Initial magazine cover research

Initial Magazine Cover Research

Jordan

Magazine 1

The date/month/year is written in plain and is the smallest writing on the page.

The master head stands out due to its boldness. It covers the models head and spreads across the whole top of the magazine, enabling readers to recognise the magazine.

The colour palette used is not bright but uses neutral colours which connote a calm atmosphere. However it is still eye catching as the text is on a white background- so the background doesn’t distract from the text or the model.

The strap lines highlight what content will be featured inside the magazine.

The gaze of Rihanna is towards the camera which is direct address to the reader.

The central image is a mid shot of Rihanna, whose name is also featured on the front page in capital letters.The mid shot allows her top and bracelet to be shown.

The magazines layout does have a lot of text but it is not confusing and it is clear to read.The barcode is place in the corner

so it doesn’t distract from the cover lines.

Magazine 2

The master head pops out as it is a vibrant red. The red symbolises the danger and threat to the characters in the film ‘The Hunger Games’. This title is the biggest and stretches across the whole magazine- this makes it eye catching and hard to miss, so the reader will know what the magazine is.

A long shot is for the central image to show all of the model/characters costume. This shows the audience the character Katniss’ attire that she will be wearing in the film.

The background depicts possibly the setting from the film, this gives the audience an insight into the destruction and conflict that will occur in the film.

The date/month/year is again in a very small font. The barcode is also in the

corner so that it doesn’t distract the reader.

The strap lines highlight what content will feature in the magazine.

There's an advertisement for a competition, this entices the audience.

The gaze of Jennifer Lawrence/Katniss is directly towards the camera which is direct address to the audience.

What I have found from these magazine covers?

• The master/main head needs to stand out the most and stretch across the whole top of the magazine.

• The main character/model needs to be in the direct centre as they are the main focus of the feature.

• The majority of magazines do have a lot of different titles and storylines which can make it look quite busy, however the audience can still read what each one is about.

• The magazine must include the date and barcode but it shouldn’t distract away from any of the information on the magazine.