COMPARING TWO MUSIC MAGAZINES

Q magazine consist of basic black white and red colours. by using these colours it means that the image on the cover stands out on the main page. this is important because this makes the reader focus on the main image. this is key because it shows the band or an important person within music and this enable the reader to understand who and what the magazines main focus is going to be about. this magazine consists of the main conventions of a magazine this is because it includes the by-line, headline and other key aspects that all magazine include.

Like Q the magazine VIBE includes many of the same aspects. this shows that all of the magazines have similar content and colour schemes this is because many of the well known magazines include the colour theme of red white and black. this is good to use on this cover because the white shirt blends in with the background and this means that the image of the person that the magazine is focusing on come out and stand out in the whole cover.

MAGAZINE EVALUATION QUESTIONS

 

How often do you purchase magazines?

 The main audience said that they purchase magazines weekly because that is when they come out.

What genre of magazines do you purchase?

 Mainly music magazines and fashion magazines were being purchased.

What stands out on this magazine?

 The image stands out because of the black and white theme.

How effective is the image?

 The image is effective because the theme is black and white.

What appeals to you about this magazine?

 The basic and clear front cover because of the clear and simple colour scheme.

How much do you pay for a magazine?

 £2 usually but they are sometimes a bit cheaper or a bit more expensive.

Is the black and white theme clear and effective?

 Yes it stand out the most on the whole magazine.

Does the magazine appeal to your age group?

 Yes it does because of the layout and what is on the cover. Yu can relate to it.

Is the magazine effective about its point?

 yes even though the cover is simple it still puts its point across.

Is the language used in the magazine appropriate to your age group?

 Yes the words and the phrasing used is exactly what appeals to my age group.

MAGAZINE COVER

 

My magazine cover consists of a basic image and basic text. This is important because the design needs to be basic and effective. The basic design will enable the reader to have a clear view and understanding of the magazine.

 

A basic and clear contents page is important because this is one of the first things that the reader will look at. This will give them the first impression of the magazine. This should include what is going to be in the magazine and what the main purpose of it is.

MY IMAGES

These are my images that I have taken for my magazine these images are the well focused and successful ones this is important because the eye path is clear and the main subject or subjects in the image are clear and distinctive. the composition in the image is clear and the colours contrast each other in the best way. the images are good because they have no distractions in the scene which means that the main focus in the image is the only focus in the image. finally in these images lighting is important because the reflection of light on the subjects effects the quality and composition of the final outcome of the image.

This image is good because it has clear composition and the lighting is reflecting well on the subject. In this image above the lighting is good because it reflects of one side of the subjects face and has a small yet distinctive shadow on the subjects face.

This image is good because it has clear composition and the contrast between the colours is clear but not to extreme. This is important because this means that the quality and the detail in the image are kept clear and easy to see.

This image is good because it has a clear foreground, middle ground and background. This is important because the paths are in the foreground which creates the detail in this area. The grass in the middle ground and in the background it shows the school. This is good because it allows the to be a distinctive yet not to extreme difference between the areas.

COLLEGE MAGAZINE COVER

COLLEGE MAGAZINE CONTENT

The content on a college magazine is important because this allows you to cover all of the important aspects of a magazine cover. The cover of the magazine should include all of the content within the magazine its self this is important to give an insight into what the main focus in the magazine actually is. The main aspects of a magazine front cover are strap line, mast head, cover line, main image and barcode.

A mast head is important because this allows the main point of the magazine to be shown without someone having to read the front cover to under stand what it is about. it allows a bold and clear introduction to the whole magazine.

A puff is good to use because this will allow you to have a small advertisement on the page without taking up to much room. This puff can advertise freebies, vouchers and many other things. this is important because this can d5raw readers in.

The left third is important because this allows the content of the magazine to be included on the cover and shows what the main content of it actually is. this third can also have adverts and other quotes and phrases.

The main image is important within a magazine because this is the first thing that the reader will look at this is because it should have brighter and more bold colours. this is important because the main image can determine weather or not someone is going to read the magazine its self.

The main quote on a magazine cover is used to draw people in this is because it can say something that interests the reader to look in and read on this is important  because it can be part of a story that makes people look in and read on.

The contents page is important because it shows what is on each page of the magazine this is key within a magazine because this allows you to see where the specific thing that you are looking for are within the magazine.

An image on the contents page is important because this helps to keep the reader interested this is because by linking the text to the visuals this allows the reader to have a connection between the two.

WHAT MAKES A BAD IMAGE

This image is bad because it is out of focus, blurry and has bad lighting. This is important because even though the subject is filling the screen the quality of the image is still very poor. Furthermore this image is bad because the detailing in the face is out of focused and the background is blurred as is the subject and this allows the image to be of poor quality . It would be better if the image was in focus as the tint of light would frame the subject and the image.

MOUTAIN BIKING UK

A line near the top of the page saying how good the magazine is and how it is ‘BRITAINS BEST SELLING MOUTAIN BIKE MAGAZINE’ shows off its awards.

The bold title allows the reader to be drawn in and it attracts the eye from the rest of the cover to begin with.

A puff allows there to be a form of bragging aspect to the magazine showing off how good they are.

Main image shows directly what its about and also makes the reader think what they could potentially be.

’15 HELMATES TESTED’ this gives the reader the idea that the people writing the magazine know what they’re doing.

The shot is of the full body and bike this shows an action shot of the person and also shows its main surroundings.

More bold writing draws the reader in and allows them to have a short insight into what the magazine has in it.

They also show things like ‘FIX IT YOURSELF’ this then allow the reader to think that they can save money by doing DIY.

Saying things like ‘THE GREATES SHOW ON EARTH’ this makes the reader more interested to see what and where it is.

Free gift pull outs allows the reader to feel more involved and are liking the idea that they are receiving a ‘free’ gift.

The price tag is on the front magazine it is usually printed very small this can be because it can cost a lot of money.

DIRT MOUTAIN BIKE MAGAZINE

The website is printed to show where it’s available online.

The bold title allows the reader to be drawn in and it attracts the eye from the rest of the cover to begin with.

By not showing all of the magazines title in bold this allows the key words to be shown. The word DIRT is the main co word that people will look for as it is shot and people will directly look out for the shortened title of the magazine.

The barcode is printed small this allows the main attention to be drawn to the magazine and then the price comes second.

A basic cover to the magazine allows the main focus to be on the small amount of text this then allows it to stand out more.

By advertising for other things such as the ‘WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012’ this then shows other events that link to the magazine genre.

The words ‘PURE GOLD’ make the reader interested as they are made aware of the quality of the magazine and what’s in it.

By not using a block font on the words in the right third this allows it to have an effect that makes it look hand written.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD IMAGE

This image is good because it has a good angle of shooting and the shot is filled with them models face. this is important because by having a filled picture this allows there to be no distracting objects or details in the background that can pull the eye away from the main object in the image. furthermore this image is good because the detailing in the face is in focused and the background is blurred and this allows the image to be framed by the blurred area around it. by framing an image with this it allows there to be a main focus point on the screen.