Double page spread 1 and 2 analysis
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Double page spread analysis 1 The largest piece of text on this double page spread Is the pull out quote that reads ‘LIFE OF A SHOOTING STAR’. This instantly draw the reader's attention as it is very large And the fact that the colours of the text are red and black makes it Stand out from the basic white colour of the background. In addition to this the Pull out quote appears to be written in a feltip which makes it look more unique And contrasts to the basic font of the text in the article The main image is especially intriguing which would instantly grab the reader's eye As firstly it is very large and takes up one of the two pages of the double page spread In addition to the fact that the word ‘swag’ has been written multiple times on his Face. this is particularly unique and interesting and would most likely cause the reader to find out Why this has been done by reading the article The colours used on the main image of soulja boy match the general colour scheme Of the double page spread which is red, black and white and this is therefore evident from #the fact that there is black text on his face in addition to black and red drawings on his neck. This is most likely done so that the double page spread looks proffesional by keeping The colour scheme basic and only consisting of three colours. The camera angle being used is an eye level shot most likely so that The reader can feel a closer connection to the main image and in addition to This Soulja boy in the main image is also smiling which is most likely done Becuase the article looks more inviting to read and it makes him look like a nicer person. In addtion to this smiling is very unique and unconventional for a hip hop artist to do Which makes this double page spread even mroe unique The general layout consists of the text being on one page and the main image on the other. This Is most likely done as it allows the reader to read the text without being distracted by an image
Transcript of Double page spread 1 and 2 analysis
Double page spread analysis 1
The largest piece of text on this double page spreadIs the pull out quote that reads ‘LIFE OF A SHOOTING STAR’.This instantly draw the reader's attention as it is very largeAnd the fact that the colours of the text are red and black makes it Stand out from the basic white colour of the background. In addition to this the Pull out quote appears to be written in a feltip which makes it look more uniqueAnd contrasts to the basic font of the text in the article
The main image is especially intriguing which would instantly grab the reader's eyeAs firstly it is very large and takes up one of the two pages of the double page spreadIn addition to the fact that the word ‘swag’ has been written multiple times on hisFace. this is particularly unique and interesting and would most likely cause the reader to find out Why this has been done by reading the article
The colours used on the main image of soulja boy match the general colour schemeOf the double page spread which is red, black and white and this is therefore evident from #the fact that there is black text on his face in addition to black and red drawings on his neck.This is most likely done so that the double page spread looks proffesional by keepingThe colour scheme basic and only consisting of three colours.
The camera angle being used is an eye level shot most likely so that The reader can feel a closer connection to the main image and in addition to This Soulja boy in the main image is also smiling which is most likely doneBecuase the article looks more inviting to read and it makes him look like a nicer person.In addtion to this smiling is very unique and unconventional for a hip hop artist to doWhich makes this double page spread even mroe unique
The general layout consists of the text being on one page and the main image on the other. ThisIs most likely done as it allows the reader to read the text without being distracted by an image
The V in the top right corner indicates that this double page spread is by vibe magazine
Double page spread analysis 2
The masthead of this double spread is instantly intriguing asIt is the biggest text on the page and it reads ‘EMIN3M’. This is Particularly intriguing as The masthead on a double page spread isIs unconventionally not the name of the artist that is featured. This would Therefore stand out to the audience for that reason however in addition to thisEminem is an established artist and one of the most well known artists and thisIs therefore the main reason why it is the masthead as this would attract a largerNumber of people to read the article. In addition to this it is interesting how the 2nd E in the name Eminem is reflected to make it look like the number 3 and in the colour red.The main Reason that this is done is most likely to make the masthead look unique and stand out moreEspecially becuase the colours white and red highly contrast from the general black colourOf the double page spread.
The main image covers a whole page of the double page spread and it is An image of Eminem. His outfit matches the general colour scheme of the magazineWhich is blue, white, red and black. These colours all contrast highly when put togetherEminem is using direct address most likely becuase it creates a stronger connection between The reader and the artist and direct address makes reading the article more welcoming. Eminem hasA blank expression on his face in this main image and his body language look very laid back which Indicates that he is calm.
The first text that you can read in the article is a pull out quote that reads ‘The truth is youDont know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride and nothing is guaranteed’ This quote is the first text of the article most likely becuase it is the most important and it is an inspirational quoteWhich may persuade the reader to read the rest of the article and know more about why eminem has said this
The text of the article is written in white which is the most contrasting colour to blackAnd therefore it stands out the most. The text in the articles layout is in paragraphsMost likely to make the article look more interesting ot read as if the layout of the article was not paragraphed, then the layout of the text would look more uninteresting and uneasy to read
