The document provides research on creating an entertainment magazine for an NEA project, including analyzing existing magazines' layouts, typography, color palettes, and conventions. Research was conducted on magazines like Total Film, Empire, and Entertainment Weekly. The target audience is defined as fun-loving 16-25 year olds per the NEA brief. Further research will include developing magazine covers based on movies that would appeal to this demographic, such as Shadowhunters and To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Questions to consider regarding the target audience are also outlined.
The document provides information about conventions used in film magazine covers. It discusses common elements like the masthead, main image, buzzwords, anchorage text, and color schemes. Specific examples are analyzed from magazines like Total Film, Empire, and Horror. The masthead is usually the largest text that identifies the magazine. Film magazines typically feature images of main characters as the focal point. Buzzwords and anchorage text are used to attract readers' attention. Color schemes and stylistic elements aim to brand the magazine and tie the cover visually together.
The masthead of 'Total Film' magazine is located in the top third of the cover. Unlike similar magazines, it uses a white color that stands out from the color scheme. This shows the magazine's brand identity as the main image is placed over the masthead.
The main image features two people running, creating intrigue as to what they are running from. The main sell line promotes the film 'Adjustment Bureau' to draw readers in. Secondary lines and images provide more content previews.
Additional elements include a skyline and slogan that promotes the magazine as a modern movie guide. Placement of price, barcode and publisher logo are discreetly placed in the bottom right corner.
1. The document discusses conventions used in magazine covers and how the student's media product follows or develops these conventions. Key conventions included are mastheads, barcodes, prices, cover lines, main images, and skylines.
2. The student's magazine cover follows conventions such as placing the masthead, barcode, cover lines, and main image but develops conventions through choices like a bolder price placement and using a rectangular strip for the skyline text.
3. When discussing the film poster, conventions of title placement and main images are followed but the title placement is developed by being higher on the page rather than at the bottom like most posters.
The document analyzes the front covers of three film magazines - Total Film, Empire, and Fangoria. It finds that they all use similar conventions like featuring the main film character, having the magazine title as the largest text, and relating images and text to the featured film. These conventions help establish brand identity and recognition. The document also analyzes differences in layout, colors, fonts and language used between the magazines and how they relate to each magazine's target audience and genre. Maintaining consistency in layout while adapting to different films helps keep audiences interested and attract them to purchase each new issue.
The document provides an analysis of the front cover design of the July 2009 issue of Empire magazine focused on the film Public Enemies. It summarizes the key design elements including the masthead logo in red, a color scheme of red, black, grey and white to relate to the genre of the film. The main image takes up most of the cover showing a serious-faced male character in black holding a gun. Additional cover lines are in white boxes with red text to stand out from the character's black suit. Buzzwords like "exclusive" and "first look" are in boxes to draw attention along with additional information signified by a red plus sign.
Unit G324 - Magazine Textual Analysis Tasktj_salango
This document analyzes the front covers of two soap opera magazines - Soap Opera Digest and What's On TV. It examines various design elements of the covers including the masthead, main image, headlines, cover stories, and lack of cross-media convergence. Based on this analysis, the author decides they would include a large central image, bold headline, aesthetically pleasing masthead, cover stories, and elements of cross-media convergence on their own magazine cover design.
Total Film is a UK-based monthly magazine that provides exclusive interviews and covers a range of film genres in each issue. The layout varies each month but the masthead is always at the top, incorporating parts of the film being featured. The main feature of this issue is the film Inception and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is prominently displayed at the center of the cover. The use of color, text size, and additional subheadings are designed to draw in readers interested in Inception as well as other films promoted through headlines and stickers on the cover.
The document discusses the cover of a magazine dedicated to the band My Chemical Romance. The cover features an image of the band from their "Black Parade" era. Elements like the masthead, headline, and color scheme are designed to tie into the band's aesthetic and signal to fans that this is a special collector's issue focused on My Chemical Romance. The contents page continues this theme with a large central image of the band and text listing articles in neat columns at the bottom of the page to avoid clutter.
The document provides information about conventions used in film magazine covers. It discusses common elements like the masthead, main image, buzzwords, anchorage text, and color schemes. Specific examples are analyzed from magazines like Total Film, Empire, and Horror. The masthead is usually the largest text that identifies the magazine. Film magazines typically feature images of main characters as the focal point. Buzzwords and anchorage text are used to attract readers' attention. Color schemes and stylistic elements aim to brand the magazine and tie the cover visually together.
The masthead of 'Total Film' magazine is located in the top third of the cover. Unlike similar magazines, it uses a white color that stands out from the color scheme. This shows the magazine's brand identity as the main image is placed over the masthead.
The main image features two people running, creating intrigue as to what they are running from. The main sell line promotes the film 'Adjustment Bureau' to draw readers in. Secondary lines and images provide more content previews.
Additional elements include a skyline and slogan that promotes the magazine as a modern movie guide. Placement of price, barcode and publisher logo are discreetly placed in the bottom right corner.
1. The document discusses conventions used in magazine covers and how the student's media product follows or develops these conventions. Key conventions included are mastheads, barcodes, prices, cover lines, main images, and skylines.
2. The student's magazine cover follows conventions such as placing the masthead, barcode, cover lines, and main image but develops conventions through choices like a bolder price placement and using a rectangular strip for the skyline text.
3. When discussing the film poster, conventions of title placement and main images are followed but the title placement is developed by being higher on the page rather than at the bottom like most posters.
The document analyzes the front covers of three film magazines - Total Film, Empire, and Fangoria. It finds that they all use similar conventions like featuring the main film character, having the magazine title as the largest text, and relating images and text to the featured film. These conventions help establish brand identity and recognition. The document also analyzes differences in layout, colors, fonts and language used between the magazines and how they relate to each magazine's target audience and genre. Maintaining consistency in layout while adapting to different films helps keep audiences interested and attract them to purchase each new issue.
The document provides an analysis of the front cover design of the July 2009 issue of Empire magazine focused on the film Public Enemies. It summarizes the key design elements including the masthead logo in red, a color scheme of red, black, grey and white to relate to the genre of the film. The main image takes up most of the cover showing a serious-faced male character in black holding a gun. Additional cover lines are in white boxes with red text to stand out from the character's black suit. Buzzwords like "exclusive" and "first look" are in boxes to draw attention along with additional information signified by a red plus sign.
Unit G324 - Magazine Textual Analysis Tasktj_salango
This document analyzes the front covers of two soap opera magazines - Soap Opera Digest and What's On TV. It examines various design elements of the covers including the masthead, main image, headlines, cover stories, and lack of cross-media convergence. Based on this analysis, the author decides they would include a large central image, bold headline, aesthetically pleasing masthead, cover stories, and elements of cross-media convergence on their own magazine cover design.
Total Film is a UK-based monthly magazine that provides exclusive interviews and covers a range of film genres in each issue. The layout varies each month but the masthead is always at the top, incorporating parts of the film being featured. The main feature of this issue is the film Inception and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is prominently displayed at the center of the cover. The use of color, text size, and additional subheadings are designed to draw in readers interested in Inception as well as other films promoted through headlines and stickers on the cover.
The document discusses the cover of a magazine dedicated to the band My Chemical Romance. The cover features an image of the band from their "Black Parade" era. Elements like the masthead, headline, and color scheme are designed to tie into the band's aesthetic and signal to fans that this is a special collector's issue focused on My Chemical Romance. The contents page continues this theme with a large central image of the band and text listing articles in neat columns at the bottom of the page to avoid clutter.
- Kerrang! is a music magazine published in the UK by Bauer Media since 1981
- Bauer Media is a division of Bauer Media Group, one of Europe's largest privately owned publishing groups, with over 300 magazines and various online/TV/radio assets
- Bauer Media produces specialist magazines, radio, TV, online and digital businesses, employing over 6,400 people across their various media operations
- Some of Bauer Media's best known titles include music/entertainment magazines Kerrang!, Q, and Mojo
This document discusses the Kerrang! magazine. It notes that Kerrang! was first published in 1981 and is owned by Bauer Media, a large European publishing group. Bauer Media produces Kerrang! as well as other music and entertainment titles like Q and MOJO magazines. Pictures included are sourced from the Kerrang! website and provide information about the magazine. The document also discusses the style of the magazine, including its regular print size and color scheme using black, grey, red and yellow.
This document provides a mind map and research for generating ideas for a TV magazine front cover called InsideSoap. It discusses the history, publisher, circulation figures, target audience, masthead ideas, color schemes, fonts, image positioning, headlines, and inclusion of social media integration. The conclusion indicates the creator will use an existing InsideSoap magazine as inspiration and Photoshop software to design their ancillary magazine product cover.
The front cover of a film magazine uses various design elements to attract its target audience of film lovers. The central image is of Harry Potter which signals a focus on the film rather than the actor's personal life. Additional images showcase characters from other movies being featured in the issue. Cover lines advertise content like a preview special using bright colors and fonts to stand out. Placement of elements like the website, date, and barcode are strategically positioned to provide information without distracting from the main promotional content.
This document analyzes the magazine cover of Empire featuring Harry Potter. It summarizes that the close-up headshot of Harry Potter draws the audience's attention and eye contact makes it more personal. The serious expression and blood on his face convey danger and action. Blue tones and lighting create a fantasy atmosphere, while Harry's glasses make him instantly recognizable to fans. Additional details like the masthead, tagline, subheadings and images further attract audiences by highlighting exclusive content.
This document analyzes two film magazine covers. For the first cover, the image takes up 1/3 of the cover and shows a protective male embracing a serious female. The text dominates over the image at a 2/3 ratio. The layout seems overcrowded with the large masthead and sell lines scaling down the image. Color is simple with a grey background and white/yellow text. The cover represents a protective action love story. For the second cover, the central image takes up most space showing an actor's grimacing smile in character. Text and image ratio is more equal with the image emphasized. The layout has multiple elements near the top making it crowded. Color does not follow one theme between the masthead,
This document analyzes the front cover design techniques used in Empire Magazine. It identifies key elements like the date and price, masthead, central image of the featured film, headlines, barcode, descriptions of extras, and enticing text. These elements are intended to attract customers' attention, highlight the main content, and encourage purchases. The document also suggests how these techniques could be adapted for a new film magazine to make it appealing and informative for readers.
The document discusses conventions used in various ancillary products for a horror film, including a magazine cover, poster, trailer, and compares them to professional examples. It analyzes conventions in areas like mastheads, headlines, images, slogans, and finds that while some elements follow conventions of the genre and form, others could be improved. For example, the magazine cover masthead is too long, the trailer could use more music variation, and the poster slogan would work better in the top third like the professional example. In general, it evaluates how well the ancillary pieces adhere to or diverge from typical conventions for horror film marketing collateral.
This magazine cover analysis compares the front covers of two magazines - Empire and Total Film. For Empire, the masthead is bold and prominent, centered around a striking image of James Bond to promote the new film. Additional images and buzzwords create excitement. The price is shown in small print as not the main selling point. Total Film similarly features a bold masthead centered around film. Its color scheme relates to the theme of the promoted film (Hunger Games) and a long shot image shows the protagonist. Both magazines aim to attract audiences with prominent stars and films while de-emphasizing price.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the design elements of a horror film magazine cover promoting the movie Halloween. It discusses several key aspects of the cover's masthead, main image, costumes, sell lines, colors, lighting, and positioning of elements. The masthead uses a dripping blood-like font to clearly communicate the magazine's horror genre. The main image depicts the antagonist Michael Myers peering through a hole to create a sense of impending danger. Red is used throughout to connote blood and violence befitting the slasher film genre. Together, the design strategically promotes the movie through conventional magazine techniques while setting an ominous tone.
The document analyzes differences between film magazine covers and a music magazine cover. Film magazine covers typically feature Hollywood actors using dramatic lighting and serious facial expressions to attract audiences. Their typography is bold and sophisticated. Music magazine covers represent artists as glamorous and stylish, using italic typography aimed at females. Film magazines adhere more to male stereotypes through serious images and topics like new films and reviews. Music magazines discuss interviews, trends, concerts and reviews, appealing more to females.
This document describes several film magazines, including Empire, Total Film, Sight and Sound, Uncut, Little White Lies, and SFX. It notes that most magazines are published monthly and feature interviews, reviews, and previews of films. It also observes that magazine covers typically feature a single character overlapping the masthead and include other conventional elements like taglines and coverlines. The magazines vary in their target audiences and styles of coverage, from general film fans to more niche audiences focused on genres like science fiction.
The magazine front cover layout follows specific conventions to guide the reader's eyes across the page. Key elements like the masthead, main image, and sell lines are always placed in signature locations. The masthead is at the top, the main character image in the center takes up most space, and the main sell line is centered below. Additional text, secondary images, and offers are placed strategically to entice readers while maintaining consistent branding across issues. Elements like costumes and facial expressions in the main images use mise-en-scene to represent the film's genre and tone.
The document analyzes the layout and design of several film magazine covers. It finds that all magazines use a prominent key image related to the featured film, and place the magazine title in the top third in a recognizable font. Cover lines are short and enticing to draw readers in. Effective covers match the genre through visual clues and color schemes, and balance familiar conventions with unique styles to stand out.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...germainm
Germain Mamode's magazine cover challenges conventions of real media in some ways while developing and using conventions in others. It uses conventions such as a masthead logo cropped from Empire, three main colors, and skylines about upcoming films. However, it challenges conventions by having cover lines in different colors and layouts, a close-up main character photo establishing mood, and a real photo background relating to the genre rather than a plain color. Overall the cover aims to be aesthetically pleasing while differentiating in some features from typical magazine designs.
The magazine cover features a close-up image of Harry Potter with wounds on his face, indicating he has been in a battle. The image suggests the film will include action scenes set in a fantasy world, similar to the previous film poster. The magazine's name, Empire, positioned in red sans-serif font at the top of the cover, aims to present the brand as powerful and well-established for film fans. The cover uses eye-catching colors like blue, red, and yellow to advertise previews of popular upcoming films and draw readers' attention through direct address and highlighting key details. The layout balances the image and text around conventions to make information easily accessible to the audience.
This document provides a mind map and research for a TV magazine front cover as part of an A2 media studies coursework. It summarizes the inspiration, history, circulation figures, typical audience, and various design elements for the front cover such as masthead ideas, main headline ideas, needed images, language/price, puff promotions, and synergy with social media. The student concludes they will purchase an example soap opera magazine, organize a photo shoot with group members, and design the front cover in Adobe Photoshop using the researched conventions.
The magazine cover features an image of The Joker in prison, smirking at the camera. The masthead displays the magazine title, date, and Batman logo. The main coverline promises an exclusive interview with The Joker. Additional text describes him as a "cold-blooded, mass-murdering clown." The cover aims to intrigue audiences and draw them in with its unsettling image and exclusive content about the mysterious villain.
The document describes several film magazines, including Empire, Total Film, Sight and Sound, Uncut, Little White Lies, and SFX. It notes that most magazines are published monthly, feature interviews and reviews of films, and prominently display the head of a main character from an upcoming film overlapping with the magazine's masthead on the cover. The magazines generally include conventional design elements like coverlines and taglines alongside images.
The document analyzes the design elements of a magazine cover, including its use of color, fonts, images, and layout to guide the reader's eye flow. Key elements like the masthead, coverlines, and central image of Liam Gallagher are meant to attract attention and tease the magazine's content. Black and white is used for the central image to make the red text pop out, conveying a vintage rock aesthetic that references John Lennon and suggests Gallagher will achieve similar fame and status.
The document discusses design elements of film magazine covers. It notes that the main cover color depends on the headlining film's logo or genre. Sans serif fonts are generally used to make text stand out, while serif may be used for horror headlines. The layout conventionally features the masthead at top and a central large image as the main focus, with other headlines on the sides. The image will usually feature the main character or actor to help recognition. Red, black, and white are common for horror to connote blood and death.
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxGeorgeCulica
The document discusses codes and conventions used in film magazine covers and contents pages. Magazine covers typically feature a masthead at the top center in bold colors and large font. The main image aims to grab attention and sell the magazine. Sell lines frame the main image and inform readers of the magazine's contents. Anchorage text stands out and links to the cover story. A skyline along the top can promote films or interviews. Contents pages use bright, contrasting colors and fonts to stand out from the background. The background of one example is a film still to convey the magazine's focus on cinema.
- Kerrang! is a music magazine published in the UK by Bauer Media since 1981
- Bauer Media is a division of Bauer Media Group, one of Europe's largest privately owned publishing groups, with over 300 magazines and various online/TV/radio assets
- Bauer Media produces specialist magazines, radio, TV, online and digital businesses, employing over 6,400 people across their various media operations
- Some of Bauer Media's best known titles include music/entertainment magazines Kerrang!, Q, and Mojo
This document discusses the Kerrang! magazine. It notes that Kerrang! was first published in 1981 and is owned by Bauer Media, a large European publishing group. Bauer Media produces Kerrang! as well as other music and entertainment titles like Q and MOJO magazines. Pictures included are sourced from the Kerrang! website and provide information about the magazine. The document also discusses the style of the magazine, including its regular print size and color scheme using black, grey, red and yellow.
This document provides a mind map and research for generating ideas for a TV magazine front cover called InsideSoap. It discusses the history, publisher, circulation figures, target audience, masthead ideas, color schemes, fonts, image positioning, headlines, and inclusion of social media integration. The conclusion indicates the creator will use an existing InsideSoap magazine as inspiration and Photoshop software to design their ancillary magazine product cover.
The front cover of a film magazine uses various design elements to attract its target audience of film lovers. The central image is of Harry Potter which signals a focus on the film rather than the actor's personal life. Additional images showcase characters from other movies being featured in the issue. Cover lines advertise content like a preview special using bright colors and fonts to stand out. Placement of elements like the website, date, and barcode are strategically positioned to provide information without distracting from the main promotional content.
This document analyzes the magazine cover of Empire featuring Harry Potter. It summarizes that the close-up headshot of Harry Potter draws the audience's attention and eye contact makes it more personal. The serious expression and blood on his face convey danger and action. Blue tones and lighting create a fantasy atmosphere, while Harry's glasses make him instantly recognizable to fans. Additional details like the masthead, tagline, subheadings and images further attract audiences by highlighting exclusive content.
This document analyzes two film magazine covers. For the first cover, the image takes up 1/3 of the cover and shows a protective male embracing a serious female. The text dominates over the image at a 2/3 ratio. The layout seems overcrowded with the large masthead and sell lines scaling down the image. Color is simple with a grey background and white/yellow text. The cover represents a protective action love story. For the second cover, the central image takes up most space showing an actor's grimacing smile in character. Text and image ratio is more equal with the image emphasized. The layout has multiple elements near the top making it crowded. Color does not follow one theme between the masthead,
This document analyzes the front cover design techniques used in Empire Magazine. It identifies key elements like the date and price, masthead, central image of the featured film, headlines, barcode, descriptions of extras, and enticing text. These elements are intended to attract customers' attention, highlight the main content, and encourage purchases. The document also suggests how these techniques could be adapted for a new film magazine to make it appealing and informative for readers.
The document discusses conventions used in various ancillary products for a horror film, including a magazine cover, poster, trailer, and compares them to professional examples. It analyzes conventions in areas like mastheads, headlines, images, slogans, and finds that while some elements follow conventions of the genre and form, others could be improved. For example, the magazine cover masthead is too long, the trailer could use more music variation, and the poster slogan would work better in the top third like the professional example. In general, it evaluates how well the ancillary pieces adhere to or diverge from typical conventions for horror film marketing collateral.
This magazine cover analysis compares the front covers of two magazines - Empire and Total Film. For Empire, the masthead is bold and prominent, centered around a striking image of James Bond to promote the new film. Additional images and buzzwords create excitement. The price is shown in small print as not the main selling point. Total Film similarly features a bold masthead centered around film. Its color scheme relates to the theme of the promoted film (Hunger Games) and a long shot image shows the protagonist. Both magazines aim to attract audiences with prominent stars and films while de-emphasizing price.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the design elements of a horror film magazine cover promoting the movie Halloween. It discusses several key aspects of the cover's masthead, main image, costumes, sell lines, colors, lighting, and positioning of elements. The masthead uses a dripping blood-like font to clearly communicate the magazine's horror genre. The main image depicts the antagonist Michael Myers peering through a hole to create a sense of impending danger. Red is used throughout to connote blood and violence befitting the slasher film genre. Together, the design strategically promotes the movie through conventional magazine techniques while setting an ominous tone.
The document analyzes differences between film magazine covers and a music magazine cover. Film magazine covers typically feature Hollywood actors using dramatic lighting and serious facial expressions to attract audiences. Their typography is bold and sophisticated. Music magazine covers represent artists as glamorous and stylish, using italic typography aimed at females. Film magazines adhere more to male stereotypes through serious images and topics like new films and reviews. Music magazines discuss interviews, trends, concerts and reviews, appealing more to females.
This document describes several film magazines, including Empire, Total Film, Sight and Sound, Uncut, Little White Lies, and SFX. It notes that most magazines are published monthly and feature interviews, reviews, and previews of films. It also observes that magazine covers typically feature a single character overlapping the masthead and include other conventional elements like taglines and coverlines. The magazines vary in their target audiences and styles of coverage, from general film fans to more niche audiences focused on genres like science fiction.
The magazine front cover layout follows specific conventions to guide the reader's eyes across the page. Key elements like the masthead, main image, and sell lines are always placed in signature locations. The masthead is at the top, the main character image in the center takes up most space, and the main sell line is centered below. Additional text, secondary images, and offers are placed strategically to entice readers while maintaining consistent branding across issues. Elements like costumes and facial expressions in the main images use mise-en-scene to represent the film's genre and tone.
The document analyzes the layout and design of several film magazine covers. It finds that all magazines use a prominent key image related to the featured film, and place the magazine title in the top third in a recognizable font. Cover lines are short and enticing to draw readers in. Effective covers match the genre through visual clues and color schemes, and balance familiar conventions with unique styles to stand out.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...germainm
Germain Mamode's magazine cover challenges conventions of real media in some ways while developing and using conventions in others. It uses conventions such as a masthead logo cropped from Empire, three main colors, and skylines about upcoming films. However, it challenges conventions by having cover lines in different colors and layouts, a close-up main character photo establishing mood, and a real photo background relating to the genre rather than a plain color. Overall the cover aims to be aesthetically pleasing while differentiating in some features from typical magazine designs.
The magazine cover features a close-up image of Harry Potter with wounds on his face, indicating he has been in a battle. The image suggests the film will include action scenes set in a fantasy world, similar to the previous film poster. The magazine's name, Empire, positioned in red sans-serif font at the top of the cover, aims to present the brand as powerful and well-established for film fans. The cover uses eye-catching colors like blue, red, and yellow to advertise previews of popular upcoming films and draw readers' attention through direct address and highlighting key details. The layout balances the image and text around conventions to make information easily accessible to the audience.
This document provides a mind map and research for a TV magazine front cover as part of an A2 media studies coursework. It summarizes the inspiration, history, circulation figures, typical audience, and various design elements for the front cover such as masthead ideas, main headline ideas, needed images, language/price, puff promotions, and synergy with social media. The student concludes they will purchase an example soap opera magazine, organize a photo shoot with group members, and design the front cover in Adobe Photoshop using the researched conventions.
The magazine cover features an image of The Joker in prison, smirking at the camera. The masthead displays the magazine title, date, and Batman logo. The main coverline promises an exclusive interview with The Joker. Additional text describes him as a "cold-blooded, mass-murdering clown." The cover aims to intrigue audiences and draw them in with its unsettling image and exclusive content about the mysterious villain.
The document describes several film magazines, including Empire, Total Film, Sight and Sound, Uncut, Little White Lies, and SFX. It notes that most magazines are published monthly, feature interviews and reviews of films, and prominently display the head of a main character from an upcoming film overlapping with the magazine's masthead on the cover. The magazines generally include conventional design elements like coverlines and taglines alongside images.
The document analyzes the design elements of a magazine cover, including its use of color, fonts, images, and layout to guide the reader's eye flow. Key elements like the masthead, coverlines, and central image of Liam Gallagher are meant to attract attention and tease the magazine's content. Black and white is used for the central image to make the red text pop out, conveying a vintage rock aesthetic that references John Lennon and suggests Gallagher will achieve similar fame and status.
The document discusses design elements of film magazine covers. It notes that the main cover color depends on the headlining film's logo or genre. Sans serif fonts are generally used to make text stand out, while serif may be used for horror headlines. The layout conventionally features the masthead at top and a central large image as the main focus, with other headlines on the sides. The image will usually feature the main character or actor to help recognition. Red, black, and white are common for horror to connote blood and death.
Codes and Conventions of Film Magazine Covers.pptxGeorgeCulica
The document discusses codes and conventions used in film magazine covers and contents pages. Magazine covers typically feature a masthead at the top center in bold colors and large font. The main image aims to grab attention and sell the magazine. Sell lines frame the main image and inform readers of the magazine's contents. Anchorage text stands out and links to the cover story. A skyline along the top can promote films or interviews. Contents pages use bright, contrasting colors and fonts to stand out from the background. The background of one example is a film still to convey the magazine's focus on cinema.
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This document analyzes the fonts, colors, images, and layout used on the magazine cover of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". It finds that many design elements effectively promote the psychological thriller genre. The large sans-serif font stands out and identifies the magazine title. Bold fonts and colors are used for the film title that suggest the thriller genre. While some colors are unconventional, they advertise other articles. The dark image creates an intimidating feel and focuses attention on the film. The overall layout draws the eye to key information in a conventional order.
The document describes the layout and design elements of magazine covers. It analyzes covers for magazines advertising the films Captain America, Hellboy 2, and Hatchet. All three magazine covers follow typical conventions such as displaying the magazine masthead, main image, anchorage text, sell lines, and advertisements. However, the design elements are tailored to the genre of the featured film, using colors, images, and text that will attract the intended audience and convey the tone and content of the film being advertised.
The document analyzes magazine covers to help inform the design of a cover for a horror magazine. It looks at covers from the popular "Empire" film magazine franchise to identify common conventions. Some conventions observed include having the masthead at the top, featuring a medium shot of the main character with an angle of gaze, including news of upcoming films and competitions. Color schemes commonly use red and black to convey the horror genre. Analyzing existing magazine covers provided guidance on effective layout, imagery, and features to engage audiences.
The document discusses some common codes and conventions seen on film magazine cover pages. The masthead is usually in large font at the top to identify the publisher. The magazine title often matches the cover theme but the masthead font remains consistent. A "puff" is a short text used to entice readers and is typically inside a colored circular shape. Color schemes set the mood and help indicate genre. The protagonist is usually prominently displayed in the center in a pose reflecting the film's genre. Cover lines around the edge preview articles to further interest readers.
This document analyzes the codes and conventions used in the front covers of two television magazines. It identifies elements like colorful mastheads, sensationalized headlines in capital letters with punctuation, and close-up character images that are meant to attract the target audience. The conclusion states that the creator will incorporate bright colors, bold text, punctuation to dramatize stories, and cross-media links when designing their own television magazine cover.
The document discusses conventions used in movie magazines. It describes how magazines typically use different fonts, sizes, colours and images to make key parts stand out and engage audiences. Magazines commonly feature large central images related to their headline movie, along with titles and actor names. They also use attention-grabbing fonts and colours for cover lines and mastheads. The document examines how a sample horror magazine cover follows these standard conventions to effectively promote its featured film.
The document discusses various design elements of magazine covers and how they are used to attract audiences. The masthead font is unique to each magazine and larger than other text to draw attention. The main image is usually a mid-shot of a subject looking at the camera to create a connection with viewers. Cover lines related to the main story are in large, bold text and different colors to incentivize purchasing. Together these visual elements are strategically designed to engage the target readership.
This document discusses several film magazines, including their target audiences, content, and design elements. Empire magazine targets males aged 18-50 and focuses on reviews and cast interviews. Total Film also targets 17-35 year-olds and provides in-depth film information. Sight and Sound magazine has a mostly male audience who are interested in art house films. Comparing Empire and Total Film, both use a central character image on the cover surrounded by additional headlines.
The document discusses the design of a teaser poster and magazine cover for a film called "The Art of Living." The poster and magazine cover were designed to conform to the conventions of the adventure genre in order to appeal to the target audience. Key elements like the main image, title, tagline, and release date were carefully positioned on the poster according to genre conventions. Similarly, elements of the magazine cover like the masthead, sell lines, and anchoring text were placed in conventional locations and the color palette was selected to draw attention to the text. Both the poster and magazine cover use consistent fonts, imagery, language and themes to clearly link the two promotional materials and reinforce the themes of the adventure genre.
The document analyzes the front covers of three film magazines - Total Film, Empire, and Fangoria. It finds that they all use a similar general layout, including a large main image, masthead, and text to promote a film. However, each magazine tailors its style to its target audience - Fangoria has a more amateur look to appeal to horror fans, while Total Film and Empire have a sophisticated style as general interest magazines. Color schemes and fonts are also adjusted based on the film genre. Maintaining consistent branding allows the magazines to be instantly recognizable and builds audience loyalty.
The document analyzes the magazine front cover of Empire magazine that is advertising the film Mockingjay: Part 1. It summarizes that the front cover uses the main image of Katniss Everdeen to signal the action-adventure genre and promote the film. The masthead and sell-lines are in bold, uppercase fonts to stand out and attract readers interested in blockbuster films. The layout follows conventions like placing the masthead at the top and film title on the left to guide readers' eyes.
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2. Researching font types, colour palettes of existing
entertianment magazines
Analysis of font types, shape, layout and colour palettes
Layout:
The gradient background often follows a theme, of being lightest in the middle and gradually gets
darker to the corners.
• This is very effective as the light in the middle highlights the image of the characters on the cover and
the darkness around the edges is a good background for the typically white sell lines to stand out
against.
• The gradient is often achieved through the use of two colours but has also been done through the use
of light in images (typically clouds). The background on the front cover of entertianment weekly is plain
to give more focus on the central image
Masthead : Entertainment Weekly always uses the same font for their masthead, making it more
recognisable for their audience. So we would need to copy this font. • However there is not one notable
colour for the masthead that is generally linked to the company's house style, although there are
certain colours that do seem to be repeatedly used. • Common colours; red, blue and grey. Sometimes
the masthead reflects the film or genre portrayed
Main Image: The main images that are used on the magazine are always placed in the centre of the
cover, matching to the gradient background which highlights the image.
• The image is also very large, generally covering much of the cover, really making a bold statement to
the reader.
• The images are generally of characters from films or TV shows or singers. The image is always of a
character not the actor, so they are dressed and posed like the character they portray in the film or
programme.
Sell Lines: due to each issue being about a different type of entertainment, film, TV etc. It is hard to imply there
is a single phrase that is repeatedly used, but there are some general phrases used often. Plus there is a
common theme of the typography of the titles. Common repetition of the phrases ‘exclusive’ and ‘first
look’ intriguing the audience due to the uniqueness of the magazines feature
Shape: 3D,
rectangle/ square
and bold
3. Researching font types, colour palettes of existing
entertianment magazines
Typography and font type:
The Entertainment Weekly logo was custom drawn by Cyrus High smith based on Scout.
Scout is a multi-weight sans serif font family that derives structural elements from both
new and old: DIN, Venus and Cairoli.
The style of the typefaces remains the same throughout the magazine. It uses different varieties of the Scout Font
TYPOGRAPHY: For Entertainment Weekly what makes it stand out is its with its bright, and bold font.
They use the Scout font for their nameplate. For their Headlines they are usually a mix between
Bureau Grot and Century Expanded, fluctuating between both depending on the overall feel of the
cover. For the cover lines they do the same staying consistent with these two fonts.
Entertainment uses a lot of pull quotes, and the style mirrors the celebrity being
interviewed, and conveys their ideals, and the topic of that issue. For one of the
issues the pull quotes are used to inspire women in the industry.
For the outlines of the magazine, they included the name of the celebrity
photographed and the movie they were recently in. And for the labels in the
magazine they were straightforward, focusing on Movies, TV, Music, and Books.
4. Researching font types, colour palettes of existing
entertianment magazines
Total Film is a very well known and established magazine. The magazine releases
monthly issues and is UK based. This magazine provides its readers with exclusive
interviews with stars, directors, producers etc. The genre isn’t limited as they cover a
range of different film genres each month (often more than one genre is covered
throughout the magazine each issue)
Typography and font styles: bold font that is capitalised. The font is in impact san
serif font which is usually consider as a modern font
Sometimes total film incorporates the film in its masthead
Common font colour on masthead : black, blue, red, white
The layout for Total Film varies with each issue, something that stays the same
however is the placement of the masthead. This is always at the very top fitting the
width. There is a slight difference in this one as instead of the bold white font,
however they have incorporated part of the film into the masthead, luring the
audience in to see what it is about. The layout on the front page of Total film is
structured to reflect the style of the movie
Colour pallets will depend on the film. For example, inception is a film which is involves
science and technology hence the blue and black colours connotes a futuristic setting
5. Researching font types, colour palettes of existing
entertianment magazines
The masthead & font style: the masthead for Empire Magazine makes a statement on the page. The
red especially stands out on the dull background used for the image
Their fonts used favours clean, modern type styles.
Font type: EF Kaffeesatz Schwarz and Bernhard Gothic Heavy SG.
The Layout of Empire magazine uses a conventional layout of a magazine to maximise the front
cover's effectiveness. The masthead is placed at the top of the page, just under the tagline, and this is
because the typical western eye instantly goes to the top-left of a page. Using this knowledge, Empire
magazine makes sure that the first thing that the reader sees is the masthead, instantly letting them
know what magazine they are about to read. The tagline is placed just above the masthead, ensuring
that it is one of the first things the reader sees. This allows the reader to be enticed by the magazine
very quickly, making them want to buy and read the magazine. The major sell line is placed just to the
right of the page, next to the model in the main image. This is conventional of magazines, since the
reader will see the sell line right after looking at the masthead, tagline and main image.
Colour palates: the colour palate will depend on the film being portrayed. Empire uses a range of
bright, vibrant colours that contrast each other to grab as much attention from the reader as possible. A
varied amount of colours are featured on the front cover. Common colours on masthead are black,
white and red which are usually known to be bold colours to help the central image stand out
6. Researching colour palettes of existing
entertainment magazine
Colour palate: overall the colour palate is dark.
the green is one of the main colour as its part of his appearance.
The green matches with the typical makeup of clowns making
the magazine stand out
It also makes the magazine stand out
Colour palate is overall dark. This is intentional as the
background could be a studio which links to the masthead
The gold yellow and blue on the magazine are
complementing each other making the magazine more
attractive
The Avenger is an action movie, which stereotypically a
male audience would watch. By making the dominant
colour pallete in neon pink appeals to females. There is
a mixture of darker colours which fits their image as
superhero.
7. Colour palettes of existing
magazine
Colour palate tends to be vibrant
and bold – especially if it is an
action film.
If the film is thriller or horror they
contain a dark colour palate or less
use of colour to ensure the main
focus is on the actor
8. Conventions of entertainment
magazine:
The actor or star
image is usually
captured in a close-
up shot. However,
longs shots and
middle close up
shots are equally
included on the
front page
The master head is usually behind
the star image or in front
depending on the position of the
actors and shot type
Sell- lines and cover lines
always correlate to the
film. There is also
promotion where the
reader are encourage to
either buy or look further
into the magazine
Colour pallter
corresponds to the
theme/ genre of
the film being
promoted
9. Target audience profile
NEA brief requirements:
Cross-media production target audience:
a fun-loving 16–25 year old mass market demographic.
10. My target audience
My target audience:
16-25 year olds who enjoy fantasy action films
They are also aware of controversial topics such as
racism and race which will be depicted on my second
cover
Interest: my audience will probably be tech savvy, a love
for film, movies, books and a desire to have fun
whenever possible
My target audience is gender-neutral as it’s a film
magazine
Class demographic is mix
My target audience interest - are typically music, movie
and are digitally savvy
11.
12. Over the course of three weeks , I researched planned and created an entertainment
magazine in preparation for NEA.
Having researched and studied the magazines produced by Hearst, I have decided to
do a film magazine that will be fun loving.
My first cover is going to be based on a show called shadow hunters and the book ‘the
mortal instruments’. This fantasy genre film will appeal to my target audience as it’s a
popular genre.
Having looked at what magazines were already in production, my intention was to
create a magazine which are similar to style of Total Film, Empire and Entertainment
weekly . I will ensure that my magazine fits the NEA requirement with making clear that
the movie I am promoting is fun-loving.
This meant my magazine was based on fantasy but it will still have an element of fun-
loving in it. For example, I will be creating a sequel on the film ‘To all the Boys I’ve
loved before’ which is a teen romance and stereotypically ‘chick flick’
Developing my ideas and ensuring that this links with the NEA
requirements and Hearst Magazine
13. Questions I will be asking
myself when considering my
target audience
16. Analysing the results from the questionnaire
From my data, I have gathered I have found that my target audience overall enjoy
watching Netflix, film or TV shows in their free time. This part of the questionnaire was
important as I wanted to gain a general understanding of what their interest where and
what they did in their spear time. I also asked ‘what do you think an entertainment
magazine is’. This question enabled me to grasp what type of genre they knew and the
typical magazine they will pick up/ Majority of my target audience picked film magazines.
In addition, I asked general questions such as their likes and dislike, what books or
activities they are interested and what typical film genre they enjoy. These general
questions were important to my research as I wanted to gain a basic understanding of
my target audience, to specifically produce a magazine front page that would be of
interest to them.
From my data, I have noticed that the most popular genre for films are fantasy, chick flick
and action. This will be important as I will used to create my magazine cover using this
research and result.
17. Preparation for magazine front
cover
Masthead ideas
Cue the Film/ or CUE film
Film Noir
Exquisite Film
Unprecedented
film
Block buster
Movie Maqie
CineMix
Love Film
Film Reel
FFY ( Films
for you)
Movie Medley
Movie Mix
Movie Mayhem
STARBURST
RealFilmReel
18. What master heads people like?
Names Like Dislike total
Film Reel IIIII 5
Cine MIX III 3+
Cue the
Film
II 2+
Movie
mayhem
I 1+
Movie
Maqie
I 1-
Exquisite
films
IIIII 5-
Block
Buster
III 3+
19. Experimenting with fonts
On this page, I have decided
to experiment with different
types of font for my
masthead on my front page
My chosen font will be
something similar to this as
entertainment magazine use
a standard bold font for the
magazine
20. Experiments
I have done two experimental pages
where I was practicing organisation texts
and choosing font. I also tried to edit and
insert images such as the barcode. This
learning process was crucial as it enabled
me to understand the way magazine are
organised and set to appeal to the target
audience.