annotated

1. The headline
The headline should be in a separate colour to the
rest off the text and also be in bigger and bolder font.
By doing this it will make the headline stand out and
also catch peoples attention allowing it to be the first
thing people see. The magazine also gains attention
grammatically with puns and alliteration. This isn't
always the case but some magazines do this to make
the headline more interesting. The headline should
always be vague and short as it should work as a
tease to make readers feel intrigued and want to
carry on reading. He vagueness will create an
atmosphere as the lack off information in the
headline will get people grasping for more.

2. The main image
The main image on the double page spread should take up half off the page as it makes the
magazine more visually interesting which will overall help attract more readers to the article.
There should always be light on the subjects face so that people are able to identify the subject
and know who they are, without this people might be unsure about who the person
photographed is and could make them uninterested in buying the magazine. There should also
be shadow in the background which will convey attitude and once again lure more people into
buying the magazine. Unlike the main image on the front cover the subject doesn't have to be
looking at the camera as its not necessary and is one off the codes and conventions that there is
no direct address. The image should be taken in a studio setting as it is easier to control the
lighting and will help make the image high standard and professional. The studio set also means
there is a simple background which is important as without it the body might be hard to read and
unclear to the audience.

3. The body
The body off the double page spread shouldn't be smaller than font
size 11 as if so it will be difficult for people to read and appear
unclear. The body should also start under the headline/stand first at
the top off the page. And should contain language and opinions that
come from the journalist. The body should always be in columns the
perfect amount is 3-4 as it makes the article easier to read and gives
the allusion that there is less text. By giving it this allusion more
people will read as if they are under the impression that the article is
lengthy they might be uninterested as they cannot be bothered.

4. The stand first
The stand first is a really important feature
on a double page spread as it gives readers
a bit more information than the headline
does but not to much to ruin the article. It
should be vague and no longer than a
sentence long as the job of the stand first
is to work as an introduction and to tease
and lure the audience to continue reading.
This should be positioned at the top of the
article under the headline so people read
it first and are interested in reading more.

5. The artists name
The artists name in the headline/stand first needs to
be in large font, bold writing and sometimes a
different colour. This helps the artist name stand out
and capture peoples attention as if fans of the
subject such as Adele saw her name they would
automatically want to read the article below.

6. Colour scheme
Double page spreads should have a
continuing colour scheme of 3-4 colours just
like the front cover and contents page. The
reason for this is because if there are to many
colours and they aren't simple the writing
might be hard to see and it could look
overwhelming. Colour schemes are used to
make the magazine more visually interesting
which will attract a bigger audience.

7. Drop caps
Drop caps are one off the codes and conventions that
almost every double page spreads feature. The first letter
off the body will be in a different colour, font size and also
more bolder as it helps the letter to stand out and allows
readers to navigate where the beginning is and where they
should read first. Some magazines do this at the start off
every paragraph to create a line break and highlight the
start off a new paragraph and perhaps a topic change.

8. The by-line
The by line shows the audience the journalists
name and the photographers name and it is
used to give the people who created the
double spread page credit. This could also be
for promotion as by adding this other
companies might want to hire these people
for another double page spreads.

9. Bleeding
bleeding is where the image goes beyond
the edge off the sheet which makes sure
that it doesn't have a white border around
the edge. Bleeding happens in headlines,
stand firsts and also the image and overall
makes the double page spread look
professional and more visually interesting.

10. The page number
The page number will always be in small font at the bottom off the
page in one off the outside corners. The reason for the small font is
because its not that important and isn't as necessary as other
information on the double page spread.

11. The caption
The caption on the bottom off the page in the
corner tells the readers who the people in the
image is and who the article is about. This is for
people who maybe don't know who the subjects
are and helps give them more information which
may be necessary.

12. The insert
The insert provides things such as facts, competitions, quotes
etc. The insert has to be relevant to the article/subject
therefore if it was a quote it could perhaps be from an
outside source such as a quote or fact from one off the
subjects friends, fans or family member etc. The insert is
usually coloured differently from the body so those reading
are attracted towards it and don't ignore what it says. This is
also so people know its not part off the body and its separate.
This makes sure the audience don't get confused.