The generic conventions of pop magazines.
- 2. THE GAZE: Where the model is MASTHEAD: looking. Draws relationship between the model and the readers. The main logo of the magazine. Usually appears at the top of the page, corner or centre. CENTRAL IMAGE: Image of the model in the centre of the page, with a larger scale than the rest of the images. DIRECT ADDRESS: I, My, Me etc. SECONDARY IMAGES: Images around the edge of paper, slightly circulating the central image. COLOUR PALETTE: The main colours used on the front cover of the magazine, usually covers have a restricted / limited colour palette. DATE, BARCODE AND WEB ADDRESS: date for when magazine is issued. Barcode for price, and web address to go online.
- 3. MASTHEAD: THE GAZE: Magazine logo. Usually appears at the top of page, corner or centre of magazine. Where the model is looking. CENTRAL IMAGE: Image of the model in the centre of the page, with a larger scale than the rest of the images. SECONDARY IMAGES: Images placed around the central image of other known celebrities. COLOUR PALETTE: The colours used on the cover (main colours). DATE AND BARCODE: Barcode for price. Date for when magazine is issued.
- 4. CENTRAL IMAGE: THE GAZE: Where the Main image in the centre of magazine. Usually appears at the top of page, corner or centre. model is looking. VARIETY OF FONTS: Different types of fonts used on the same cover. COLOUR PALETTE: The range of colours used in the magazine cover. SECONDARY IMAGE: Other celebrities around the central image. DIRECT ADDRESS: I, My , Me. DATE AND BARCODE: Barcode for price. Date for when magazine is issued.
- 5. CENTRAL IMAGE: Main cover photo in the centre. Secondary images surround the central image, which also makes it stand out more. THE GAZE: Where the model is looking, usually directly at the reader. The gaze shows a relationship between the readers and the main model (central image). MASTHEAD: SECONDARY IMAGES: Images around the central image e.g.: Aston Merrigold, One Direction, Cheryl Cole etc. Main logo of the magazine, the readers familiarize with the magazine due to the Masthead. COLOUR PALETTE: The range of colours used in the magazine. DIRECT ADDRESS: ‘I’ used to show relationship of singer with the reader. It makes it more personal for the reader.