Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Magazine Cover Analysis 2


 
The masthead is written in red that is the main colour used throughout the front cover. This colour contrasts to the black and white image used. The mast head is found at the top of the magazine and always uses the same font so that it is recognisable to the audience. The mast head has been written in a flattering but bold colour to the eye therefore it grabs your attention and is the first thing you look at on the cover that’s why it should be something recognisable so that the reader wants to look at more.  The image is taken in black and white therefore it is appealing to both genders. The way the man in the image is dressed would represent the style the readers would dress in and the type of music this magazine is about. The image is a close up, this shows the emotion in a picture, the man looks serious this would suggest the magazine is serious about its articles and. Also the man is looking directly down the lenses making the audience feel directly addressed and involved in the magazine.  3 main colours have been used on this front cover; red black and white. These all work well together. The black and white give a sophisticated look, while the red is bold and makes the main features stand out and draw the eye.  Using the same colours compliments the cover as it makes it look neat instead of cluttered and confusing. The cover lines are written around the image; this frames it and makes it stand out as more than just a background. 
They use a quote ‘there is no such thing as a secret snitch’ this would intrigue the audience as they would be interested in the source it came from. Using a quote makes the magazine seem popular and reliable as well as exclusive.


Vibes target audience are about 50/50 male and female. Their readers ages range from 25-35 on average and come from a/b class.

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