Music Magazine Contents Page - 1

Music Magazine Contents Page 1 - Research

 This contents page really catches the audiences attention with the image of the blond woman next to a bus as it sticks out against the dark grey background, also as the image is slanted it makes it more relateable and entices the audience due to most people just stick images down slanted to make them look more creative. The image is anchored on by the images of the metal corner holders as they overlap, it is also anchored on by the bold,smokey white font as it illustrates the image explaining exactly what you can see.

The colour scheme for this contents page is quite plain as it uses mostly black and white. There are also small splashes of bold red and yellow within this contents page to break up the black and white and to highlight more eye catching parts of the magazine.

The information for this music magazine is split up by subheadings, these are in white font with a black background wich makes them stand out. This is easier for the audience/reader as it helps them locate a specific part of the magazine if intended.  typically, the contents page icludes alot of information on each article, briefly describing what the topic is and what number page to find it on.this is very efficient.The page numbers are also in a red font this helps it stand out and also it makes the page numbers look important as the colour red symbolises importance/danger.

The use of a subcription advertisement at the bottom of the page is a clear and simple way to make people subsribe as the contrasting colour of yellow really helps emphisise this aspect.

The colour scheme for this magazine contents page is red,white and black. this clearly shows that even though simple colours have been used, simple colours can stand out and make an amazing magazine.

The overall layout for this contents page would be quite formal and crisp as it is devided up into sections that are easily accesible. it also suites the genre of the magazine as its spacious,clean and crisp.

Music Magazine Cover 3

Music Magazine Cover Research - 3

The masthead for this magazine is Rolling stones. It is partly covered by a logo of some sort which indicates that the magazine is well known and confident that its audience will know that it is this magazine. The font for this masthead is yellow with a white 3D outline, it is also Bold. The masthead goes across the full width of the page but is not obscured by the main image, as the main image is behind the text. In other Rolling stone magazines the masthead is sometimes covered by the main image which suggests that this cover has a more urban theme to it. It may appeal to the audience as the masthead is bold/3D and in yellow.
The main image for this music magazine cover is of Lil Wayne. There is not direct address between the subject and the audience on this cover as he is either looking down or has his eyes closed. This suggests that the subject is undergoing a sad moment. Lil Wayne's tear drop tattoos really add emphasis and emotion to this point. He is represented as a troubled and down which may make the audience want to investigate.This will appeal to the audience as most people really want to know everything about certain music artists. Normally rappers are represented in a more aggressive way.
The sell lines for this magazine, feature things such as music genres changing and other musical artists. The sell line "LIL WAYNE GOES ROCK" this suggests that Lil Wayne has had an exciting development in his career and has had enough of doing rap music and has decided he wanted a change to another large music genre. The font for this sell line is larger than the other sell lines as it is the most important/ the main article.
The overall colour scheme for this magazine is yellow,white and black. these three colours blend together to make a quite formal/urban. The colour of the main image blends with the colour of the font as it stands out and creates a 3D look to the magazine. The bar code for this magazine is quite small and out the way, there is nothing covered by the bar code or price.
The overall layout for this music magazine cover is quite minimal as there are only a few sell lines. This cover sticks to the conventions of a music magazine with the one main image and a few selllines. there is also a low colour count as the cover only has 2/3 colours. The layout suits the genre of the magazine as it has an urban sense and includes quite dull shades of colours wich looks urban.

Music Magazine cover 2

Music Magazine Cover 2 - Research

The masthead for this magazine is is NME. The font of the masthead is a Bold,white font which really stands out against Florence's red hair. It matches the genre/colour scheme of the magazine as the magazine uses three main colours; Red, White and a grey/blue. These colours really stand out and bring attention to the magazine. This masthead does not go across the width of the cover as it takes up a permanent residence within the top left corner, this seems to be the usuall place for the NME logo/masthead. It may appeal to the audience as it is plain but bold and stands out .
The main image is a close up shot of Florence from 'Florence and the Machines'. She is looking directly at the camera which gives of direct adress to the audience, this draws the audience in as they feel that florence is speaking directly to them from within the magazine. On this music magazine cover florence seems to be represented as a powerful and beutiful woman, maybe even a role model for a certain audience group.
The broke down name for this magazine is 'NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS'. This name suggests that it is the newest musical express magazine. It makes the audience want to buy this magazine as it is short simple and states to be new.
The skyline for this magazine would be the 'introducing the new NME' the colour and font match the scheme but is not as noticeable as the rest of the magazine but still stands out against florences red hair.
The anchorage text for this magazine would be the x-factor statement across florences chest, this draws the audience in as it says "i would have never got through the x-factor auditions" this suggests that florence was self concious about her voice or that she wasnt confident enough to have been judged. it makes the audience want to buy the magazine as the want to know more about this quote and find out how she feels about the whole situation.
The overall layout of this magazine cover is quite formal with the sell lines at either side of the cover, it could also be saw as a quite minimal overall layout as it only has a couple of sell lines with 2/3 basic colours.

Music magazine cover 1

Music magazine cover 1 - Research

This magazines front cover maintains a solid colour scheme using red, white and black. These three colours really make the magazine stand out as red/black symbolise warning and importance they also give the magazine an urban sense which really helps the rap industry. Against the white background the red and black writing stand out and catches the attention of the audience. This creates a presentable and effective cover which entice the audience. The main image is one of the artist Eminem it is quite large, covering most of the page, due to the image having a centre positioning it stands out and as the subject is looking straight forward giving the audience direct address. The stern look on the subjects face brings across a serious aspect to the magazine.

One of the main focal points for this magazine would be the 'EMINEM COMES CLEAN' this attracts the audience as most people want to know about other peoples business. The fact of that it also names some of the drugs eminem was taking shows the seriousness of his drug addiction as "Vicodin,Valium and methadone" are serious drugs. Methadone is a class A drug which also brings the criminal side of eminem out, although the magazine cover doesn't give away too much information about this it creates a sense of mystery and danger.

The skyline of this magazine is a question wondering if this is the last year of classical rap, it is in a simple bold font with black and grey colouring. It matches the genre of the magazine as it mentions famous rappers and classical rap. It almost goes across the full width of the page but there is a logo saying 'the real rap' this suggests the the rap industry is changing and becoming more fake and not as emotional with the lyrics. This skyline may appeal to an older audience as it mentions a few older rappers.

The Masthead for this cover is 'VIBE'. The colour of the font is a shadow effect staring from black at the top fading into a vigorous red, this make the magazine title to stand out and catch the eye of the audience. Although the masthead is partially covered it is still very powerful on the cover. It goes across the full width of the magazine in a bold font to show its power and simpleness.

The overall layout for this magazine cover is quite formal with the sell lines equally space out between the page. Although the sell lines are in different size fonts and different colours they are just as easy to read. i would say the layout is almost minimal as there is only one image and six sell lines. This layout definitely suits the genre of the magazine as its bold and urban.