2. Front Cover Mock Up
Draft #2: Instead of having only one (main) image on the front
cover, I decided to add three overlapping photos on the bottom line
of the page which will promotethe pull-out posters included in the
magazine this will make the magazine more full and appear as a
package as the features and cover lines are placed more or less on
the boarders of the page.
Draft #1: I followed the conventions I noticed in my research of
front pages of music magazines and tries to include as many
features as I could, without overfilling the page.
3. Front Cover Mock Up
I created the mock up of my front page referring back to my
research throughout. I tried to use as many features as possible to
keep the realism of the cover and making it appear packed, but
without overloading the page. I included a skyline above the
masthead as from research I noticed it was a popular feature
because it is most visible from newsstands. I also included a puff
on top 1/3 of the page to attract the audience even more. I will
have three/four cover lines on my page with only brief details to
encourage the reader to buy the magazine; and one main cover line
on the right which is a convention. Conforming to conventions and
keeping the realism, I will have the bar code, price and publisher
in the bottom left corner and the date line below the puff. A
tagline is not a necessary feature, however I noticed that the more
established and respected magazines do include a tagline below the
masthead. In the bottom right corner in order not to leave blank
spaces and make a good use of the page I will have a buzz word
regarding free pull out posters inside, along with three photos of
the posters promoting them on the side.
Skyline
Puff
Masthead
Date line and issue number
Tagline
Cover Line
Cover Line
Main Image
Cover Line
Cover Line
Main cover line (lead article)
Bar code, price and publishers credits
Image
Buzz word
Buzz word
Image
4. Front Page Fonts
Masthead
Main Cover Line and Cover Lines
The Grammys - Who Wore It Best?
I chose this font because it is the most readable yet it still
appears elegant and sophisticated, and can appeal to both female as
well as males.
Skyline
Stands out against the background.
Backstage Special!
5. Front Page Colour Scheme
I chose natural colours for the scheme on the front page,
predominantly because country music is associated with the outside,
and because the majority of the photos Id taken were taken outside,
so I wanted to carry on with this theme. I chose a dark tone of
yellow to compliment the models hair and signify the sun, and I
chose brown and green to indicate trees and plants; along with the
conventional black and white, which conform to the main models
t-shirt. I only chose these three colours, besides black and white
so that the front cover is easy to read from further away and
doesnt overpower the audience. These colours are quite different
from each other therefore they will stand out against each
other.
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6. Images
Poster
Front Cover
Double Page Spread back up photo
Contents Page
Contents Page
Double Page Spread
Contents Page
7. I referred back to the mock up of the front cover and tried to
follow it throughout, however having used all the features, I only
included three cover lines and the main cover line, because I
wanted the main image to be as visible as possible. The skyline
includes two buzz words INSIDE! And BACKSTAGE SPECIAL! In bold
colours and fun looking fonts attracting the audience. Right below
the skyline is the masthead the biggest font on the page following
conventions. The font is clear and highlighted in orange which is a
tone on the colour scheme. Furthermore, I followed codes and
conventions of magazines by inserting the dateline in the top 1/3
of the page and the barcode with the price and publisher in the
bottom corner. Since Im aiming my magazine at the American
audience, I provided the first price in USD and the GBP conversion
beside. Similarly to Q, I listed five featured artists to attract a
wider audience, and the choice of AND MORE! encourages the reader
to buy the magazine to find out more. Below the dateline is a
smaller cover line so that it doesnt distract the main image. The
main cover line is the second biggest font on the page. It stands
out against the background and is related to the main image
following conventions. I underlined EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW for it to
appear special and unique. I didnt want to add too much detail to
the front cover, so that the page isnt overloaded, but the puffs
like EXCLUSIVE POSTERS with exclamation marks made up for it and
filled up the space. I provided two of the photos of the posters on
the front to promote them. Most of the font is white because it was
the one I found to appear the clearest against the background. I
also have a tagline below the masthead, as the established
magazines do, which makes mine come across professional. I included
a question mark in one of the cover lines to set the audience a
question, which will make them inclined to purchase the magazine to
find out.Lastly, because I didnt want a lot of phrases on the page,
I decided not to use the personal mode of address on this page,
however I will do in the contents page; and since the model is
looking straight at the potential buyer, it directly address them.
The main image follows conventions of the country style, with the
checkered shirt and the outside environment.
April 2011
See Country, Hear Country, LIVE Country
The Country Music Awards
PLUS!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
CRYSTALSYMONDS
USD $5.60 GBP 3.50
FREE POSTERS!
