2. PULL QUOTE
I have used a pull quote (bottom) over my image, as this is a
common trait in almost all magazines. It gives the reader a
small taste of the style and tone of the article.
However, when I put this over the image, due to the Take
Cover, it was quite difficult to read, to improve this, I used white
and black shapes (top left) to give the text a solid backing.
3. PAGE NUMBERS
I have included a page number in the bottom outer corner of
each page. I have then inserted a copy of my masthead on
the inside side of the number, to create a sense of continuity.
An example of one of my page numbers is shown below. This is
on a right hand page, so would be positioned in the bottom
right hand corner, hence why the masthead is on the left.
4. ARTICLE
For my article, I have use a quite
casual mode of address. However, I
have not made it so casual that I
have included text language.
I have used a drop cap, as I have
noticed this as a common trait of
magazines with a similar target
audience as mine.
Another trait is the use of continuous
prose, instead of a more
conversational interview.
I have used black rectangles at 50%
transparency to make my text stand
out of my multi-tonal background.
5. TITLE
Below is my article title. I used the Take Cover font so used a
large white colour block behind it to make it stand out. I also
used different font sizes, which I noticed in my research was a
used in Kerang! Magazine.
6. FACT FILE
I have include a fact file on the members of the
band down the right side of the right page of my
double page spread. I have noticed that this is a
common element used in magazine, most probably
due to the fact that it connotes a simplistic feel to
the magazine.
I have used the Take Cover font all through the fact
file to keep consistency. Also, to make this even
more consistent, I have used my three colours within
my house style.
7. IMAGES
I have chosen these images for my
double page spread, as I think they
look quite professional, due too the
shallow depth of field.
8. LAYOUT
I have made the
main photograph
for the
background over
both page. I have
used an image
blend, an element
that I took from
my earlier
research.
