Analysis of existing pop music magazines
- 1. Analysis of existing pop music magazines Sophie Hack
- 2. I like how Adele is not face on to the camera The letter of the music but instead its a side magazines name stands out view on. This makes a lot because it is the main the image more section of colour on the page. interesting than a bog The white letter stands out standard model so much because of the bold position. This image is red background. I like how also an example of a the letter is very simple but mid shot, as it is very effective as it stands looking directly at her. out. Her hairstyle looks like she had wind blowing in it but this was This gold circle is necessary as the hair used to tell the wasn't in the way of reader that the any of the txt on the magazine is left hand side. celebrating an achievement of it being the 300th issue. The text round the The layout of the cover is side uses a colour an example of an F model. scheme of three In this cover they have left colours black, red the first third at the top and white. These are plain as the other two very bold and simple thirds have got text in colours however do them. I believe they have the job of standing done that so her face is out on the cover. The the main image you are colour scheme looks supposed to be looking at, very professional and so they don't want to fits well with the cover her up with text. image of Adele. In my opinion I like this cover of Q magazine because it is simple yet interesting. If I was to see this in a shop I would pick it up and buy it because of the professionalism of the cover.
- 3. The layout of this cover is an H model, as it has text going down either side of the The letter of the magazine page and ‘GAGA’ across the middle. The stands out because of its clear cover is busy as it doesn't have a lot of colours. The white of the Q free space on the page. stands out so much because of the block bold red background. This attracts my eye as it is the only bright colour on the cover. The image of this cover shows that Lady gaga is a more confident person as she isn't afraid to show The colour scheme of this her body off. She also portrays a cover is simple with three stereotypical pop star as she has a colours. They are red, very slim figure. Her hair in this white and black. These picture is also very big as it covers a colours are effective on section of the masthead. the cover as they stand out a lot and a very bold. They compliment each other well as they don't clash. ‘GAGA’ is in the biggest font size as she is the main feature of the magazine. It has been purposly put in the middle of the cover as it The text has been should be what your eyes see first highlighted in a white resulting in you wanting to buy the background so it still magazine. stands out on the grey background. This used to also tell the reader what other things feature in the magazine. In my opinion i would not buy this magazine as i don't like the artist Lady Gaga. However i do like the cover of this magazine, as it is busy yet easy to read and understand.
- 4. This magazine has a This picture stands out as layout of two coloums. it is the only picture in The left hand side one colour on the page. I also tells you whats in the thinks this pictur4e magazine. The right hand contrasts as this is a side one tells you about current artist Beyonce, a main article in the however on the left is a magazine with a picture more old fashioned artist. to compliment it. The layout of the The picture is in black and contents is very clear white which creates quite an with the numbers on old fashioned theme. This is the far left and the effective as the other picture main features of the and other text on the magazine. I like how contents page is all colour. the numbers are a different colour as this makes them stand out more resulting in it being as clear as possible. In my opinion, this cover is a very different with only two columns showing. However I like the contrast between the black and white picture and the colour picture on the same page as I have never seen that be done before.
- 5. Name of magazine is in bright colours this is used to stand out on the More colourful images to keep page and it does so it look interesting and to show even though is it not the what other artists are featured biggest font size. in the magazine as well. Information about Clear numbers and the charts and titles to show you telling the readers exactly what what singles and articles are on albums that are in what pages. the charts. This is the main image as it stands out the most and similar image is usually on the front The colour scheme for cover as well. this contents page is white blue and black. These are very bold colours and stand out a lot on the white background. The pictures of the artists are very colourful and this makes them look more like main features on the page In my opinion I like the layout of this magazine as it is in three separate columns. It is clearly set out however is still has that busy feel to it and it exciting to look out because of the many pictures. Promotional features advertising what is on their website and what events are happening soon.
- 6. The colour scheme of this double page spread is black white and red, Telling the reader who the article is about and as it is this is used because at the top showing the importance of her. they are very bold, bright yet simple colours. The black also Large picture covering a reflects of her outfit whole side of A4 this is to choice as well. show her importance and this article is more picture based. The image shows her wearing a all black A drop cap of the text. clothes and heavy black This is in red to stand make up and hair. The out against the white style she is trying to background. It is also portray is quite gothic and affective as it is the serious looking. first letter of her name. This is a mid shot of her. The red text here The image is not only of shows it is important the face showing that the quote from the article. outfit she is wearing is It stands out because it important to the shot. She is the only red text on is not looking directly to the page apart from the camera instead her the large letter ‘C’. face is tilted down and her The layout of the eyes are sideward's. Another image, however because text is in three this is smaller than the image columns and evenly opposite it is not as important. spread out. This makes it much more easier to read as it is clear.
- 7. The colour scheme used is very plain with colours such as grey white and black. The only bright colours The title of USA is used are on the image of her and the flag. This is used to be the main freature of the double page in large bold spread as it stands out and is all about her. bubble writing. It nearly covers the width of the double page spread because it is an important aspect of the article is stating how successful The text is set out she is in America. in three clear columns. This makes it look more professional as it is clear and easy read. She is positioned sitting down and is sitting on the USA flag. This is effective as it links in with the article. She is wearing all black, this is done to bring out the bright colours of the American flag as they are such bright colours of red and white. The drop cap is used to make the text look more interesting to read. The ‘D’ is in a different font to the other text. It is more of a fancy text and is used to look more stylish.