Magazine analyasis for rolling stones
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Salford City College Eccles Centre AS Media Studies Foundation Portfolio Masthead ‘Rolling stone’ is in a serif font which shows that the magazine is very classic and formal. It is red with a pale blue outline. The colour red shows he rock which the magazine presents which tells the Main image The main image has rule of thirds which makes the image more aesthetically pleasing. It also fills the cover to avoid too much negative space. It is in the primary optical area and the strong Model credit ‘Mother monster’ is the name of Lady Gaga used by her fans and people who like her, this creates a target audience and influences people to buy the magazine. The writing is black which contrasts against her skin colour making her Coverlines They are all down the left side of the magazine to frame her face. They start of slightly bigger and then become smaller. This could symbolise the importance of the cover line. As the bigger ones are Main cover line ‘SPECIAL REPORT’ this interests the reader. It is also in the strong fallow area so will be noticed by the readers. It also establishes the content of the magazine and allows the target audience to recognise that there are exclusive features with this magazine. Colour Red and black creates a sexual feel mixed with a bit of rock and danger associated to the colour red. Typefaces A serif font is used to emphasise the classic-ness of the magazine. It is in between being bold and slim. It is also in capitals which makes it easier to read and establish. The letters are close together which makes the magazine look Photography Lighting High key lighting is used to give the magazine a vibrant high profile, classic feel. High key lighting is usually used in fashion magazines and as Lady Gaga is known for her fashion this makes sense. Design Principles Used? T here is 80% image and 20% type as the image is most important and is what will grab the reader. There is no more than 3 main colours and hey all complement each other. The gutenberg design has been used as the mast head is in the primary optical area. This is important as it establishes straight away what the magazine is. The ‘inside news’ tab is in the strong fallow area. This allows the reader to understand the content of the magazine. In the Comment on how the design of the magazine cover attracts the target audience:
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Salford City CollegeEccles CentreAS Media StudiesFoundation Portfolio
Masthead‘Rolling stone’ is in a serif font which shows that the magazine is very classic and formal. It is red with a pale blue outline. The colour red shows he rock which the magazine presents which tells the readers and then creates a target audience.
Main imageThe main image has rule of thirds which makes the image more aesthetically pleasing. It also fills the cover to avoid too much negative space. It is in the primary optical area and the strong fallow field. She is dressed provocatively creating sex appeal and a secondary male audience.
Model credit‘Mother monster’ is the name of Lady Gaga used by her fans and people who like her, this creates a target audience and influences people to buy the magazine. The writing is black which contrasts against her skin colour making her seem even paler and almost makes her look from the 1800’s and classy.
CoverlinesThey are all down the left side of the magazine to frame her face. They start of slightly bigger and then become smaller. This could symbolise the importance of the cover line. As the bigger ones are bigger more famous artists such as Lady Gaga.
Main cover line‘SPECIAL REPORT’ this interests the reader. It is also in the strong fallow area so will be noticed by the readers. It also establishes the content of the magazine and allows the target audience to recognise that there are exclusive features with this magazine.
ColourRed and black creates a sexual feel mixed with a bit of rock and danger associated to the colour red.
TypefacesA serif font is used to emphasise the classic-ness of the magazine. It is in between being bold and slim. It is also in capitals which makes it easier to read and establish. The letters are close together which makes the magazine look professional. The positioning of it is to the left slightly covering the image but not the main elements.
Photography LightingHigh key lighting is used to give the magazine a vibrant high profile, classic feel. High key lighting is usually used in fashion magazines and as Lady Gaga is known for her fashion this makes sense.
Design Principles Used?
There is 80% image and 20% type as the image is most important and is what will grab the reader. There is no more than 3 main colours and hey all complement each other. The gutenberg design has been used as the mast head is in the primary optical area. This is important as it establishes straight away what the magazine is. The ‘inside news’ tab is in the strong fallow area. This allows the reader to understand the content of the magazine. In the weak fallow area and terminal area is the most provocative area of the image. This may create a secondary audience of males as they will find this attractive.
House Style
The colour scheme is consistent throughout the magazine. There is a professional mature look that is recognised. The cover lines generally are always down the left hand side with an image that dominates 80% of the page.
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