2. The cover line includes over artist
who are not exactly in the same The model used is
The masthead of the genre. This reveals that this a rapper known as
magazine is a electric blue magazine explores different genres example. You will
colour which relates to the not just one single one and readers know this by the
theme of the issue of this should be familiar with these artist. headline “example
magazine. It is placed at the which due to it
top as it is important to being the largest
know the name of the copy on the page
magazine. However fans is most probably
would be able to identify associated with
the magazine due to its the image , a usual
other features. occurrence in
magazines.
However readers
familiar with the
The strap line on this issue is
genre will
blinded by the lights. This leads
recognise him as a
onto the rest of the front cover
rapper.
being associated with lights,
such as the bright light blue in
the background which reflects
the model as bright and
exciting.
The models clothes are black
with blue stripes , with orange
laces and logo and he has a
blue watch on. His clothes are
The image is a mid-shot
therefore matching the colour
showing his facial features
pallet for the cover of this issue
and his body language.
which is blue , black and
You will notice he is
orange, sticking to a specific
looking towards the
theme.
reader. Also his hand
gestures show confidence.
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3. The masthead of the The cover lines give examples of
magazine is the artist included in the magazine
The sell line is “the
largest text on the and each artist is followed by a
no1 lifestyle guide
page revealing its banner which gives a small idea
for the young and
high importance. The why they are included, like a
ambitious” this
name flavour alone taster.
makes the magazine
suggest tastefulness.
out to be the
It also notes under
number one choice
the e masthead
for young people
about it being the
and uses positive
sex issue, revealing a
adjectives to make
slightly older young
the reader feel they
person audience.
are important. This
sell line would make
a reader want to see
The coordinated colours why it is the number
used are red, white and one lifestyle guide
black. Not only are
these colours shown on
the banners but they are
also the colours of the
models clothes. This The model used is a
technique makes the English rapper known
magazine look more as scorcher. Readers
classy and organised. familiar with the genre
Furthermore the will know him but his
background is a wall, name does appear
with a calm brown large in white bold
colour that can sit writing to match the
behind the text image. Also him
perfectly. looking towards the
A quote is used which is associated with reader gives ideas of
his story in the magazine. By reading this empathy, him relating
readers will want to read more and to the reader.
understand the subject he is discussing ashley green
inside the magazine.
4. A selection of celebrities are
included on the cover lines, not only
The colour code
of rap artist but footballers and
for this cover is
female singers, giving an idea on the The artist/model used
red, black and
readers widened range of interest. is known as Tinchy
white. The
strider, a English
masthead is large
rapper. He is easily
and a bright red
recognisable not only
which attracts the
to rap fans but others
audience and
worldwide due to his
matches the
high profile as a
words “ 2000 and
rapper. His label is
mine” and one of
star in the hood and
the phones in the
so in this image he is
image. Black and
not only posing but
white are then
also promoting his
used continuously
label, a smart
on the shirt of the
technique. By having
model, his glasses
a mid-shot you can
and the remaining
see his gestures which
copy. Black and
in this case is pushing
white are colours
away people with
that can interact.
cameras. This shows
high importance, a
reason why tinchy is
so respected by the
Tinchy is seen as a classy reader.
high profiled rapper and
this is shown through
the image. By
representing high
classed artist the
magazine seems more The headline is Tinchy strider and is the second largest copy
classy itself. His modern on the page revealing importance. The font used gives a feel
glasses and chain of stardom, as though his name is in lights.
represent stardom as ashley green
well.
5. The four images
used are of
celebrities, but I only
The layout of this contents know this because I
page differentiates from am aware of the
other contents pages. Four artist and there
images are placed above genres. These
followed by the text which images are linked to
is split into specific the copy and give
sections. In my opinion the reader a small
the technique used is not detail of what's
as effective as the usual inside. Three of the
idea of one image used. I shots show upper
find that it would be body shots of artist
confusing to a reader that but they can be
is not a regular reader of compared to the
this magazine as it would image of N-dubz
be hard identifying which which have full body
images show which shots in more
person. exaggerated poses.
This reveals N-dubz
genre being grime as
more uncivilised
compared to the
others.
Banners are used which
separate the regular
stories and articles from The numbers of
the featured . The reader each page are in
therefore knows the bold black to be
difference between the There seems to be a colour theme involved excluding the images. outstanding. Also
usual inputs and the Black and whit is used, most of the text is black and against the there are over a
extended inputs of the white background. On the banners however it is white on the hundred pages
magazine. black background. Black and white are colours that easily showing the
correspond. Also the word contents and the date of the issue are in magazine has
black bold showing their importance and making them
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outstanding for the reader to identify the page. stories to cover.
6. The magazines logo is placed in the back.
Being a darker grey it still fits in with the The words contents are
The image used on this
grey pallet used but also stands out being in a large black bold
contents page is of
placed on a darker grey. This masthead is font so the word is
rapper Kanye west. To
here to remind readers what magazine easily recognisable
have a large image of
they are reading. being the largest piece
him on the contents
suggest he has a great of text on the page.
importance in this issue This magazine has a
of the magazine. A difference however as
upper body shot is used the letters have been
which can show not separated so they sit
only a models facial on top of each other. In
expressions but his body my opinion this makes
language. Here his pose the contents not only
is quite calm and unique but
collected. sophisticated.
The main colours used on The text reading the page
this page are grey and numbers has been placed
black. The models clothes on the bottom right of the
even stick to the colour page. A useful technique
code and the face of the as it will be the first text
model has even been seen when the page is
edited to look grey. This being turned. The pages
makes the red heart have been separated into
outstanding as red is very two sections features and
contrasting to grey. The fashion. This shows that
hand holding the paper the readers have an
heart could represent him interest in fashion. Also
being heartless, which these two subheadings are
readers familiar with his written in a elegant font,
music would understand as reflecting classy
“heartless is the name of stylishness.
one of his songs ashley green
7. The image used is of
Ashley Walters a classy
This contents page actor and rapper. Hs class
includes a editors letter. is represented through
Editors letters usually give his clothes, a smart shirt
the editor opinions and and the silky red
give an idea into the editor background. Silky red is
life. This is a useful section usually associated with
as it gives the reader a class and elegance.
insight into the life of one Furthermore in the image
of the main contributors of he is looking towards the
a magazine they are reader in a serous
interested in. Also the manner. In the smaller
smaller image at the image it shows him
bottom of the page is smiling so it shows the
associated with this note, reader an insight into the
a picture of the editor and main stars personality.
this issues main artist
Ashley Walters. This image The word contents is the
shows they have a some largest text on the page
sort of relationship. making it clear what page
the reader is on. The word
‘ feature’ is in red
associating with the red
background. The names of
artist and stories are
followed by numbers
In this banner at the bottom it indicating what page each
shows an image of the front one is on. The fact that
cover followed by text giving there is over 40 pages
the name of the designer and shows the readers want
the label. Readers are many stories to read. The
interested in what the transparent grey box not
celebrities are wearing and you can see that the website is noted at the only adds a touch of class
would try to imitate them so bottom which indicates that most flavour but also makes the models
the information is given. readersashleyonline access.
have green clothes still visible.
8. The image has been edited showing a bright yellow light shining on the
models shirt, and his face being shadowed. This maybe metaphorically This small
describing the rapper emerging from the shadows as a underground amount of text
rapper into a bright new career a commercial rapper and readers gives insight
The image used is specific to the genre would be able to decode this. into the life of
of a rapper known the rapper
as Giggs. Readers used on this
interested in rap page. It is then
music would easily laid out in a
recognise him yet question and
new readers may answer
not. Usually the sequence, a
models name is technique
seen standing out where specific
somewhere on the answers can be
page but this is not given. Readers
the case. In this want to find
upper body shot out more
the model is about a
wearing elegant celebrities
clothing making then just what
him seem more they have to
classy. say.
The theme of colours seems to be blue ,white
and a yellow. By using a blue pallet the white
Having one large image centred to one side and
and yellow text can be seen clearly on top of it.
most of the copy on the other is a appropriate
Most of the copy is white with the questions in
technique used by magazine editors so that the
bold. The quote from Giggs differentiates being
reader can analyse the large image and then get
yellow so it stands out . Also the headline is in
onto reading the text or vice versa.
ashley green yellow and is larger for the same reason. You will
also notice a yellow light reflecting on his jacket.
9. The smaller The images used are of singer Solange Knowles. The larger image of her used is full length body
images show shot showing her whole out fit and body gestures. The outfit she is wearing is bright orange, blue
Solange in 7 and purple. This reflects the singers colourful nature and different style. Her body positioning is
more different showing a timid character having her toes touching and hands behind her back. However this image
poses which contradicts with the more active images behind.
reveal her active
character. These
images are
A quote is used
darkened,
next to the text.
looking a darker
This quote is a
grey which
important
collaborates
section of the
well with the
article revealing
light grey
the stars
background.
emotions and
making the
reader want to
know more. The
Her name is
text is black and
in a bright
bold followed
blue colour
and ended with
compared to
speech marks so
the rest of
it is easily
the text
recognisable as
which is
being a quote.
grey. This is
so it stands
out. Also it
matches the
blue “now2
The positioning of the text is efficient as it starts from left and is read down to
in the top
the end of the story which is on the right. The text is a darker grey placed on a
corner giving
light grey background, showing elegance a characteristic expected of the reader.
a small idea
The image is placed in the middle of the text making it outstanding .
of a colour ashley green
scheme.
10. The title is blatantly
the largest text on
the page and is the
names of two
The model used is directors , one used
director and actor in the image. The
noel Clarke. Readers title seems
knowing about the distinctive having
genre would know the pink and purple
this but even if they used on different
were unaware of letters rather then
who he was the the same colour
largest bold text on used throughout.
the page says his Also a reflection
name, a regular effect is used on
feature of a double the letters to add
page spread. that touch of
exquisiteness.
The pose and facial The colour
expression of the scheme used is
model give us an idea purple and a light
about his pink salmon
characteristics. His face colour. These
expressions show him colours are used
in a thinking motion continuously
while his hands also including on the
relate to this idea of titles copy, the
thoughts and ambition. quote and the
If this mid-shot was not The quote used has its importance as it gives a small actual articles
used these ideas would idea of what's included in the text, making the text. By having a
not be as easily reader want to know more. It is a quote due to the colour code it
identified. large visible speech marks unusually placed at the makes the page
top and the bottom of the banner. Also the colour
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filling is purple, keeping to the colour theme. organized.
