2. Front cover The type of photograph on this issue of vibe magazine is a concealed nude shot. It is a long shot (as we can see the whole of her body). The image that was used for this magazine was a photograph of Ciara who seems to be completely naked although she is wearing high heels. This picture is iconic as she is an icon of r n b. The image was placed centre page but Ciara is facing the left also the comments about he are to the left of the page. Because when magazines are placed on the rack that is the only part of the magazine showing so they put ‘Ciara ‘in red the rest is big black font. The image on the front cover is important because it shows the audience what the main issue of the magazine is. Also it will attracts male and female viewers of the magazine so they can sell more magazines. on the right hand side of the of the font cover there is a brief description of what appears in the magazine which is not as big as the writing opposite it as it is only seen when viewed face on. Grey, black, white and red are the main colours used throughout this magazine. These colours have been used to highlight Ciara so she can stand out also as the audience is of an older form mature colour appeals to them. The type of font used is a sans-serif font it has been used because it keeps the magazine simple and of good quality.
3. The website for the magazine is stated in small font on the bottom right hand side of the magazine as the publisher knows that internet new s reading and subscribing are coming common and trying to help promote anything that they have on website . The price of this magazine is £3.85.We believe that the magazine is this price as it is of good quality paper and there is a far bit of advertising inside the magazine. We are told the price of the magazine on top of the bar code which is placed at the bottom right hand side of the page. The audience for this magazine are people who enjoy hip-hop and r n b music. People age 18-34 year old. in classes c1 c2 We are told the price of the magazine on top of the bar code which is placed at the bottom right hand side of the page The musician Quincy Jones and the company then called Time Warner created Vibe in 1992. The magazine closest competitors are the Source and XXL which focus more narrowly on rap music, or the rock & pop-centric Rolling Stone and Spin. As of 2007, Vibe had a circulation of approximately 800,000. Advertisers ran the gamut from record labels to fashion houses to various cognac brands.
4. The title of the magazine is in a bold font . Also it stands out as its black lettering on a white background. This is a plan white back ground so everything on the page stands out. The picture of Ciara is appealing to women and men. Ciara is in red font so it can be the main attraction on the page and stand out. The barcode is there so when people purchase the item they can keep check of the sales. Also if they need to print more if the sales are high
5. Contents page The word ‘contents’ is in the style and font as on the cover. The background is plan and uncluttered so the main focus is on the photo of Ciara. Ciara is laying down with her legs in the air making a v shape v for vibe. She is wearing a grey jumper and matching grey high heels, she is wearing a cream waist belt and her hair is parted to the side going straight back. Her eyes are looking to the audience which makes her look like she's looking at you. The word contents is in a big bold white font which makes it stand out in the right hand corner of the page and there is a outline of the letter v centre page on top of Ciara. The sub headings are in bold black font and the rest on the text is just in black, on this page 4 fonts has been used. The more important information is in bolder font. A image of Ciara is used on the magazine as she is the issue used throughout the magazine. The colours used are the same grey black and white as in the front cover to stick to the audience appeal. As the picture is an attractive picture is appeals to the male audience and also to the female audience as they will look up to her and aspire to be like her.
6. The word contents is the biggest boldest word on the page. To clearly state what the purpose of the page. The outline of the letter v is for the word vibe. This is visible because the un clutter black and grey back ground. Sub headings are in bold black and the rest of the text are jus plan black. so people can jus read the things they want. The picture of Ciara is important because she is the main theme of the magazine. Like the front cover the image is attractive to both sexes.
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8. The white clear back ground is used so you can see everything clearly
9. The head line is in bold black font which is the second thing you notice on the page.
10. The first thing you notice is the attractive picture of Ciara. Which is a long shot and is placed centre stage.
11. The language in the spread is simple and is easily understandable by the target audience.
12. In this double page spread 5 fonts have been used to highlight different things. For example head line, important words.
13. Ciara in this photo represents women that goes through accusations. As stated beneath her..(they called me a man).
