2. Option 1
Option 1 is a brighter option that stands out better when in a
normal background. The problem is that most magazines
follow this same colour scheme making it difficult to see the
subtle differences. To use this option I would need a good
feature image to get the readers attention away from other
magazines.
Option 2
Option 2 is a more faded version of the first option so I can see
if the slight changes will make the magazine stand out from
other magazines on a shelf. It is a more subtle shade so it
doesn’t seem too aggressive. To use this option the image
would have to be bright to compensate for the dull colours
which may not be possible for a long term magazine.
For the magazine I will use option 1 as it is brighter and will get more attention
from the audience. Although most other magazines use this colour scheme, it must
be used for a reason such as it works well. As it will blend in with most other
magazines I will have to use a good feature image that will catch the audiences
attention with bright colours.
3. For the masthead I will use the defused font. This is
because it goes well with the static background. This
White Noise works well as the name of the magazine is “White
Noise” which is another name for the static on
televisions. I chose this font as it has some small
Masthead defused 55pt white with static
holes in it which goes great with the static.
background
For the headings I will use the font ethnocentric as it
Headings is very futuristic. This works well with the genre as it
Ethnocentric 24pt bold is quite a new thing that seems very futuristic.
Cover lines For the cover lines I will use the font neuropol as it is
Neuropol 18pt bold quite futuristic but easy to read at the same time. I
will have it smaller than the headings so the
headings stand out more.
Straps & crossheads I will use neuropol again for the crossheads and
Neuropol 16pt regular straps so the magazine is consistent with its style. It
is a futuristic font making it suitable for its genre.
4. I would use this picture for a double page spread or crop it for a front
page feature picture. I would use this image as it shows a DJ working
hard at his decks. It also shows people in the background having a good
time. This would be good as the magazine would aim to show people
how to do it themselves also how to have a good time. The light in the
image draws attention to the DJ making him stand out from the people
in the background.
I would use this image for a double page spread as it wouldn’t look
very good when cropped to the size needed for a single page. I would
use this because he looks like he’s working hard and that he knows
what he’s doing. The picture stands out well as the background is
quite dull and dark while the DJ is bright. This makes him stand out in
the image. It is also layered with the cables at the front of the image
which makes it look like your looking up to him without him knowing.
5. I would use this image for anything as it would fit anywhere in the
magazine. The DJ is framed with the lights and smoke which
makes him stand out. I could crop the image so it is only him in
the image which would look great on the cover. And the whole
image could be used on a double. The crowd in the background
gives the idea of fame and talent. This could encourage the reader
to get involved themselves and maybe become something.
I would use this image for a cover as it has a very famous DJ in the
picture. Using this DJ may get people to buy the magazine as it might
encourage his fans to buy it as it would have something about him.
As he is wearing his trademark helmet, it gives him mystery and
intrigue. He is layered behind the lamp making the image look three
dimensional.
