Below this are the other cover stories. Above the lower left photo of the lead singer of paramore is an added feature. In white bold writing on a red background, tells the reader than there is a 'FREE' poster special indicating that the magazine comes with a free poster. This will make the reader feel they are getting more for their money and boost revenue for the company. The red background matches the red hair of the paramore singer making the reader relate the poster to paramore. The next photo uses the same effect as the main image as the white writing contrasts the black tee. A yellow arrow has been used to draw the readers attention from the main image to another cover story. Along the bottom they have used white writing on a black background with embossed a black outline to give it an eye-capturing effect such as a shadow. This gives the reader an insight to what other bands will be featuring in the magazine. Just above this in the bottom right corner is the price tag which uses the smallest writing on the magazine so it is the last thing the reader will see.
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
2nd magazine analysis
This is a conventional KERRANG front cover because of the simple layout used. But the use of fonts and pictures make it interesting for it's target audience. There is a black banner at the top of the page with 3 bands written in white to catch the readers eye. It also gives the reader some insight on what bands will be featuring in the magazine. Underneath this is the masthead written in black over a white background. The main image is of Panic! at the disco and is partially covering the masthead. Imprinted on the main image over a black tee is the bands name in white. This contrasts to the tee colour and makes it stand out. 
Below this are the other cover stories. Above the lower left photo of the lead singer of paramore is an added feature. In white bold writing on a red background, tells the reader than there is a 'FREE' poster special indicating that the magazine comes with a free poster. This will make the reader feel they are getting more for their money and boost revenue for the company. The red background matches the red hair of the paramore singer making the reader relate the poster to paramore. The next photo uses the same effect as the main image as the white writing contrasts the black tee. A yellow arrow has been used to draw the readers attention from the main image to another cover story. Along the bottom they have used white writing on a black background with embossed a black outline to give it an eye-capturing effect such as a shadow. This gives the reader an insight to what other bands will be featuring in the magazine. Just above this in the bottom right corner is the price tag which uses the smallest writing on the magazine so it is the last thing the reader will see.
Below this are the other cover stories. Above the lower left photo of the lead singer of paramore is an added feature. In white bold writing on a red background, tells the reader than there is a 'FREE' poster special indicating that the magazine comes with a free poster. This will make the reader feel they are getting more for their money and boost revenue for the company. The red background matches the red hair of the paramore singer making the reader relate the poster to paramore. The next photo uses the same effect as the main image as the white writing contrasts the black tee. A yellow arrow has been used to draw the readers attention from the main image to another cover story. Along the bottom they have used white writing on a black background with embossed a black outline to give it an eye-capturing effect such as a shadow. This gives the reader an insight to what other bands will be featuring in the magazine. Just above this in the bottom right corner is the price tag which uses the smallest writing on the magazine so it is the last thing the reader will see.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
1st Front Cover Analysis
At the top of this cover there is a bold skyline with the word "GLASTO", which is short term for a music festival, in black bold writing. Also featuring in the skyline is 2 bands and a singer in small bold writing. Finally there is a smaller, less bold, headline to give an insight of what the magazine will include. This was all written in black with a yellow background as they contrast making the text eye-catching.
Underneath the skyline, there is the masthead in big bold red writing. This is used as the colour red draws the eye so we can all see that the magazine is NME.
The main image is of the band, The Wombats. We know this printed over the photo is 'The Wombats' in yellow and white, bold writing. They used these colours to draw the readers attention to the main article. In the photo they are either pulling funny expressions or actions. This adds to the viewers interest as the band seem funny and friendly. Under this is the subtitle also written in yellow. The word 'why' is used to arouse curiosity and make the reader buy to get some answers.
Either side of the main image are the other cover stories. The use of contrasting blue and white colours draws the reader to these after viewing the main cover story.
On the bottom left there is a pug using the same blue, white and yellow colours as the rest of the magazine. On the bottom left is the selling line and bar code using the smaller than anywhere else on the magazine.
First Post!
Hello, my name is Harry Isham. I am an A Level media student at Goffs School and will be uploading all of my coursework onto this blog.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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