Text Analysis

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Masthead and plug; the masthead is the title at the top of the magazine cover. The title used for this cover informs readers of the genre of the magazine, the colour used in the font reflects traditional bridal wear as it has used the colour red as this colour is known as being a traditional bridal wear colour. There are a variety of fonts used in this front cover the main aspects of the magazine are show in upper case bold writing this is used to inform the audience on what the magazine will entail, in addition lower case lettering is also used as it seem more informal and gives the magazine a friendly feel and creates a conversational mood. The colours used throughout the magazine there is a colour scheme that is being used which is gold, cream, red and pink this makes the image of the magazine more appealing to the audience. This magazine has a information of what the audience can read in-depth inside the magazine.This magazine has also used a puff this is the promotional aspect of the Magazine for instance this states that this magazine will be inspirational, “bridal beauty, your ultimate body & beauty guide” this engages the reader attention, there font for the text has is intently different from the other text as it is in red like the title therefore it appeals to the audience

Main photograph: this magazine has use one image of a women this allows all the attention to be focused on the women, the image is placed in the centre of the page in order for the image to be the centre of attention having multiple images may confuse the audience and may make the magazine look overcrowded. This shot is used, as the consumers are able to analyse the women’s hair, outfit and make-up as this gives them a teaser of what is in the magazine, the colours used are traditional Indian wedding colours.

Headline: The headline is one of the most important aspects of a magazine as this gives the audience and overview of what the magazine entails. The title is the main attraction after the image therefore it is intentionally put behind the image and at the top of the magazine as this is meant to be the first thing you read whereas the image is meant to be the first thing you see. As the main topic of the magazine is bridal wear they haves used that in the title as it will appeal to their target audience. The colour theme used throughout the magazine cover also suggests that is a bridle magazine.

Cover lines: the cover lines are the short statements that are spread out across the page, this used in order to advertise that is being offered in the magazine for instance “unique theme idea” this will appeal to their target audience as they will be looking for unique theme’s for their wedding. The font if the cover line is smaller that the main title however it uses two different colours in the magazine.

Text: there is a Varity of text being used in this magazine; this attracts the audience as it keeps the magazine cover entertaining, the main text that has been used it formal therefore this suggest that the magazine is targeted towards adults as younger children would not be attract to formal writing.

Masthead and plug; the main title is named “Sussex life” this is used in order to attract the target audience who are people that are currently living in Sussex or people who are looking to live in Sussex. This shows the reader that it is a regional magazine. The fonts used are clear and easy to read therefore it is eye catching to the target audience, the magazine portrays a professional feel the font used is formal therefore this suggest that the target audience are adults.

Main photograph: the image used for the front cover is a clear image of a building; within the image they have purposely captured the image of the sky and the Clear grass this gives the readers a vivid image of how Sussex may look there for they do not have to imagine it as they have a visual image. This image is appealing to adults as it shows the main attraction in the image, which is a high quality image of a property.

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Cover line: there are other smaller headlines used in this magazine in order to give the readers a vivid image of what they can expect in the magazine. The work “richest 50” is in the colour yellow in order for it to stand out this is eye catching for the readers as the other writing is in white therefore the important writing is in yellow therefore the audience are automatically drawn to this. This also suggests that the magazine is for adults “Richest 50, who’s is it this year?” will intrigue adults.

Text: overall the text used is professional and formal, this could be targeted toward businessmen or women. It is a very informative magazine there fore it provides

Colour: the colures that are used in this magazine are neutral colours, they have used a shot of he outdoor in order to suggest that susses life has a country feel to it rather than an urban city feel, this suggest that this magazine may appeal to older people as they are more attract to a calm country area.

Masthead and plug: the main title of the magazine is used at the top g the page that is slightly over shadowed by the image. However they have purposely used a darker pink colour for the tittle, as this will catch the reader’s attention as the tile should be one of he main focus of the magazine as the company would want the readers to remember the name f the magazine as this allows it to become a regular buy for the readers as they may enjoy the content of the magazine.

Main photo: this magazine has used in image of a young lady as this allows all the attentions to be on tis women, there s a constant colour theme that has been used throughout the magazine the colour used are pink and black, this makes them magazine look professional as there is a constant theme running through the magazine where fore people will link the colours with this magazine as the colours may remind people of this magazine therefore it stays in their mind.

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Double page spread

Cover line: the coverline that has been used throughout the magazine in order to draw the reader’s attention for in stance they have used “sixty pages of south Asian fashion” this is informative to the audience as the readers have a vivid image of what this magazine entails. The cover line acts as a visual feature as they look like a boarder around the image. Staying with the colour theme the coverline is written in black and pink.

Text:Overall the text used in this magazine in powerful as it is very appealing to their target audience. Certain words that have been used in the magazine cover have been used intestinally in order for it to stand out for instance, “secrets to glowing skin” this make the audience curious, therefore they will be more likely to purchase the magazine.

Colour: the colour scheme throughout the magazine is pink and black these colours work well together as the colour pink this is traditionally a female orientated colour therefore this attracts their target audience. The background of the magazine has used a lighter shade of pink therefore there is still a strong colour theme. The woman in the magazine is wearing a traditional Indian outfit that ties in with the colours and the content of the magazine. It is important for the magazine editor to stick the colour theme.

Cinematography: The camera shot that has been used is a mid shot. This makes the model the main target of attention, this also outlines the detail of the dress that has been worn by the model this may also intrigue the audience. The shot also makes the audience seen as though they are seeing the model in real life, as the image is eye level.

Mise en scene: overall the magazine as a relaxing element to it, for instance, the make-up and colours used in the magazine create a fun atmosphere as there colours evoke playfulness in contrast to colours such as black and white this would look like more or a formal magazine however this magazine seems more informal therefor appealing to their target audience which is women ages 20-35 as this is the average age of women who get married this would be there target audience as this is bridal magazine therefore women who re looking to get married would purchase this magazine.

This is an example of a double page spread, there the editor has uses a constant colour theme that is used throughout the magazine cover which is white, pink and grey. This makes the magazine look very professional. In addition there is am image of a women standing on the right hand side of the page this image stands out, this represents women as being an object which supports Laura Mulvey theory of the male gaze. Although the image is not in the centre of the page it still stands out, as it is the only image on the page therefore this draws the reader’s attention. There are a Varity of fonts being

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