Analysis of profesisional magazine covers (update)
1.
2. Masthead, Title of
the magazine,
should be bold to
make it one of the
first things you see
Tagline… used to give a
taste of what is inside of
the magazine.
Cover lines, used to
catch the readers eye,
relates to articles
inside the magazine.
House Style,
The white and blue
colour scheme
represent the
genre.
Direct mode of address.
Barcode is usually situated
with the issue date and
price of the magazine.
Sometimes a
quote is used to
match the main
image, the colour
stands out a lot
against the
background. Used
to catch readers
attention.
Main image, shows
that there will be an
article about this
person. If it is a single
person it is normally a
medium close up.
Splash, normally
inside a shape, can
be a quote or
competition info.
3. Use of banner, stands out
better compared to the cover
lines, separate from the
image. And a tagline to attract
readers.
Small images,
Act like cover
lines, they stand
out and are used
to hint some
articles that are
inside.
Masthead, stays the
same colour over each
issue. Should be large
and stand out against
the background image
to attract attention.
Quote cover lines used to
attract readers attention.
Quotes can sometimes be
used as a title to go with
the main image.
Issue date and price
of the magazine
small but visible.
Main image, edited
to black and white,
shows the Genre of
the magazine well.
Also good for text
standing out
Splash: in a bubble shape, the text
in yellow stands out the most and
the “page 6” information to give
guidance to the reader. Stands out
against the black and white
background.
Name, same
colouring as the
title and quite large.
Shows importance
of the name.
Direct mode of address,
attracts readers attention.
Photo edited. Used to reflect
magazines genre again. (Black
and white effect represents
singers type of music).
Colour scheme, yellows and red.
represents to genre.
Cover lines, again using the colour scheme to relate to the genre.
Barcode
Usually placed in bottom
right hand corner.
4. “Free” stands out
attracts readers
attention. Makes
you want to buy the
magazine
Masthead, stays the
same house style
usually throughout
the magazine.
White and blue colours.
Retro feel to it, reflects
genre of magazine and
target audience.
Title. Using the same
colour as the
masthead shows it is
as important as the
masthead. Referring
to a main article
inside.
PLUS!
the boldness of the
“plus” draws your
attention to the rest of
the cover lines.
Small images.
Used like cover lines
Shows some main
articles inside.
Direct mode of address.
(looking straight into the
camera)
Main image,
His head is covering the
Masthead, so it shows the
magazine is quite popular and
people will already know the
title of the magazine.
Splash, colour yellow does not
go with the house style, this
makes it stand out against the
house style. Drawing readers
attention.
Cover lines. Usually bold
but smaller than the
masthead.
Barcode, with the issue date
and price of magazine.
Guidance to the reader.