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Analysis of magazine front
covers
Analysis of magazine front covers
Cover 1.NME Sept 2009
Dizzee Rascal Edition
Masthead:The NME’s masthead takes up the
most part of the upper left corner of
the magazine. It is big and bold and
sets the colour scheme with its
black, white and red design. The
colours are generic and do not
represent a certain genre of
music, this connoting that the
magazine covers a range of genres
and has something for everyone.
Main Image: *The main image is a long shot of Dizzee
Rascal, the angle at which he and the
background is positioned makes up for the
white space left at the top, which is then
occupied with cover lines. Dizzee’s clothing
matches the colour scheme and is typical of
a stereotypical urban artist, helping to show
the singers personality and style of which he
works in. The main image is the most
prominent thing on the front cover, it steals
your attention from the cover lines due to
the fact that its lively, vibrant and open to
the audience.
Main Cover Line/ Use of pull quote:The main cover line ‘Dizzee Rascal’ is just
as big and bold and in your face as the
main image, clearly showing they are
linked and are the main feature of this
issue. ‘Dizzee’ is not written in a straight
line but to an angle instead* It is informal
and makes a large statement just like the
artist himself, giving the audience a slight
feel of what the article will be about/like.
The use of a pull quote helps to enforce
this further, its direct and informal manor
helps represent Dizzee as a person which
then goes on to reflect the type of music he
produces.
Header
Cover lines:
The coverlines
The use of
a flash
Footer: The footer is made up of a white banner which has the
name of bands and artists written on it, this is to show the audience a
snippet of what is in this issue of the magazine.
Barcode: The barcode is
visible on the bottom right hand
corner.
Analysis of magazine front covers
Cover 2. Kerrang.
Masthead: Kerrang’s masthead is
Iconic and very representative of
its content. It takes up the top of
the page with its lettering in
cracked capitals and the addition
of an exclamation at the end it
connotes mayhem and glass
shattering sounds which all lead
back to the Rock’N’Roll genre
that Kerrang covers.
Use of
Flash
Main Coverline: The main
coverline takes up the width
of the page with its white
lettering in capitals and a
very messy font making it
look as though it has been
part handwritten connoting a
more personal affect. The
‘Black Veil Brides’ is in
white with black splattered
across the top, which links
in with the bands
image, showing that the
coverline is linked with the
main image.
Main Image: This is a long shot of the
American band, Black Veil Brides.
They are all dressed in black with
makeup and body (war) paint evident
over their face and body, with their hair
teased and styled. Their clothing is
ripped and accessorised with chains
and belts. Their image is very
representative of the stereotypical glam
rock image, their ripped clothing
matches the cracked
masthead, connoting back to the
heaviness of the music that Kerrang
cover.
Header/Banner: The banner has
a sub heading informing the
audience of the chance to win
tickets to the music festival,
Download.
Coverlines: The coverlines are
all music based with mention of
other bands written in yellow
with the additional information
in white and black, contrasting
to the red background they have.
Footer: the footer is full of bands
that are featuring in the
magazine.
Features/ Other pictures: The other pictures that are situated at the bottom of the
page are a little snapshot of what is inside of the magazine. They are used to
catch the eye of the audience and make them more liable to buy the issue.
Barcode and the price
of the magazine.
Masthead: The masthead
is situated at the top left hand
corner of the page. It is a bold
block of red with a white ‘Q’.
The red connotes importance
and sophistication which then
goes on to represent this
magazine as a whole.
Underneath the ‘Q’ there is
‘Discover Great Music’ written
in white also, from research I
have seen that this is not
generic and sometimes isn’t
used.
Main Coverline: The
main coverline takes up the rest
of the space left by the
masthead, it uses a range of
fonts and a pull quote. It is
written in white and is very
bold, reflecting the type of
woman that people may think
Florence to be.
Use of
Flash
Coverlines: The
coverlines are very informal
and direct towards the
audience. They are all in white
with little blue dividers that
show each coverline is
separate, there is also use of
blue bullet points to indicate
headings of articles within the
magazine. The colour theme is
stuck to by the use of these
blue dividers.
Main Image: The main
image is a close up of Florence
and the Machine’s lead singer,
Florence Welch. The image takes
up the whole of the page leaving
no white space, the singer is
looking directly at the camera
with very dramatic eye make up
consisting of blue and white
which then goes on to set the
colour scheme theme of the front
cover. The contrast of her pale
skin and red hair matches to the
magazines masthead.
Barcode
Analysis of magazine Contents Page’s
Analysis of magazine Contents Page’s
1.NME Sept 2009
Dizzee Rascal Edition
Band Index: The Bands
are all written in red which
links with the masthead
and the fact that it’s a
music magazine.
Main Image: The main image has a
much more laid back approach in
contrast to the one we saw on the
front cover, it is not as bold yet it is
still very dominant over the page.
The tour bus has connotations of
festivals which then links the picture
with the respected text underneath it.
The image is edited so it looks as
though it is a photograph, this giving
it a personal feel, making the
audience feel as though the magazine
is personal to them.
Masthead and Banner: The masthead, alongside CONTENTS
is in its own banner, it has been pushed slightly to the right by
the band index which connotes that the magazine isn't as
important as what's inside of it. The masthead is generic to the
one on the front cover and once again, sets the colour scheme.
Here they are promoting
themselves and taking up the
remaining white space with
previous/future editions of
NME. It shows the details of
their website and phone number
with yellow text just before, this
contrasting with the original
colour scheme and catching the
audience’s attention.
date
Sub Headings: Sub headings are
blocked out into black sub
sections. The are brief headings
and summaries of the content
with the page number in red, a
slight contrast/difference to the
band index, where the writing
was in red and the page number
in black.
Editors introduction.
Analysis of magazine Contents
Page’s 2. Kerrang
Main Image: The main image
is a medium long shot of the same
band that was present on the front
cover, this time they are standing in
front of a deep red background
which contrast with their black
clothes and pale faces. The red
connotes danger, something that
some people may associate with
this band based on their
appearance. The band members are
all facing the camera surrounding
the lead singer.
Editors Note: The editors note is situated at the bottom of the page
taking up two columns, with a picture to go with it. There is a signature
that looks as if it is hand written, making it more personal.
Header/banner: The magazines
masthead is accompanied by the
title, contents, which is written in the same
manor. It is all in capitals with the a toned
down cracked effect, it is in bright yellow
that contrasts strongly with the black
background.
Date and Issue Number: The date and issue number are
written in the same yellow as
the title, both written in capitals
and situated in the same banner
as the masthead and title.
Index/Sub Sections: The index
takes up one column on the right
hand side of the page. It is devised
into subsections that help divide up
the magazine into relevant articles.
The sub headings are in the same
style as the banner, with yellow
writing in capitals on a black
background. The page numbers are
written in red with the article names
and brief overview in black. The
article names are all written in
capitals making them bold and stand
out.
Advertisement: Next to the
contest details concerning Black
Veil Brides the store in which the
merchandise (the top) is from is
advertised using their logo.
Here they are using the bottom right
corner to promote their subscription
deal and details. It shows previous
issues of the magazine next to the
information. The text matches the
colour theme that has been present
throughout.
Analysis of magazine Contents
Page’s 3. Q.
Main Image: The image is a low angle
long shot showing a male band on a hill
top, the sky is grey and the scenery is dull and
moody with only a splash of dark greens to
line up the shot. Being a low angle shot
connotes the importance of the males in the
shot and the low key lighting connotes the
style of the band.
Header/Banner: The
banner runs across the top of the
page in a black strip. The
masthead is at the very start
followed by the title ‘Contents’
in striking white capitals that
stand out against the black
behind them. The date and
website are also found here at
the right.
Index/Sub Sections: The
index is on the left hand column
with the page numbers in red and
the writing in black . This changes
with the ‘Oasis Special’ where the
page numbers are in gold, this
connoting that the articles
mentioned are important and are
of higher status than the rest. The
index is split into subsections that
help divide up the magazine into
relevant articles. The subsections
are headed with a red banner and
white writing, showing a clear
divide.
Banner: Here there is another banner almost
identical to the one on the top of the page, however
this one is used as a subheading for a subsection in
the index. This indicates that this is the main
generic feature that is in every issue. The
information is accompanied with a picture and a
different colour background to the other part of the
index, this making it isolated from the rest of the
index, making it a little index of its own.
Pull Quote: The pull quote is situated on the
main image, showing it is related to it. The title
and page number is larger than the other s
connoting that it is of importance .
Date: The date and issue number is
situated in the same banner as the
masthead and title. It is around the same
size font as the article titles that are in the
index, with a black background the white
font stands out. It is clean and concise,
with the magazines website underneath.
Other pictures: The only other picture that is on the contents page is a long shot of a well dressed male with high key
lighting and a pale surroundings, making him appear to be very striking yet angelic. On the bottom left hand corner of the image
is a page number and the males name, this being singled out shows that he is the reviewer.
ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE
SPREAD
ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES- DOUBLE PAGE
SPREAD 1 NME
Main image: The
medium close up
image of Dizzee
Rascal takes up the
whole of the left page.
We see the Singer
contributing to the
wall of street art
(graffiti) that is behind
him. The graffiti
connotes all things
urban and links back
to the type of style
Dizzee works in.
Page number: The
page number, NME
title and date is on
the bottom left hand
side of the page. Other Images: The other images of the radio and empty larger
bottles all seem to be part of the background, connoting the lifestyle
in which urban music suits.
Sub Heading: The sub
heading is situated
underneath the main
heading and above the
article. It is in a slightly
larger font that the article
and highlights Dizzee’s
name in bold.
Main heading/headline: The main heading takes up half of the right
page, using different sized font that are all in caps. It is slightly off balance
and looks as though it has been handwritten, this linking back to the
background of the main image and the word ‘ TAGS’, all representing Dizzee
as an artist and the music genre his music falls onto.
Caption: The
caption saying
Dizzee is on the top
right corner of the
right page.
Byline: The by-line is
crediting the author
and photographer next
to the main heading..
Copy: The copy (text)
is laid out into 4
columns with text
wrapping around the
image of the radio.
The columns are of all
relatively the same
size, situated
underneath the sub
heading.
Drop caps: The drop cap is
six lines deep, in the same font
as the rest of the text.
Analysis of articles – Double
Page Spread 2 . Kerrang
Main Heading/Pull-quote : The title is a quote from one of the band members from My
Chemical Romance, it ,takes up a good part of the left page, spilling out onto the right. It is
all in capital letters in a bold red and white font. It is not in a straight line that goes against
the conventions of a normal magazine, connoting a certain rebellion which reflects the type
of music being conveyed.
Main Image: The main
image takes up the whole
of the left page, it is a
black and white medium
shot of the lead singer in
the middle of a
performance. Out of
focus, behind the lead
singer is the drummer in
the middle of playing and
the stage equipment.
Situated on the bottom
right hand corner is a
separate picture of
another member of the
band, which is also in
black and white.Other Pictures: The other pictures are all situated
at the bottom of the page directly next to one
another. They too, are in black and white and show
the band at the recording studios.
Drop Cap: The drop cap is a bold red
capital ‘M’ that takes up 5 lines. It is in the
same font as all the other text that has been
used throughout.
Copy: The copy (text) is laid
out into two columns that are
relatively small due to the
dominant images on the page.
It is all one font and in white
to make sure it stands out
against the black
background, the colour theme
matching the pictures and
linking them nicely.
Column: On the right hand
side is a column that stands
out from the rest due to its
white background, black text
and use of red, which
indicates that this is different
from what the two other
columns are about but still has
relevance because of the
colours used.
Caption: The caption
is at the top left of the
page, it is in capitals
with red lettering.
There is an extension
to the right side of it
saying ‘world
exclusive’ in white
lettering on a red
background. Sub Heading: Just like
the title, the sub heading is
slightly wonky and not in a
straight line. The bands
name is in bold which
shows importance and
exclamation of the
sentence.
Analysis of articles – Double
Page Spread 3. Q
Main Image: The
main image takes up
the whole of the left
page, spilling over into
the right. Apart from
the title, the image is
the most dominating
feature on this double
page spread, with a
long shot of Florence
posing in a seated
position on top of what
we can only assume as
a table covering in an
American flag. The
bright colours of the
flag and her hair
contrast strongly with
her black outfit and
matching black heels.
Her sitting on the edge
of the flag, grabbing
onto the edge connotes
that although she is on
top of America, she is
also holding on tightly
to make sure she
doesn’t let it get out of
her grasp.
Caption: The caption
is on the top right hand
corner of the right page.
Copy: The copy (text) is in three
columns, all larger than the one
previous to it. It is all on the right
page with one font that runs
throughout.
Page number: The page number is
at the bottom of the
page in red. Drop Cap: The drop cap is seven lines deep, in the
same font as the last part of the coverline, it is
elegant yet bold at the same time, reflecting the type
of woman Florence bay be presented as.
Sub Heading: The sub
heading is situated
underneath the coverline
and above the text, it is in
a larger font that the copy
and has used blue to
highlight the singers
name. It ends with a
rhetorical question
making it direct and
slightly informal,
grabbing the audiences
attention.
By line: The by line is
situated underneath the
main coverline/title.
Main heading/Title: The main coverline takes up both pages, it is two different
fonts that break it up as though it is two separate titles. The ‘USA’ is in grey, and
almost fades into the background, allowing the ‘got the love’ to stand out , this
being important because it links back to one of her song titles that she covered.