Empire Front Cover Analysis

Analysis of Inception Empire Front Cover

The Cover

This is another cover I have chosen to analyse, It is another cover from Empire for the film Inception. I thought this cover

stood out as it is not a conventional layout, however,

there are some problems with the cover.

The Masthead

The Masthead again stands out on the front cover, with the same connotations. However, the Masthead for this cover is

slightly covered by the main image used for this cover. However, it is still easily read and clear to make out. It is also

effective that the main image isn’t intruded by the masthead as it makes the main image stand out more on the cover.

The Splash

The splash on this example is very clear against the main image. The red really stands out against the black and grey

background. Also the fact that the splash has been made to fit with the background makes it more effective and aesthetically pleasing. The font for the Masthead is also similar to the splash

which makes it more appealing and attractive to the readers eye.

The Main Image

The main image is posed very well for this front cover. The image looks threatening

and intriguing from people who don’t know what the film is about, and the fact a

well known actor is used would also attracted a number of viewers. The fact the character is armed would also alarm audiences as they would be interested to

know what he needs protection from. There is a suggestion of ‘007’ or James Bond in the Splash which suggests that the character may be some sort of spy.

Sub-titles

The sub-titles on this example are very unconventional. There has been an effect placed on them which sends them backwards. Although this looks affective it does make the sub-titles quite difficult to read. However, it does link in with the theme of the

film, but I think that some of the sub-titles are too difficult to read.

Additional information

The detail has not been as focused upon in this example as my last one as the producers have written ‘plus’ rather than using a plus sign. However, the additional information gives a sense that

this magazine is packed with information which would be appealing to viewers who are fans of the film industry. Also the

fact that the pug states you can gain access to “the movie event of 2010” would also appeal to movie fans as they would want to

gain access to on of Hollywood’s events.