The document analyzes the visual elements and layout of magazine covers and pages. It discusses compositional techniques like camera angle, depth of field, rule of thirds, and eyeline. It also examines use of lighting, background, props, color, typography, and other design elements to convey meaning and influence audience perception of the subject. Overall, the analysis suggests the visual design is carefully crafted to represent the subject as powerful, wealthy, talented, and influential in order to appeal to and attract readers.

1. Textual Analysis
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3. The camera angle is a medium shot to
focus on the body language and facial
expression of the subject. The camera
is at a far proximity to the subject. The
Depth of field; shallow
Focus therefore the subject
(foreground) is a sharp focus making
The assumption that the subject is very
Significant within the magazine cover.
The rule of the third- The eyeline is at
the top of the magazine which implies
dominance and power. Also, the
eyeline is as direct address therefore
appealing to the audience as it may
seem as if the subject is looking
directly at the audience. The body
language shows seriousness, sexy,
and importance.
The main image was taken in a studio which implies that the attention is important that it is on the subject
rather than a unneeded background. The background is purple which suggests royalty and wealth. This may
allude the audience to believe this subject to be successful and talented. The clothing black which emphasises
power and dominance- implying that the subject is an independant woman.
Props- the props used is a big M which suggests that her name is very
well known and famous. Instead of using outrageous outfits, her name
is what makes her- as well as her music.
Lighting is a key light from the
front to focus on the subjects-
making her easy to identify.
Airbrushing has been used to make
the magazine cover seem
attractive. The further down the
main image, the darker the colours
get, this means that the bottom of
the image isn’t important.
Recognisable masthead that is
unique to this magazine label
therefore making it easier to
find and identify.

4. Main sell line is in white which may
represent the subject to be innocent
and kind. The purple background
implies wealth and royalty. This may
represent that even though her fans
see her as very highly dominant she
is still a nice person despite her
wealth and talent.
The yellow text my imply the emotion
Of happiness as yellow connotes
With the emotion of joy and
happiness.
The main sell line is in the centre of
the page, but isn’t as big as the
masthead or the main image,
therefore it shows it’s importance but
still isn't as significant as the
masthead or main image.
The layout of the cover page is
simple and formal- to show the
content easily to the audience, but
also to represent that the content of
The music magazine isn’t as
Important as the artists
Within the magazine, therefore
there is a simple layout to the front
cover.
The main sell line is in block capitals
to attract the reader’s attention.

6. The main image of the contents page is a
medium shot with a far proximity. The
depth of field is a shallow focus in the
foreground to present the subject. The
eyeline is at the top of the frame to show
dominance and importance.
The background is a studio, so that the
Attention of the subject isn’t taken
Away by the background. The clothing
Is normal with a twist of difference to it
which may indicate that this artist is a
normal person with a twist (talent). There
are no props which suggests that the
subject is the most important. The
colours are pale which may be the
persona of the subject. The lighting is
high key lighting which highlights a lot of
the image. The image has been
airbrushed and healed to make the main
image clean and attractive.
The main title is in block capital to
show the reader where/what they’re
reading. The font is sans and is black
which connotes with power and wealth
therefore suggesting that this
magazine is successful. The colours,
blue, grey and white all give the
impression of cleanliness and
professional. This may make the
magazine more successful as a formal
looking magazine may be found more
appealing. The formal layout of 3
different sections are split clearly to
make it easier what type of information
the reader is reading. The ratio
between images and text are weighed
more towards the textual side which
represents that the content of the
magazine is more important than the
images.

8. The main image is a close
up of the subject with a
close proximity between
the camera and the
subject.The depth
Of field is a shallow focus
therefore the subject is in
sharp focus. The subject
is in the centre of the page
suggesting
importance.The rule of the
third implies that the
eyeline is at direct
address which may make
the audience feel like the
subject is looking at them
directly. The image was
taken in a studio, the
colours are black and
white to give a sexy and
glamours feel to it. The
body language implies
erotic sexiness.
Lighting is key lighting from the top to show
shadows on her body to make her look slimmer.
Costume shows confidence and sexiness.
The large L implies that it is
in alphabetical order,
therefore the L is used to
not only present who the
subject is, but is also
shown to tell you where
abouts in the magazine you
are. The ratio between text
and image is equal,
however the text is on the
right hand side which
implies more power. The
layout is formal due to the
3 columns that holds all of
the article. The drop cap
implies an important part of
the article/a new and
different part of the article.
The red colour of the L
symbolises romance and
sex which may furthermore
allude to the idea of the
subject looking sexy and