Magazine Analysis on Pp

8/10/2019 Magazine Analysis on Pp

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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS Shala O


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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS: NAME MAGAZINE __CLASH__FRONT COVER

The masthead of this magazine Clashworks well withthe main image as there is a clash of patterns andclothing in the surroundings of the singer who ispositioned central. The mastheads font is sans serif aswell as the rest of the text on the magazines cover,this font may be used as it is clear, simple,straightforward and easy to use and this magazine isaimed at teenagers and younger adults.

The typeface of the fonts and colour suggests that this magazine is simple andstraightforward/straight to the point as the colours of all the text is white which implies

that the magazine is clear and pure, as well as the large rounded fonts. Not a lot ofinformation is contained on the front cover except from the masthead, Headline andname of the artist which has the second largest font which emphasises the importanceof her. 3 pieces of text are very large and therefore are readable from a longer distance.The layout form brings the readers first to the main image then to the artist name andthen to the mast head followed by the headline.

The masthead Clashbrings the readers in as it is onomatopoeia and target audienceslike music so will like the soundof this magazine. The language used is very simple whichappeals to readers as it is quick and easy to read, and also of their understanding.

This cover gives a very clear indication as to whatinformation it contains, from the; masthead,typeface, main image, colours and text. It alsorepresents the readers interests through all ofthose things as well. It is obviously design for

teenagers and young adults around 28 years old.

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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS : NAMEOF MAGAZINE __CLASH__CONTENTS PAGE

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The title contentsat the top of the page is interesting asthe 8 letters are muddledup(some positioned lower andsome higher) which suggests kayos although the title hasbeen underlined which suggests order, both togetherimplies confusion.

The language used is jargon which automatically grabsthe readers attention as it gives them a sense ofbelonging. The contents page text flow is in rowsrather than columns which is a traditional magazinescontents page convention, the fact they have brokenthis convention implies that the institution andmagazine is different and dareish which is going tocome across to exiting to teenagers and young adults.

I dont think that the contents page gives muchabout the away about its genre except from the textwhich tells the readers what will be allocated on eachpage. With the content page being like this meansthat it will attract a wider range of audiences.

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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS : NAMEOF MAGAZINE __CLASH__DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD

There are minimal coloAgain the colours are hints of red just like on tshows that they have athroughout this magaziand images) have a vethem from the dark light

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On this dps there three images, one is small on medium and one

large which acts as an background for the entire of the secondpage. They all feature the same young man who appears to havenothing on except form his shinny pants/trousers this suggests thathe is confident and therefore feels comfortable and happy thereforehe becomes this role model type of figure to this magazines targetaudience. It appeals to males as he is being represented as happyand outgoing and it attracts females as what he is wearing idrevelling. Each image has a different setting; one on the floor in aliving room, stood against some wallpaper in a bedroom and theone of him outside in the dark with a red flashing light thisconnotes, fun and danger.

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There is certain words included on this double page spread which ties inthis piece of text and grabs the audiencesattention at times. Words and

quotes such as heroinchick,threat,punkbandsand cigaretteshavenegative connotations although to its niche audiences comes across aspositive in an fun and exciting way.

I think that this magazine is very effective as its veryvisually exciting, therefore automatically appeals toaudiences. Although older audiences - for example-would not be interested I this magazine as they wouldnot be able to relate to it, educate from it or developpersonal relationships from reading this. Different

religions also may not be found reading this as itcould be found as inappropriate or offensive.

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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS : NAMEOF MAGAZINE__MIXMAG__FRONT COVER

The three mBarbie pinkfeatured in ttwo bright colour turquthe white. romance, afeminine feevery masculare mergedsuspicion anis action, danThe magazines masthead is Mixmagwhichimplies that the magazine has mixed moods and

feelings which will be presented though there music the magazines design also reflects this.

The masthead is sans serif as well as the artists name and the sky line they are both also thelargest piece of typeface on this front cover which tells us that they are therefore the mostimportant. The headlines, subheading , pull quote are all of the same type face which are aslightly more squared sans serif font type this suggests that the magazine has structure and isof high production values as it looks sophisticated and of high value.

The main image is of the artist who is positioned on the right hand side in front of themasthead and whose body position is slightly left but he is using direct gaze. He iswearing a black cap with the word actionwritten across the top which represents thisparticular social group as being chavswhich suggest danger and kayos as well as hisgold bracelet, stubble and shiny jacket. The main image relates to masthead as there aremix responses to the male in the main image from body language, facial expressions andclothing. The fontscolours match the colours and mood of the image of the male.

The positioning of his arms are one across is body and then one up against his face lookingas though he is about the call some body this creates suspicion in the readers mind as he

may be coming across as both dangerous and intimidating. Despite all of this he is wearing avery feminine coloured jacket which is bright and gloss pink which implies that he has moreof a feminine side. The fact that he is wearing this colour could also suggest that he is a trendsetter therefore makes audiences want to aspire to be like someone like him and of thisparticular social group.

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The text, colours and main image do give a very good indication as to what thismagazine contains. I believe it is designed to audiences that like fast and upbeatmusic, that maybe have an interest in either singing or dancing. The fact that they haveused a male model that is perhaps in his late 20ssuggests that males of this age couldalso be interested in pursuing this particular type of magazine although there is a veryfeminine feel to this magazine which may or may not attract females. Again older (oreven extremely younger) audiences may not find this particular magazine satisfying as

they may not be able to gain any gratifications from It. This also applies to audienceswho do have an interests in dance of singing but prefer the action meaning of musicand songs and how they sound rather than how that can then be presented.

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MAGAZINE ANALYSIS : NAMEOF MAGAZINE__MIXMAG__CONTENTS PAGE

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There are two large images for the contents and one on each page. The firstone is of a young female adult who is smiling and surrounding by people (who

are blurred out) at a club with flashing lights. This does represent the ideal thatthe target reader would like to aspire to as she is being represented as young,happy and having fun with friends. The second image is a close up of a malewho looks slightly older and slightly more serious but again with a pink flashinglight across one side of his face, this tells us that this magazines audience rangeis very wide as it for both males and females, both younger and slightly older.

The young female in the image is wearing a plain white tank top with rippedblue shorts and her hair worn loosely, this is seen as informal which gives usreader the impression that she feels comfortable and relaxed in theenvironment that she is in. The male in the second image has a lot of facial hairsuggesting that he is also quite laid back and outgoing.

On the contents page a lot of named artist have been used which will straightaway attract audiences and interest the readers. Words such as club,burn,gig,mixerand DJhave been used which gives readers a clear indication as

to what information the magazine contains. The majority of the text is verysmall which is unreadable from a distance, although it is important that thecover lines on the magazine stand out so that it grabs the readersattention.

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I think that the contents page Is quite effective as the housestyle is maintained throughout, which gives it an overall niceand consistent feel. Everything on this content does give anindication as to whats inside from hints and clues within theimages and text as well as colour used. It is design to appeal toanyone who has an interest in these four main categories:dance, singing, clubbing or parting. As I also said before thismay not appeal to older audiences as they may or may nothave an interest in these areas as they may be more subtle andcalm compared to this younger generation.

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All images here are parties shots which include a wide mixrange of people dancing, raving and having fun so thereforehere they are being represented in a positive light. Audiencesof interest of this particular magazine would certainly like toposition themselves as one of those and in their situation as itis coming across and fun, enjoyable and excitable. I like theripped image affect as it connotes creativity through bothdesign and music.

Here font Is again extremely small and written in sansserif although it is easy to read (up close) as it has a largebleed off.

In this case this piece of text doesntdo particularly well atgrabbing the readers attention just form looking at it,although audiences may find the actual article informationinteresting. In the stand first, rhyme and direct address hasbeen used, which sounds good ad ties the audience in more.Before reading the main article.

This magazines double page spread doesnthave a great overall impression although thereare certainly some aspect of it that really dostand out and will come across appealing to

audiences.

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