1. Extras- the extras involved in the magazine
Masthead- The masthead text is black which are described as ‘exclusive’ which makes the
connotes a professional and stylish feel to audience feel that the magazine has given
the page. It is all in capitals to make it look them something extra. It also connotes a
exciting and can also connote exclusiveness. sense of discovery for the audience. The text
The title is at the top so it can easily be seen is all in capitals and large which connotes a
The magazine is conventional of a magazine as people read magazines from top to more exciting feel. To get the extras they
because it has 3 columns which separate the bottom. have to access the magazines site on the
text and images. internet which creates media convergence
between magazine and internet
interactivity.
Page Numbers- the page
numbers can clearly be seen as
Main Image- Direct address from
they are written in a black font
two of the three people which
which is put on a white
gives the impression that they are
background which creates a
looking directly at their audience.
contrast between the two
Having all 3 people have different
colours. It is clear what page
expressions to each other makes
number links with each story as
the image more interesting. The
they are printed on top of the
clothes they are wearing denote
image.
their genre as it is easier to tell
that they are from the rock genre
from their dark clothes. Their dark
Sub Images- Direct address from
clothing denotes aggressiveness
all models in the sub images
which can be associated with rock
which gives you the impression
music. The members of the band
that they are looking directly at
represent their audience through
their audience. All of their
the mise-en-scene of the photo.
clothes denote their genre of
music. This appeals to the
audience as they can
List of Contents- All of the text is
immediately recognise the genre
in capitals which connotes
of the magazine. Low angle
excitement. Some of the text
shots are used with the models
includes quotes from the bands
which connotes power.
featured inside of the magazine.
This gives the audience a small
insight in what to expect.
Colour Scheme- the colours used in the Subscription- having a subscription advert
magazine is used throughout the page and on the contents page is a typical convention.
denotes its genre. The text promoting the deal is in capitals
which connotes a sense of excitement. The
text also stands out because of the contrast
between the colours of the text and
background. The background used stands
out from the rest of the magazine because it
is not used anywhere else. This makes the
subscription stand out to the audience.