1. In the ‘Q’ magazine these three aspects all include The Killers as their main feature, using the same
dull, mysterious colours of grey and beige to give off a unique, intriguing atmosphere. The Front cover
is a long shot, showing the singer in an interesting pose. Typically front covers only include one or three
members, therefore by using one, who is always giving straight eye-contact increases the intensity and
draws in the audience. This then varies from the other photographs on the other pages as they use
master shots to show all the band members. They link together by the colours and musky tone, as well
as the defensive poses, making the band appear strong and rebellious. On the contents they have used
smaller images which gives the audience a
snippet of the contents within. Typically on the
contents page they have contrasted the image
with a black and white one, to make the main one
stand-out and emphasise who their main focus is.
All the images are in an outside location which
creates an individual and adventurous appeal
about it. To show the band are individual and
don’t mind perfection they purposely included
the photographer in the bottom right corner of
the contents page photograph as this gives
variation between the other pictures, however
still strongly links with the unusual style. To
reinforce they are the same band, the contents page band member is
wearing the same outfit as in the double page spread, purposely showing
cohesion and a strong link, putting ease upon the audience. I like the
individuality of each of the images and however they show a rebellious
stance and atmosphere. This may be hard to replicate/consider, however I
will take the moody tone into consideration
Cohesion of images

2. All these images of Kate Lawler follow the similar down the page which gives spread contains the same image as the contents which
unique, shocked style to show cohesion throughout an interesting appeal. The shows cohesion and proves a link between the story and its
the magazine. It follows the three colour code of location at which these location, whilst still continuing the three code colour system
Peach, lemon and white which flows easily, keeping a pictures are taken are very as the front cover. The photograph has a harsh edit which
link remaining throughout. The front page shows a simplistic with canvas emphasises the contours within her body, demonstrating the
low angle of the model to present her with authority backgrounds, making it shocked expression. It makes you feel as though as an
to show certainty upon the audience. The facial classic and simplistic and audience you’re also holding your breathe and feel
expression is quirky and fairly seductive which convey a focussed empowered. Her facial expression implies she is shocked the
suggests their target audience is of a teenagers age impression. The double page audience is finding out about her situation/life. Her eye-line
group. Also looking straight towards the camera is extremely direct which captivates the audience and
which draws in the audiences attention and develops emphasises her Smokey eyed make-up, which gives a funky
a connection between the two. The lighting upon her sense. I believe they were trying to achieve a simplistic
face is prominent upon her cheek, making her jawline look, however still consider the semantic field of music by
more prominent and showing perfection upon her placing headphones on her.
complexity and beauty which will appeal to the
audience. I believe this picture is trying to achieve a
unique style and present individuality to draw in their
Target audience of informal, quirky pop-lovers. The
contents page Contains smaller scaled images which
contains images of a different individual style using
close-up images, mid-shots and high angles to vary
the selection of pictures and make the audience
intentionally feel intrigued into the content of the
magazine. The posing on the Images are open and
portray confidence
which will imply their
interviews and story
content will be fun and
out-going. Whereas in
contrast, the close –up
image suggests that
particular story will
contain ‘Up, close and
personal’ features and
conversation which
makes it appear more
intriguing. The lighting
progress darker going

3. In this ‘XXL ‘ magazine all the images of ‘50 Cent’ follow
a style of dark, deep and moody tone. They completed
this by making all the images less vibrant and dulling
down the tone to make the artist appear more
mysterious which will consequently intrigue the
audience. They have used the standard conventions of
camera angles and distance throughout, firstly using a
close-up for the front cover. Then cleverly linking into
the contents by using the same facial expression, but
moving the camera backwards to create a mid-shot.
Further extending backwards for a mid-shot/long shot,
which represents to the audience that the story is
extending and information Is increasing as we extend
the amount of body language we can see of 50 Cent.
This causing a smoother flow of cohesion throughout
the images and links into the intimacy of the article. The
costume in the images remains the same throughout
which shows images are fairly straight forward and
simplistic as the background is plain. This suggests the
article is just about the artist and that the information is
standard and all about him. The audience will
appreciate this feature as they know the article won’t go off on tangents and
that it’s all focused, promoting the magazine positively. I like this idea of having
a simplistic background as this won’t be complicated and appear neater and
more effectively visual. This isn't the genre of music that I want to complete my
music of, however I needed to address all area’s to gather idea’s and consider
all possibilities. However, I also enjoy the mysterious, moody tone, therefore
this cover appealed to me, hence this analysis. From