Tuesday 11 October 2011

Conventions of a Magazine Front Cover - Initial Research

-Text layering is used: Masthead goes behind main image. Coverlines goes on top of the images. Text never covers the face.
-Words like 'etra' and 'exclusive' are used to lure the reader.
-They all have a colour sheme for the text. No more than five colours are used. Making the text stand out from the rest.
-Expression on the face of the subject in the photographs convays their 'attitude'.
-Don't use to may different fonts. A small number of fonts and font sizes.
-Anchorage is used. text is added to cover the image to explain the photograph.
-The image is usually a medium close up shot with font on the lower body. 
-The issue number and price are in small fonts.
-Coverlines indicate sub-stories explaining the magazines content.
-The text is written in an entertaining style to 'lure' the readers.
-Exclamation marks are exaggerated to show how exciting the magazine is.
-The masthead creates a 'brand identity' in a style and fond as well as connotations.
-Capital lettering is used for the main coverlines.
-Compatitions and freebees are emphasised.
-The background is very plain.
-The subject in the image is usually looking at the camera.
-Coloured banners maybe used across the page.
-The clothing of the cover image reflects the personality of the celeb.