Analytical comparison of independent and mainstream

magazine covers

Sade Weir

ColourThe colour of the masthead is in blood red which shows the audience there is going to be violence in the film. It also suggests the genre could be action especially because of the way the

The colour of the film title is in bright green which is associated with the film as the cover model is also dressed in green.

TypographyAll of the text presented on the magazine is big and bold which is associated with the film.

Cover lines of “Big Daddy” and “Hit Girl” suggests the genre of the film could also be a comedy.

LayoutThe cover star is presented in the centre of the magazine which suggests he is the main character. However there are two other characters faded on both sides which insinuates he is the leader of the group he is in.

ColourThis independent magazine has used bright colours which is eye catching for their audience. This was done to reflect the individual movie.

TypographyThe only text is the masthead and the title of the film which is both bold and simple. This is shown through their font type and size.

Layout They used one central image of a cartoon version of the cover model. They kept it simple and straight to the point.