1. The colour scheme for this magazine is red as
it anchors red, also it will stands out on the
shelf and it is very appealing. Red is the main
colour which anchors that target audience can
be anyone who enjoys rock music. The other
colours used to make things stand out which
work well together.
Barcodes are used in all
magazines for the price and to
give other information like the
issue number and date
.
The central image stands out and it uses direct address as this
engages the audience. The mise-en-scene anchors the genre
therefore there is always red or black used in the image as this
connotes rock.
Buzzwords are words like ‘FREE’ and ‘Exclusive’ and they can be on the
strapline as this will attract the audience with something new or free.
The text is always bold, it contrast from the page by using a different
colour which will stand out as the main goal is for the consumer to buy
the magazine which will allow them to enjoy something they like, which
engages them. However this magazine uses both these features as it
uses ‘exclusive’ attract the consumer of finding out something new
relating to music. It is usually featuring an artist or band (interview).
The masthead is always
bold and unique in every
magazine. It stands out
so the consumer knows
the name of the
magazine and it will be
very noticeable from
everything else. The
masthead is the largest
text on the page.
The main coverline is only
slightly smaller than the
masthead, making it the
second largest piece of
text, making it look bold.
Also bright colours are
used and capital letters
are used in the main
coverline so it attracts the
consumer as it a very
important feature on a
magazine, it makes it
worthwhile to read and
want to buy. The colour
scheme colours a red,
black, white colour
scheme as this anchors
rock therefore I will be
using colours related to
rock too by the influence
from this rock magazine.
