Evaluation
Question 3 – How did you attract/address your audience
Front Cover
I attracted the audience on my front cover by using many features. These
features are:

• A striking main image which even though the person is not a female, it is what
  my questionnaire results shown people wanted; a striking image.
• The colours I used contrast with each other and the background which makes
  the front cover stand out; the dark maroon red used for the masthead a long
  with the white stroke around the text stand out from the grey background and
  the light brown with the black stroke also stands out from the background. Also,
  the colours of the text match the colours of the guitar which makes the front
  cover look interesting making the audience want to buy the magazine
• I used interesting and snappy cover lines that get right to the point to put on the
  front cover also so that the reader would be drawn in and would want to read
  more about what the cover lines imply.
• The price of the magazine would also attract the audience, from the
  questionnaire, I found out that the majority of the audience would pay in-
  between £2 and £3 pound for the magazine and my magazine is in that price
  range as it only costs £2.99.
• I also never addressed the audience too formally either, I used language that is
  everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that could put the reader
  from reading on or buying the magazine again
• The front cover’s layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that
  could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t
  give the reader trouble reading it.
Contents Page
I attracted the audience on my contents page by using many features. These
features are:

• The advertisement at the bottom of the page, it stands out and is most likely the
  first thing the audience looks at because of its colour and sharpness
• The colours I used on the contents page match the colours used on the front
  cover, so the audience knows what colours to expect.
• The pages of the magazine are split into different sub categories which makes it
  easier for the reader when he/she are trying to find a page.
• I also do not address the audience too formally either on the contents page, I
  used language that is everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that
  could put the reader from reading on or buying the magazine again
• The contents page layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that
  could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t
  give the reader trouble reading it.
• The image of the guitar – this image is large and takes up a lot of space so the
  reader will see the image and be drawn in,
• The other images also help to attract the reader, all the images used on the
  contents page have used different camera shots and angles which makes the
  magazine look more interesting
• The Editors note makes the magazine look and sound more like a professional
  magazine as in most real magazines there is an editors note so by adding one
  into this magazine, the audience will be drawn into buying the magazine
  because it looks professional and trustworthy.
• The fonts used on the contents page such as MV Boil and Segoe Print are all
  different and original fonts which as well as making the page look more
  interesting are connotations of the indie genre – ‘Originality’
• The Articles about getting bands noticed would appeal to the audience as they
  could be wanting to get signed themselves in the near future.
Double Page Spread
I attracted the audience on my Double Page Spread by using many
features. These features are:

•   Through the simple colour scheme by using bold, contrasting
    colours like white and black. I did the questions in a red colour, a
    different font and a different size to the answers to grab the
    readers attention as it makes the article more interesting.
•   The title of the page, is a quote from the artist and the quote
    itself is quite strong and angry which would make the audience
    want to read on and see what the quote leads to.
•   The image on the second page covers up most of the page so it is
    most likely the first thing the reader sees. The image uses a high
    angled shot, looking up at the artist which makes it look more
    interesting, therefore making the reader want to buy/read the
    magazine. Moreover, the green stroke around the image makes
    the image stand out even more as it contrasts the black
    background – it makes the image look more important
•   The introduction paragraph gives the audience a little description
    about what the article is about and because the paragraph is
    short, snappy and to the point, it keeps the reader interested
•   The name of the artist stands out because of the white rectangle
    behind the text, this white rectangle contrasts with the black
    making it stand out more therefore, grabbing the readers
    attention – of they do not know who the artist is, they will know
    on the DPS as it stands out and is anchored to the image

Evaluation

  • 1.
    Evaluation Question 3 –How did you attract/address your audience
  • 2.
    Front Cover I attractedthe audience on my front cover by using many features. These features are: • A striking main image which even though the person is not a female, it is what my questionnaire results shown people wanted; a striking image. • The colours I used contrast with each other and the background which makes the front cover stand out; the dark maroon red used for the masthead a long with the white stroke around the text stand out from the grey background and the light brown with the black stroke also stands out from the background. Also, the colours of the text match the colours of the guitar which makes the front cover look interesting making the audience want to buy the magazine • I used interesting and snappy cover lines that get right to the point to put on the front cover also so that the reader would be drawn in and would want to read more about what the cover lines imply. • The price of the magazine would also attract the audience, from the questionnaire, I found out that the majority of the audience would pay in- between £2 and £3 pound for the magazine and my magazine is in that price range as it only costs £2.99. • I also never addressed the audience too formally either, I used language that is everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that could put the reader from reading on or buying the magazine again • The front cover’s layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t give the reader trouble reading it.
  • 3.
    Contents Page I attractedthe audience on my contents page by using many features. These features are: • The advertisement at the bottom of the page, it stands out and is most likely the first thing the audience looks at because of its colour and sharpness • The colours I used on the contents page match the colours used on the front cover, so the audience knows what colours to expect. • The pages of the magazine are split into different sub categories which makes it easier for the reader when he/she are trying to find a page. • I also do not address the audience too formally either on the contents page, I used language that is everyday language. If I used overly formal language, that could put the reader from reading on or buying the magazine again • The contents page layout is also very simple, it is not crowded with things that could put the reader off, it only contains information that it needs so it doesn’t give the reader trouble reading it. • The image of the guitar – this image is large and takes up a lot of space so the reader will see the image and be drawn in, • The other images also help to attract the reader, all the images used on the contents page have used different camera shots and angles which makes the magazine look more interesting • The Editors note makes the magazine look and sound more like a professional magazine as in most real magazines there is an editors note so by adding one into this magazine, the audience will be drawn into buying the magazine because it looks professional and trustworthy. • The fonts used on the contents page such as MV Boil and Segoe Print are all different and original fonts which as well as making the page look more interesting are connotations of the indie genre – ‘Originality’ • The Articles about getting bands noticed would appeal to the audience as they could be wanting to get signed themselves in the near future.
  • 4.
    Double Page Spread Iattracted the audience on my Double Page Spread by using many features. These features are: • Through the simple colour scheme by using bold, contrasting colours like white and black. I did the questions in a red colour, a different font and a different size to the answers to grab the readers attention as it makes the article more interesting. • The title of the page, is a quote from the artist and the quote itself is quite strong and angry which would make the audience want to read on and see what the quote leads to. • The image on the second page covers up most of the page so it is most likely the first thing the reader sees. The image uses a high angled shot, looking up at the artist which makes it look more interesting, therefore making the reader want to buy/read the magazine. Moreover, the green stroke around the image makes the image stand out even more as it contrasts the black background – it makes the image look more important • The introduction paragraph gives the audience a little description about what the article is about and because the paragraph is short, snappy and to the point, it keeps the reader interested • The name of the artist stands out because of the white rectangle behind the text, this white rectangle contrasts with the black making it stand out more therefore, grabbing the readers attention – of they do not know who the artist is, they will know on the DPS as it stands out and is anchored to the image