reader know when they are looking for a page number of an article they look for that colour to speed up the process. However there is a fourth colour used a very small amount in the bottom left hand corner, however this is most likely to be used in a attempt to make the section on show seem, important. There is one unusual style to the magazine; it mixes coloured images with black and white ones, this creates the image of a varied mix of musical topics within the magazine as it seems like the mix between colour and black and white can represent the diversity within drumming.
Within this contents page the block style is employed, this makes the contents page seem simple and uncluttered to the reader, and it also allows the large image in the top right if the screen take the readers eye. Within the image the low angle shot implies power which is allied by the meaningful pose of the lead band member, however the poses of the two band member on the left of screen create a less serious feeling and therefore makes the band more relatable to the reader as they don’t seem to have such high opinion of themselves. The image may also imply that the article may not be as serious as first expected and that perhaps the band has a sense of humour about their image, in doing so it may make the band seem more popular to the reader and then therefore make more people buy the magazine. The colour scheme using contrasting colour to make the headings clear and precise, and the use of a sans serif font create a serious but informal feel to the magazine which will cover topics of interest rather than important knowledgeable topics. 
The main headline of the contents page is shown in a clear and easy to read colour, this offers the reader a chance to understand the title of the page without much effort which creates a positive feeling towards the rest of the magazine. The block style employed by the designer pushes your attention to the centre of the page where the information is by placing pictures all around will act like a border to the writing. The colour used for all of the page are simple and clear they make the page appear uncluttered and minimalistic which creates the impression of the magazine being current and up to date, this also makes the magazine appear to be for a young audience, this is also aided by the use of young models in all of the images. While the varied backgrounds of the images make the reader feel there will be a varied amount of topics discussed and represent for that genre of music. The use of the black bordering around the bottom right hand corner of writing also pushes your attention to the centre of the screen, this once again gets the reader to look at the articles inside in a hope that they will want to read them.This contents page has a specific layout chosen by the designer, this choice will still follow the conventions of a normal contents page, this page is an image dominated page, in this case the image is very eye-catching as it is a particularly provocative image, which therefore creates the feeling that this magazine may be for adults and not necessarily young children. With the use of a man in the picture it could be considered that the magazine is aimed more towards women, however it could just as easily represent the thoughts of the makers of the magazine themselves as they want to break the mould and be different. The text itself is very small and therefore does not seem to be the main focal point of the magazine and is not attempting to be eye-catching; this has been done by the image in the background. While the background of the image is a very dull and uninteresting colour which once again pushes you to looking at the image, it also may represent the idea of most of the main articles being on the man in the image as he is dominating the contents so may dominate the rest of the magazine.
Contents page analysis- Mixmag.
Within this contents page the main feature is there decision to make the page in a blocky style. There use of large pictures and text boxes create this style with ease and also make the pages very clear and easy to read. While the blocky style also makes the contents uncluttered for the reader. The large image of the good-looking women dominating the page also creates the thought of DJ-ing being a glamorous and attractive lifestyle and profession. In the image there is a medium close up on the girls who look like they are on the move and enjoying themselves, while the darkness in the background with the people in the for-ground standing out, could connote that the DJ scene in a hidden gem that has a lot more to show than most people know about.
The colour scheme on the page is an unassuming layout but still makes the page clear and easy to read. The block capitals spelling VIP also creates the image that DJ-ing is a popular and important business that is well respected. While the colour of the text also makes the scene seem glamorous as it is in gold, which co notates wealth and success.
Double page spreads
The main title of the article is shown in a sans serif font, this therefore has no flicks to make it look classy and intellectual. The use of the sans serif font makes the title hard hitting and in your face, this attracts the attention of the reader to look into the article. The sub heading underneath has a serif font which creates the image of the dj’s being represented in the article to be innovative and to have flair when creating their music.The main layout of the article is in a blocky style which allows the different DJ’s who are placed together in the middle of the spread to remain separate in their styles while also sharing the common ground of moulding the music of the “noughties” to what it is today. While the separate small sections containing quotations from the DJ’s allows the reader to not get the feeling that they must read the entire article to get the feel of what the magazine is trying to say. The way the article is split up in different areas all containing there own heading allows the article to show the diversity within the music they are showcasing. It also allows the reader to read just they sections they find interesting while it also shows the reader that there may be at least one section of interest to them by showing what topic the paragraph will be on before it starts.
The main title of this article is shown in a serif font, this creates the image of the article being an informal one as the font looks relaxed and is trying to be current. The main layout of the double page spread is image dominated as there is two large images that catch the eye of the read at a glance, they also give a serious insight into the topic of the article as there is a high chance that the article will be mainly covering the artist on show, this will make people who are fan of his music likely to read it and therefore have to buy the magazine. The dark colour scheme infers that the feeling throughout the article will be a serious and possibly sombre one towards the artist. However it also may be a representation of style of the artist as he may be a very serious musician or even that he may be seen as a bad boy by the industry and is always in the background and is not seen for who he really is.
This double page spread is an image dominated spread however there are actually very few images on the pages. The use of a themed background allows the text to be pushed into a corner that also allows the text top be highlighted as it stands out from the rest of the spread. While the use of the guerrilla war, background seems to present the music being wild and uncontrolled as if to say it does not conform with the regulations of music. It also is aided by the image in the left hand side of the page when the man appears to be grafting on the wall which once again is breaking the rules. The sans serif font used creates an image of the article being a serious and important topic that people will want to hear about while the text colourings is still in keeping with the whole music and graffiti scene. The text in right hand corner of the double page spread again adds to the feel of the music being slightly different and off the cuff as it is not in a regimented border and isn’t presented in a straight line, this could be seen again as the way the music changes the way people think of what is normal as it doesn’t seem out of place within the piece.
Lives dps-
This double page spread is clearly used as an image dominated piece, this is due to the large amount of photos used on the page and the fact that the images take up around three quarters of the two pages. The decision to do this lets the reader see the topic of the article before having to read any of the text, as well as emphasising the wildness of the music they are reading up on, as if to say a picture can tell the story better. While the images of the band members can be used as an eye catching technique to any people who were unsure on whether to read the article. Also the use of all the images can make the reader get the feeling that they are there without having to really be there. The use of a sans serif font allows the article to seem hard hitting and in your face which seems to come in conjunction with attending the gigs. While the use of very small font for the actual article shows that the images take precedent over the writing and perhaps thinks the picture in fact tell the story better. The small caption in the bottom of the spread show that the magazine is aimed at the general public as they have simply interviewed someone who attended the gig rather than looking for a educated opinion.
Girls gone wild-
This double page spread is clearly used as an image dominated piece, this is due to the large amount of photos used on the page and the fact that the images take up around three quarters of the two pages. The decision to do this lets the reader see the topic of the article before having to read any of the text, as well as emphasising the wildness of the music they are reading up on, as if to say a picture can tell the story better. While the images of the band members can be used as an eye catching technique to any people who were unsure on whether to read the article. Also the use of all the images can make the reader get the feeling that they are there without having to really be there. The use of a sans serif font allows the article to seem hard hitting and in your face which seems to come in conjunction with attending the gigs. While the use of very small font for the actual article shows that the images take precedent over the writing and perhaps thinks the picture in fact tell the story better. The small caption in the bottom of the spread show that the magazine is aimed at the general public as they have simply interviewed someone who attended the gig rather than looking for a educated opinion.
Girls gone wild-
This double page spread is a mix of both image dominated and a blocky style as it appears to be both, however I believe it to be mainly a blocky style as the images are set out into clear blocks that make that style seem more likely to be the chosen one. While the use of a serif font creates the image of the band showing flair and being mavericks, this is embodied by the photos in the centre of the spread where all of the members are dressed in unusual clothing, this makes the reader feel that the band break the rules and are different which is likely to interest a lot of people who like the idea of showing their individuality. The small captions in the top corners of the photos allow the reader to get a glimpse of which age group it is intended for before actually reading. The use of caption saying things like “pussy power” and “glitter balls” make the reader think that this magazine and more importantly this article is aimed at an older audience, possibly between 18-35 as the captions could be viewed as inappropriate for young readers and could also be deemed to be offensive to an older age of readers.
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