The document analyzes the design elements of a professional magazine cover. It discusses how each element is designed to stand out and catch the reader's attention. The masthead uses a bold font and shadow to identify the magazine title. The main image features the recognizable band looking directly at the reader to create a connection. The band member's facial expressions and positioning also convey the magazine's genre. The headline uses a large, distinctive font and green color, related to the band Green Day, to draw the eye. Cover lines are in high-contrast colors and fonts to stand out from the background. Additional elements like the skyline and information box are also designed to visually separate and be noticeable to readers.

1. Analysis of Professional
Magazine Covers

2. Masthead
The masthead on this magazine front cover is spread across the top of
the page and has a dark shadow behind it to make it stand out from
the background. This is so that it is noticeable and the reader can
clearly see and know what magazine they are reading.
It also has its own individual font that isn’t used anywhere else on the
front cover. This is so that the magazine can be easily recognised and
it is also classed as a logo for the magazine.
The colour used is white which is bold and contrasts against the
background, again so that the reader can read it easily and the
magazine can be easily recognised.

3. Main Image
The main image includes every member of the band looking directly
into the camera. This is so that the audience of the magazine feels like
there is a relationship with them and the band. They are also in level
with the with the camera to show that they think they are no better
than the audience.
A mid shot has been used for the image as this keeps the main focus
on their faces. There is one band member who is stood in front of the
others as he is more recognisable than the others in the band. This is
so that if a person recognises the him then they would want to buy
the magazine.
The band also convey the attitude of the magazine genre, using their
facial expressions and body language. This helps the reader know
what genre they are.

4. Main Headline
The main headline is also in its own font, it is larger than the cover
lines so that it stands out against them and it is the most
noticeable one. This is so that the audience sees this as one of the
first things they see as the name of the band on the main headline
will most likely be most recognisable. The name of the band is
made bigger than the cover lines so that it stands out from the
rest and it is one of the first things the reader sees on the page
too, as it is a well known name more people will be drawn to it.
The green on the headline is because of the name of the band,
which is Green Day, this is to make the magazine look more
interesting and is trying to grab the readers attention.

5. Cover Lines
The cover lines on the front cover are printed in 3 different
colours; red, white and black. This sticks to the colour scheme
and makes the cover look more clean and professional. The
colour red is the boldest colour on the page, so this is used to
make the cover look eye catching. The cover lines are printed in
2 different fonts and are 3 different colours so that different
ones stand out. The colours contrast against the background
making them stand out more for the reader.

6. Positioning statement
The positioning statement is located at the top of the page above
the magazine name. The font is simple and clear so that the reader
can easily read it. The colours used are also bold and red is the
boldest colour so this would catch the readers attention. This will
make the reader want to read the magazine.

7. Skyline
The skyline is placed at the bottom of the page and has a different
coloured background to the rest of the cover. This is so it stands out
and is more noticeable to the reader and make them read the names
on the skyline which may make them want to read the magazine. The
colours used are red black and white whicih is simple but bold enough
to stand out.

8. Issue date and barcode
The issue date, barcode and price are all in the same white box in the
corner of the front cover. On this cover the barcode is printed sideways
so that it is covering as little of the image as possible.