2. Front cover inspirations These are the covers that have inspired my
front cover. There are particular features that
they all have in common which particularly
appeal to me. For example, the dominant
image on each one overlaps with the
masthead. This is effective as it shows
importance and the contrast against each
other and make it stand out. As well as this,
they all use a simply yet effective colour
scheme which is appealing yet not too over
the top. I also love the layouts that are used
because it is organised and clear, this allows it
to appeal more to older generations as well as
younger ones.
An example of a generic convention included
in the front over is the mast head. This is
usually positioned at the top of the page and
makes it instantly recognisable for the
audience. There is also usually a streamline
used. This usually goes at the top or bottom of
the page and highlights the celebrities that are
featured in the magazine. A dominant image is
also commonly included in the centre of the
cover and is a often a medium shot taken from
a studio. This is used to show the content of
the feature article. The tag line is usually
featured as the main text on the cover to
advertise the articles within the magazine.
3. Contents page inspirations I have chosen these specific inspirations as I
believe they would appeal most to my target
audience. The text is all presented clearly and
effectively so that people can immediately identify
what is to come in the magazine and where they
can find each section. The colours used tend to
be neutral colours like blacks, whites, reds and
blues. This is effective because it can appeal to a
wider audience as it could be directed to both men
and women. The layouts themselves are effective
and eye catching. Also, the dominant images
used are present well as they contrast against the
background and stand out. This is effect as it
means people can else can get an idea of what to
expect within the magazine.
Some general conventions of the contents page
include the masthead. This is so the audience can
immediately identify who it belongs too. Other
conventions include the date as it allows the
reader to keep track of the magazine so they are
able to buy each copy in order and will be able to
know if they miss a copy. There is also a main
image usually included to link to the text and give
the readers an idea of who is featured in the
magazine. There is a heading reading ‘Contents’
that is usually placed at the top of the page to
inform the reader what the purpose of the page is.
4. Double page spread inspirations
These are some example of double page spreads that I used to
inspire my own. The reason these specific ones appealed to me was
due to the effective dominant images that are used. The are all eye
catching and have a sense of mystery and curiosity about them. The
majority tend to lock eye contact with the camera which intrigues
people. The colour scheme also remains simple yet effective as it
immediately shows the reader who the article is going to be based
on.
The generic conventions of DPS include features such as the
heading. This gives the reader and insight of what the article is about.
There is also commonly a main image used to link to the text. There
is also gutter lines used to separate and organise the text so it’s clear
and easy to read.
