NME double page spread

1. NME double page spread

2. Main image-the main image covers a whole page. The main
image helps show the reader what the contents about more
visually. The main image is of Dizze Rascal in a grafted area
furthermore some sort of bridge that’s been spray painted. This
helps show the sheer contrast in the clothes he’s wearing (Red)
highlights the muddle from the background.
Mise-en- scene- The clothing that Dizzee is wearing is quite
unique and unbranded as he isn’t advertising anything but
himself. The background also emphasises what Dizzee Rascal is
all about as the spray paint can stereotypically be seen as a
rebel thing to do or could also been seen as quite a ‘cool’ thing
to do.
Denotation- In terms of denotation, the main as a whole is very
rebel like and that shows that Dizzee is quite iconic in that sense
whilst also being a music artist. In addition to that, because of
what Dizzees wearing (Red) could be seen as danger which
helps link in to the background and the fact that the image as a
whole emphasises rebel like atmosphere.
Shot type- The shot type is a slight full shot of Dizzee but the
bottom part has been cut-out. By using this shot you can see the
fashion sense Dizzee has as well as seeing that it is actually
Dizzee Rascal. He has also been added to the centre of the page
purely because he is the centre of attention on this page even
further the magazine.

3. Headline- The headline is very short and brief but tells
the reader of what the text will be based on (Dizze
Rascals change). By adding this title into the double page
spread, it tells the reader quickly of what the article is
about.
Font- The font for the headline is inconsistently big and
small purely to show that sheer contrast whilst adding in
something unique into the double page spread. In my
opinion, the reason behind the different sizes is because
of how Dizze went from small to big in terms of fame.
Another reason could be to highlight certain words like
“Tage” and “Riches”. The subheading is slightly bigger
then the text from the article to simply inform the reader
and interest them by telling them small information from
the article.
Mise-en-scene- At the bottom of the page, a picture of a
radio and empty bottles has been added just bellow the
text from the article. This has been added onto the page
to simply show the two things Dizzee either enjoys or
does. Another reason behind this could be that Dizzee
went from drinking to music and that links into the
article.

4. Link with the image and the text-The image is of
Dizzee Rascal and the text talks about Dizzee
Rascal(in other words they both link). The picture
also shows Dizzee Rascal in quite a poor place which
links in with the main header “from rages to riches”
This helps show the contrast between Dizzee in a
poor place despite all of his fame.
Colour Scheme- The colour scene is quite bright but
with slight elements of darkness on the two pages.
This helps to put further emphasis on Dizzee Rascal
due to the fact that he’s wearing bright red.
The article layout- The text has been laid out into
four different columns purely to keep the text
organized and also helps show the images at the
bottom of the page.
Use of space- The spaces of the contents page has
been filled up and hasn’t been left blank on any
section purely because there is no need to any
wasted space. Due to the amount of content that
needed to be added onto this page, any wasted
space would be uncalled for.
Overall impression- in my opinion, the double page
spread is a very informal article with some elements
of formal as the genre of rap tends to be younger
males who are stereotypically seen as less formal
people. At a first glance of the page, it looks very
colourful and very engaging to the reader/audience.