Final

MagazIne

Research

Research and analysis four front covers, contents pages and double page spreads.

Kelsey Wheeler.

MagazIne

Research

Mast Head line is written in a big bold

font to catch the readers eye.

Mast Head line is written in a big bold

font to catch the readers eye.

Date of Issue number this will also be shown on a number of pages to show that the magazine is up to date with

everything.

Date of Issue number this will also be shown on a number of pages to show that the magazine is up to date with

everything.

Text relates to main image. This will be featured

throughout the magazine, until the double page spread

story is shown.

Text relates to main image. This will be featured

throughout the magazine, until the double page spread

story is shown.

‘Free’ advertisement are shown within the whole

magazine.

‘Free’ advertisement are shown within the whole

magazine.

Celebrities are used to make the audience want to read about their lives therefore more people will buy their magazine,

more so than others.

Celebrities are used to make the audience want to read about their lives therefore more people will buy their magazine,

more so than others.

Advice.‘Greatest”

Advice.‘Greatest”

Shock stories!Engages the audience to read

more. Also the drop quote shows the tone of the

interview.

Shock stories!Engages the audience to read

more. Also the drop quote shows the tone of the

interview.

Latest music and must have lists inside. This makes the

reader want to buy the magazine as they want to be up to date with all the latest

songs.

Latest music and must have lists inside. This makes the

reader want to buy the magazine as they want to be up to date with all the latest

songs.

Front cover-Blender

Colour scheme of white black and pink. Also the

pink colour used matches the same shade of pink in

Katy Perry’s clothing.

Colour scheme of white black and pink. Also the

pink colour used matches the same shade of pink in

Katy Perry’s clothing.

Majority of the text is in the left thirds of the cover, this is a stereo

typical feature.

The price of the magazine is shown by the date issue, £1.75 is the price of this particular issue. This is relatively cheap for a music magazine,

this is because its target audience is for working class/average people, and the quality of the

magazine isn’t of the highest.

The price of the magazine is shown by the date issue, £1.75 is the price of this particular issue. This is relatively cheap for a music magazine,

this is because its target audience is for working class/average people, and the quality of the

magazine isn’t of the highest.

The magazine itself is of a ‘Pop’ genre. You can tell this by the colours and by the cover stories shown on the cover, as if it was a rock genre magazine it would have a darker colour scheme. Also it’s target audience is aimed at majority of the teenage population, mainly girls as by the main image chosen most girls aspire to be Katy Perry but also the male population as they adore her.

Direct quote from an interview, making the

reader want to continue reading through the magazine to find the

interview itself..

Direct quote from an interview, making the

reader want to continue reading through the magazine to find the

interview itself..

Main image is very different to others.

Supposed to interest the readers as to why it is show differently. The

way the image is represented is relating to ‘Katy Perry’s’ personality

as she is a very independent person.

Main image is very different to others.

Supposed to interest the readers as to why it is show differently. The

way the image is represented is relating to ‘Katy Perry’s’ personality

as she is a very independent person.

The pages title has been written in a different font

to the usual weekly magazine as this

particular magazine is featuring Katy Perry more

so than other artists.

The pages title has been written in a different font

to the usual weekly magazine as this

particular magazine is featuring Katy Perry more

so than other artists.

Not all of the pages have been

mentioned, only the top four stories, to make the reader

want to look through the whole magazine.

Not all of the pages have been

mentioned, only the top four stories, to make the reader

want to look through the whole magazine.

Date of the issue is shown here in a thinner font as it is not to be confused with the ‘Features’ heading, which is

shown with the similar font to the mast head of the

magazine keeping with the colour scheme.

Date of the issue is shown here in a thinner font as it is not to be confused with the ‘Features’ heading, which is

shown with the similar font to the mast head of the

magazine keeping with the colour scheme.

Web address is represented on nearly every page within the

magazine as it is a form of

advertisement.

Web address is represented on nearly every page within the

magazine as it is a form of

advertisement.

The typographyused for this title will be shown throughout the

magazine as it matches the typography on the front cover, this is a form of

synergy

The typographyused for this title will be shown throughout the

magazine as it matches the typography on the front cover, this is a form of

synergy

Page number and issue number is

shown here in a little sized font as the

editors of the magazine do not think

it should take any attention away from

the main image.

Contents page- Blender

Double page spread- Blender

This image relates to the

main image on the front page. Featuring Katy

Perry. The image denotes of Katy Perry showing her

more ‘tougher’ side which

connotes that she is showing that she is not a

stereotypical ‘girly girl’ by

having her fists clenched into a

ball high up shows that she

is ready to stand her

ground and will not be a push over like other stars, also it

connotes that she is ready to fight until she gets what she

wants.

Typography used is continued throughout the magazine itself.

The text is laid out as

newspaper article as the magazine is

doing an interview with

Katy Perry. The amount of text that has been

showed, shows us that the

magazine have a high

expectation of the reader. This also shows us

that the magazine is for more mature

people

The colour scheme of black, white, blue and pink has been used

consistently throughout the magazine.

Direct quote (2)Direct quote (2)

Web address is shown on every page as an additional advertisement to gain

more readers..

Web address is shown on every page as an additional advertisement to gain

more readers..

Directors quotes are usually represented on the bottom of the article or on the contents page, but this particular article has two, this is to engage the readers

making them want to read on more so.

Directors quotes are usually represented on the bottom of the article or on the contents page, but this particular article has two, this is to engage the readers

making them want to read on more so.

Unusual how the text goes of the page, this

connotes that Katy Perry is an unusual individual

Unusual how the text goes of the page, this

connotes that Katy Perry is an unusual individual

Pug has been used here to catch the

target audiences eye. The fact that it is in black and white and doesn’t look ‘classy’ would relate to the

image of Amy Winehouse as most people see her as a very independent

individual.

Pug has been used here to catch the

target audiences eye. The fact that it is in black and white and doesn’t look ‘classy’ would relate to the

image of Amy Winehouse as most people see her as a very independent

individual.

The masthead is written in a

distinctive font to catch the readers

eye line and is in the same blue tone as

the rest of the magazine matching the colour scheme.

The masthead is written in a

distinctive font to catch the readers

eye line and is in the same blue tone as

the rest of the magazine matching the colour scheme.

Main image a mid close up Featuring Amy Winehouse.

This feature engages us to read on this also relates to the shock

story line.

Main image a mid close up Featuring Amy Winehouse.

This feature engages us to read on this also relates to the shock

story line.

Shock story relates to main

image.

Shock story relates to main

image.

Front cover-Rolling stones

Barcode is in its stereotypical placement

on the cover at the bottom in either corner.

Colour scheme is shown through the front cover and

is shown consistently throughout the magazine

• Date• Issue number• Web address

The text here is shown of the left third of the cover, therefore being

in its stereo typical position as majority of magazines are laid out

one on top of the other therefore only seeing the left hand

third of the magazine.

The text here is shown of the left third of the cover, therefore being

in its stereo typical position as majority of magazines are laid out

one on top of the other therefore only seeing the left hand

third of the magazine.

The price of the magazine is also stated

here as £2 the price range for music

magazines are roughly around this price due to the quality of the

materials used.

The price of the magazine is also stated

here as £2 the price range for music

magazines are roughly around this price due to the quality of the

materials used.

The genre of this magazine is not clearly shown in ways, for example the main image of Amy

Winehouse, her music in particular is in between jazz styled and pop music but the colours used

such as the black and white pug suggests its aimed at ‘grunge’ ‘dark’ ‘rock/pop’ audiences as well.

Contents page- Rolling stones

The typography that has been is shown

consistently throughout the

magazine as a form of synergy.

Colour scheme is shown through the

front cover and featured

throughout the magazine to show a form consistent

of synergy

List of contents and numbered pages are

presented in the middle of the page as this ia a

stereotypical convention.

Web address bottom right corner. Again this is shown throughout the magazine as it is a form of advertisments and also gains more readers from their online blogs.

The main image is shown below the list of contents larger than the others to make it stand out against the others

as it is listed in the ‘MUSIC’ column there is a interview featuring

the stars.

Numbers have been placed on the images here to indicate the location of

the articles in the magazine as well as the

list of contents itself.

The columns of text down here are not part of the list of

contents but it shows a list of events happening and what is

happening on the website online. Almost a type of

advertisement/notification to keep the audience up to date.

The main cover story that links to the front cover

featuring Amy WInehouse.

Double page spread- Rolling stones

This image is the main image making

the double page spread condensed

onto one page, which is unusual as

a stereotypical convention of a

double page spread is to have a variety of images spread

out across the pages and have the text split up so it is usually easier for the audience to

read.

The text colour used here was featured on

the cover but has been used here to

contrast with the black and white layout and image to catch the

readers attention as the typography is of such a large size,

leading to a smaller and thinner font style in the same colour, to

then showing the actual article is its

professional layout.

Text has been laid out as a newspaper article, to show the importance of the story, The

amount of text that has been showed, shows us that the magazine have a high expectation

of the reader. This also shows us that the magazine is for more mature people

The coloured lines around the double page spread itself bring back the blue in the original colour scheme and it also doesn’t make the double page spread look dull, and also the colours used contrast with each other in such a way that as the reader you can not help but look.

Editors note, opinion on the story, actually ends with a rhetorical question leaving the readers still engaged with the story.

The image itself has a double meaning, for example as the article is about how Amy has changed as a person the fact

that she has her back to the text within the image connotes that she is ashamed of her life story and wants to change. The image also denotes her walking into the

shadows with her head down, connoting that she is going to the ‘dark side’ within life and she has given up on all

hope.

On the contents page it states which page this double page spread story is but unusually the pages themselves do not have any numbering on

them to indicate which page the reader is on as you can see below there is a small marking in the corner of each page but it actually just

has the initials ‘R.S’ standing for RollingStones.

To begin the text there is a ‘Drop cap’ which is a

stereotypical convention for columns of texts like

this as it catches the readers attention.

Front cover-Mixmag

• Barcode

• Price

• Website

• Date and issue number

These are all put together closely in the bottom right hand corner as these types of magazines layout their magazines to have the less important and eye catching conventions at the bottom, as most companies believe that the audience readers from top to bottom so if they loose interest throughout the page they have got all the more important information out there.

The colour scheme of black, white and gold, makes the magazine look more expensive, hence why customers don’t mind paying £4.20. This is priced higher than usual as it is a limited edition and the quality is very good and is of a high standard for presentation.

Strip line-includes buzz words making readers want to purchase the magazine more so than others as it makes the magazine seem more interesting and more appealing.

Masthead is written in lower case and appears to look more informal than others giving the impression that it is not as posh as it has been represented.

By having majority of the text down the right hand side is unusual as

normally the text is on the first third (left hand side) due to the fact that

magazines are usually stacked on top of each other, the reason as to why the text is on the left so that if they are piled up you can read the main parts of the story without having to

pick up the magazine itself.

This particular magazine cover so happens to be a monthly limited edition. Usually there font covers

would be very different and more outrageously colored and laid out where as this one has been

made to look more ‘classy’Below I have inserted a few of the more regular

covers.

The big writing in the middle stating ‘Dance Act’ would suggest that the genre of this magazine is more of a

pop/dance style rather than a Rock/Indi genre. The Typography

itself for the “A” as it is italic it makes the A’s look like a road in such a way connoting a road to holly wood. As it states ‘Who is the greatest…’ making

the readers want to read on.

Contents page- Mixmag

The color scheme is still used throughout the magazine this is a

form of synergy besides the images.

List of contents and page numbers on both pages. This is a stereo typical convention for every magazine, but is a very popular way of indicating where

the images used are featured in the magazine itself.

The different fonts used have been shown consistently to show the contrast between

the colours used and the different tones shown within the magazine.

Name of the magazine/logo is represented on

the left hand third of the

pages reinforcing the media ownership.

‘Free CD’ advertisments

on every pages. Usually

advertisements like this would be represented

on the front page and this would have

been a form of synergy.

The images shown in the bottom

right hand corner all have numbers

on them as an indication of

where they are in the magazine itself. This is a

popular convention as the

readers will recognize well

known stars and want to continue

reading the magazine to find

out more.

There is insert of a small version of the front cover, this is showing the design synergy between the pages therefore explaining the difference

between the two shown through the fonts, layout and the style of images that have been used.

Double Page spread-Mixmag

The color scheme is still used throughout the magazine besides the images.

Columns of text never cross the

centre line. White text is used to

contrast against the black background.

These colours have been used

throughout the whole magazine but more so on articles like this to get the readers attention.

Directors quote is used to engage the readers about

what is included within

the article.

They have used a small image

that relates to the article as it

makes the article easier to read

with more visual aids.

Logo of the magazine is

shown on every article to represent media ownership.

The different fonts used have been shown consistently to contrast with the colours used within the text.

The different fonts used have been shown consistently to contrast with the colours used within the text.

The small bursts of lights here could be a form of synergy from the image in the bottom left hand corner from the coloured lights of the sound board surrounded by a huge crowd,

being used, which connotes that the band the article is about is very popular.

To begin the text there is a ‘Drop cap’ which is a stereotypical

convention for columns of texts

like this as it catches the readers

attention.

Also the drop quote that is shown is a random position

shows the tone of the interview. I believe it has been placed here as the reader will be

attracted to them main image before they begin to read therefore they will

know a bit about the story.

Front cover-Kerrang

The masthead denotes broken up capitals for the name of the magazine and connotes loud music shattering glass or even a strong emotion of

anger.

• Barcode• Date

• Issue number• Web address

Text relates to main image. This will be featured throughout the

magazine, until the double page spread story is shown.

Pugs are featured on the front covers of magazine to

gain the audiences attention

Colour scheme is shown through the front cover and the magazine itself and also

the companies website.(Synergy)

List of certain contents with images that look like they have been printed off and stuck on afterwards similar to

a pug but are known as polaroid which are shown down here to give the readers an idea of what is in the

magazine before purchasing it.

Sky lines are shown usually on the top of a magazine to engage the readers with a shock story. Most

magazines the strap lines are shown in the colour scheme that is shown throughout the magazine

itself.

‘Plugs’ have been used here instead of a ‘pug’ to show other stories

featured in the magazine.

The price of the magazine is also stated here at £1.95 as the magazine is not of

a high quality and the target audience is of a lower class standard with an

average wage.

The cover of the magazine instantly shows us in a range of techniques

which genre it is. By the colours and typography used, the celebrities and

bands shown and also the use of colours shows us that this magazine is

not the pop/dance genre but is a rock/heavy metal genre.

Contents page-Kerrang

List of contents and page numbers is a stereotypical convention for magazines and this layout is very popular due to the way you can

locate stories through the images.

The masthead is featured on the contents page in the same font style as this represents their

company and many people would recognize this logo/font.

Numbers have been placed on the images here to indicate the location of the articles in the magazine as well as

the list of contents itself.

Editors note. These are usually shown on the contents pages of

magazines, its just a little message from the editor normally thanking

the readers and giving them information on up coming issues

ect.

These advertisements are shown throughout the magazine

offering deals about subscription of the magazine

and great free gifts and discounts you’ll be able to get.

Website address is shown on nearly every page in the magazine as it a form of advertisments in a way to get their readers to visit

their web page.

Issue number and date of the magazine is again repeated

throughout the magazine in the same font style and size.

Again the same colours scheme has been kept throughout the magazine as a

form of synergy. Readers will also recognize the magazine through the title

and the colours.

The main image denotes the person singing passionately and heavily into the microphone therefore connoting that it is to do with rock

music which is also suggested by the way he is represented throughout his choice of clothing and

tattoos.

Double page spread-Kerrang

This double page spread unusually does not follow the colour scheme shown throughout the front cover and the contents page. This article has a strict colour scheme of black white and red,

this could be that the artists could have specifically asked for these colours, as from research shown their latest album around this time the cover was black white and red, this is a form of

cross media convergence as the discuss their album within the article.

The same font style has been used throughout the magazine so far, but within this particular double page

spread the editor has used italics so show the difference between the main body text.

The images that have been used are of a close long shot and have

been positioned in unusual positions but this makes the article more striking, as the

readers will see the images more so than the text knowing they

would recognize the artists wanting to read on more.

These bubbles of texts are also known as ‘starbursts of text’ which highlights parts of the text so the audience can read parts and then want to read on.

Again they have been kept to the colour scheme of black white and red.

The article itself has been laid out as a question and answer format, this makes the article/interview seem easier for the readers to relate to the artists. This particular lay out is very popular within double page spreads.