2. Click on the names of each slide and it will
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Contents page
• Front covers slides 3- 15
• Contents page. slides 16-28
• Double page spread. Slides 29-39
• Questionnaire. slide 40
• Questions 1-9 (41-48)
• Mood board from what I fount out. (49)
• results of audience research which have been analysed and reflected on (50)
• Whats my tribe ( 51-75)
• the personal learning and reflection (76)
• reflection on what you have learnt from your front cover analysis and how you can use this
knowledge for your own front cover (77)
• reflection on what you have learnt from your contents page analysis and how you can use
this knowledge for your own contents page (78)
• for what you have learnt from your audience research questionnaire and find your tribe N
B you nay dins you are repeating a little of what you sais from your analysis but this is
drawing everything together of what you have learnt from both your audience research
activities (79)
3. Sky line
Masthead
Main cover
Main image
Cover line
And Plugs and
teasers Lead article
Buzz words
And plugs
And teasers
Bar code
Two thirds
4. The main image is of the singer The barcode is on the bottom of Mast head is simple, but has red and yellow
Rihanna which currently at the the page and isn't following the in the gaps in the letters making it stand
moment is one of the top single conventions of magazines as it out from the other magazines as their mast
sellers and has a huge fan base, make it different to the other head is made up of white letters and in
which would be good for sales as magazines . But with it being on bold where as this one is using white and
men think she is “hot” and girls the other side makes it different two other colours to stand out from the
think she’s amazing and beautiful. to other magazines shelves. Also it takes up the whole width
Which goes to show that their which is following the conventions of other
sales for this issue could go up magazines; they do this as when the
potentially. By the main image magazine is on the shelf there will be
containing mostly red, makes me others on top of it and the heading will
think she is feisty and just attract the customer to it.
screaming at me “don't mess with
me” also it suggests that she is a
very independent women and
likes to break the rules. Also she's
only wearing a white top, which is
more like a bra, which connotes
innocence but then again their is a
tattoo on her side which is Other cover lines are there to
suggesting don't mess with me, . tell the reader what else to
they could of photo shopped this expect in the magazine as if
out, but they kept it in to they are a regular subscriber
emphasise her being feisty and the and they don't generally like
don't mess with me look. Rihanna, there will be similar
“fans don’t really know who I am” is a lure as it information or complete
makes them think omg, I have to read this as they opposite to this so they are still
are thinking well is she just a lie then? And they will reaching many of their target
in turn read the magazine to find out what and why audiences so they wont be
they didn’t know about her before. losing out
5. The buzz words WOMEN of the YEAR suggests Sky line is drawing you in with big buzz words “ the
that there has been a competition which is 209BEST SONGS of 2007 suggests that the words
incorporating prosumors in this and making the which are enlarged are emphasising to the
readers feel more apart of the magazine as they audience that this is the magazine to know about
had the chance to vote for who they wanted as the greatest songs of 2007 and you wont find it
the women of the year. anywhere else.
Main cover line is “ Fergie” Mast head following the
“HOW A BAD GIRL MADE conventions of magazines as
GOOD “ suggest that before its fills the whole width of the
this article she wasn't seen a page. Easy to see and the
good person but now she word “blender “ has a line
has changed and turned a through it making it look like
new leaf. But in comparison its been through a blender?
to this, she is stood there
half naked so really is she a
Main image is of Fergie from
good girl?? Or is this just a
black eyed peas. She’s just in
play on words making the
her bra with her shirt being
reader believe that she has
undone. Which too me is
turned a new leaf? When
screaming sex appeal. This is
really the leopard really
more aimed at a guy?? Or a
hasn't changed its spots.
girl? But with an image like
this is giving teenagers a
The other cover lines is drawing I the wrong idea of the “perfect
other fans who aren’t into Fergie but image”. She fills up most of
are still into Blender. Which is good Bar code is the bottom left corner, the page with her chest as
as they aren’t totally excluding them which is not following the codes the main focus. She’s also
from this magazine. Like with the and conventions of magazines but wearing blue nails which is
buzz word PLUS , shows what else perhaps it didn’t fit in on the other following the theme of blue
there is too offer in the issue. side? and gold on this page.
6. The main image is the lead singer,
The mast head AP looks kind of future
Christopher drew (19 years old),
like almost like its from a fantasy movi
from Never Shout Never which
or something. Its used quite simple and
suggests he is what the fans like and
basic colours and continued the yellow
want. As in other band i.e. fall out
and green theme to the main article
boy, the bassist is the main attraction
which is good as its keeping things
in the band. Also he has been voted
simple and its not over powering
in 2010 as artist of the year, which for
Christopher's face . Which is a good,
Christopher is amazing. Also this will
thing as many front covers can go over
boost sales as the fans from the
the top with the fonts and styles and
magazine voted for him so they are
ruins the picture. Its also following the
more than likely to buy this to have
rules and conventions by having the
an exclusive interview with him. His
mast head taking up the whole width
face is cute and innocent. Quite an
and being at the top making it easy to
easy look to go for but its making him
distinguish in the shops.
look vulnerable at the same time or
inexperienced compared to other
lead singers i.e. shadows from
The cover lines and plugs makes
avenged seven fold. But he has a lip
piercing so maybe its just an act?? the reader want too look into it
But this will only make him seem as its showing and wanting you
more “sexy” to the female fan base as too look at the votes from the
his voice is quite soft and cute when best artists music etc from 2010
he sings so this magazine targets which “YOU VOTED” making the
mainly the female fans of 14-25 as its conventions come to gether
quite teen looking
making the whole prosumer
come into effect. By not stating
The lure on this magazine is quite strong as 2010 all what's in the magazine has
READERS POLL RESULTS ARE IN! Just draws the made is quite simple which is a
viewer in along with ARTIST OF THE YEAR, just is good thing
irresistible for loyal fans to miss out on
7. Mast head is at the top of the page
Graphic features suggest that they are showing other
following some of the conventions of The main cover line is taking up the
features in the magazine to entice the audience into looking
magazines but it doesn't cover the whole width of the page and is easy to
further into the magazine, and they have more to offer is
whole of the width as, its quite small and identify and its different to their other
MCR and PATD isn't your thing.
its different to others. As here the font is issues as they have the other titles to the
in bold and squished into the corner but, side of the page or around the middle.
I think it looks good like this and looks But here its needed as its “war on emo”.
less in your face than other magazines. Show the slanting a story easy to get
Also how its red and white makes it across here as the fans of nme like to
stand out in the racks and many hear new and main steam music and the
magazines go for the white look, but best music currently around at in 2007,
here they have gone for red and its the these were hot bands to listen to.
same shade as the background so it “bottled at reading attacked by tabloids,
kind of blends in . Also they are stating threatened in the streets” suggests that
that they are different to others by not these bands are bad role models and
completely following the magazine they are in incredible danger. But the
conventions. main images suggest that they don't care
about what people do to them or what
they say.
The main image, is of two different bands
being branded for being emo. As when a
band is given this name it usually follows
cults, depression, making the fans become
like this. But I do think that this is unfair . Yes The other plugs/cover lines on the page suggest
Gerard Way was depressed when the Black that they are trying to get fans from other genres to
The theme on this page is very red and black as
Parade was written and on tour, and was buy it as well as they have a new album by the
one half is red and the other is black. But also there
accused of teens “following them i.e. being a Scissor sisters, oasis's new track list and arctic
is a contrast as panic! At the disco aren't to me
cult” and committing suicide. But bands monkeys on judges not being stupid.. Which goes
“emo” nor are MCR, but MCR are more of that
shouldn't be criticised and labelled for their to show they have targeted a lot of genres in this
genre than PATD. but how Gerard is placed in a
music, their famous for what they do and issue. As they have rock/emo/ alternate, pop, and
military jack on the red side suggests they want him
NME is showing this on their front cover to indie/indie rock.
to be noticed as if they put him on the black side,
show the affects and awareness of what
then the readers wouldn't be able to see him as
happening to “emo”.
much.
8. Main image is of Haley Williams, Sky line is very appealing to is audience as its a Mast head is cracked and looks
lead singer from paramore, in a rock magazine its put a pun into it “rocked like when glass breaks. Which
punching pose almost as if she your world”. Also its making the reader feel represents rebellion and not
punching your face. By doing proud, prosumer, as they had the chance to giving a damn. Its following the
this they are slanting a story as interact with the magazine online and vote for rules of conventions of having it
many fans of kerrnag love her. their favourites, east favourites of the year etc. full width and at the top of the
This adds to the fact that this page so fans know what too look
magazine is very rebellious and for when buying the magazine.
doesn't give a crap about what Also its a very basic colour white
people think. Also Haley looks and there isn’t much too it. But
very mean and sexy in this as the main image is underneath the
mainly girls look soft, cute and mast head which is different to
innocent but here she looks many magazines as the image
totally different to many girls. usually over laps the mast head.
Also how her hand is in focus
and her face is almost out of
focus draws the attention to the
Lead article is an exclusive and is
fist.
almost teasing the reader with what's
to be said inside the issue and with
Haley's fist punching the page the
A main plug in this is about words are almost making you read
the long awaited return of them with out knowing. Its different as
guns ‘n’ roses which is they would usually put the main story
appealing to other fans which line around the main image but them
aren't necessarily into soft used a bit of experimentation here and
rock of paramore and like its worked well.
more metal.
9. Lead article is on Avenged sevenfold “ facing Sky line is bigger than usual sky lines, but Mast head covers the width of the
death, choosing life, kicking ass” & “ we cant usually this magazine comes in a plastic page which is following the
grieve forever” shows that they are slowly wrapping due to a free gift. Their is a lot of conventions of magazines by having it
over coming the Rev’s death (now the former buzz words on here “ FREE CD- 35 sick new
sounds!”, “ free gig ticket”, are all suggesting
at the top of the page. The font is in
drummer) which was the 28/12/2009. Which
devastated the band and their future and the that they are desperate for readers to buy this bold with the 1st word “metal” written
fans as well ( I was one of them) but the fire and by having the main items at the very top is in a smaller font in the letter H. Which
in the background shows their back and enticing people to buy it. is different to together magazines, as
stronger than ever. Just like the saying- what they have the whole of the name
doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. displayed in bold letters. The font its
Also avenged sevenfold is in a type writing
self is very heavy metal. As the letters
style with red for the colour, placed on a
black banner which is suggesting death to curve almost like a knife or like the
me. As red= blood and its on a black banner. band name “Metallica” is shaped like
Also the AX7 logo is placed in front of the this. Also how there is fire over
image emphasising they are back and fans hammer suggest that's its a
can distinguish that that’s AX7 by the skull destructive magazine and doesn't give
with wings.
a damn what anyone thinks about
them. Metal is also see through, so
you can see through it creating a
Graphic features are a big monster at the different effect to other magazines.
side of the cover suggesting this is a
thrash issue. Even though Avenged
Sevenfold aren't. But goes to show that
they are thinking about the other readers Other cover lines are just shouting at you
from this very niche market. Also a GIANT too take a look, but one good thing with this
MAIDEN STICKER Is appealing to more magazine is that you cant read before you
earlier metal lovers which is good as they buy, so they have to sell everything on the
aren’t leaving them out from this issue. front. As with the FREE MEGADETH BOOK
Also a free ticket is way more interesting More cover lines are “Dimmu makes the reader want to buy the magazine
than a free cd, or book or avenged biggest metal album ever?” for the free book. Which is a good
sevenfold coming back, its amazing as Suggests to the reader that this is promotion offer, as not only will the sales
they price of them at the moment is way what you have been waiting for, for Metal Hammer go up, but the fans for
to expensive and to get to go to a gig for and you will only be able to find Megadeth go up as well which in turn could
free is like pay day for metal fans. out why if you look inside. lead to merch and gigs selling out.
10. Ap like to keep a consistency of Main cover line is “brand new, unmasking the Mast head is placed at the top
changing the colour scheme, real face of heatcore” which suggests that this of the page which is again
but keep it nice and simple as isn't an issue to miss if you are really into following the conventions of
heatcore, as the magazine will be unveiling all magazines as its at the top of
in the earlier one I edited, it the little details that no one knew before the page and is the full width
was green and yellow. But about them. of the page. Which is good for
here its orange, yellow, white fans of the magazine as they
and red which shows they only have to look for the AP
like to keep the colours and they have the newest
similar. By having the name issue. The font its self looks to
underneath is good also as if me like its from the future or
like a puzzle piece. Its
they have new fans reading genuinely different to other
it, they might not know what mast heads as they are shaped
AP means. The colour differently and don't have
scheme looks like fire to me much too it.
as if this band is feisty and
isn't afraid of danger or Main image is of a boy band
what's ahead of them holding up photos over
their faces which I think is
awesome. Maybe when I
Will you take blink -182 seriously?, create my own magazine, I
the bouncing souls and anti flag’s could do something like
acts of terror Shows that this plug is this. Also how the photos
totally different to the main cover aren't straight shows that
Banner at the bottom is emphasising the buzz
line as, that is focused on heatcore, they have an edgy look to
words so that they stand out. Being on a yellow
where as the other stories are them and that they are
banner makes them stand our more than if they
aimed at the other fans from the different to most bands
didn't have it at all. And if you aren’t into
magazine. Which I think is a good around.
anything on this front cover there will still be
thing to do so that not all the fans
something to clench that thirst wanting for new
are left out of this issue.
information all the time.
11. Main image is of Oli Sykes who is the The sky line is enticing the fans into buying this as Mast head is taking up the whole
current lead singer of bring me the they get 15% off at dropdead.com which is Oli Sykes width which is following the
clothing line, which is great for Oli Sykes fans, but he conventions of magazines. As
horizon. But he has copied the look of
does have a lot of haters so this really isn’t the best Kerrang! Always follows these.
the Mitch Lucker from suicide silence. thing to do? Which is good in some ways but I
But I do still like Oli even though he has love it when a magazine breaks the
a huge hater base. But with this rules. As rules are made to be
interview “you don’t know me” shows broken! The name KERRANG! Is
that even haters will learn and the noise when a guitar is played
so their playing on words as this is
understand why he is the way he is.
a form of omnimatopia
This is a very good interview ( I have
this issue at home) and you do learn so
The biggest gig guide a plug for
much from this which is why it relates
gig goers, as if this is the
to why Oli is posed like that. magazine for all the gigs it will be
great for them to find out last
minute gigs or see who is touring
currently at the moment.
Freebies are being given away with this
issue, which is another way for Kerrang to
appeal to new fans, as they may love Drop- Main cover line is about Oli Sykes
dead and just buy this issue for the 15% off. from bring the horizon, telling the
As on the website it can be quite expensive readers he bears his soul. So if you
for many items so this is a good way to ever wanted to find out something
promote his clothing range with his about him then this is your chance to
interview. find out why he is such a jerk at
times or why he is amazing? But its
in three different colours making it
much more interesting and different
Plugs are about other bands which are being featured in the magazine which are different
so its more eye catching than if it
music genres like paramore, alexisonfire, kids in glass houses, dream theater are all different
types of music so they are making sure all their fans are going to buy their magazine. Also was in the same font ad colour.
with the “my parents call me Adam, is another interview with Nergal from Behemoth and
tells his life story, but he isn't as important as Oli Sykes? Also green day are mention about
“KLASSIC K!” is a play on words as they have changed
being back in the uk which is massive news and Rammstein “ something is missing” shows
that do they have a future in the music business?? “ total chaos!” makes me want to open
the C for a K and as this is KERRANG! Its almost
this now and see what caused the chaos. making it into their own word. And with classic
posters, you will only be shown the best posters so far.
12. The mast head is a little be The sky line is so tiny to read but I Everything about this
too girly and very teen like ( love the quote Makin’ love, not magazine says
aged 13-16 as its so girly) but war! We’re still at war right? beautiful. As the target
I do like it. As the shade of Suggests that this is a grown up audience is of course
pink they have chosen to do magazine but a bit too girly? Or a girls, but I love how
is different to the roses. The teen magazine going a bit to far? they have arranged
mast head is taking up the Katy to be stood like
whole of the width which in that with the flowery
turn is following the codes dress and the
and conventions of background to have the
magazines which is good. I same flowers as her
also like how they have put a dress. Almost like she's
star on the letter I ; instead wearing the magazine.
of putting a dot.
I love how the fonts on the
Katy Perry is the main image page are all different but
here is of Katy Perry dressed look very girly on the front
in a rose dress which looks cover. I love it as its not the
more like a lamp shade. But same old stuff you see every
how she is stood is a weird week. Which is what I am
pose. But suits the article. As going to try and achieve
the dress pulls her in at the when I create my own
waist and the dress just magazine hopefully.
bulges out at the hips.
13. The sky line is black and the The main image is of Kelly Clarkson, this is
rest of the layout is blue, when she won American idol and won
which is making it stand out a the hearts of everyone in America and in
lot more than if it was blue. the uk. She is stood there in a gothic
But they have kept the arrow dress, ripped tights and netted gloves
in blue to it keeps to the with a woman of the year banner. Which
theme of yellow, blue white too me suggests she isn't the nice and
and black. “ BUH-BYE 2005” sweet girl everyone thought she was.
shows that its saying bye, bye Reasons for this as she does come across
2005 and hello 2006! And has as kind and caring, but here she's being
an image of the lead singer shown ( in punk style) in a disaster
from green day which could be clothes almost like she doesn't care she
saying Green day are going to does what she wants and no one can stop
be big in 2006 maybe?? her. Like a rebellious child? Trying to
prove to the world there is a bad side to
her and she wants to let it out here and
now.
The layout here is a typical girls
layout with extremely large main
cover lines and other cover lines to The mast head is in block capitals with a
attract the attention of the viewer. cut through the letters and stops at the L
Also, they are using bright colours so that the B is intact. By having the
to make sure that you read the main image in front of the mast head
magazine. As Kelly Clarkson is the The bar code is at the bottom right has made it clear that its a very
biggest font on here apart from the hand corner which is following the established and well known magazine,
mast head. Which is eye catching. codes and conventions of so they don't need to display all of the
The other cover lines on the side magazines. Which shows that this name in order for fans to know what the
are highlighted to draw your magazine likes to follow rules and magazine is called. By being in white fits
attention to them as when you look not look un- professional. in with the blue white black and yellow
at a magazine, you look from left to theme. Which is good as if there was any
the bottom right and then from the other colours it would ruin the front
bottom to the top. cover.
14. The mast head fills up The bar code is at the bottom of the page which is The main image is of My Chemical
the whole of the following the codes and conventions of magazines. Romance ( MCR) who are just
width of the page. starting to become main stream.
Which is following the But now 2011 they are huge. How
codes and Gerard way and frank are stood
conventions of there with baseball bats, and all of
magazines and the them have blood on there faces. Its
name KERRANG! Is all almost like “Gerard what have you
cracked and smashed been doing?!?” he almost has a
which is signifying a cheeky look on his face like as if he
crashed and I don't wants fans to like him? Also how
really care look. It they are all in school uniform
also suggests that suggests that this was taken for
they like to break the their 2nd album “ three cheers for
rules. sweet revengance” as the music
video “ I'm not okay” is based in a
school. So maybe they want the
The main cover line is blood and baseball bat to symbolise
on My chemical how they hate school and are
romance. “you cant rebelling against school life??
ignore us” suggests that
they want people to
realise they are here to The sky line is offer
stay and there is what other plugs and
nothing you can do teasers are available
about it. in the magazine. As if
you aren't into my
chemical romance,
The other cover lines are making the viewer look more
then you will be into
into the magazine as they have night wish, mastodon
these ones.
etc and have lots of buzz words enticing the reader to
want to find out why “mastodon go mental”.
15. “25th anniversary Other cover lines are in red
collector’s issue” makes and are very hard to read, The mast head takes up the
this skyline so appealing to so its almost like their whole of the width which is
the readers as it will be suggesting that they aren't in turn following the codes
worth lots in the future. important as much as ETF? and conventions of
Which is great for enticing magazines. The colour red
new fans for this issue. has changed from the
previous one that I edited.
the theme on here is red
and yellow black and white.
Escape the fate are the Which seems to be quite a
only image on the front classic look for metal and
cover giving it a very rock magazines. Which is
sophisticated and elegant something for me to
look. How they are sat at consider when I create my
the table supposedly own.
playing cards, but one has
been thrown and looks
bigger on the camera than
the accurately size. Also “these alarming men” suggest that escape the fate,
how they are all just sat main cover line, are taking over the world and are the
there makes me think next biggest thing and prepare for them to blow your
what are they doing there mind. Also how its in yellow makes it stand out a lot
in the creepy room? more. The fonts on this page suggest that its a formal
Whilst playing cards? magazine and more aimed at the male genre?
16. The layout to me seems a The text and text colours are typical rock/
bit basic and very minimal metal colours as supposed “emos” love black
compared to i.e. kerrang. and red hair ( well black with red highlights)
But I like it. The headings also all the bands suggest that this magazine
and information is is a rock magazine covering rock/ alternate,
displayed at the bottom of screamo, metal, emo etc.
the page making it all a bit
The lure on this page is “I
squished in at the bottom
have no tolerance for
of the page. Which too me
anything right now- Patrick
isn't very good. This its self
Stump” shows that loyal fall
looks like a “want to be”
out boy fans will want to
front cover, as its got a
know why Patrick is
main image, mast head and
thinking this as he comes
cover lines and plugs?
across as such a sweet guy
Main image here is of Pete wentz and doesn't seem like the
and Patrick stump from the former guy who would say this.
band of Fall out boy ( which has now Also how is he is a boxing
split) there seems to be a red, white gown, suggests he wants to
and blue theme going on. Also the be seen as “hard” and not
expressions on the face are “don't “softie” as fans wouldn’t
mess with me look”. This too me as expect this and its such a
a contents page looks more like a contrast between his life in
interview rather than a contents music and in this interview
page. But I do prefer it, as if you which will in turn make fans
look at KERRANG!’s contents page want to read and buy it to
its very boxy and organised where see a side of Patrick they
here its different. have never seen before.
17. Kerrang! Is covering all How this page is laid out is very grid
the biggest and latest like and reminds me of cd covers,
bands which is good as if which is a bit of a comical side I
you don't like any with think. As this is a music magazine its
pictures, then their is good how they are relating their
something else for you. magazine to products which make
By having personal quotes them in business. The bigger square
from the interview makes of Chiodos, still looks like a cd cover
the reader able to relate but a bigger square. All the features
to them and think well in of the magazine are always on the
fact its Blink-182 not 42, same side and they use the same
as creating a sense of white and yellow colour scheme
knowledge and making which to me seems to be their
the reader in turn feel house style. As in every issue I have
they are brainer than the brought this has been the same
famous musician from layout I have seen, or I could of
Metallica. missed an issue and it could of been
different?
All the bands on here
feel as if they are all The lure here is Metallica; “ Angels
related to Metallica, as and airwaves? Never heard of
Lamb of god, Gojira etc them. But Blink 42’s not a bad
all have the same fans band....” suggest that this is luring
as if you like one you in the readers as their isn't a band
will like the others. called Blink 42, its Blink- 1 8 2. So
Which I think is a bit shows even a respected big 4 band
unfair on fans who like gets things wrong.
paramore or 3OH!3.
18. The main image is of matt Rock sounds house style is
pulling at his lip with his very basic and keeps to the
index finger, almost same style all the time, which
mocking the reader into is following the codes and
thinking look at me I'm conventions of magazines. As
stupid , but in fact its more all of rock sounds contents
of a “ I don't care look”. He pages appear to be the same
looks more like a school unless the earlier ones were
boy rather than an adult different and they decided to
which is showing his settle on this style as its a
childish side. His tie classic black and white. Even
perfectly fits in with the Matt is wearing white and
theme red black and black.
white. Which follows from
issue to issue. Which The layout is quite simple
shows a sense of security, and basic as rock sound and
as many fans love to see the date are underneath
the same things every time the title which is following
they buy an issue as they the codes and conventions
feel more secure and more of magazines which is good.
able to relate to it than if it Also how the text of what's
changed every issue. Yes If you try and leave they kill you. So I'm actually in the issue is too the left
this image does change, quite terrified right now. Looks like someone's shows they are again
but the layout is kept the stuck the quote deliberately on top of the main following the codes and
image, so it looks messy to match the child like
same. conventions of magazines.
pose matt is pulling. Its almost comical, as he's
saying if you leave they kill you and pulls a
supposed funny face, has laughing about it?
19. The theme for this page I know this really isn't a very
seems to be the yet again music magazine but it does
black and white. But how mention quite a lot about it, its
they have laid the page more focused on photography,
out makes it classy and as underneath each feature, it
sophisticated, which is says what she's wearing where
great. But also how they its from and who took the
have used a dark skinned shoot. But the Layout on this
model has broken up the page, I really love as I like how
white and black look. the V is faintly lined on the
page and how the girl is laid
I think the lure on this with her legs in the air making
page is the main image a v shape almost like the
of the girl. Its just how playboy symbol. Which is a
she’s laid their with her very different magazine to this
legs in a V shape looking one. I Also love how the
at the camera is almost contents is written differently,
like she’s saying “ come giving it that edgy look to it
get me? “ she does look
sexy though in this I
have to admit that and
its just insisting you to I like how they have spilt the articles into two categories: features and
want to look more into fashion, which shows they love to take an interest into fashion, which
the magazine. is more appealing at girls, but with this type of imagery, its trying to
target the male audience as well.
20. The mast head on The right hand side, is laid out with news, radar, reviews, live!, features and plus.
this page is NME Making it easy to read what's in this weeks issue quickly with out any fancy fonts or
THIS WEEK, makes complicated system.
it stand out a lot The main image on this page takes
more and how they up 1/3 of the page and is the only
haven't used the image on this page drawing
word contents attention into the main article on
page, suggests that this page also with the main cover
they want to be line “kasabain got romantic in
different to other church” suggests that something to
magazines. I do like do with love happened in church?
it though as it does And how they have the story
get a bit boring underneath makes it seem like a
after a while as front page, contents and part of a
every magazine says double page spread.
contents, where as
here it says this “subscribe today and save over £45”
week. Making it makes the reader think wow I could
different and spend that on gig tickets other new
unique to other things which they need. Also its giving
ones. them information on where to go to get
the subscription. Also how its saving
Having a band index makes it unique and different to other money makes the reader want to
magazines as you can look down the index and see who's been subscribe. Also how its on a black
mentioned this week and what page they are on making it a lot background with yellow and white text.
easier for loyal fans to some bands. As instead of flicking through With the moat important text being
the whole magazine they can just turn to a pacific page and save yellow so it stands out a lot more to the
time. reader.
21. The layout on this page
Having the mast head is very grid like making it
at the top of the page very bland and cd cover
follows rules and like. As the little boxes
regulations of which have images, look
magazines . They also, like cd cover which is
keep the same layout relating to why they are
and colours the same in business in the 1st
in every issue. place. Also the bigger
image, main image still
looks like a cd cover .
Also having the front Having quotes makes
cover being inside the lure look very good.
also relates to the As Bert McCrecken
fact its explain the from the used “my
front cover. As its Having the “this week” makes the favourite move is the
saying what’s in the reader find what they Want and spider wak” makes the
issue . Having the what's in this issue . Which is reader think what the
signature as well following the codes and hell is the spider wak??
makes it look more conventions of magazines. And they are likely to
formal and real. read on and see what
its about.
22. The main image is of James The mast head is at the top of
blunt and takes up 2/3 of the page which is following
the page which is the codes and regulations of
emphasising the effect of magazines as its easy to fins
making you want to read on and figure out what this page
and see why he is being is about. Also having the date
displayed on the contents NOV05, tells tee reader what
page. The look and date it is and when its out.
expression on his face Which can be good so if they
makes me think what is he miss an issue they know if
looking at? As his eyes look they are almost out of date.
almost like a blue/ green Also issue number is displayed
colour. at the top of the page so you
know if you have missed an
issue or what issue it is.
Having the features
on the left side shows “every month” suggests that
they are different to this is a monthly magazines
other magazines as “I'm a gardening and a hoovering and having the same things
others usually have housewife” – Nicky wire- makes every month making readers
them on the right this such a big lure for readers as feel a sense of safety and
side of the page. its obviously a male and saying security in expecting some of
has a house wife when has not. the magazine to be the same
every time they open it up.
“THE LENNON ISSUE” suggests that this is
about Lennon, and by having James blunt
breaks up the Lennon issue and focus’s on
other issues in the magazine
23. The contents is on the left hand side This is an older version on rock sound, so its a different layout to
of the page making it easier to read the other ones I had evaluated earlier. Which shows that they have
and having the page numbers before changed and moved on to a more sophisticated language and more
the information of the page is caring attitude towards their fans. Almost like they grew up i.e. this
different almost back to front like. is a teenage version of them and the newer editions, are more
And having it split into different adult like but still for the teenage market.
categories like features and reviews
splits the magazine up and easier to The colour scheme here is
read. So if you just wanted to read red and white almost like
something quickly then you could NME, which follows this.
just scan the contents and find it a But the layout of the page
lot quicker. is very messy like as they
The fonts on this page are very messy have all the pictures on the
and very gothic like, almost like a red side, but they over lap
teenager has written them. The word each other with a crack in
70 and contents are in a very deathly the corners and has the
font suggesting that its aimed at the page numbers over the top
teen market. of the images so you know
where to find the article on
The stars at the bottom of the page, make it your band. Also by having
more child like and I'm not really too the bands name
pleased with this layout of a contents page. underneath, but in a
As its more like a scrap book than an official
magazine.
relatively small font, can
help the reader recognise
The mast head, rock sound, is placed at the top of the page which is in a fun who the band is with out
looking font . Which is aimed t the rock genre. “music with attitude” suggests the name taking up the
that this is a magazine with a kickass attitude. Which is good as it shows that whole picture.
they don't care what people have to say.
24. THIS WEEK, is the NME is in red which makes it stand The main cover line “
mast head of this out a lot more than if it was in Oasis kicked off their
page making it feel black. Makes the reader believe its world tour” suggests that
more like a for NME. they want readers to think
magazine page than why did they and will read
a contents page on. Also having the main
which I think is a image of them in the
good thing as it middle makes the story
makes it more more realistic and believe
readable and more able.
interesting for the
readers. As saying
contents pages, is
same old same old.
Having the news,
But here its better
radar, reviews, LIVE!,
and different
features and plus
shows that every issue
is the same and that
they are following
Having the band index, on the side with a red codes and
background and then having the text high lighted in conventions of
white, makes the text stand out more than if it was magazines and they
just on a white background. like to keep it by the
rules
25. This Kerrang! Issue is different to Pathetic Communication is used Main image is of Marilyn Manson, is the
the other ones which I have very well here and used a lot main image on this contents page and is
evaluated earlier. Which I think is a better than the other layout sat on a sofa holding lots of what
good thing. As it shows they have that they had before appears to be images, but I'm not sure
moved on from the grid like page what they are due to the size of this
to a more double page spread feel image. He has quite a scary look on his
to it. Which I do think is a bigger face, he’s a Goth, and is enticing you in
improvement. As the other layout to want to see what the story is about.
was too formal, but here its more
sophisticated and a more friendly
appeal to it. The layout, KERRANG! This week, is
labelled half way across the page
By having the editor write a bit to which makes you look towards the
the magazine makes it feel more bottom of the page after looking at the
friendly almost like they want you main image and cover line. Otherwise
to feel safe, comfortable and the other information wouldn't be read
happy whilst reading KERRANG!. as much as the other information on
Which is a good thing, as some the tope half of the page.
magazines you can feel a bit lost.
But here in this issue there is the
By having images
editors verdict on this issue. By
of what else is to
having her signature, makes it
come in the
feel more realistic and isn't using
magazine gives
fancy words, just the plain old
the reader a good
editor saying stuff for the readers.
KERRANG!’s house style is always yellow idea on what to
and black with some white. Which expect later in the
Subscription is at the bottom right hand corner shows they like to keep everything the magazine, also
so its still visible to the reader, but doesn't take same and not change anything. Which in they can tell what
up as much room, which is a good thing as if turn shows that this is a very reliable sort of bands are
you have subscribed you don't want to keep magazine and they wont drop any bomb going to be in
seeing an advert which doesn't apply to you. shells in their magazine. there as well.
26. King size, suggests that I really love this version of KERRANG! As All of the main images
this is a massive issue although its one half of the contents page, it suggests that they are al
and not one to be has 2 of my favourite bands on, I really love really happy and this is a very
missed by anyone. As the layout of this issue, as their are pictures happy issue, as yes some are
they have so many around the outside of the text. Which is sand and depressed, but they
bands squeezed into something I could think about doing? are being portrayed in a way
this issue. Which I think in which they are looking
is a goo thing as they happier, and this is such a
have fall out boy, my large issue than usual. Hence
chemical romance to the buzz word “ king size”.
bring me the horizon.
Which shows they are
thinking about their
fans in this issue as Their isn't a main current image
they are a very niche here. But two images which do
market, but not huge catch your eye are fall out boy
like NME. So they can and my chemical romance.
target all of their fans Which I think is a good thing. As
music tastes in one they have thought about which
simple magazine. slanting stories to write about
here, as its KERRANG! They
cover all the rock and metal
By having a white background emphasises all the images and texts as music bands old or new main
they all mostly have dark backgrounds and against the white, makes stream or under ground, they
them stand out a lot more than if they were to of been on a dark back don't care. Which is an
ground and wouldn't of had the same effect as the white. Which is good , awesome attitude for a music
as they have gone out of their house style aka comfort zone and tried magazine. As music does kick
something new and to me I think this has worked. ass when its in the right hands.
27. Mast head “drummer” takes The layout of this page is quite The main image takes up 1/3ish
up quite a lot of the width good, but very grid like. But I like of the page and the buzz word “
which suggest that they and don't like the colour scheme exclusive” suggest that this is the
want people to know their used here. As its white, red and only place that you will find this
name and its emphasises black. Making it feel a bit like Q and interview on their success in the
the effect. Almost like the NME. music business. By being in
sound a drum makes. As its black and white also suggest that
quite loud, they have tried its quite dark and beautiful in a
to convey it here in their way. As they you have to guess
magazine. what the colours are and what it
looks like in colour. By having the
By having the contents on the man just sat their playing the
left makes the main image drums alone makes him seem
have more effect on the alone and tiny compared to the
reader, as your eyes look from huge drum set. Which in turn
the top left to the bottom makes the mast head have more
right. Which makes the image effect on the magazine.
more dominant on the page.
Having the date and contents at “features” suggests that their
the top left hand corner suggest is still more to come in this
that they like to let the reader Having the images in different magazine and shows all the
know that this is the contents places ion the page makes it more best stories in this issue. Like
page and the date of the interesting for the reader. As they on page 20, on the up suggest
magazine. So in turn you know if have to use their eyes to search the that a band member or a
you have missed an issue or page. Rather than having it in one singer has had a crap time and
aren't sure when the next issue place they have to look around the has turned a new leaf and is
is out on sale. magazine. on the up.
28. Mast head “ contents” This contents page is different to
makes the reader know others that I have analysed and I like
that this is the contents it. As the main image takes up the
page. By having it in a white whole page and its the main focus
font, makes the word stand and story line of the magazine I think.
out allot more and makes By doing this, it has a bigger effect on
the image look a lot more the reader, as they are thinking why
sophisticated. By doing this do they have a skateboarder as the
makes it stand out a lot main image for the contents page.
more. As magazines tend to Also they have to stop for a bit to
use bold colours, but here think and look at why they have
its all in back and white and placed this image over the whole of
I love it. As its not the page. As with others like NME
screaming at you to read and Kerrang! There's are boring
on. Its taken a more compared to this. As I usually just
sophisticated approach to skip past the contents page; but here
this. I have to take time to stop and look
at why. Also how the image is
I like how all the composed and placed. I know they
information about what's are trying to follow the rules of
in the issue is at the thirds, but here it doesn't matter as
bottom of the page the fence is take at an angle with the
which isn't taking the guy or girl jumping up in the air doing
distraction away from an oli. Also with the clouds suggest
I think that the lure here is the
the main image which is that this is a summery magazine
good in my opinion
main image as its almost like the
making a whole nice feel to it.
skate border is frozen in time. And
it makes you want to read on?
29. People think I'm an The pull for this is the people think I'm.... which is a good
attention seeker but I'm thing as everyone does think she is, when in fact she isn't.
just honest- suggest that She's just another girl trying to make something of her
Lilly is sick of people self. Doesn't everyone want to make something of
judging her for what she themselves??
I can tell that
does and what she
this is from
believes in. And she just
2008, or 2009
want to be seen for her
as this is when
self not for anything
the whole long
else. I don't think that
lumber jack shirt
she is an attention style was in
seeker, just wants fame. fashion. This
Also how it is displayed shows that they
on the page makes me are following
I think having the information about her in the
think that she wants to fashion trends
bottom left corner is a good thing as I hate it
be seen as a different and make Lilly
When there is a lot of writing to read I prefer to
musician to the rest. As seem like she is
hear the main information about the story not
they usually stand there a fashion
their life story.
and just smile, where as follower, which
she is stood leaning Having a white background emphasise the text of
in turn makes
forward and with her “people think...” which makes it stand out a lot
more fans for
head to the side giving more than if the background was red or black.
her.
her a quirky look Which I think is a good thing. And it makes Lilly
stand out a lot more aswel.
30. The main image is of Gerard way, which I think is a good thing to do when I create
my magazine as it creates a bigger sense of the story and what's going on. As from The page layout is basic but
the image which takes up a whole one page, you get to understand why they are following conventions, as they
trying to be the best, and who they are. Which I think is a good thing to do when have the name, pictures and
creating my double page spread. As some have tiny little pictures and a lot of text. lots of puff explaining the main
But I prefer it when there are larger pictures with a fair amount of texts as its easier story line. Which I think is a
to understand what they are on about. good thing for me to look more
into for when I create my own
magazine.
The pull here is “were
being the best MCR we The colour scheme here
can be!” as its making is very easy to
you think how and why distinguish, black, red,
are they deciding too white and sepia. Which I
now be the best that think is a good thing to
they can, as maybe they think about as when I
have got sick and tired have read some
of all the haters, and magazines, there has
want more people or been too much on the
just hate fans to page for me to be able
understand them and to focus on what is being
not hate them as said in the article. But
much?? as they did get here you can clearly see
bottled at reading
what's been said and
festival 2007 so maybe
they want to change about.
that and have more
people like them. There is 5 images here all except 1 of Gerard, the lead singer-front man, of
MCR. Which I think is a good thing to do. As it shows who they are talking
about and what he looks like to people who don't know who Gerard way is.
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31. Having the flag
The layout of this page draped over a
is very basic and plain. box makes her
But I like it, as there look more in
isn't too much focus and the
distracting you from the colour scheme
article. I like how in the here is clearly
background there is the red, black and
text “use” which grey and white.
suggests that she is Very basic but
from the USA. So if you yet very
didn't know who she effective. Which
was then you could is something I
clearly clarify that she is could look into
from the USA. as I don't want it
too look to busy.
The pull her is “got the love” As double page
which makes the reader think, spreads are
what is she on about and they ment to be
will in turn read the story. looked at not be
over loaded with
images.
32. The layout here is
The colour very metal and
scheme here is gothic which sugges
black white red that is a metal targe
and a touch of audience and I do
yellow. I like think that the editor
how they have or who ever created
kept to a simple it has done a good
colour scheme job. The main image
and haven't I think really
gone over the represents the
top. And they Murder dolls really
have thought well as from the
about their image you can
target audience clearly see that they
as well. are Goths/ metal
The pull here is the Murder dolls two’s company. I think that this
lovers
is a good thing to do. As you can catch up on what they have
been doing rather than question and answers their giving their
own story about everything rather than having someone ask
them questions and they reply. This is something that I could
think about as I want my magazine article to be different and
unique. As I think a lot of double age spreads look the same
33. Having the “I'm a “ quote on a black ripped
The pull here
background looks like its part of her diary or book.
is “ I'm a I don't think
As this is aimed at teenage girls.
dangerous girl that there is a
to date” which colour scheme
is making you here, as their
think why is are to many
she, what has colours,
she done in purple yellow,
the past to red and black
make her and white. But
think that she it doesn't look
is a dangerous too bad. As I
girl to date. As have seen
I am a huge worse. But I
fan of her and do like this
when she though
brakes up with The layout on this double page spread is very teen like,
a guy she's as the pictures are very girly and fun. As Taylor is stood
writes a song to the side and her dress is flicked to the side, making
so maybe this her look like she doesn't care what the world has to say
could explain about her. And having images of her previous
this? relationships is like telling a story of her life. Which is a
good thing to do as then the audience/ reader can get a
better idea from the article when there are images as
34. This double page is very dark and metal like, I think its from metal
hammer, as the layout of the page and fonts used. As the metal This is very guy like.
market is very nieche and easy to target. As the metal genre
is very male
“trail by fire "makes dominated, but I do
you think what is like it though as
Oli on about? As a they have used fire
lot of people hate on the quote fire
him. So maybe for and all the colours
the quote, has follow each other as
being trialled by there are oranges,
fire?? Maybe its a reds, and black
metaphor. He's which I think works
being trialled by really well.
fans ? Or by the
haters?
The layout is very good and different as they usually tend to have the A4 sized image on the
left side rather than the right side. I like how he is on the left side with his hand placed over
his face making it look like has shielding him self from the “fire”? And I like how you can
only see one eye which is emphasising the quotes on the page. I like how you can see his
tattoos which makes him look lie he is wearing a top maybe?? Or has exposing him self so
its all him and nothing else?
35. How the black eyed peas are displayed is every good, as they have
faded everyone out except for Will.i.am. Which is suggesting he is
Will he Wont he? the main focus here. Which is a good thing to do as if they had
Makes you think forgive as the main focus then the article wouldn't make much
omg what are they sense.
on about, will he
leave? Wont he
The colour scheme
leave? It could be
here is very gold,
anything. And
silver and white.
makes people want
Making it feel very
to read on and find
chavy and RnB like.
out what they are
As they tend to go for
on about Will.i.am.
this look. I am not
As he is a big focus
going to do
in this group. But
something like this as
its good as usually
I am going down the
forgive is the main
metal genre.
focus so its good for
another band This looks very clean and fresh looking. As the
member to have layout is basic but I like it basic as then you are
some fame spot more focused on the article rather than the
light on them. images or quotes.
36. The colour scheme here is very autumn like with warm colours and
I really like the layout dark colours put together which I think is s good thing to do. Having
here as there is more the text on a white background is making mcr’s picture look like a
image than text, which photo from school with blood on ripped out and stuck on top of the
is something I could text.
think about doing. As I
don't want there to be
a lot of text or images I Having the
want a combination of text small
the both. As I like how and to the
there is a quote over right is
the middle of the page different .
saying school of hard But still
knocks which is following
suggesting this is from conventions.
when they 1st made it So its
from their 2nd CD “ something
three cheers for sweet that I could
revenge” as the look into?
uniform is from their Their is a lot of red used on this page, which is
music video “I'm not making them match the quote, outcasts more.
okay I promise” Which As they do come across as that but really they
is an amazing song. aren't. They are nice people
