This document discusses conventions and codes used in magazine covers. It analyzes three magazine covers. Some key points: - Magazine mastheads are prominently displayed to highlight their importance. - Film titles are placed in the top left corner or highlighted to inform audiences. - Color schemes like darker shades convey meanings like death for war films or grey for depression. - Protagonists are centered to draw the first and most attention, and are often male to target male audience identification. - Lack of cover lines is intentional to focus attention on other elements like the protagonist or title.