FRONT COVER ANALYSISHOW I COMPLETED MY MAGAZINE FRONT COVER

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Firstly, I added the main and only image for my front cover. I set it to the size I wanted; using a very large image allows the focus to be on the models and give a representation of what genre my magazine is. I left a small space above and below the image as I am incorporating colour later on in my production; I used this image as the female model has a strong focus and bold features. This attracts the audience and appeals to

both male and females (the beauty myth allows females to be attracted to this image).

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I then added three, block colour banners to my magazine. I used two, one thick and one thin, at the top of the image and a thin banner at the bottom of the image. The different thickness’ create a contrast. I used orange for one banner as this creates a house colour for my magazine and adds a ‘pop’ of colour; this has connotations of happiness and fierceness. I also used black, this colour has connotations of power and rock and creates a colour

scheme for my magazine. I used banners as they create a unique look.

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I included the names of famous bands at the bottom of my magazine, I used an edgy font as it represents the rock genre and will be used in my contents page. This creates a house brand for my magazine. I used an orange

colour as it remains the colour scheme and adds brightness to the front cover, it also stands out against the image. I included the bands that are making the most popular music to date and are modern, they are also

listened to by the majority of my target audienceIt contrasts with the orange used above. I used a simple font as it makes the text easy to read, as well as not drawing attention away from the quotation.

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I then added the main storyline headlines on either side of my magazine, I used two different fonts as it creates an exciting theme for my front cover and represents the two different bands. I used the same font for “Royal Blood” as I used for the quotation, this remains a house brand for my magazine and keeps the page organised. I included a new

font for “Two”; this font is slightly grunge and has a faded effect. I used orange and white as it keeps my colour scheme occurring and allows the front cover to look more professional. I used a large font size as this allows the text to be easily seen, it represents the title for the storylines and creates a bold impression. I used a column structure as it

allows the page to be kept organised and makes it easier for the audience to read.

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I incorporated three, white rectangles below my main storyline. I used this effect as it allows text to be visible against the dark background image and creates a unique, punk effect. I used white as it remains with my colour scheme and is

vibrant against the image; I used different sizes for the rectangles as they will have a different amount of text. I used the same column structure as it keeps the text in an orderly pattern and allows it to be read easier .

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I then included the text for both of my storylines, I used the same font as this remains a theme for my front cover and allows the page to look more organised. I used a black, small font for the “Two” text as it

stands out against the white text background and does not take the emphasis away from the actual storyline. I used a larger, orange text for the “Royal Blood” storyline as this adds a vibrancy to this column

of text. The text is also bigger as it is another quotation and is a key part to this storyline.

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I included a small Leeds Festival logo, underneath the storyline for “Royal Blood”; I remained a column structure to keep the page organised. I used a small image size as it does not take emphasis away from the main storylines however is still

noticeable to the reader. I included a small description of what and why the logo was there underneath the image; I used a small, simple font. This font has been used previously on my front cover, creating a house brand, this makes it

easy to read and does no put emphasis on the text. I used white as it remains my colour scheme and allows the text to be visible against the dark background image.

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I included a white circle on the left hand column of my magazine in order to emphasise the text inside. I used a black font inside of the circle in order to make the colour stand out; I used the same font that was used for the other storyline on

the right hand column. I incorporated ‘39 Top Tunes’ logo into my magazine to attract the music lovers of Moveo, I used an orange colour and different font for the text below. This allows it to differ from the number and creates a more

contrasting tone.

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I then added a small phrase at the top of my magazine, using the same font that has been used for smaller text on the front cover. I used two different colours, I used orange for ‘best’ as it emphasises the word; emphasising the meaning

behind it and allowing it to contrast with the white of the remaining text. This is funky and edgy and allows the audience to be more attracted to the magazine, it is seen first on the magazine as it is located on the top banner.

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I included the title of my magazine, I put this behind the main image as this is a typical magazine convention and does not cover the models’ faces. I used a different font as opposed to the fonts previously used on my front cover, this emphasises the title and creates a unique look for my magazine. The font I used has a grunge, quirky effect and

reflects the genre and personality of my magazine. I used a very large font therefore it can be easily seen and recognised by the audience, I also used an orange colour as it links to my colour scheme and allows the title to be

visible against the dark background colour.

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I finally added the legal requirements to my magazine front cover. I included the barcode, price, date and issue number at the top right corner of the top banner. I used a small size for the text and the barcode image so that they do not draw

emphasis away from the main front cover however are still visible to the reader. I used a white colour for the text as it allows it to be seen against the black background and remains my colour scheme.