Magazine analysis
- 2. The banner and the main title is on the main lines, of the route of the eye, so it Banner is used to grabs the users attention most showcase what's within the magazine The editor has used a medium close up Title is used to let of a rock star with a the readers know guitar because this is a keerang then it can be magazine, and so it accosted with rock follows a house The bold headings scheme are used to capture the readers eyes A broken up, messy font is used to The editor has used represent rock the colours within the text yellow, green and red because those colours are never The bits of yellow is normally mixed used to capture the together, and this a readers attention try's to say rock is different
- 3. Typography – the font for the main headings used are the type which looks all messy and cracked glass, this reffers back to gener of music. Layout – they have used a space open layout where, the weighting isnt so crammed into one particular area, this gives the user an impression that the magazine Is neat, tidy and easy to read Language – the type of language is aggressive to try and seek attention from the reader. Colour – the use of yellow and black is used constantly through the front page of this magazine, this is because it reffers back to a warning sign post, so indicating it is dangerous so this fits ion nicely with that rock is dangerous. Camera work – they have used a medium close up as the main photo, they have done this to fit in the guitar and then this reffers back to that this is a rock magazine. They have used close ups on the small pictures to show you the faces of who else is within the magazine and the editor hopes this will catch the audiences attention Mise-en-scene – they have incorporated a guitar within the picture to show of that this is a rock magazine., and the clothing worn by the artists are the type a rock star would wear. Mode of address – The editor has chosen to go with an aggressive mode of address for example they use “!” this indicates they are shouluting as well as using caps throughout the title page. This fits in well with the theme of the magazine because rock is rethread to being shouty
- 4. Big straight font is used to capture audience attention and it interlinks with Subtitles are used to being serius let you know what is within the magazine Close up, is used to capture the artists expression on there face, which in this Simple bold fonts case is serus, which are used throughout interlinks with the this front page to type of capture the readers magazine, and the attention. CAPS is hair of the artist has used as well to make been brightened to the reader feel like lighten up the page the magazine is shouting out at them. The red within her hair really adds constants within the rest of page which is red and black
- 5. Typography – The editor has used simple bold fonts throughout this apge, but he/she has used different fonts for different headings, to add contrast. These fonts also fit within NME house style. Layout – the editor has kept the style of this page really simple and open so the readers eyes are dragged more towards the artist on the front Language – Colour – there is a very simple colour scheme which is white and black, but within the picture they have used, there is a lot of red which gives the text contrast, and grabs the readers eyes. Camera work – A close up is used on the artist to capture her expression, and this reflects what sort of person she is and it helps create a bridge of communication between the reader and the magazine Mise-en-scene – The only piece of mise en-scene which is used is her make up she is wearing and the heart necklace these are all symbols of what she is like as a person and what type of music she sings. Mode of address – Caps are used throughout the front page of this magazine, this is to give the user the impression the magazine is shouting at you,
- 6. Close up shot is used Big heading on this cover to give featuring logo, Is the audience a more used to show people of an understanding the brand of of the type of product, creating a magazine, by using house style. props such as cloths to show of what Vibrant colours are type of music it used stand out from features. other magazines, so they become eye catching Borders and boxes are used to individualise story's, and to give it a unique look and fee, to attract the audience
- 7. Typography – the font used is very bold and straight this fits with the style of music, for example it is elegant like the type of music used, so this gives the reader any idea of genre of music Layout – the layout is unique by using different box sections, this attracts the eyes of its aimed audience Language – the editor uses powerful language for example “!” , this gives the audience the impression that the magazine is shouting out to them. And this will attract people. Colour – bright vibrant colours such as red and blue are use to stand out from other magazines, this will attract the viewers attention, they have also used black in places to link on some construct with the other colours. The editor manages to still keep a professional look, by not adding to much contrast. Camera work – the editor has used a clos up of the artist show the expression and postures on the person, this will also indicate to the reader what type of audience this magazine is trying ot target Mise-en-scene – the mise-en-scene used in these images mainly consist on what the artist is wearing because the background to each of the images are used as a plan colour. The cloths the artists are wearing are used to symbolise what sort of person they are like, and what type of music they are involved in Mode of address –
- 9. Typography – this font seems to be very straight again and this makes it very punchy, this helps the reader understand the type of music used. Layout – the layout is unique by using different box sections, this attracts the eyes of its aimed audience Language – the editor uses powerful language for example “!” , this gives the audience the impression that the magazine is shouting out to them. And this will attract people. Colour – bright vibrant colours such as red and blue are use to stand out from other magazines, this will attract the viewers attention, they have also used black in places to link on some construct with the other colours. The editor manages to still keep a professional look, by not adding to much contrast. Camera work – the editor has used a clos up of the artist show the expression and postures on the person, this will also indicate to the reader what type of audience this magazine is trying ot target Mise-en-scene – the mise-en-scene used in these images mainly consist on what the artist is wearing because the background to each of the images are used as a plan colour. The cloths the artists are wearing are used to symbolise what sort of person they are like, and what type of music they are involved in Mode of address –
- 10. Typography – Small text is used, so it more information canbe fit on the page this gives the impression to the reader, that it is full of information Layout – The layout of the magazine is very cluttered, this gives the impression that this is magazine is full of information, using a cluttered page for NME fits within the genre because its rockish and that genre is renouned for being messy Language – Colour – the page seems to be very dull and abit boring to me, but to someone else it could seem to be interesting and exciting this is because if someone enjoyed this genre of music they would relate this colour scheme of lots on black and white and abit of red to add contrast Camera work – There has only been one pictured featured within this page and that’s the image of a building where the hold events and they have made it clear by using a medium close up Mise-en-scene – the main picture doesn’t feature any mise-en-scene what so ever, the only bit which mught be classes as mise-en-scene is is the righting on the buildboard Mode of address –
- 11. Typography – The text used is bold and static and is tight round the page this helps to fit more text round the page Layout – The layout is well organized and doesn’t clutter up the page to much. It has a massive main picture, which shows the reader the main story within this magazine. Language – Colour – The editor has chosen to go with a dull lock which links in with the target audience of this magazine, which is then again link into the type of magazine this is. The editor has chosen to use red in a few places to add a big of contrast to the page so it doesn’t appear to be to dull and boring. Camera work – The main picture within this contents page is a long shot, this type of shot is used to show the reader what cloths this band is wearing, and this tells the reader what type of music this band plays and what type of people they are, this is all done as well as letting the reader recognize the artists faces. Mise-en-scene – The main pieces of mise-en-scene used within these pictures like most others is the cloths the artists are wearing, these cloths are used to show what type of music the artists play and what type of people they are, the background image is also used to promte the same type of things Mode of address –
- 12. 2 Page Spreads
- 13. Typography – The font used for the title is very bold and it is made so it looks like each letter has been sut out of a newspaper and stuck in, this is done because it represents what the girl is feeling (story is based on) this shows her going through the pages of a newspaper to cut out letters, like going through the pages of her life Layout – The layout is very simple it incorprates a massive heading which takes up most of the page and some columns of text, this is don’t to draw the main attention of the reader to the heading of the main story and it keeps the reader intreted Language – The title and language withing this context page, is used to seek attention of the reader, or example just using the word attention in massive letters, makes you want to look into it more, so it is seeking attention Colour – The colours are very dull and boring and lifeless, this is done to reenphisise that the girl the main story is about is lifeless. Camera work – A medium close up is used for this picture so it can show the expression within the girls face, and the cloths she is wearing these things all link into how she is feeling and how she wants to express her self, for example she is wearing a lot of black, this shows she is a dark person Mise-en-scene – the little pieces of mise-en-scene used is the cloths she is wearing, and these cloths are used to show the reader how she is feeling, for example she is wearing a lot of black like I explained in the last paragraph this is used to enphissi she is a dark person within Mode of address – The text is just trying to seek attention from you by using the word “attention”
- 14. Typography – The font is very murkey, its just like broken glass, this type of font is used to try and enphise the article is about someone who doesn’t know where they are going . Red is also used a lot within this font to stand out from the background, it also grabs the attention of the reader. Layout – The layout uses, multiple pictures in a story board style to show proression and then a main picture which is the main person the article is about and small text fitted tightly. Language – the language used is very force full because its not asking questions, its telling you how it is for example “were being the best mcr we can be” and all of this is in caps so it gives the impression that the article is shouting at you. Colour – Black,red and white is used throughout this 2 page spread because the black repressents the darkness of the article and the red represents blood, and this scares people but draws them in at the same time. The red also adds contrast the back image. The background image is black and white to show the mood of the artists, Camera work – a montage of pictures are used featuring all different camera shots, such as 2 shots to show friendless, medium close ups to show lonelyness, and these shots also draw attention to a single piece of information such as the artist Mise-en-scene – the pieces of mise-en-scene used is the cloths they are wearing such as coats, the cloths they are wearing give the reader an idea of what sort of band they are. A microphone and studio equipment are also used, this reenphisis to the reader that this is a band
- 15. Typography – Massive titles are used to draw attention to the main parts of the couple page spread, “USA” is writen in bold to try and show the reader that it means aaffority. Fancy fonts are also used with correspond with “LOVE” it trys to show the word is flowing and it gives more meaning to it. Layout – the layout is very unique with its large heading behind the image but this makes it stand out to the reader. A massive image is used to relate to the story, and to add diversity to the page. Language – the language used is very easy to read, so it can appeal to anyone with different reading levels, so it wont scare anyone and this helps to appeal to a larger audiance Colour – Red and white is used a lot to signifey the usa and its flags colour scheme, this helps link within the story the page is trying to portray Camera work – a simple long shot is used to, try and give the reader a full view of the person the magazine is trying to show of, this helps to let the reader know what the person is wearing, in this cae black is used to show she is a dark person, and red within her to lighten up the scene and fignify the american flag. Mise-en-scene – pieces of mise-en-scene used are the cloths she is wearing which signifies what sort of person she is which in this case is a dark person, she is also dreseed like a panther which can also give the picture that she is ready to punce, and the table she is sitting on, which is used to symbolise the americanflag.