Shot Type Research There are a number of different shot types that could be used in my magazine. This will vary depending on what page the photo will be featured on. I have been doing some research on the shot types used in magazines similar to mine such as ‘Kerrang!’ This research has helped me have a better idea of which shot types are going to be featured in my magazine. My research has shown me that on the cover page of magazines, medium shots a predominantly used, as seen in the examples below.