The document discusses design conventions for tabloid newspaper front pages. It notes that tabloids prioritize images over text, use candid celebrity photos, and employ colors like red prominently. Common layouts include overlapping text and images, headlines and mastheads of equal size, and multiple stories presented on the front page. Successful designs grab attention with eye-catching headlines and balance the ratio of text to large, engaging photographs that illustrate the stories.

1. Task 8- Tabloid

2. Before creating my own designs and flat plans, it is important to look at some of the common conventions, as tabloid
newspapers can be very different in there design to that for a broadsheet newspaper as its need for its audience are a lot
different as well as the quality of the stories that are a lot more varied in topics from celebrity and splash stories, and in some
cases there can be a difference in layout depending on the importance to the story as the sun newspaper to the left has one
main story across the front page, as well as this idea of warming the text around the silhouette has been used but not as strict
as you see in some magazines and the text does overlap the image but a black background across the main headline. Another
similarity between then all is the used of candid celebrity, paparazzi photographs that can be used for both the headline story
and other featuring stories. In terms of colour schemes there is a clear use of read, white and black, using the red as a
highlighting colour. As well as other primary colours that seem to be incorporated more often, and using a block coloured
background to back the images in some cases such as apart of the daily mirror. With the ratio of text to images been
considerably be more image to text filling up 3 quarters of the page in comparison to text, with a small paragraph of text
surrounding the story, as well as some times using a side bar to fill with other stories in the news. With it also bee more
common to find more than one image as apart of the front page that relate to each of the separate stories.

3. Image
Text
Headline
Masthead
Sub heading
To begin with I looked at a very
traditional and basic design
apart of the tabloid front page
spread, filled mainly of images
between the ratio of text to
photographs. With both a
headline and masthead of an
equal size towards the top of
the page that is of importance
of grabbing the attention of the
reader as it is what catches
the eye using a headline that is
short, snappy and to the point
with language techniques , and
unlike a more formal grid way
of setting the information out
overlapping is key. With just a
small ratio of text to give the
reader of taster of information
further into the print. The
colours to this are also of more
importance then the
broadsheet kind with a
combination of primary colours
that continue throughout the
newspaper

4. Image
Text
Headline
Masthead
Side bar
Second
Image and
Story
Here I have looked at
something a little different with
more than one story to the
front page sometimes of a
humorous nature or in relation
to a different subject topic such
as sport with an emphasis on
where you can read more. An
overlap of text and image is
important in the design of this
so when considering images it
is important to make sure that
the text can still be clearly red
through the image. In terms of
other stories extra images will
help to split up the text and
illustrate the point further
either of a circular frame or a
cut out scrapbook effect to
show the celebrity faces. A
second story can also be found
within the masthead of either
an advertisement or celebrity
story helping to make it look
more informal.

5. ImageHeadline
Second Image and Story
Masthead
Third
Image and
Story
Text
In this case the headline takes
up a lot of the space within this
design towards the left hand
side of the page, which will
then have a gradual faded
image behind relating to the
headline story, to complement
the more modern and
contemporary design and the
house style of newspaper I will
be using some cut out images
within the second story which
the text can be warped around.
Within the headline story the
text will be found towards the
centre of the page between the
divide of text and images. As
well as this there will be more
that one story to be seen on
the front page that will be
found wrapped around the
masthead splitting up the
information and fill it with
other topics too.

6. Image
Headline
Masthead
Text
Second Image and
Story
In this case the layout of this
newspaper design is all of a
landscape orientation into
blocks of information. With
something a little different in
design with the image across
the centre of the page to grab
the attention of the audience
especially when a portrait
photography is considered
when directed at eye level such
as paparazzi and candid shots.
And in this case the text and
headline do not overlapping
and placed separately keeping
this design simple and easy to
read. With the main paragraph
of text found around the
headline which helps to frame
the text. In relation to the
headline and image the
masthead will be considerably
smaller as other elements are
more important.

7. When taking into consideration images for my newspaper front page it has been noticed that it is all about candid paparazzi to get the attention
of the reader that are into celebrity gossip stories, so a celebrity face on the front of a newspaper is also very common from either a mid or long
shot. As the text and images overlap somewhat a gradual fade has been known to be put on the image in order for the text to become clear to
read it is also common to see a montage of images put together for a number of different angles and shots, and when it comes to the other
images inserted into the other leading stories a cut out effect has been used around the celebrity faces to give a more informal approach while
also leaving room for text.

8. As apart of the text for my front page even though the ratio of more image then text it is still an important part of the design and just like
a broadsheet newspaper the same principles are in place as a sans serif font is most appropriate for both the headline that is attention
grabbing which complements the capital letters and hard hitting headline, however unlike a broadsheet newspaper the main body of text
will also be in a sans serif font to match the house style of tabloid newspaper which is clear and easy to read when only a small box of
text will be used. As a part of the mast head similar to the headline again a chunky, bold sans serif font will be used and seen as apart of
the brand and so something more poignant is key. Because just like the broadsheet using a more scrawly serif font that is more
traditional a sans serif, a more modern font is needed for the younger readers of a tabloid newspaper.
Main Body Of Text
Main Body Of Text
Main Body Of Text

9. Just like some of the existing products I have looked at
I wanted to create a banner style of masthead
incorporating a number of different stories within, and
here you can see the process I have gone
through, originally using Photoshop to begin my
designs and cutting out different images using the
lasso tool and then layering them up inspired the sun’s
design and instead of keeping the background white I
have incorporated some colour into this with this
ombre blue effect that is a sutaile addition and
emphases' the fact that they are different stories to
the main headline. then with this layout transferring it
to in design to then add the text, of a more informal
nature. Which also required me use da font as a way
to source my fonts all very chunky and modern in
design, and similar throughout the whole front page.
Colour is also important taking inspiration from the
sun and pulling out key colours from the images. With
a highlight stroke through the text to emphases it
further making it stand out.

10. Originally I began with a basic layout to combine the headline and main image together presenting the image
in a landscape orientation, but with a white background felt that it wasn’t attention grabbing enough which
was when I incorporated the black box to set against the white font, a popular convention used by
newspapers, serving as a strong contrast which is a lot more striking to the eye. But even after the
improvements I still wasn’t happy with the overall look which is when I experimented with a number of
different images relevant to the hippie era. Showing emotion and a visual representation of the events.
When it came to putting these elements together these guides/grids really helped to keep everything level
and in proportion in order to create something to a profession standard.

11. After looking at some of the existing products they seem to have this transition though the image with this
faded effect from the image light to dark where the text is set upon. Which helped to be achieve by my
choice of image that has a white background and helped me to set the text upon. From this it was also
important to consider some of the smaller details such as the sub title and placement of this as in some
cases they are presented in a sentence or can even be seen in bullet point format. Which I looked at but felt
that a statement worked best because of what was been said and the use of the stroke emphases' the words
especially when set upon a busy background. When it came to the main body text which is known to be of a
small capacity I looked at adding borders and lines to the box, but felt that it wasn’t living up to the design of
newspaper and interfered with the image which was when I decided on a line to define the quote title from
the story

12. The sans serif font is reflective of
a tabloid newspaper and apart of
both the main body of text and
headline for this hippie
special, been clear and easy to
read. Using a size 12 font for the
main copy a reasonable reading
size for a newspaper with an
emphasis on the first line of the
story.
Using this gradual lighting effect
from light to dark was achieved
using photograph and the gradient
tool and am happy with the way it
sets the text, creating something
realistic in design.
The image taken from an online
source works well at getting this
message across and reflects what
has been portrayed in the headline.
A black and white image to create a
realistic portrait of the events. The
fact that the action in the
photograph has been shot at the
bottom allows the text to interfere
a little less with this image as it is
still clear to audiences.
The headline was created out of
a pun that relate to the hippie
era, something very common
among many tabloid newspapers
in order to mock or add humour
or hook the reader, which is
what has been achieved here
with the twist on words
‘peaces/pieces’
The splash banner placed across
the width of the newspaper
emphases the fact that it is a
special edition makes it more
appealing to the reader.
Using the original sun logo
allows me to create something
realistic and look at the sun
newspaper for inspiration for
the design as well as a
combination of other
influences, elements such as
the price and date has also
been incorporated to do so. As
well as setting off the colours
for the paper.
In order to create something
relevant to hippie I have used
iconic symbols and influences
such as the peace sign and the
hippie van as well as the
strong message reflected with
‘flower power’. As well as
been a way to make the page
more visually appealing while
incorporating more than one
story
The stroke added to the
headlines and titles of the stories
helps to emphases' the point
further while still allowing a
bright coloured font to be used,
keeping neutral tones with added
hints of red and blue. As a
highlighting colour

13. To show development and present the information in a
different way I looked at basing the design around
another copy of the sun keeping the orginall masthead/
banner but developing the presentation of the
headlining story in where the text is found to the left of
page, and the images have used this cut out effect and
layering multiple images, emphasing the shocking facts
and statics to get the attention of the audience,
presented in a bullet point format and pulling out the
red tones of the masthead. To improve upon this design
however I will need to use the gradual faded effect and
add black boxes to the bottom and top of the frame.
Whether the text sits in order to make it look more
realistic. The text is also an important part of the design
as it has been noticed that the text can be found
overlapping the image and can combine somewhat.

14. To create the main image for my second design I used Photoshop, where by I took a image of a busy protest
from that time as a background to set my main image upon to create something similar to the existing product
I have looked at. As the background is meant to be as sutal as possible I have added a black box behind and
lowered the opacity to make the image less obvious. I have then cut out a celebrity image, something that
tabloid newspapers are known for using the lasso tool and then just like the example I have
added an outer glow to emphases this and make it stand out for the text and background
image. Which also creates something for the text to sit upon, and so from this it can be
inserted into my InDesign document and the text can be added. As well as this just like some
of the examples I have looked at I have added more than one image and framing It to fit into a
circular shape of the original design to show the action and back up what is being said warped
around the main body of text.

15. When comparing the two design I have created for a tabloid newspaper front page, I feel that the both front pages
are realistic for there audience based around real front pages that have been on the shelves. Using a chunky bold
font for both designs has worked well because just like the existing product it is bold and eye catching, making a
statement and the fact that it has been presented in capital letters gets this message across to. In terms of the
presentation of the text I like the way that the facts have been presented in a bullet point format as I feel it is more
appropriate to a tabloid newspaper rather then the quote used for the left hand side front cover. However when it
comes to the images I am most happy with the design on the right because as there is a smoother transition from
image to text as the other seems a lot more disjointed and put together which don’t match as well together as well
as the fact there seems to be a lot more text crammed onto the page in this case. In terms of the layout the use of
the grids have helped to keep everything in proportion and stick to the stereotypical design of a tabloid newspaper
more image then text, with a large masthead and headline.