Magainze analysis
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Magazine Analysing
Front covers, contents pages and double page spreads.
The company is showing that its established and
successful.
Audience: This magazine is
aimed at Kanye west fans which are
interested in his music and
what he will be doing .
R&B, Hip- hop Mag
Masthead the font interior are simple and bold and the title itself
is important to the typical audience as it
is simple
Typical magazine convention of
copy as there is use of three main colours
including blue, pink and black.
Kanye is the main image which is a
median close up to suggest that he is the
focus/significant feature of the
magazine.
Matching typography to
make the magazine easy to read and
slick.
BarcodeShows that it is a
product which can be purchased in shops.
The Masthead is being covered by Rhianna
which could show that the business is so
established that it does not need to show the
name of the magazine as they are recognizable
and successful.
This is a Strap line as it is a featured story.
Quite a serious/ sensitive issue which
could mean the audience of this
magazine are quite intellectual.
Matching typography so the magazine is
aesthetically pleasing and professional.
This would be the puff
of the article. As it would entice Rihanna
fans.
Lead/Cover story as the it has the biggest font on the cover and it is also the link with
the main focus image.
Masthead which is bold and eye
catching by the company adding
the colours within the title.
Main image is a close up showing
how much of a feature Beyoncé is
within the magazine.
Self promoting in a way in
which people are able to access the magazine
This is would be a Strap line as it is a featured story. The
stories are quite light hearted and
musically focused.
By doing it via there magazine it means it is saving money for
the business.
There is a barcode on the front cover which allows the product to be sold within a store. Also contact details of the business as it has the business’s website
for there target market/audience to
access bonus’s or the magazine or view it
online.
Also another feature on the front cover is the date and retail
price.
By using neutral colours it enables the magazine to maintain
a theme which is classy and
professional.
The main image of the contents page is a medium shot which indicated that the main
story is on Kanye.
He is wearing smart clothes and
looks confident which may be
what the audience of the magazine
likes to encourage.
The release date for the magazine is quite bold which enables
the audience to know if they are reading
recent news.
This could indicates that Kanye is heart broken or take by someone he can’t
have which gives the reader an indication
on what is asked within his interview.
The contents within the
magazine is listed clearly to inform readers
exactly what each article says
Masthead which is presented quite uniquely and eye
catching as it stands out which is interesting for
the reader.
Main image which would be a long shot which highlights the title of the page as
the ladies pointing to ‘contents’ which is
extremely eye catching.
It is informative and the titles of
different sections have different text making it easier to
read.
Informing readers who took the images. Also
where and when.
This may be what some of there regular readers are interested in so they
are ale to learn about the photographers as
this magazine is aimed at young adults.
The model is extremely glamour's but simplistic
which reflects on the whole image of the
contents page. So the model and magazine has a natural look which may mean that’s there clients
are more interested in the natural look.
Re-print of the front cover
which is unique as not many
magazine offer this.
The main image within the
contents page is a long shot. This
links to the main story.
The colours are bold and eye-
catching which enables the
magazine to create a theme
throughout all there issues.
.
Masthead is boldly presented to
popularise the companies brand
This image is a secondary image
and links to a story within the
magazine. Also by adding the page
number it is quick and easy for
readers to read the story.
The date is presented at
the bottom to inform readers.
Floating quote which allows readers to
see a quick view on the celebrities
opinions throughout the magazine.
The main image is a medium shot
This would be the masthead of the
double page spread with the artists
name.
Within the magazine this headline enables readers
to produce an overall view on the article.
Artists name
The colours used within the article are bright and eye catching .Also they are seen are girly stereotypically ‘Barbie’ like ,so this produces an image that
Nicki is encouraging this look.
This standfirst gives an introduction/summary
on the article.
The ‘L’ which covers the page is in the same font and colour of
‘Q’ magazine. So there is promoting involved within the
magazine.
The image is a medium close up and it takes over a complete page
showing the significance of the artist and her personality.
The image has been edited to look artistic by adding the
black and white effect and the
image being so simplistic.The logo is presented in the corner to remind readers which magazine they are reading and also promoting the
brand.
Promoting a website which allows you to access the magazine
easily.
Indicates that it is a key part of the
interview.
Page number
The large test which is spread over the two pages shows its
key part in the article.
Florence is wear quite a revealing and tight outfit which means she's trying create a sexy image for
the reader.
This is the title of her number one single so
she isn’t just informing her fans of her plans
but also promoting her music.
By using dull colours it means significant features such as the flag stand out
showing to what she believes is important and a
big part of her life.
The drop capital at the beginning allows
the reader to find when the interview
begins.
She is presented in front of the text at is
shows she is more important.
Rhetorical question to
question the reader.