Radial analysis of music magazines

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The name of the magazine is in big bold red font and in the background to make the main focus the image, the contrast of colours make it stand out, the font is bold and covers a lot of space bringing attention and making the magazine title catchy and appealing Barcode is a convention to all magazines Long shot to make the strong body language identifiable and represents the sense of power. It shows the audience that the person is a powerful figure in the music industry The scarface colour scheme is very appealing as the film is very popular therefore the design will bring in a lot of interest and will draw in a lot of scarface fans Well structured to put focus on the image this is the reason why there is no overlapping of the image and is placed in the front and everything else is removed to the background or put to one side. This allows the artist to be noticed more as a result more audience interest 50 Cent name is enhanced to grab emphasis, it sets itself apart from the rest of the text as 50 cent is a high caliber celebrity the attention of the magazine will increase significantly The contrast of colours from one side to the other makes the cover overall unique and eye-catching thus instantly attracting the audiences attention The palette of colours black, white and red combine well to allow every aspect of the magazine to stand out thus a greater chance the audience will become aware of this magazine The image is positioned right in the centre of the page to grab the most interest and allow the audience to recognize the artist The clothing goes with the colour theme of the page and represents a classy look

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The name of the magazine is in big bold red font and in the background to make the main focus the image, the contrast of colours make it stand out, the font is bold and covers a lot of space bringing attention and making the magazine title catchy and appealing

Barcode is a convention to all magazines

Long shot to make the strong body language identifiable and represents the sense of power. It shows the audience that the person is a powerful figure in the music industry

The scarface colour scheme is very appealing as the film is very popular therefore the design will bring in a lot of interest and will draw in a lot of scarface fans

Well structured to put focus on the image this is the reason why there is no overlapping of the image and is placed in the front and everything else is removed to the background or put to one side. This allows the artist to be noticed more as a result more audience interest

50 Cent name is enhanced to grab emphasis, it sets itself apart from the rest of the text as 50 cent is a high caliber celebrity the attention of the magazine will increase significantly

The contrast of colours from one side to the other makes the cover overall unique and eye-catching thus instantly attracting the audiences attention

The palette of colours black, white and red combine well to allow every aspect of the magazine to stand out thus a greater chance the audience will become aware of this magazine

The image is positioned right in the centre of the page to grab the most interest and allow the audience to recognize the artist

The clothing goes with the colour theme of the page and represents a classy look

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Bold large font placed in the background to make the celebrities look important and intimidating. This allows the audience to identify the power and importance of the artist featured

Red lettering to bring attention and make the information seem important

Medium shot to show the strong body language and facial expression which enable the audience to analyse the artist character

The colour scheme of red, white and black are used throughout the piece to make the page stand out therefore attracting the audiences attention

Website and barcode

Watch signifies a classy look to match with the shades and represents the artists identify very well so he can be straight away recognized

Text is placed to one side so that the page is more presentable and looks tidy thus making the audience feel more comfortable as they are not being overloaded with information Tattoo and ring visible so that artist can be easily recognized engaging more of the audience

Effective use of a rhetorical question to get the audience intrigued and colour to make the artist name stand out and bring in interest

Shapes to add emphasis on the quantity of information in the magazine so readers get there moneys worth

Image takes up most of the page emphasizing power and ensuring what the main focus of the page is.

All 3 artist are dressed to match the pages theme which overall makes the page look more professional

Articles positioned on the top allows the audience to understand the what type off content is within the magazine

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Barcode is a convention for all magazines

Long shot to show the figure of the person and attractiveness engages readers. Also it slightly tilted low which can be said is a low angle shot this brings out and emphasis's the glamour

Color scheme is mostly yellow this includes lettering and background (Furniture). Yellow is a very bright colour and will most definitely stand out to the audience

The main information is in a larger font and in yellow showing Mariah Carey is main focus, The writing beneath indicates it was intended to draw in the audience because of the inviting picture, also it anchors the title with the image

There are a variety of fonts used all around the image so reader have a certain perspective on the writing

The magazine name is in the background show the importance of the image and the power it contains

Layout is less structured as the exciting adventurous factor is wanted to be expressed however it is still effective as it attracts attention to the image as the text doesn't interfere with the image being placed on wither side

Shapes and use of exclamation marks emphasis and brings attention to the information as well as helps support the main focus (image) for instance the arrow shapes pointing to the image

Colour palette consist of yellow, black, blue and white which are used effectively to make the magazine colourful and seem fun and exciting this pleasing the audience

The image is placed right in the center of the page with Mariah Carey a very attractive and important figure to the audience in a posture or pose while semi naked will entice the male and the female audience

Here there is a catchy slogan that is used to persuade the audiences to buy the product

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Background grey allows other features such as text and images to stand out grabbing the audiences attention

White clothing worn by the 3 figures make them stand out with the contrasting background and allows them to be more recognizable by the audience as a results more attention

Musical instrument directly makes the magazine theme of music realised right away even if you are not familiar with the brand

+ is to emphasis the amount of info to be found within the magazine so you get your moneys worth thus audience will be more interested to buy the magazine

Barcode

Big bold white font with exclamation mark to make it clear what the main title is and to express it as well as allowing the audience to see the title from a distance

Palette of colours blue and white are used as them two colours combine well and are eye catching

Layout allows the main focus on the 3 artist as the text is out of the way on the sides of the page and the image takes up most of the front page this enable the artist to be noticed by there huge fan base increase the interest the magazine receives

Magazine name in background draws more attention to image and the logo goes with the theme or colour scheme of the page to overall make it look classy and professional.

Very popular celebrities creates a huge attention boost

Long shots to represent the facial and body language of the artists

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Simple layout split into 3 parts picture texts heading content) this allows the page to look very organised and professional

Combination of black, grey and white go together well and contrast off each other to stand out. The black lettering is clear and easy to read because of the white background. This makes the information easier to read for the information and more understandable as a result navigation around the page is easier

The effective of lighting is used as the outside is a dark grey and as it get closer to the image it gets brighter adding emphasis and drawing in attention to the image

The image is taking up most of the page showing that the person is a big part of the genre of the magazine also it can excite the audience seeing an image of one of there favourite artists.

The styling of the image with the clothing and the body language gives the page a sexy and sophisticated look and making the genre very identifiable. Also it allows the audience to pick up on the new trend or styling of the people they look up to

The lettering is done in a very unique and sophisticated style making the most important information clear to see as it is emphasised in bold text and the audience always like uniqueness or unconventional techniques being used as this shows the magazines being adventurous

The information is positioned on the right hand side of the page to fit in with the layout of the page including the image making the page look more organized and better to look at

There is a separate fashion section showing the importance of fashion to the audience and as there is a section on it the magazine will be a huge interest to them

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The issue is shown so the regular readers understand exactly what the are readingThe date to evident

the latest of its copies to ensure to the audience the are reading the latest news

Pictures at the side reveal articles featured in magazine and gives you a hint of what is to be found inside intriguing the audience

The masthead is clear big bold lettering to establish itself on the page making it clear and easy for the audience to remember and recognise

Well structured list of chronological ordered articles in the magazine features which makes it easier to navigate around the magazine making it more user friendly

Gives page number article name and a little info to help readers understand article

The layout is simple with the picture on the side representing the background and a white insert so that the text can be written in a more organized way making the page more presentable

Articles are written in bold so that it is clear to the audience when searching through magazine

A white border is used so that black colour text can be inputted which makes it much more easier to read therefore allows the audience more comfort

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Masthead is clear stands out and styled in a creative way to express its brand and make it identifiable

“content” in huge bright lettering to make it clear to the audience that this is the contents page

Structured in a simple but effective way as it looks fun and excited revealing maybe it target audience . Easy to see what to look for therefore making it more user friendly

Follows its colour scheme of pink black, yellow and white very accurately. This makes the page look very colourful and gives a positive vibe or message that the magazine is full of excitement and entertainment

Picture featured blends in with the genre and age group

Light blue tab grabs attention as it contrasts from the rest of the page

Page reference and article names help's with navigation around the magazine thus making the magazine more user friendly

Tour info is a topic which the target audience will have an interest in therefore will be more eager to see more information from the magazine

Interviews of celebs like Justin Timberlake will have a huge interest as he is such a big star and role model to the audience

Snapshot of the front cover to further represent the image of the brand and reminder to the audience of the main story or article

“speedstars” the language here matches with the clothing styling of a hoodie and cap/hat which arguable is representing the street side here the audience get to understand what information and towards which audience the magazine is targeted at as young people are featured so it probably targeted towards the young audience

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The artist with the main attention has been dressed and edited to be the main focus by the others being faded out. As Will I Am (artist) is the most known person audience can familiarise themselves with him and his group thus bringing interest

The font is big bold and clear to the audience and it help them to understand the article

The white background allows most of the material to stand out especially the black lettering

Structured very well looks very organised and spacious looks good on the eye

Follows the colour scheme white, gold and black which combine together excellently to make the page look attractive and easy to read

Text is placed on right hand side so it leaves enough space to add a good amount of information and doesn't interfere with the overall layout of the page. This will make the page look more presentable and organized

Image takes up most of the page representing the size of the band and allowing the audience to see each band member clearly

Rhetorical questions engages the audience as to what thee issue of the article is

The clothing matches the colour scheme of the page and they are all wearing stylistic clothing and he female is wearing less clothing to attract more male audiences

Article discussing career which audience have big interest as they look to celebrities as role models

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This editing technique of capturing the picture in black and white combining with the font technique makes it unique and adds a bit more colour to make all the focus on the stars name. This makes the audience aware of the celebrity the article is based on.

The picture on each side shows the importance of the person

The black translucent background is effective as the picture is not disturbed the text as well as the text is easy to read. Also it allows the readers to analyse the body language of the person which will support the article and help the audience understand the article overall

The colour scheme of white, black and red make the information very noticeable and help with the structure such as the interview (article) which allows the magazine to have better communication with the audience

The layout is structured well( brakes up info in parts) and needed to as there is a lot of information otherwise the information would not be readable to the audience

Article is discussing experiences which the audience are interested in as its based on a celebrity and they want to know the mistakes the celebrity has made

“Queen” shows that she is a very big person in the R&B genre thus will bring attention to all the R&B listeners

Red font stand out and gives a good structure to the interview laid out article as its clear which part of the text is the question and which is the answer

Image is on a whitish background thus in contrast the background colour of the page as well as the lighting effect in the image used while edited helps the image to be vibrant and bright

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Layout is very spacious allows the reader to read the text more easily and not be put off my overload on information

The text is placed in the right page in a column layout so that the story is sectioned better as a result more easier to read thus increases audience pleasure

The image has an added effect to go with the black and white theme of the page this allows the page to look classy and professional as well as revealing the tone of the story which the audience can interact with

The image is positioned on the left hand side of the page so that when you turn from the previous page you see the image first and get to feel and understand the tone and mood of the article right away allowing the audience to get involved emotionally

The stories are usually based around the the celebrities and there problem and lifestyle. These stories may want the audience to feel more ambitious concerned for health etc

The title is in bold and uses the contrasting effect to stand out and make it clear to the audience what the article is about