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Ashley green magazine page analysis

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The masthead of the magazine is a electric blue colour which relates to the theme of the issue of this magazine. It is placed at the top as it is important to know the name of the magazine. However fans would be able to identify the magazine due to its other features.

The strap line on this issue is blinded by the lights. This leads onto the rest of the front cover being associated with lights, such as the bright light blue in the background which reflects the model as bright and exciting.

The model used is a rapper known as example. You will know this by the headline “example which due to it being the largest copy on the page is most probably associated with the image , a usual occurrence in magazines. However readers familiar with the genre will recognise him as a rapper.

The models clothes are black with blue stripes , with orange laces and logo and he has a blue watch on. His clothes are therefore matching the colour pallet for the cover of this issue which is blue , black and orange, sticking to a specific theme.

The cover line includes over artist who are not exactly in the same genre. This reveals that this magazine explores different genres not just one single one and readers should be familiar with these artist.

The image is a mid-shot showing his facial features and his body language. You will notice he is looking towards the reader. Also his hand gestures show confidence.

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The masthead of the magazine is the largest text on the page revealing its high importance. The name flavour alone suggest tastefulness. It also notes under the e masthead about it being the sex issue, revealing a slightly older young person audience.

The sell line is “the no1 lifestyle guide for the young and ambitious” this makes the magazine out to be the number one choice for young people and uses positive adjectives to make the reader feel they are important. This sell line would make a reader want to see why it is the number one lifestyle guide

The coordinated colours used are red, white and black. Not only are these colours shown on the banners but they are also the colours of the models clothes. This technique makes the magazine look more classy and organised. Furthermore the background is a wall, with a calm brown colour that can sit behind the text perfectly.

The model used is a English rapper known as scorcher. Readers familiar with the genre will know him but his name does appear large in white bold writing to match the image. Also him looking towards the reader gives ideas of empathy, him relating to the reader.

A quote is used which is associated with his story in the magazine. By reading this readers will want to read more and understand the subject he is discussing inside the magazine.

The cover lines give examples of artist included in the magazine and each artist is followed by a banner which gives a small idea why they are included, like a taster.

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The colour code for this cover is red, black and white. The masthead is large and a bright red which attracts the audience and matches the words “ 2000 and mine” and one of the phones in the image. Black and white are then used continuously on the shirt of the model, his glasses and the remaining copy. Black and white are colours that can interact.

The artist/model used is known as Tinchy strider, a English rapper. He is easily recognisable not only to rap fans but others worldwide due to his high profile as a rapper. His label is star in the hood and so in this image he is not only posing but also promoting his label, a smart technique. By having a mid-shot you can see his gestures which in this case is pushing away people with cameras. This shows high importance, a reason why tinchy is so respected by the reader.

The headline is Tinchy strider and is the second largest copy on the page revealing importance. The font used gives a feel of stardom, as though his name is in lights.

Tinchy is seen as a classy high profiled rapper and this is shown through the image. By representing high classed artist the magazine seems more classy itself. His modern glasses and chain represent stardom as well.

A selection of celebrities are included on the cover lines, not only of rap artist but footballers and female singers, giving an idea on the readers widened range of interest.

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The layout of this contents page differentiates from other contents pages. Four images are placed above followed by the text which is split into specific sections. In my opinion the technique used is not as effective as the usual idea of one image used. I find that it would be confusing to a reader that is not a regular reader of this magazine as it would be hard identifying which images show which person.

Banners are used which separate the regular stories and articles from the featured . The reader therefore knows the difference between the usual inputs and the extended inputs of the magazine.

There seems to be a colour theme involved excluding the images. Black and whit is used, most of the text is black and against the white background. On the banners however it is white on the black background. Black and white are colours that easily correspond. Also the word contents and the date of the issue are in black bold showing their importance and making them outstanding for the reader to identify the page.

The four images used are of celebrities, but I only know this because I am aware of the artist and there genres. These images are linked to the copy and give the reader a small detail of what's inside. Three of the shots show upper body shots of artist but they can be compared to the image of N-dubz which have full body shots in more exaggerated poses. This reveals N-dubz genre being grime as more uncivilised compared to the others.

The numbers of each page are in bold black to be outstanding. Also there are over a hundred pages showing the magazine has many features and stories to cover.

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The image used on this contents page is of rapper Kanye west. To have a large image of him on the contents suggest he has a great importance in this issue of the magazine. A upper body shot is used which can show not only a models facial expressions but his body language. Here his pose is quite calm and collected.

The words contents are in a large black bold font so the word is easily recognisable being the largest piece of text on the page. This magazine has a difference however as the letters have been separated so they sit on top of each other. In my opinion this makes the contents not only unique but sophisticated.

The main colours used on this page are grey and black. The models clothes even stick to the colour code and the face of the model has even been edited to look grey. This makes the red heart outstanding as red is very contrasting to grey. The hand holding the paper heart could represent him being heartless, which readers familiar with his music would understand as “heartless is the name of one of his songs

The text reading the page numbers has been placed on the bottom right of the page. A useful technique as it will be the first text seen when the page is being turned. The pages have been separated into two sections features and fashion. This shows that the readers have an interest in fashion. Also these two subheadings are written in a elegant font, reflecting classy stylishness.

The magazines logo is placed in the back. Being a darker grey it still fits in with the grey pallet used but also stands out being placed on a darker grey. This masthead is here to remind readers what magazine they are reading.

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This contents page includes a editors letter. Editors letters usually give the editor opinions and give an idea into the editor life. This is a useful section as it gives the reader a insight into the life of one of the main contributors of a magazine they are interested in. Also the smaller image at the bottom of the page is associated with this note, a picture of the editor and this issues main artist Ashley Walters. This image shows they have a some sort of relationship.

The image used is of Ashley Walters a classy actor and rapper. Hs class is represented through his clothes, a smart shirt and the silky red background. Silky red is usually associated with class and elegance. Furthermore in the image he is looking towards the reader in a serous manner. In the smaller image it shows him smiling so it shows the reader an insight into the main stars personality.

In this banner at the bottom it shows an image of the front cover followed by text giving the name of the designer and the label. Readers are interested in what the celebrities are wearing and would try to imitate them so the information is given.

The word contents is the largest text on the page making it clear what page the reader is on. The word ‘ feature’ is in red associating with the red background. The names of artist and stories are followed by numbers indicating what page each one is on. The fact that there is over 40 pages shows the readers want many stories to read. The transparent grey box not only adds a touch of class but also makes the models clothes still visible.

you can see that the website is noted at the bottom which indicates that most flavour readers have online access.

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The image used is of a rapper known as Giggs. Readers interested in rap music would easily recognise him yet new readers may not. Usually the models name is seen standing out somewhere on the page but this is not the case. In this upper body shot the model is wearing elegant clothing making him seem more classy.

Having one large image centred to one side and most of the copy on the other is a appropriate technique used by magazine editors so that the reader can analyse the large image and then get onto reading the text or vice versa.

The theme of colours seems to be blue ,white and a yellow. By using a blue pallet the white and yellow text can be seen clearly on top of it. Most of the copy is white with the questions in bold. The quote from Giggs differentiates being yellow so it stands out . Also the headline is in yellow and is larger for the same reason. You will also notice a yellow light reflecting on his jacket.

The image has been edited showing a bright yellow light shining on the models shirt, and his face being shadowed. This maybe metaphorically describing the rapper emerging from the shadows as a underground rapper into a bright new career a commercial rapper and readers specific to the genre would be able to decode this.

This small amount of text gives insight into the life of the rapper used on this page. It is then laid out in a question and answer sequence, a technique where specific answers can be given. Readers want to find out more about a celebrities then just what they have to say.

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The images used are of singer Solange Knowles. The larger image of her used is full length body shot showing her whole out fit and body gestures. The outfit she is wearing is bright orange, blue and purple. This reflects the singers colourful nature and different style. Her body positioning is showing a timid character having her toes touching and hands behind her back. However this image contradicts with the more active images behind.

The smaller images show Solange in 7 more different poses which reveal her active character. These images are darkened, looking a darker grey which collaborates well with the light grey background.

Her name is in a bright blue colour compared to the rest of the text which is grey. This is so it stands out. Also it matches the blue “now2 in the top corner giving a small idea of a colour scheme.

The positioning of the text is efficient as it starts from left and is read down to the end of the story which is on the right. The text is a darker grey placed on a light grey background, showing elegance a characteristic expected of the reader. The image is placed in the middle of the text making it outstanding .

A quote is used next to the text. This quote is a important section of the article revealing the stars emotions and making the reader want to know more. The text is black and bold followed and ended with speech marks so it is easily recognisable as being a quote.

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The model used is director and actor noel Clarke. Readers knowing about the genre would know this but even if they were unaware of who he was the largest bold text on the page says his name, a regular feature of a double page spread.

The pose and facial expression of the model give us an idea about his characteristics. His face expressions show him in a thinking motion while his hands also relate to this idea of thoughts and ambition. If this mid-shot was not used these ideas would not be as easily identified.

The quote used has its importance as it gives a small idea of what's included in the text, making the reader want to know more. It is a quote due to the large visible speech marks unusually placed at the top and the bottom of the banner. Also the colour filling is purple, keeping to the colour theme.

The colour scheme used is purple and a light pink salmon colour. These colours are used continuously including on the titles copy, the quote and the actual articles text. By having a colour code it makes the page seem more organized.

The title is blatantly the largest text on the page and is the names of two directors , one used in the image. The title seems distinctive having the pink and purple used on different letters rather then the same colour used throughout. Also a reflection effect is used on the letters to add that touch of exquisiteness.