Style Sheet

Edward Gough

Option 1 is a brighter option that stands out better when in a normal background. The problem is that most magazines follow this same colour scheme making it difficult to see the subtle differences. To use this option I would need a good feature image to get the readers attention away from other magazines.

Option 2 is a more faded version of the first option so I can see if the slight changes will make the magazine stand out from other magazines on a shelf. It is a more subtle shade so it doesn’t seem too aggressive. To use this option the image would have to be bright to compensate for the dull colours which may not be possible for a long term magazine.

Option 1

Option 2

For the magazine I will use option 1 as it is brighter and will get more attention from the audience. Although most other magazines use this colour scheme, it must be used for a reason such as it works well. As it will blend in with most other magazines I will have to use a good feature image that will catch the audiences attention with bright colours.

White NoiseMasthead defused 55pt white with static background

HeadingsEthnocentric 24pt bold

Cover linesNeuropol 18pt bold

Straps & crossheadsNeuropol 16pt regular

For the masthead I will use the defused font. This is because it goes well with the static background. This works well as the name of the magazine is “White Noise” which is another name for the static on televisions. I chose this font as it has some small holes in it which goes great with the static.

For the headings I will use the font ethnocentric as it is very futuristic. This works well with the genre as it is quite a new thing that seems very futuristic.

For the cover lines I will use the font neuropol as it is quite futuristic but easy to read at the same time. I will have it smaller than the headings so the headings stand out more.

I will use neuropol again for the crossheads and straps so the magazine is consistent with its style. It is a futuristic font making it suitable for its genre.

I would use this picture for a double page spread or crop it for a front page feature picture. I would use this image as it shows a DJ working hard at his decks. It also shows people in the background having a good time. This would be good as the magazine would aim to show people how to do it themselves also how to have a good time. The light in the image draws attention to the DJ making him stand out from the people in the background.

I would use this image for a double page spread as it wouldn’t look very good when cropped to the size needed for a single page. I would use this because he looks like he’s working hard and that he knows what he’s doing. The picture stands out well as the background is quite dull and dark while the DJ is bright. This makes him stand out in the image. It is also layered with the cables at the front of the image which makes it look like your looking up to him without him knowing.

I would use this image for anything as it would fit anywhere in the magazine. The DJ is framed with the lights and smoke which makes him stand out. I could crop the image so it is only him in the image which would look great on the cover. And the whole image could be used on a double. The crowd in the background gives the idea of fame and talent. This could encourage the reader to get involved themselves and maybe become something.

I would use this image for a cover as it has a very famous DJ in the picture. Using this DJ may get people to buy the magazine as it might encourage his fans to buy it as it would have something about him. As he is wearing his trademark helmet, it gives him mystery and intrigue. He is layered behind the lamp making the image look three dimensional.