The document analyzes and compares two magazine covers. For Magazine 1: The publication date is the smallest text, the masthead stands out in bold, and the neutral color palette does not distract from the model's image. The model makes direct eye contact with the reader. For Magazine 2: The red masthead pops and references the film's theme. A long shot of the model shows her costume. The background depicts the film's setting. Both magazines place non-essential text like the date and barcode inconspicuously. In summary, the document finds that magazine covers should feature a prominent masthead, central images of characters/models making eye contact, and clearly presented promotional text, while de-

1. Initial Magazine Cover Research
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2. Magazine 1
The date/month/year is written
in plain and is the smallest
writing on the page.
The master head stands
out due to its boldness. It
covers the models head
and spreads across the
whole top of the
magazine, enabling
readers to recognise the
magazine.
The colour palette used is
not bright but uses neutral
colours which connote a
calm atmosphere.
However it is still eye
catching as the text is on a
white background- so the
background doesn’t
distract from the text or
the model.
The strap lines highlight
what content will be
featured inside the
magazine.
The gaze of Rihanna is
towards the camera which
is direct address to the
reader.
The central image is a
mid shot of Rihanna,
whose name is also
featured on the front
page in capital letters.
The mid shot allows her
top and bracelet to be
shown.
The magazines
layout does have
a lot of text but it
is not confusing
and it is clear to
read.The barcode is place in the corner
so it doesn’t distract from the cover
lines.

3. Magazine 2
The master head pops out as it is
a vibrant red. The red symbolises
the danger and threat to the
characters in the film ‘The Hunger
Games’. This title is the biggest
and stretches across the whole
magazine- this makes it eye
catching and hard to miss, so the
reader will know what the
magazine is.
A long shot is for the
central image to
show all of the
model/characters
costume. This shows
the audience the
character Katniss’
attire that she will be
wearing in the film.
The background depicts
possibly the setting from
the film, this gives the
audience an insight into
the destruction and
conflict that will occur in
the film.
The date/month/year is
again in a very small font. The barcode is also in the
corner so that it doesn’t
distract the reader.
The strap lines
highlight what
content will feature
in the magazine.
There's an advertisement for
a competition, this entices
the audience.
The gaze of Jennifer
Lawrence/Katniss is directly
towards the camera which is
direct address to the
audience.

4. What I have found from these
magazine covers?
• The master/main head needs to stand out the most
and stretch across the whole top of the magazine.
• The main character/model needs to be in the direct
centre as they are the main focus of the feature.
• The majority of magazines do have a lot of different
titles and storylines which can make it look quite busy,
however the audience can still read what each one is
about.
• The magazine must include the date and barcode but it
shouldn’t distract away from any of the information on
the magazine.