1. A rock band jumping, smashing through glass. Determined facial expressions. (only one picture) Breaking through the glass has a double meaning. They are breaking through’ the music scene/ becoming popular. Short powerful one letter title. Well known magazine (covered partly by background image), quite a broad name. doesn’t give anything away. White and red colours stand out. Camera angle used is a longshot, helps to establish who the people are and fills the entire page.
2. All sitting in relaxed positions, makes them come across as quite laid back. Long depth of field. No wasted space. Articles everywhere, but not too over crowded. A lot of text overlapping the image. Colour scheme stands out (red and yellow) Bold title, stands out. Slightly covered, suggests that it’s a popular magazine. Lots of bright colours, page jumps out at you. Aimed at a younger age group then a magazine like Q. Free poster give away
3. Large background photo covers part of the name; showing that the magazine is well known. Person is looking directly at the camera, connecting with the reader and drawing you in. Predominantly black and white. Red stands out Quote to make you want to read more Exclusive, shows that the article is special/ not many interviews with this person.
4. Bold and clear title. Clear lay out, well organised articles. There is no wasted space, articles and pictures cover the whole page. Main picture in the centre of the page looking straight at the reader; draws you in. Quotes to make you want to read more. A lot of pictures, eye catching
5. Clear layout and column for articles Not as many pictures as NME or Kerrang, maybe because Q is aimed at a higher age group.
6. Not many pictures, layout of the page is more neat and organised. Aimed at an older audience than magazines such as NME and Kerrang. Clearly layed out articles and page numbers.
7. One very good quality image, iconic, capturing the moment. Main title/ headline, entices you in. Very simple layout.
8. Eye catching quote to make you want to read the full article. Relaxed pose, informal. Caught the moment well. Looking directly at camera, connecting with the reader. Interesting font, creative and eye catching. Messy and informal, aimed towards a younger audience.
9. Posing for picture, looking directly at the camera connecting with audience. Image has been manipulated/ edited. Quote is the headline/ title. Trying to draw you in and make you want to read more.
